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Half of the US is partially vaccinated, but experts say more is needed to make the next holiday gathering safer
As the US celebrated Memorial Day, health experts celebrated that more than half of the population was at least partially vaccinated -- but reminded the public there is work to still be done to keep the next holiday safe from Covid-19 as well.
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Why learning about the biodiversity around you can help save the planet
If you take one action to save the planet, it should be to learn about the biodiversity around you, says marine biologist and historical ecologist Jonathan Cybulski. Here’s his guide on how to turn that knowledge into action.
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Nike backs Naomi Osaka after she withdraws from French Open
"Our thoughts are with Naomi. We support her and recognize her courage in sharing her own mental health experience," Nike said.
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NYPD recommends hate crime charge against man accused of assaulting Asian woman in Chinatown
Alexander Wright, 48, was taken into custody and charged with assault as a hate crime, assault and criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to the police
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Tulsa council chair: Land and cash should be returned to descendants of race massacre
“For these specific massacres that took place, the land needs to be returned to the community … and there needs to be cash payments of reparations in order to atone for those things,” says Vanessa Hall-Harper, Tulsa city council chairwoman, 100 years after the race riot.
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Masks and social distancing are still important even with vaccination, study suggests
Even with a majority of the population vaccinated, the removal of pandemic precautions could lead to an increase in virus spread, the researchers report
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As many as three in four Americans overestimate their ability to spot false headlines — and the worse they are at it, the more likely they are to share fake news, researchers reported Monday. The study of surveys also showed Republicans are more likely to fall for fake news than Democrats are.
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Banning uniformed officers at Pride sparks fresh debate over complex issue
As cities across the country gear up for their annual Pride parades, a trend has emerged: Increasingly, police officers in uniform are no longer allowed
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Amazon to help during hurricane season with quick delivery of disaster relief supplies
It all started with a letter to Jeff Bezos
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New York City just had its lowest Covid-19 positivity rate since the city began recording, mayor says
New York City is reporting a Covid-19 positivity rate of 0.83% on Tuesday – marking the lowest positivity rate the city has seen since authorities began recording that statistic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said, attributing the low rate to vaccinations and the "willpower of New Yorkers."
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