A key step toward deploying an orbital telescope that could bring new revelations about the origins and nature of the universe has been taken. According to United Press International, NASA has reported […]
Space telescope is readying
Biden, Putin talk about Ukraine
For the second time in a month, U.S. President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had a phone call about tensions over Ukraine being the main topic. Russia has deployed […]
COVID cases hit record highs
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is causing the number of confirmed new COVID-19 cases to record highs. According to the Associated Press, new coronavirus cases across the U.S. are now averaging […]
“Milder” Omicron cases in kids
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is the main force behind the steep increases in new COVID-19 cases, say public health officials. But, according to The New York Times, while this version […]
Isolation, quarantine rules eased
Isolation and quarantine rules for those who test positive for coronavirus or have had close contact with someone who has may be changing. According to the Associated Press, the Centers for Disease […]
Omicron fast, but not strong?
You don’t hear much that qualifies as “good news” regarding the coronavirus pandemic, but here’s some: research is indicating that the Omicron variant tends to cause milder illness than strains that preceded […]
President Biden promises strong effort to slow virus surge
Responding to a surge in new coronavirus cases – many believed to be from the new Omicron variant – President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the federal government would ramp up its […]
Sen. Joe Manchin says “no”
The $2 trillion “Build Back Better” bill pushed by President Joe Biden and most Congressional Democrats suffered a potentially fatal blow Sunday when centrist Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced he […]
More booster shots are urged
Public health officials are urging Americans who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus to get a booster shot in the face of a surge sparked – in part – by the Delta […]
CDC backs “test to stay” policy
Students who are exposed to the coronavirus need not be quarantined at home, under a new “guidance” issued Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The New York Times is […]
