The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is giving the U.S. and other nations an unwelcome holiday “present.” Blamed for a surge in new infections, hospitalizations and deaths, the mutated virus is prompting […]
Omicron’s impact is expanding
Vaccination vs. the Omicron
Over 200 million Americans are now fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. According to The New York Times, over 60 percent of the population has been vaccinated against COVID-19, which has killed over […]
Biden’s plan to fight omicron
Vowing to “fight this variant with science and speed, not chaos and confusion,” President Joe Biden on Thursday outlined a plan to deal with the potential threat of the omicron variant of […]
An overturn of Roe v. Wade?
The U.S. Supreme Court, after hearing arguments about a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, may be poised to not only uphold the law but also overturn the […]
Omicron is fueling worries
Concern about possible effects of the omicron variant of the coronavirus kept COVID-19 in the news on Monday. Here are developments related to the latest twist in the pandemic: Pfizer is planning […]
Legal abortion “battle” coming?
What’s being described as an “all or nothing” judicial battle over the legality of abortion could be coming on Wednesday as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a Mississippi case where state law […]
“Flash” robbers besiege stores
A wave of “flash” robberies is breaking out across California and Minnesota, as mobs of masked thieves sacked stores in both states. According to United Press International, a “flash mob” on Friday […]
“Omicron” stirs COVID fears
Another coronavirus variant has the potential to add to the grief caused by COVID-19 over the past two years. The Associated Press is reporting that a new strain, dubbed “omicron” by the […]
