What to know about EG.5, the new COVID variant hitting the US
(NewsNation) — A new COVID-19 variant, EG.5, informally known as Eris, is now the dominant COVID-19 variant in the U.S. as reports of cases and hospitalizations also rise. While the …
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U.S. Olympic system in potential crisis, according to panel survey
A wide-ranging survey into the state of the U.S. Olympic system leveled criticism at the U.S. Center for SafeSport, with a draft report concluding that feedback collected about the …
US Intelligence Report On COVID-19 Origins Rejects Some Points Raised By Lab Leak Theory Proponents
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials released an intelligence report Friday that rejected some points raised by those who argue COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese lab, instead reiterating that American spy …
Study connects man's 'blue legs' to his long COVID
(NewsNation) — A new study in the United Kingdom showing a connection between one man’s “blue legs” and his long COVID aims to raise awareness of the symptom. Study authors …
Extent of devastation in B.C.’s Shuswap revealed as residents return home
Twisted metal, charred debris and endless ash are all that remains of the Scotch Creek-Lee Creek Fire Hall. The building, which stood for years in the Shuswap region of British …
Pride Month Reaches Grand Crescendo Across The Country
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of effusive marchers danced to club music in New York City streets Sunday as bubbles and confetti rained down, and fellow revelers from Toronto to …
COVID-19 vaccine benefits pregnant mother and unborn baby: Study
CHICAGO (NewsNation) — Getting the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy can be beneficial for pregnant women and their babies, a new study found. The study found that the …
Air Canada apologizing after travellers kicked off for reporting vomit on seats
EDITOR’S NOTE — The Public Health Agency of Canada says it has opened an investigation into this incident. Read the latest here. Air Canada says it is apologizing to …
The Great Grift: More Than $200 Billion In COVID-19 Aid May Have Been Stolen
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than $200 billion may have been stolen from two large COVID-19 relief initiatives, according to new estimates from a federal watchdog investigating federally funded programs that …
Blame the pandemic: Dog bites are on the rise
Editor’s note: This report has been updated to correct the number of dog bite injuries as a share of pediatric ER visits over several months in 2020. The pandemic seems …