Researchers found people who were texted on flu vaccines were more likely to get a shot. Some states are trying that with COVID shots. Latest news.
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Northern California Lava fire explodes to 13,300 acres, prompting evacuations and threatening marijuana farms
The Lava Fire in northern California was ignited by lightning during mountain thunderstorms. The blaze has burned over 13K acres and is 19% contained.
‘There’s so many people waiting’: At least 4 dead, 159 unaccounted for in Florida building collapse
Rescue crews continue to work at Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, searching for survivors of the Miami-area condo building’s collapse.
CDC panel to review safety of vaccinations for children; 900 Secret Service agents have tested positive: Latest COVID-19 updates
A CDC panel is meeting to consider possible changes to COVID-19 vaccinations for youth after reports of heart inflammation. Latest news.
‘We can get it right’: With Connecticut, recreational marijuana use has now been legalized in nearly half of the US
Connecticut became the 19th state to legalize the recreational use marijuana Tuesday, which is still an illegal drug under federal law.
3 killed in Denver-area shooting, including a police officer and suspect, authorities say
Three people, including a police officer, were killed in a Denver suburb Monday, the latest high-profile shooting in Colorado this year.
‘Tragic accident’: Deadly Pride parade crash in Florida appears unintentional, officials say
A member of a men’s chorus group unintentionally slammed into fellow chorists at the start of a Pride parade near Fort Lauderdale, officials say.
LGBTQ students need inclusive sex ed – but less than 10% in US are receiving it, report says
A new report released by a group of LGBTQ student organizations suggests the urgency for inclusive sex education is greater than ever.
Judges rules against CDC cruise rules; Joe Biden touts 300M US vaccine shots in 150 days: Latest COVID-19 updates
Michigan is lifting indoor restrictions and mask requirements. The US embassy in Afghanistan locked down amid case surge. Latest COVID-19 updates.
US investing $3.2B to develop treatments; vaccination rates slow: Live COVID-19 updates
The United States is devoting $3.2 billion to advance development of antiviral treatments for COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday.