33-year-Old Bucks Exec Alex Lasry Gets COVID Vaccine Early

Lasry tweeted that his vaccination was “pure happenstance, but I’m incredibly thankful.”

Groundhog Day: What Say You, Punxsutawney Phil, On Winter's End?

Punxsutawney Phil will still look for his shadow on Gobbler's Knob, but without thousands of tourists. Like many of us, he's 'Zooming' in.

The Government Donald Trump Left Behind

Trump ultimately fell short on many of his signature promises.

The Climate Crisis Is Worse Than You Can Imagine

Here’s what happens if you try.

Why GameStop's Stock Surge Is Shaking Wall Street: AP Explainer

The struggling video game retailer has been on a stupefying 1,800 percent run over the last three weeks. Here's how it happened.

As Vaccine Rollout Expands, Black Americans Still Left Behind

Black Americans are still receiving coronavirus vaccinations at dramatically lower rates than white Americans.

Making The US Auto Fleet Greener

Increasing fuel efficiency matters more than selling electric vehicles.

How New Voters And Black Women Transformed Georgia’s Politics

Georgia’s turn from blood red to deep purple gave Democrats their majority in the Senate, surprising Americans on both sides of the aisle.

Incitement To Violence Is Rarely Explicit

Here are some techniques people use to breed hate.

What Is An Executive Order?

Why don’t presidents use them all the time?

The Problem With India’s ‘Love Jihad’ Laws

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the Bharatiya Janata Party government has put forward several anti-Muslim policies.

Death Threats, Intimidation Signal Trump’s Autocratic Legacy

With an impeachment trial looming, federal officials are investigating attacks on members of Congress.

How Age Diversity In A Presidential Cabinet Could Affect Policies And Programs

President Joe Biden’s Cabinet and top appointees will likely be the most diverse in U.S. history.

Why GameStop Shares Stopped Trading: 5 Questions Answered

In recent days, frenzied activity in the video game retailer’s stock led the New York Stock Exchange to briefly halt trading multiple times.

A Universal Influenza Vaccine May Be One Step Closer

How close are we to bringing long-lasting protection against the flu?

Coronavirus Misinformation On Chinese Social Media

Lessons for countering conspiracy theories.

'We're Doing This': Why Coronavirus Can't Keep New Orleans Down

First case of South Africa variant confirmed in U.S.; experts tout double-masking; lawmakers push to curb gubernatorial powers.

Dog Rescued From House Fire With Help From Alexa Guard, Ring Cams

The French bulldog's owners received a smart Alert mobile notification from Alexa warning them that the smoke detector was going off.

Bernie-Worn Mittens Raising Millions For Charity

A portion of the mitten sales money is helping fund the college education for the daughter of the woman who made them.

State Lawmakers Push To Curb Governors' Powers In Virus Response

State lawmakers angry over governors' executive actions to set COVID-19 guidelines are moving to limit their use of emergency powers.

​U.S. Jobless Claims Drop; Still A High 847,000 As Pandemic Rages

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week as pandemic layoffs remain high.

Ending The Pandemic Will Be About Convincing People To Get Vaccinated

Getting Americans to take the vaccine will be the next major hurdle in the coronavirus battle.

Why It Takes 2 Shots To Make MRNA Vaccines Do Their Antibody-Creating Best

What does the data show on delaying the booster dose?

Think US Evangelicals Are Dying Out? Well, Define Evangelicalism

The death spiral of evangelicalism has long been written about in both the religious and mainstream press.

Using Fear To Promote Vaccines And Mask Wearing Could Backfire

Fear-based strategies to persuade people to follow social distancing rules and get vaccinated can hurt more than help.

Do Coronavirus Travel Bans Work?

Here’s what happened when US restricted travel from China and Italy.

New Coronavirus Cases Plunge 25% Or More As Behavior Changes

States are reporting drops amid fear of infection and hopes of vaccination.

Can The US Keep Coronavirus Variants In Check?

Here’s what it takes.

Huge Gaps In Vaccine Data Making It Impossible To Know Who Got The Shots

Health officials continue to struggle to collect critically important information.

White House Releases Weekly Coronavirus Reports For States

The reports, which include key county-level data and federal recommendations, were kept hidden under the Trump administration.

'In Lieu Of Flowers,' Wear A Mask: Late Teacher's Request Ignored

First case of South Africa variant confirmed in U.S.; experts tout double-masking; lawmakers push to curb gubernatorial powers.

Amid Pandemic, Rent Prices Dropped Nationwide In 2020

Apartment List recently released its final National Rent Report of 2020. See how much rent prices have changed across the United States.

U.S. News Releases 2021 Best Online Degrees

Released on Tuesday, the 10th annual list ranks the best online college degrees. See which colleges in your city made the grade.

U.S. Terrorism Alert Warns Of Politically Motivated Violence​

The Capitol riot brought together members of disparate groups, creating the opportunity for extremists to establish links with each other.

'Bringing Back The Pros': White House Renews Virus Briefings

Briefings on the coronavirus outbreak from top health experts will return three times a week.

States Lift Restrictions Gradually Amid Fears Of New Variant

The more contagious variant is causing some states to take a more cautious approach in allowing restaurants and other businesses to open.

Intense Scrutiny Of Chinese-Born Researchers In The US Threatens Innovation

Investigations can risk damaging one of the U.S.‘s most important assets: open inquiry.

5 Websites To Help Educate About The Horrors Of The Holocaust

Whenever there’s an analysis or discussion about how much people know about the Holocaust, the focus is often on what they don’t know.

Feeling Relatively Poor Increases Support For Women In The Workplace

Men still don’t want them making household decisions.

Biden Faces The World

Five foreign policy experts explain US priorities – and problems – after Trump.