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Demand for Monkeypox Vaccine Overwhelms NYC System
Soaring demand for the monkeypox vaccine caused the appointment system to crash in New York City, one of many places where supplies have been running out almost as soon as they arrive.
Descendants of Possible Tulsa Massacre Victims Can Give DNA
People who believe they are descendants of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre can now provide genetic material to help scientists when they begin trying to identify remains of possible victims.
U.S. Inflation Surges Again in June, Raising Risks for Economy
U.S. inflation surged to a new four-decade high in June because of rising prices for gas, food and rent, squeezing household budgets and pressuring the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates aggressively.
LGBTQ+ Harassment, Slurs Abound on Social Media, Report Says
Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok are failing to stop hate and threats against LGBTQ users, a report issued Wednesday from advocacy group GLAAD found.
Surging Gas Prices Likely Drove U.S. Inflation to 40-Year High
U.S. inflation likely reached a new 40-year high in June, driven up by a spike in gas costs, more expensive food and rent, and pricier cars and hotel rooms.
Jan. 6 Takeaways: 'Screaming' and a Trump Tweet Never Sent
A presidential tweet that some saw as a "call to arms." An "unhinged" meeting in the White House. Violent extremists planning to storm the Capitol as President Donald Trump pushed lies about election fraud.
Best Day Trading Strategies for Cryptocurrency
Day trading is one of the ways through which traders can make profits with their cryptocurrency. If you are new to this type of trade, we will show you the best day trading strategies for cryptocurrency.
State Lotteries Transfer Wealth Out of Needy Communities
State lotteries have nearly doubled in size over the past two decades, driving a multibillion-dollar wealth transfer from low-income U.S. communities to powerful multinational companies.
Walter Pierce, Head of Celebrity Series Of Boston for over 30 Years, Has Passed Away
Walter Pierce, an arts administrator and impresario who stewarded Celebrity Series of Boston for over 30 years, passed away on July 7, 2022 at the age of 91.
Far Out: NASA Space Telescope's 1st Cosmic View Goes Deep
Our view of the universe just expanded: The first image from NASA's new space telescope unveiled Monday is brimming with galaxies and offers the deepest look of the cosmos ever captured.
What to Know about Public Service Loan Forgiveness
More than 145,000 U.S. borrowers have had the remainder of their student loan debt canceled through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, and officials say many more likely qualify.
Watch: LGBTQ+ Senior Housing Construction Vandalized; Neighborhood Shows Solidarity
The construction site for new housing friendly to LGBTQ+ seniors was vandalized with hate speech in a Boston neighborhood, prompting local residents to come together in a show of support.
Watch: 2 Gay Victims of Hate Attack Speak Out, Refuse to Live in Fear
Two gay men in New York say they refuse to be terrorized into silence in the wake of a slur-filled homophobic attack from assailants who were "infuriated at [their] existence."
Crypto Plunge is Cautionary Tale for Public Pension Funds
The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent weeks provides a cautionary tale for the handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes in the crypto pool.
Texas Judge Blocks Investigations of 2 Trans Youth Families
A Texas judge issued an order Friday to continue blocking the state from investigating two families of transgender youth who have received gender affirming medical care.
Vernon Winfrey, Oprah's father, Dies at 89
Oprah Winfrey's father, Vernon Winfrey, has died at the age of 89.
Yosemite Wildfire Threatens Grove of Iconic Sequoia Trees
The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park remained closed Saturday as firefighters battled a blaze that threatened the gathering of the iconic trees and forced hundreds of campers to evacuate.
Luis Echeverria, Mexico Leader Blamed for Massacres, Dies
Former Mexican President Luis Echeverria, who tried to cast himself as a progressive world leader but was blamed for some of Mexico's worst political killings of the 20th century, has died at the age of 100.
Choose Your Reality: Trust Wanes, Conspiracy Theories Rise
Rejecting what they hear from scientists, journalists or public officials, some people instead embrace tales of dark plots and secret explanations. And their beliefs, say experts who study misinformation and extremism, reflect a widespread loss of faith i
Sopranos' Actor Tony Sirico, 'Paulie Walnuts,' Dies at 79
Tony Sirico, who played the impeccably groomed mobster Paulie Walnuts in "The Sopranos" and brought his tough-guy swagger to films including "Goodfellas," died Friday. He was 79.