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Why Even 'Updated' Vaccines Could Struggle to Keep Up with Variants
Despite the success and optimism of the new COVID-19 vaccination campaigns being rolled out worldwide, the emergence of new viral strains threatens to undermine their effectiveness.
Israeli Experts Announce Discovery of New Dead Sea Scrolls
Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday announced the discovery of dozens of new Dead Sea Scroll fragments bearing a biblical text found in a desert cave.
LGBTQ Catholics Stung by Vatican Rebuff of Same-Sex Unions
The Vatican's declaration that same-sex unions are a sin the Roman Catholic Church cannot bless was no surprise for LGBTQ Catholics in the United States — yet it stung deeply nonetheless.
Vatican Bars Gay Union Blessing, Says God 'Can't Bless Sin'
The Vatican decreed Monday that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions since God "cannot bless sin."
South Emerges as Flashpoint of Brewing Redistricting Battle
The partisan showdown over redistricting has hardly begun, but already both sides agree on one thing: It largely comes down to the South.
To Extract More Doses per Vial, Vaccinators Put Squeeze on FDA to Relax Vaccine Handling Advice
Pharmacists want to use a single hypodermic needle to withdraw leftover vaccine from two vials from which all full doses already have been removed.
Survivors Struggle as Scientists Race to Solve COVID Long-hauler Mystery
Is it a condition unique to COVID-19, or just a variation of the syndrome that can occur after other infections? How many people are affected, and how long does it last? Is it a new form of chronic fatigue syndrome — a condition with similar symptoms?
Bay Area Reporter Revives YouTube Channel
In the "better late than never" department, the Bay Area Reporter has revived its YouTube channel in preparation for its April 2021 50th anniversary. The BAR's channel currently consists of playlists, but will soon include original content.
Fauci: Trump Should Urge his Followers to Get Vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade more of his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Democrats Bank on Relief Aid to Win Back Wary Working Class
Biden and his party are hoping that by muscling through passage of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief and economic stimulus bill — with benefits heavily weighted toward lower- and middle-income Americans — they can win them back.
US Female Firefighters Fight Discrimination with Lawsuits
The highest ranking female firefighter in Asheville, North Carolina, says she was repeatedly discriminated against because of her sex and fought to keep her job while battling breast cancer.
Milo Cancels Being Gay; Says He's 'Sodomy-Free'
Milo Yiannopoulos, the right-winged gay icon, announces he is an "ex-Gay" and "sodomy free."
Event Producer Jake Resnicow to Help Queer Nightlife Workers Impacted by the Pandemic with $8,000 in Grants
Jake Resnicow Events pledges to donate $200 grants to 40 LGBTQ+ nightlife workers and artists impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns.
Chicago River Dyed Green in Surprise Move by City's Mayor
The Chicago River was dyed a bright shade of green Saturday after Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Nurses Fight Conspiracy Theories Along with Coronavirus
Los Angeles emergency room nurse Sandra Younan spent the last year juggling long hours as she watched many patients struggle with the coronavirus and some die.
In Louisville, Breonna Taylor's Family Honors her Legacy
On the one-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death, the slain Black woman's family continued their call for justice as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Louisville on Saturday.
Netflix Tests Out a Possible Password-Sharing Crackdown
Netflix is testing a way to crack down on password sharing.
Wyoming Shelves Hate Crime Law Decades After Shepard's Death
Lawmakers in Wyoming, where gay college student Matthew Shepard was killed more than 20 years ago, again decided not to adopt a hate crimes law.
Medically Vulnerable in US Put Near End of Vaccine Line
Across the United States, millions of medically vulnerable people who initially were cited as a top vaccination priority group got slowly bumped down the list as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention modified its guidelines.
Explainer: What's this Craze for 'NFTs' All About, Anyway?
A digital art piece, tweaked using cryptocurrency technology to make it one-of-a-kind, sold at auction this week for nearly $70 million.