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Health & Science

The U.S. hits a record number of new COVID cases

Posted on December 30, 2021 · The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases topped 280,000 this week as the omicron variant spreads rapidly across the country, according to Johns Hopkins University's tracker.

Energy & Environment

Report: Texas Isn’t Prepared For Climate Change’s Impact

Posted on December 9, 2020 · A new report looks at how states are preparing to deal with public health issues that are worsened by climate change.

Coronavirus

U.S. Hits 5 Million Coronavirus Cases As Debate Lingers Over The Path Forward

Posted on August 9, 2020 · The U.S. continues to lead the world in both cases and deaths, as states across the Midwest and South battle a surge in new cases.