Immunocompromised Patients Denied 4th Vaccine Dose Despite CDC OK
The CDC held a conference call with pharmacists this week to reiterate the guidelines for who qualifies for a fourth vaccine dose.

COVID-19 continues to lead seasonal respiratory illnesses, CDC says
COVID-19 continues to lead U.S. hospitalizations, the CDC says. Flu cases are climbing, and officials are hopeful RSV cases have now peaked.

Texas AG suing Pfizer, says company misrepresented COVID vaccine data
Pfizer said its vaccine was 95% effective following its Phase 3 trial, but Texas' attorney general said the data was too premature.

CDC: New COVID-19 variant cases have tripled in two weeks
Cases of BA.2.86 have also surged in multiple countries, leading the World Health Organization to classify it as a "variant of interest.”

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens as fighting expands
Doctors are working in hospitals lacking water, electricity, and essential supplies, all while the cold winter weather sets in.

Undefeated Florida State excluded from College Football Playoff
Michigan will face Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Washington will play Texas in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.

Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' is No. 1 at box office with $21 million debut
Not accounting for inflation, it's the first time a film has opened over $20 million on this weekend in 20 years.