How Infecting Volunteers On Purpose Might Help Fight Against COVID
Volunteers are taking part in human challenge studies in the United Kingdom to help determine which COVID vaccine works best.

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.”

2 months after Hamas attack, Israel pursues terrorists in south Gaza
Israel is continuing its pursuit of Hamas leaders in the territory as it engages in door-to-door gun battles.

Washington Post writers strike, accuse paper of unfair labor practices
The writers are participating in the newspaper's biggest work stoppage in 50 years as workers seek raises.

MLS reprimands Los Angeles FC, supporters for alleged misconduct
LAFC has been fined for not properly overseeing and securing the supporters section as fans set off flares during a recent playoff game.