Massive government relief passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic moved millions of Americans out of poverty last year, even as the official poverty rate increased slightly.
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COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progress
While one-time hot spots like Florida and Louisiana are improving, infection rates are soaring in Kentucky, Georgia and Tennessee, fueled by children now back in school, loose mask restrictions and low vaccination levels.
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Haniger homers in 3rd straight game, Mariners beat Boston 5-4
Mitch Haniger made Boston pay for a costly error by first baseman Kyle Schwarber, hitting a three-run homer with two out in the seventh inning, and the Seattle Mariners held on for a 5-4 win over the Red Sox.
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U.S. steps up effort to unite families separated under Trump
A federal task force launched a new program Monday that officials say will expand efforts to find parents.
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FDA experts among group opposing U.S. booster shot plan
An international group of scientists is arguing the average person doesn’t need a COVID-19 booster yet.
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No bull: Scientists potty train cows to use ‘MooLoo’
Their success may offer solutions to at least one environmental concern.
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George Wein, Newport Jazz Festival co-founder, dies at 95
He set the template for gatherings everywhere from Woodstock to the south of France.
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Monday’s college roundup: St. Joe’s edges USM in field hockey, 3-2
Abbie Jacques scores the winner with 2:47 remaining in regulation.
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U.S. stocks edge higher, regrouping after a down week
The market regroups Monday after its biggest weekly drop since June.
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Bidding wars: Desperate South Florida renters offer to pay even more than the landlord wants
The situation is further complicating a cutthroat real estate market.