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And now, on to this week's must read stories. |
COVID is on the rise. Should you be worried about latest variant? |
😷COVID-19 infections have been rising since early July, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. One new variant of the virus, officially called BA.2.86, looked pretty scary initially, but data out this week suggests it's "not even a tropical storm" − at least for now. Meanwhile, updated booster vaccines are expected to become available in the U.S. this month. Read more |
How private ammo sales from US are fueling the war in Ukraine |
🔵Ukraine's war against invading Russia has been built largely on Western weaponry. Most of America's $44 billion in documented support to Ukraine has been donated directly by the federal government. But other aid comes via private sales. USA TODAY tracked one such shipment, exploring the shadowy system of brokers, exporters, arms dealers and country-to-country transfers that has become part of the race to meet demand on distant battlefields. Read more |
Why we're still stressed out about inflation |
💸Across America, people are feeling squeezed by inflation. It's no wonder: Since February 2020, overall prices have jumped nearly 17.5%, which means what cost you $100 before the pandemic now costs you about $17.50 more. Even with wages growing at the fastest rate in decades, inflation ran faster. So, while Americans continue to spend, they're being more thoughtful about what they buy. Read more |
👇Keep reading: There are more great stories below. See you next week! | | | | By 2-1, Americans who say they probably won't vote back Trump over Biden. Their participation would shift the political landscape in 2024. | | | | A late-summer surge in COVID-19 cases has reignited the debate over mandatory face masks. How Biden responds could influence the 2024 election. | | | | An Idaho police dog, Nero, found evidence of drugs in a car. A state court ruled the search was unconstitutional because he jumped at the door. | | | | Joe Kennedy, who got his job back after the Supreme Court ruled he could pray on the field has resigned after returning to Bremerton High for 1 game. | | | | Buc-ee's is expanding beyond its Southern stronghold, here's where it's coming to and what to check out. | | | | Jimmy Buffett died at his home in Long Island, New York, from Merkel cell skin cancer. What causes the rare skin condition, how can it be treated? | | | | Martin Luther King family: America needs urgent Supreme Court reform. Congress must act before the damage to our civil rights becomes irreversible. | | | | The hotels are cozy and the trees are ablaze with foliage at America's most scenic mountain towns in the fall. | | | | Apple issued an emergency warning to update to iOS 16.6.1 to fix security vulnerabilities that could be used to attack iPhones. | | | | Soda can cause bloating, discomfort, a sensation of fullness, and most of all, a desire to burp. | | | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
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