EnvironmentHow do you protect a species that lives across a continent? Monarch butterfly decision may soon tryNovember 19, 2024The monarch butterfly is widely recognized and widely dispersed across North America and it's in trouble. Federal officials decide soon whether it gets protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Health CareA more severe strain of mpox has been detected in the U.S. for the first timeNovember 18, 2024The patient was traveling from East Africa, where the mpox disease is endemic. The CDC says the strain does not present a high risk to the general population.
Health CareIs it the flu or is it COVID? One at-home test can tell youNovember 18, 2024A new CDC report shows at least 16,000 lives were saved over a 12-month period. Experts say the U.S. is experiencing the biggest drop in fatal overdoses seen since the opioid crisis began in the 90s.
Health Care'Historic' drop in U.S. overdose deaths accelerates as fentanyl crisis easesNovember 15, 2024A new CDC report shows at least 16,000 lives were saved over a 12-month period. Experts say the U.S. is experiencing the biggest drop in fatal overdoses seen since the opioid crisis began in the 90s.
EnvironmentStargazers can see the final supermoon of the year this weekendNovember 14, 2024The next supermoon — which appears larger and brighter than a regular full moon due to its proximity to Earth — will not be visible for nearly a year.
State GovernmentHow Trump won a second term as president in 2024November 6, 2024Trump’s overall closing focus on the economy and immigration ultimately resonated with enough Americans — more than the message from Harris, who called for unity and warned that Trump was a “petty tyrant” obsessed with revenge.
State GovernmentIt's the last day of the 2024 campaign. Here's where Harris and Trump are goingNovember 4, 2024Vice President Harris ends her day with a concert on the "Rocky Steps" in Philadelphia. Former President Trump will wrap up in Grand Rapids, Mich. — where he also closed out his 2016 and 2020 races.
State GovernmentVoting officials face an 'uphill battle' to fight election liesOctober 31, 2024The deck is stacked against election officials online, maybe even more so than in 2020. Conspiracy theories can quickly get millions of views while debunks gather a fraction of the attention.
EnvironmentDengue fever is rare in L.A. That could start to change because of climate changeOctober 29, 2024Several people caught dengue fever locally in Los Angeles this fall. Climate change and invasive mosquitoes have made that possible, experts say.
Health CareThe CDC now recommends that people 50 and older get vaccinated against pneumoniaOctober 24, 2024The number of people that have been diagnosed with a pneumonia-causing bacteria has increased over the past six months. Older people are at higher risk of pneumococcal diseases like pneumonia and menningitis.
