South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark — candidates for Player of the Year — are among 10 who can change a game’s outcome in a flash.
Author: Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY
Researchers consider how to stop the next pandemic; Virginia school mask mandate to stay in place: COVID-19 updates
Preventing the next pandemic should be prioritized now, new study says. Virginia school mask mandate will stay in place – for now. More COVID updates.
FEMA is accepting applications for COVID-19 funeral assistance: What to know and how to apply
FEMA processed more than 222,000 applications from mid-April to late June in 2021 after opening the program, according to report released last month.
‘Stealth omicron’ slightly more infectious, but no worse than original, Walensky says: COVID updates
Public health experts have said the stealth omicron may slow down current drop in infections across the U.S., but likely won’t stop it. Live updates.
The Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, explained: ‘If you believe him when he says self-defense, then you have to acquit him’
Why did jurors acquit Kyle Rittenhouse on all charges? “If you’ve got them convinced of self-defense, that’s it,” one legal expert told USA TODAY.
Kyle Rittenhouse judge has gotten his share of criticism. Can a judge be removed from a case? Not likely.
The judge in Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial has been under fire for multiple reasons. Here’s why getting him removed is near impossible.
Vaccine misinformation widely believed, polling shows; Pfizer requests boosters for all US adults: COVID-19 updates
The Biden administration wants the vaccine mandate for private employers to stay in place while challenges play out in court. More COVID-19 updates.
Federal advisory committee, CDC director to decide on vaccines for kids ages 5-11: COVID-19 updates
A federal advisory committee will meet Tuesday to decide whether to recommend coronavirus vaccines to children ages 5 to 11. More COVID updates
New infections drop more than 50% nationwide; FDA panel to review Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for kids: COVID-19 updates
Cases are down in every region – the South, in the Mid-Atlantic, most of New England, the Midwest, the West. Latest COVID-19 news.
Will holiday mail be on time? Why is mail getting more expensive? Your USPS questions, answered
USPS changes start in October, including slower shipping times and price increases. Here’s how it all breaks down.