India produces most of the world's vaccine doses but its own vaccination drive appears to be struggling. / BBC News Covid-19 is fueling a “Zoom-boom” in face-lifts and lip-plumping. Meanwhile, beauty filters are said to be changing the way that young girls see themselves. / The
Parts of the United States may be close to meeting demand for the coronavirus vaccine—”well before the country has reached herd immunity.” / Axios Countries around the world hit new records for virus cases and deaths. / The Associated Press Scientists work toward an elusive dream: a simple pill to treat
In March, US authorities took 172,331 migrants into custody at the Mexico border—the most people in nearly two decades, including a record number of unaccompanied minors. / The Washington Post Biden announces steps to curb gun violence, including regulations on untraceable guns and allowing law enforcement to remove guns
Scientists and researchers call for a new investigation—with or without China’s participation—into Covid-19’s origins. / US World & News Report Six months after being diagnosed with Covid, one in three patients experiences a psychiatric or neurological illness. / STAT See also: Your Nespresso pods can be converted
Biden moves up the deadline for states to open Covid vaccinations for all adults, to April 19. / CNBC A new "double mutant" strain of Covid that may be behind a surge of cases in India has now been detected in the US. / The Hill In the US, "
More than four million people in the United States received a coronavirus vaccine on Saturday amid a rising caseload and increase in hospitalizations. / The Washington Post At the same time, more than six million people have taken flights since Thursday, many of them spring breakers. "America appears to be
The CDC says fully vaccinated people can safely travel at "low risk to themselves." / BuzzFeed News It's unclear whether the US is now entering a fourth Covid wave, or simply another pandemic upswing. / The Washington Post Scientists worry the UK's new Covid-risk traffic-
President Biden will announce a $2 trillion package of infrastructure spending to be paid for by a substantial increase in corporate taxes. / The New York Times Why isn't the Federal Reserve more worried about inflation? Because even if the economy booms again, it's still in bad
Deborah Birx, the coronavirus response coordinator under President Trump, says most deaths in the US could have been prevented. / The Washington Post The CDC director warns of "impending doom" as Covid cases tick upward in the United States. / The Week Senate Minority Leader McConnell urges Republican men to
The trial of Derek Chauvin begins this week with the whole world watching. / The Guardian Juvenile incarceration is down generally, but many young people in facilities have gone months without seeing their families. / NPR After violent crime plummeted during the pandemic, Baltimore decides to continue to decline prosecution of drug
