Last year, October to December was the warmest autumn on record.
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Data indicate omicron is milder, but better at evading vaccines
An analysis from South Africa suggests the Pfizer vaccine offers less protection against infection by the variant, but is still a good defense against hospitalization.
Fireball from overturned tanker kills dozens in Haiti
Reports say the truck was trying to avoid an oncoming motorcycle when it flipped.
Resale is making gains in holiday gift shopping
The boost is driven largely by Gen-Z and Millennials, but marketplaces of all kinds are reaping the rewards.
Federal Reserve to accelerate withdrawal of economic aid as prices surge
Officials expect inflation to ease in late 2022.
Supply-chain nightmare ignites economic boom along U.S.-Mexico border
By keeping production closer to its final destination, companies hope it will reduce the risk of distribution snags.
Black artist Josephine Baker honored at France’s Pantheon
She’s the first Black woman to receive the country’s highest honor.
Attorney: Ex-Minnesota officer will testify at trial; 4 jurors seated
Kim Potter, who shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright in April, is charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter.
NYC approves safe sites for drug use, aiming to curb overdoses
While opponents say the move creates hubs of drug use, supporters say it provides a space for users to avoid a fatal overdose.
Supply chain problems hit charities’ holiday gifts for kids
Some companies are waiting for ships full of toys to clear ports around the U.S.