Top news of the week: 10.05.2022.
Coronavirus
Less immigrant labor in US contributing to price hikes
Just 10 miles from the Rio Grande, Mike Helle's farm is so short of immigrant workers that he’s replaced 450 acres of labor-intensive leafy greens with crops that can be harvested by ...
Omicron as severe as previous COVID variants, large study finds
Four scientists conducted the study based on records of 130,000 COVID patients.
Less Immigrant Labor Across US Contributing To Price Hikes
From meatpacking to homebuilding, a lack of workers is costing Americans at a time when inflation is already a top concern.
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here's what you need to know about the pandemic right now:
Nearly 1 million COVID-19 deaths: A look at the US numbers
Doug Lambrecht was among the first of the nearly 1 million Americans to die from COVID-19. His demographic profile — an older white male with chronic health problems — mirrors the faces ...
Biden says Olympians brought a bit of unity to weary nation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday hailed Team USA for bringing a bit of unity to a pandemic weary nation as he hosted a White House celebration with about 600 athletes from ...
‘Lives could be at stake’: CDC’s Walensky warns of dire stakes surrounding abortion access
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky commented on the implications of overturning Roe v. Wade, downplayed mixed messaging on Covid policy, and spoke about the future of the CDC.
White House announces internet program for low-income Americans
With new commitment from 20 internet providers, about 48m households will be eligible for $30 monthly plans