FLiRT COVID variants: What are the symptoms?
The new variants' rapid spread has led to a warning about a potential "summer wave" of infections.
'Wordle' #1,053 clues for Today's answer, Tuesday, May 7 puzzle
If you're finding today's "Wordle" puzzle difficult to solve, Newsweek has put together five clues to help you out.
Bird flu in US: What we know, what we don't
After 1 in 5 commercial milk samples in the U.S. were found to contain traces of the virus, should we be concerned?
What Hollywood will look like in 10 years
AI, strikes, and COVID-19 have meant tough times for Tinseltown, so how will it navigate the ongoing changes facing it?
Republican demands investigation into "dangerous dollars" sent to China
Sen. Joni Ernst told Newsweek that the U.S. needs "greater transparency and accountability" in taxpayer dollars sent overseas.
Chocolate warning as global supply under "real threat"
"Ghana has lost more than 254 million cacao trees in recent years," researcher Benito Chen-Charpentier explained.
Lauren Boebert addresses sickness rumor after hospitalization
The congresswoman recently underwent surgery to have an acute blood clot removed.
Aaron Rodgers' HIV comments spark furious backlash
The New York Jets quarterback has become known for sharing his controversial opinions and he is currently being criticized online.
O.J. Simpson's death sparks COVID vaccine conspiracies
News of the former NFL player's death has led to speculation and the resurfacing of three-year-old images.
Monkey bite gives man rare virus
Only 50 people caught this rare virus between 1932 and 2019, according to the CDC, 21 of whom died.
Candace Owens calls Meghan McCain "clinically obese"
Owens commented on McCain's weight during a social media spat with the columnist's husband, Ben Domenech.
Mass layoffs hit schools in multiple states
"This will be a huge impact on our community," a school superintendent said of the prospect of Rhode Island school staff losing their jobs.
19 million Americans taken off Medicaid—but many could still be eligible
After continuous coverage during the coronavirus pandemic ended, 70 percent of renewal applications have been rejected due to problems with paperwork.
Donald Trump's stopped talking about his "greatest" accomplishment
Trump once described Operation Warp Speed as a "miracle." But amid the 2024 race, he shied away from discussing COVID-19 vaccines.
American children are struggling academically
Students have gained back some ground since pandemic school closures, but experts say some may never catch up.
Veterinarian warns dog owners of "easily transmitted" viral threat
The vet says dog owners should vaccinate their pets against the deadly canine parvovirus.
HIV cure nearer with way to "shock and kill" latent virus
Researchers have taken a major step forward in treating the infection that leads to AIDS.
FDA settles lawsuit over Ivermectin social media posts
The FDA said it will remove social-media posts that indicate ivermectin is for animals, not humans.
Joe Biden jokes that Donald Trump must have injected bleach
The president criticized Trump's handling of the pandemic, suggesting his Republican rival injected bleach to kill COVID-19.
Joe Rogan reacts to Neil Young back on Spotify
Two years after Young left Spotify in protest of Rogan's show, the podcaster shared his thoughts on the musician's return to the platform.
COVID lab leak theory resurfaces after controversial new study
The study says the evidence points towards a more likely unnatural origin for SARS-CoV-2, but not everyone is convinced.
Fact Check: $1,400 stimulus check video sparks confusion
A viral TikTok suggested that new stimulus checks worth $1,400 would be issued from Thursday.
Health care CEO laments how women "disappear" at senior leadership level
Froedtert ThedaCare Health CEO Cathy Jacobson says companies must empower women to advance their careers while having kids, otherwise "you lose people."
Alex Jones threatens Donald Trump
Alex Jones discouraged Donald Trump from taking credit for Operation Warp Speed and swift COVID-19 vaccines.
Donald Trump's post angers Alex Jones
Alex Jones said Trump was spreading "bull s***" after he boasted of his role in COVID-19 vaccine development.
Living with long Covid: "You feel like you have been poisoned"
"I became unrecognizable to those around me," Bella MacDonald, 20, told Newsweek.
Fact Check: Are COVID vaccines being used to beat cancer?
President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address heralded new victories including the use of COVID vaccine technology to beat cancer.
Stimulus check update as IRS warns time is running out to claim payment
The Internal Revenue Service says the deadline to claim coronavirus-era stimulus aid is approaching.
COVID data brings positive news
Hospitalizations with the virus have trended downwards for six consecutive weeks, and deaths for five after winter rise.
Republican suggests vaccines may be getting injected into lettuce
A Tennessee state lawmaker said that vaccinated plants should be listed as pharmaceuticals "so people can get the proper dosage."