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Chonkus: The Mutant Cyanobacterium Poised to Combat Climate Change

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Scientific American: Omicron’s Surprising Anatomy Explains Why It Is Wildly Contagious

CNN: The US is lagging on booster shots compared to other western countries

The New York Times: Sweden recommends fourth vaccine shots for people 80 and older.

CNN: New data shows US drug epidemic is deadlier than ever, but preventing overdoses is an uphill battle

Becker’s Hospital Review: Researchers identify potential cause, treatment for long COVID-19

CNBC: WHO says new omicron BA.2 subvariant will rise globally, but scientists don’t know if it can reinfect people

ABC 7: LA County to keep COVID-19 mask mandates in place as state prepares to lift mask requirements

The New York Times: The Covid Vaccine We Need Now May Not Be a Shot

CNBC: Covid will always be an epidemic virus — not an endemic one, scientist warns

The New York Times: Tribes Reach $590M Opioid Settlement with J&J and Distributors

ABC News: The army will immediately begin dismissing vaccination refusals.

LAist: 2021 was the deadliest year for LA crashes in nearly 20 years. How did it get so bad?

CNN: What to pack in your car to stay safe during severe winter weather

CBS News: Novavax could offer unvaccinated Americans a new option, if regulators agree