Who Should Get the Updated COVID Shot?
American health officials say most people should get the updated COVID-19 vaccine this year.
Art, Culture of an Old New York Train Station
The first subway station in New York City was designed to be a masterpiece and was considered a “jewel in the crown” when it opened.
By Rhododendrites – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=69735334
Rolling Stones Announce First New Album in 18 Years
The Rolling Stones said this week that their first new collection of songs in almost 20 years comes out on October 20.
App Identifies Birds by Sound
More than 7 million people now use the Merlin Bird ID worldwide.
Rescuers Work to Help Morocco Earthquake Victims
By alyaoum24 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWWSoYEkOBU, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=137245666
Rescue workers continue to search the wreckage of a large earthquake that struck Morocco Friday.
Help for Gamblers as Sports Betting Rise in US
People in the American state of Kentucky will be able to legally bet on sporting events for the first time in September. When they do, they also help to pay for the first-ever state program to help people with gambling problems.
New COVID-19 Variant Expands Internationally
International health officials are closely following a new version of COVID-19 as it spreads to more countries.
US City Turns to Science to Help Reduce Gun Violence
The project is a central part of city efforts to use research-based methods to reduce gun violence
By AppalachianCentrist – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=92832977
London Artist Paints Crushed Chewing Gum
Lying on London’s famous Millennium Bridge, British artist Ben Wilson paints on a piece of dried gum.
By I, Martial BACQUET, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2991778
Scientists Surprised to Find Large Octopus Community
Scientists were surprised to find thousands of pearl octopuses living together as they protected their developing eggs.