FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines as summer wave continues

The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, and the companies are set to begin shipping millions of doses.
Experimental pill cut hot flashes in menopausal women — with no hormones

The drug, called elinzanetant, works by blocking the brain chemicals responsible for hot flashes and night sweats.
Family unaware for a year that Northern California woman died at a hospital, her body put in storage

Family members of a woman who died after seeking treatment at the hospital said they spent a year searching for their loved one when her decomposing body was being kept in cold storage the entire time.
Sheriff's office shares new details after inmate escapes custody in Bulloch County

“The deputy was unable to pursue due to the fact he also had two other inmates in custody.”
Sphen, one half of world-famous gay 'penguin power couple,' dies at age 11

Sphen, an Australian gentoo penguin who became an unlikely global symbol for equality, has died from apparent natural causes at age 11.
‘There are no longer places to go’: Thousands in Gaza forced to flee again after Israeli evacuation orders

Many residents now on the move have had to evacuate time and time again – leaving them in a constant state of displacement, uncertainty and fear that there is nowhere left to flee.
Missing in Georgia: Investigators searching for 15-year-old girl who vanished

Lainee Murphy was last seen Wednesday around 8:30 p.m.
Ask Asa: Safeguard your Social Security number from data leaks

Hacks involving billions of Social Security numbers have put countless people at risk. Consumer reporter Asa Aarons Smith explains what to do.
Georgia woman dies days after off-duty cop finds her beaten and raped in field

“The one thing I am glad about is nobody can hurt her anymore,” her sister said.
Teacher, student dance away back to school jitters

His teacher, Timothy Richardson, went above and beyond to learn about Evan’s interests before the first day so he could help him with the transition.