A scary variant is found in the U.S. Plus, is the pandemic making smoking popular again?

The South African variant that can beat the COVID-19 vaccines is found in the U.S. How worried should we be?

A little-known but important health agency is in charge of pandemic preparedness but its budget has been raided over the years for things like furniture and salaries.

The pandemic might be leading more people to smoke again.

Will work-at-home become permanent after the pandemic ends?

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