Four years after SARS-CoV2 sparked a devastating global pandemic, U.S. health officials now consider COVID-19 an endemic disease. "At this point, COVID-19 can be described as endemic throughout the world," Aron Hall, the deputy director for science at the CDC's coronavirus and other respiratory viruses division, told NPR in an interview.

Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here's what that means

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Chicago, IL

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Wisconsin State

Minnesota State

The country is learning a lot about Vice President Kamala Harris' choice for running mate this week. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has spent almost two decades in elected office. As Minnesota Public Radio's Clay Masters reports, the governor's record only recently became more progressive. CLAY MASTERS, BYLINE: On the opening...

How Tim Walz went from 'Blue Dog Democrat' to progressive champion

The death has been reported of Alexander Mndoyants, one of Moscow’s most respected piano teachers. A finalist in the 1977 Van Cliburn Competition – alongside Sasha Toradze, Michel Dalberto and the shortlived winner Steven De Groote – Mndoyan joined the Moscow Conservatory as a junior teacher in 1979 and had to wait until 2004 before being made full professor.

Death of a Russian piano legend, 75

The US Sun

SINGER Shaun Martin has died at the age of 45. The Grammy-winning singer is known for being in the jazz band Snarky Puppy. His cause of death is unknown. However, he was recovering from an undisclosed illness and had a benefit concert coming up for him on September 14. “This special evening is about celebrating […]

Snarky Puppy member Shaun Martin dead at 45 as band calls musician ‘a beautiful and luminous human being’

Susan Wojcicki, a Silicon Valley visionary who helped shape Google and YouTube, died Friday after a two-year battle with non-small cell lung cancer, according to her husband. She was 56. "Susan was not just my best friend and partner in life, but a brilliant mind, a loving mother, and a...

Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and Silicon Valley visionary, dies at 56

Saint Louis, MO

Ferguson, MO

This week, our team in St. Louis, Mo., has been bringing you stories from a city you might not have even heard of 10 years ago - Ferguson, a suburb about 20 minutes north of St. Louis. Our final story begins with a fire. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED PERSON...

10 years after Michael Brown’s death, we went to Ferguson to ask: What’s changed?

CBS News

This is a very bright, sun-shiny day for "CBS Mornings."Talented musicians and singers from across the country submitted their covers of Johnny Nash's iconic song "I Can See Clearly Now" for the "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition. Hundreds of entries came in, showcasing a variety of styles including soul, rock, country, and experimental. But only 14 made the cut. Now it's time for you to help us vote, America! Head to https://mixtape.cbsnews.com/vote to watch the full cover versions from our semifinalists and choose your favorite.The winner will get to record their song and be featured right on "CBS Mornings." Their cover could even...

Meet the semifinalists for the "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Vice President Harris and Former President Donald Trump have agreed to a debate on Sept. 10...

Harris and Trump will debate in September. And, a COVID mystery unraveled

If you've bought anything in the last decade or paid for a service, there's a decent chance you've received at least one class-action settlement notice - an email or a postcard saying you are entitled to money. NPR's Kenny Malone, from our Planet Money podcast, wondered why this seems to be happening more and more.

NPR's 'Planet Money' team looks into the prevalence of class action settlements

Shaun Martin, a Grammy-winning keyboard player for Snarky Puppy and longtime collaborator with gospel star Kirk Franklin, has passed away. Martin died on August 3, at the age of 45, the band announced in a statement shared on social media. While the cause of death has not been revealed, Variety...

Grammy-Winning Musician Shaun Martin Dead at 45

Alaska State

Juneau, AK

For the second year in a row, there's been record breaking flooding in Juneau, Alaska. It comes from a melting glacier. Here's Anna Canny with member station KTOO. ANNA CANNY, BYLINE: A sump pump is working nonstop to drain water out of Weston Holland's basement apartment in Juneau's Mendenhall Valley. Early in the morning on Tuesday, he woke to find water on the floor and went to investigate.

Alaskans recount escapes after a record-breaking glacial outburst flood hits Juneau

A passenger airplane in southeastern Brazil crashed this afternoon, sparking a fire in a residential area outside Sao Paulo. Officials with the Brazilian company say four crew members and 57 passengers were aboard that flight. First responders on the ground say there were no survivors, and it's unclear what caused the accident. From Rio de Janeiro, NPR's Carrie Kahn reports.

A passenger airplane crashed in southeastern Brazil, killing all 61 on board

The Bayreuth Festival has announced a cast change for its production of “Parsifal” on August 7, 2024. In a statement, Andreas Schager said, “My dear friends, Unfortunately, due to an infection, I have to cancel tonight’s performance of ‘Parsifal.’ I would like to sincerely apologize to anyone who bought tickets for this because of me. This inflammation also made me imagine Tristan yesterday, my singing life is difficult and so I had to go in the third. Unfortunately, setting sail early.

Bayreuth Festival Announces Cast Change for ‘Parsifal’

Ten years ago this week, police officer Darren Wilson shot and killed Michael Brown, a Black teenager, after a confrontation in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, Mo. Michael Brown's death shocked many Americans and launched the Black Lives movement onto the national stage. With that came a stronger push for police reform and accountability. NPR's Meg Anderson reports on what's changed in policing over the last decade.

10 years after Michael Brown's death, police killings are not going down

New York State

Debby finally moved out of the U.S. on Saturday after the storm spent the better part of week unleashing tornadoes and flooding, damaging homes and taking lives as it moved up the East Coast after first arriving in Florida as a hurricane. Debby’s last day over the U.S. before blowing...

Debby finally moves out of the U.S., though risk from flooded rivers remains

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

Butler, PA

We're getting a clearer view of how law enforcement responded to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Video captured by police show the moments before and after the shooting last month in Butler, Penn. NPR's Martin Kaste reports. MARTIN KASTE, BYLINE: Viewed together, these videos capture the surprise...

Body camera video shows the chaos and confusion after Trump assassination attempt

Dallas, TX

Shaun Martin, a multifaceted, Grammy-winning pianist, keyboardist and producer who was best known for his work in the fusion collective Snarky Puppy, died Aug. 3. He was 45. His death was announced by Snarky Puppy with a statement on X and Instagram. The location and cause of death were not given; however, Martin had been battling an undisclosed illness since April 2023. A benefit concert in his hometown of Dallas had been scheduled for Sept. 14.

Snarky Puppy’s Shaun Martin Dies at 45

NewsBreak

A sibling spark fuels Isata Kanneh-Mason’s 'Mendelssohn' album

When it comes to musical families, the Kanneh-Mason household from England scores big. Seven rising young musicians vie for attention. The latest in the spotlight is...

A sibling spark fuels Isata Kanneh-Mason’s 'Mendelssohn' album

Comments / 0