Alpha, beta, gamma, delta — there have been four COVID-19 variants of concern that have altered the course of the pandemic at different points in the past year and a half. First... Read more »

For a period of time earlier this summer, it seemed like the coronavirus pandemic was inching toward its end in the United States. Vaccinations were up and hospitalizations were down. For the... Read more »

There’s been plenty of Tokyo 2020 headlines about Hend Zaza, the Syrian table tennis prodigy who, at 12 years old, is one of the youngest Olympians of all time. But there’s some... Read more »

German comedian Flula Borg never had to worry too much about being “ripped.” After all, a rippling six-pack isn’t exactly required to be rip-roaringly funny. But his naturally lean genetics has worked... Read more »

Maybe seeing “Flula Borg workout” wouldn’t have gotten your attention in the past. The German comedian has never been known for being jacked. But if you’ve seen the trailer for the new Suicide... Read more »

Treating yourself to fancy items is possible, even if you don’t feel like spending an arm and leg on something new. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of glam to an... Read more »

While the fan-less Tokyo Olympics isn’t shaping up to be the “joyless games” some predicted it might be ― look at the irrepressible joy on the faces of fencer Lee Kiefer and... Read more »

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday that people in certain high-risk places across the country are advised to mask up indoors once again, a distressing sign that a full... Read more »

It’s understandable, given the massive scale of the pandemic. Right now, more than 196 million cases have been confirmed around the world. And even a year-plus into the pandemic, the virus and... Read more »