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Flu and COVID are on the rise, but there are fewer severe COVID cases than last year

Flu is rising, and COVID levels are higher than last season's peak. But COVID hospitalizations and deaths are down. Nonetheless, COVID is still the most dangerous virus circulating.

Horror, a Downton parody, and Sondheim on screen — in theaters this weekend

The Stephen Sondheim musical Merrily We Roll Along played to sold out crowds on Broadway during its 2023-2024 run. That show was filmed, and now available to watch on the big screen.

Long COVID — lingering symptoms that can follow a COVID diagnosis — plagues millions of Americans. It may be less likely after a second bout of COVID than after a first. For those living with it, it can be debilitating. Judy Schafer, 58, met with a group of other women with long COVID via Zoom, at her home in Seattle, Wash., in January.

You're less likely to get long COVID after a second infection than a first

The chances of developing lingering symptoms after COVID appears to fall sharply from the first to the second time someone gets sick, new research finds. The risk is still significant.

Another round of COVID-19 vaccines is on the way. The Food and Drug Administration approved vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna that target an omicron subvariant called XBB.1.5. Vaccination campaigns, like this one in San Rafael, Calif., in 2022, could resume soon.

New COVID vaccines get FDA approval

Vaccines for a fall immunization drive against COVID-19 just got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency says the vaccines can protect people, as hospitalizations tick up.

Mastodon's "A Spoonful Weighs a Ton" is featured in September's edition of <em>Heavy Rotation</em>.

Heavy Rotation: 15 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

NPR member stations bring you a mix of the most popular songs on their airwaves, including music from Janelle Monáe, Labrinth, SAULT, Omar Apollo, New Order and more.

Trump's 2nd term brings hope but also fear. Here's what he's promised to focus on

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration comes at a pivotal time in American history. Insulated from controversy, Trump will enter the White House more prepared than when he first won in 2016.

Appeals Court Opens Door To Ohio Resuming Lethal Injection Executions

Ohio is a step closer to resuming executions after a federal court narrowly voted in the state's favor in a case over its lethal injection process.The 6th…

Federal Court Considers Constitutionality Of Ohio Execution Process

A federal appeals court is hearing arguments over the constitutionality of Ohio's lethal injection process as the state tries to start carrying out…

OSU Freezes In-State Tuition And Fees For Second Year

For the second year the Ohio State University Board of Trustees has frozen in-state tuition, mandatory fees and the cost of room and board. The university…

Justices Will Hear Ohio's Gay Marriage Cases April 28

The Supreme Court will hear arguments over same-sex marriage on April 28.The court released its calendar Thursday for the final two weeks of arguments…

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