MacKenzie Scott makes a record $275 million donation to Planned Parenthood Scott, who divorced Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019, has given away more than $12 billion to nearly 1,200 groups. Jonathan Franklin
When 2 coronavirus variants meet inside 1 person, a Frankenstein hybrid can be born That's how the so-called "deltacron" variant — a mashup of delta and omicron — came to be. This process of recombining tells us a lot about the possible past and future of SARS-CoV-2. Michaeleen Doucleff
Moderna will ask the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6 Moderna says its low-dose pediatric vaccine appears to be safe and provide protection for kids ages 6 months to 6 years, and it is asking the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization. Rob Stein
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6 No deaths were reported in tests, and there were no signs of myocarditis, or heart inflammation, as a side effect. Ayana Archie
Pfizer launches a recall of blood pressure drugs due to a potential carcinogen The company warned consumers of several tainted lots of Accuretic and two other versions of the drug due to the presence of a nitrosamine above the Acceptable Daily Intake level. Vanessa Romo
Oregon has millions of dollars for addiction rehab programs, but not enough employees The state of Oregon is channeling millions of dollars into addiction recovery programs due to a law that passed in 2020. But the state is having trouble finding the workforce to fill these jobs. Katia Riddle
Great Value Pancake & Waffle mix is recalled due to possible cable fragments A single lot of the pancake mix, which is sold at Walmart, could be contaminated with the foreign material. Laurel Wamsley
Pandemic updates: Covid rates remain low in Seattle-area schools after masks come off Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff
10 strangers come together for a life-changing kidney swap With all its complexities, a chain of this size is hard to pull off. This one was postponed three times. But with many waiting for a kidney, it's a critical opportunity to save some lives. Samantha Balaban
Donors and recipients in 10-person kidney donation chain meet in an emotional reveal In the second part of our report from Houston Methodist Medical Center, we check in with the 10-person kidney donation chain. This week, donors and recipients meet in an emotional reveal. Scott Simon
