The goal: Vaccinate 70% of the world against COVID. Scientists are proposing a reboot As the world enters the pandemic's 3rd year, some ask whether the 70% vaccination goal set by WHO and the Biden administration could in fact be detrimental. Also: See our map of global progress. Nurith Aizenman
Washington's indoor mask mandate is over. Here's how Seattle is feeling about it. For the last couple of years, your get-out-the-door routine probably involved checking to see if you had your keys, your wallet, and a face mask. Libby Denkmann
The pregnant woman from the iconic Mariupol photo has died. Many more are at risk The woman and her baby died after Wednesday's strike, one of dozens of recent attacks on Ukraine's health system. U.N. groups warn it is running "dangerously low" on oxygen and medical supplies. Rachel Treisman
Pandemic updates: Washington moving toward long-term approach to Covid Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff
Stroke rates are increasing among young people. Here's what you need to know Hailey Bieber's blood clot in the brain shows that young people can experience stroke-like symptoms, too. And among young people, stroke rates are on the rise. Rina Torchinsky
China battles multiple COVID-19 outbreaks, driven by stealth omicron While the numbers are small relative to numbers reported in Europe or in the U.S., they are the highest since the first big outbreak of COVID-19 in the central city of Wuhan in early 2020. The Associated Press
The humble bravery of a young neurologist from Kyiv Aleksandra Shchebet fled Kyiv when the bombing began, found refuge in the Ukrainian city of Lutsk — and decided to stay and help her country in any way she could. Ari Daniel
Black business ownership is higher than pre-pandemic. Women are driving that growth The number of Black-owned businesses is currently more than 30% above pre-pandemic levels. A Brooklyn street nicknamed "Black Girl Magic Row," exemplifies women helping one another succeed. Jasmine Garsd
Ten kidney donors make up a chain of life Ten people are linked in a life-saving kidney swap - one that involves living donors. We bring you a close look at the complex chain of surgeries from Houston Methodist Hospital. Scott Simon
How the brain is greatly changed by COVID-19 David Folkenflik speaks to University of Oxford's Professor Tom Nichols about a new study that shows how brain structure changes when a person has COVID-19. David Folkenflik