Pharmacy chains in Ohio will face trial over their role in the opioid crisis The nation's biggest name-brand pharmacy chains face a high-profile civil trial beginning Monday in Ohio over their role in the nation's deadly opioid epidemic. Brian Mann
What we know about COVID-19 vaccines for children and long haul COVID The COVID surge is ebbing though deaths remain high. Meanwhile, the FDA has set a date to review data on vaccines for kids under 12 and the NIH has launched long-hauler study. Allison Aubrey
Drug users face obstacles and mistrust when it comes to getting COVID vaccine NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Dr. Hansel Tookes, director of IDEA Exchange, about vaccine misinformation and other barriers people who use drugs face during the pandemic.
The demand for sober-living residences as a path to addiction recovery Money from opioid settlements will flow into recovery services around the country. Some residents of Parkersburg, W.V., say their small city is under strain as a result. June Leffler
A Covid pill, a set of debates, and the M's make a playoff push, this week Bill Radke discusses the week's news with The Stranger's Rich Smith, Crosscut and KCTS 9's Beatriz Costa-Lima, and South Seattle Emerald and Converge Media's Mike Davis. Alec Cowan
Coronavirus FAQ: I'm vaccinated. Can I give a hug — or a handshake — without risk? In the vaccine era, people are wondering if it's (relatively) safe to resume hugs, exchange handshakes, kiss on the cheek or air kiss. Marc Silver
Local public health officials in Michigan face burnout and threats of violence Public health officials in Michigan and other states are facing threats and even attacks from people opposed to COVID-19 mandates and regulations. Sarah Lehr
New antiviral drug from Merck could help reduce COVID hospitalizations and deaths Pharmaceutical giant Merck announced promising results from a study of a new antiviral drug. Molnupiravir reduced COVID hospitalizations or death by 50% in a trial involving 775 volunteers. Joe Palca
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's hard-line stance on NBA players and vaccinations A Martinez talks with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about his position that players and staff who choose to not get the COVID-19 vaccine should be removed from the team.
Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug: How can we turn environmental heartache into action? Norwegian social worker Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug always loved nature. Watching the destruction of habitats and Norway's exploitation of oil sent him into a deep depression. But he has since found hope. Fiona Geiran