COVID-19 Booster Shots Could Be Out For The Public By Fall NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Saad Omer, director of the Yale Institute for Global Health, about the Biden administration's expected announcement on COVID-19 booster shots.
Local Leaders In Texas Are Defying The Governor's Ban On Mask Mandates A surge in COVID-19 cases has local leaders across Texas openly defying the governor's ban on mask mandates. The fight has now moved to the courts. John Burnett
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tests Positive For COVID-19 The Republican Texas governor, who has been fully vaccinated and has no symptoms, "will isolate in the Governor's Mansion and continue to test daily," his office announced. Avie Schneider
Outdoor Workers Could Face Far More Dangerous Heat By 2065 Because Of Climate Change A new report warns that outdoor workers are at risk of lost wages and dire health consequences if greenhouse gas pollution continues. People of color are especially vulnerable to harm. Eric McDaniel
Students Are Moving Onto Campus — Can Colleges Pull It Off Without A COVID Disaster? Students across the country are headed back to campus for fall classes. With the delta variant raging, there are questions around how colleges can pull this semester off. Elissa Nadworny
NFL's Raiders Will Require Fans To Show Vaccine Proof Or Get A Shot At The Gate When the Las Vegas Raiders start their NFL season, the team wants its home stadium to look as normal as possible, with stands full of fans. Those who been vaccinated won't have to wear masks. Bill Chappell
To Lie Or Not To Lie: Our Readers Debate The Ethics Of Unauthorized Vaccines In a previous "Coronavirus FAQ," we looked at the medical, practical — and ethical — implications of lying to get a booster or a shot for a kid under 12. And we asked you to share your views. Suzette Lohmeyer
The White House May Recommend COVID-19 Booster Shots The Biden administration is close to advising fully vaccinated Americans to get COVID-19 booster shots after eight months, according to a source familiar with the discussions. Noel King
The Biden Administration May Recommend COVID Boosters After 8 Months A source familiar with the discussions says administration health experts could make the recommendation for fully vaccinated adults as soon as this week. Barbara Campbell
Frozen Shrimp Sold At Target, Whole Foods And Meijer Is Recalled The FDA has expanded a nationwide recall of shrimp products from Avanti Frozen Foods sold at major retailers. So far, nine people in four states have contracted salmonella; three were hospitalized. Sharon Pruitt-Young