COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread

Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.

Summer COVID-19 wave hits California
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The recent COVID-19 wave posted some of the highest summer cases since 2022.

Paramount announces layoffs
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Paramount said its streaming service Paramount+ posted a $26 million profit in the 2nd quarter of this year after losing $424 million during the same period last year. It expects subscriber growth in the second half of the year.

Fauci grilled by House GOP over COVID-19 response, origins

During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.

Target cuts prices on thousands of products
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Target is cutting prices on thousands of consumer basics this summer, including goods ranging from diapers to milk.

COVID-19 variants called FLiRT are spreading across US

The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.

Trader Joe's hikes prices of popular food
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Trader Joe's has raised the price of bananas, which have seen prices hold steady at 19 cents per banana for more than 20 years.

Long COVID is more prevalent in these states, CDC data shows

Long COVID is the all-encompassing term for a wide range of symptoms that can last weeks, months and even years after a COVID-19 infection.

LA County landlords have until Jan. 12 to apply for rent relief program

Qualifying landlords in Los Angeles County have until Friday of next week to apply for a $68.6 million rent relief program designed to help offset the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former workers sue LA City over vaccine mandate

A former LAPD officer says he was unjustly fired because he refused to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

Masks required in certain settings again throughout California

COVID positivity rates in California were on the rise in July and peaked in late August, according to officials.