Iskra Lawrence, known for her modeling and body positivity, shared on Instagram the contentment she feels with her body despite gaining weight.
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Texas resident hospitalized with rare monkeypox diagnosis 18 years after outbreak in US
Monkeypox, which originates from the same family of viruses as smallpox, often starts with a flu-like illness. A 2003 U.S. outbreak sickened dozens.
‘An extraordinary accomplishment’: First female sailor completes Navy special warfare training
A woman was one of 17 sailors to complete a “grueling” Navy training course, becoming the Navy’s first female special warfare boat operator.
Millions of Californians to get $600+ stimulus checks from the state, starting in September
Roughly two-thirds of California taxpayers can expect to receive a COVID-19 stimulus check from the state, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office.
Common colds rising as pandemic restrictions ease; Southern Baptist Convention sparks small COVID cluster: Live COVID-19 updates
As the vaccination rate plateaus across the country, the White House is firing back at public officials who speak out against the COVID-19 vaccine.
Global death toll surpasses 4 million; delta variant dominant strain in the US: Latest COVID-19 updates
The global death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed 4 million as the crisis increasingly becomes a race between the vaccine and highly contagious variants.
Missouri requests federal COVID aid as cases surge; Fourth of July travel raises concerns: Latest COVID-19 Updates
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
J&J says vaccine works against delta variant; WHO pushes Western nations to accept travelers with Chinese vaccines: COVID-19 updates
Johnson & Johnson said its one-dose shot protects against the delta variant and its immune response lasts eight months or more. Latest COVID news.
UK health minister resigns after breaching coronavirus rules; Massachusetts releases vaccine lotto details: Latest COVID-19 updates
Many businesses across the U.S. are reluctant to demand proof of vaccination from customers, facing pushback from the general public and politicians.
Northwest faces ‘dangerous heatwave’ in an area where air conditioning usually isn’t needed
Seattle and Portland are poised for temperatures nearing or surpassing 100 degrees. That can be dangerous in an area accustomed to mild summers.