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The relentless evolution of the coronavirus, which has spawned new variants to fuel fresh surges of disease every four to six months, could in the not-distant future propel the virus to overtake measles as the most contagious of all known infections. Increasing infectiousness does not necessarily make the virus deadlier, but it could make it harder to control, and leave communities vulnerable to the repeated waves of illness that have defined the pandemic. The variants now dominating around the world may be five to 10 times more infectious than the original virus that sparked the pandemic in China in late 2019, health experts believe. Lately each variant has outpaced its parent — omicron, with its massive evolutionary jump, was about three times more infectious than delta. Its subvariants — BA.2 and BA.2.12.1, which are driving the latest surge in the Bay Area — are each more infectious still, by 20% to 30%. The basic reproduction value — a number meant to represent how many … [Read more...] about Almost as contagious as measles: COVID spins out worrisome new mutations

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 9 ON THE SEA OF CORTEZ, Mexico - It takes three flights to get to the airport at La Paz and then a 20-minute drive to reach the marina where John Davidson - the actor, singer, talk-show host, nightclub workhorse and all-around icon of American television's three-channel glory days - is living on his boat. I worried that he regretted allowing me to visit. In January, days before I first planned to come, Davidson emailed because a storm threatened to shut down the harbor. As I tried to rebook my flights, he suggested that we just Zoom. "Wouldn't this be a much simpler way, definitely less costly and save you all this trouble," he wrote. After I had boarded Cantante (Spanish for "singer"), the 42-foot trawler he bought sight unseen last year, he came clean about the lingering concerns that had kept him up the previous night awaiting my arrival - that he … [Read more...] about Sailing the high seas with John Davidson, the superstar time forgot

Senators Kyrsten Sinema, Tom Tillis, Chris Murphy, and John Cornyn were key to getting the bill negotiated and past key hurdles. Photo-Illustration: Intelligencer; Photos: Getty Images The scene in downtown Houston threatened to topple the delicate work that had put the U.S. Senate on the cusp of passing the country’s most important gun bill in three decades. Texas senator John Cornyn was walking onto the stage at the state Republican Party’s convention last Friday, and the dark, red-lit room was turning hostile, filling with boos and furious chants of “Say no to Cornyn!” The conservative had been leading the GOP’s negotiations on a round of gun-control proposals following the mass killings in Uvalde and Buffalo that had surprisingly coalesced in a viable framework rather than following the usual pattern of collapsing into failure. Still, the whole endeavor was delicate. Cornyn had been quietly meeting with his Republican colleague Thom Tillis of North Carolina and … [Read more...] about How 4 Senators Finally Got Gun Control Done

0 Politics & Government The trustee cited her reason for leaving the board. The village president is picking her successor. Adrian Martinez-De La Cruz , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply CLARENDON HILLS, IL — Clarendon Hills Trustee Carol Jorissen has stepped down from the Village Board, saying she is moving out of the village. On Tuesday night, the Village Board adopted a resolution, thanking Jorissen for her contributions to the village. "Be it further resolved that the president and Board of Trustees extend our heartfelt appreciation, individually and collectively, to Trustee Jorissen for her knowledge, support and loyal service to the village," the resolution said. Jorissen was elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2019. She served on various Village Board committees. She served as chairwoman of the Finance Committee, vice chairwoman of the Community and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, and a member of … [Read more...] about Clarendon Hills Trustee Steps Down From Village Board

CHICAGO (AP) — Touted rookie Adley Rutschman homered, doubled and drove in three runs to lead the Baltimore Orioles past the banged-up Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Thursday night. Ryan Mountcastle had two doubles among his three hits as the Orioles won their second in a row and third in four. Dean Kremer tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings before three relievers finished off a nine-hit shutout backed by several nifty catches from Baltimore outfielders. READ MORE: Maryland Weather: A Beautiful Friday Ahead Of What Should Be A Beautiful Weekend The switch-hitting Rutschman entered batting just .211 with one homer and four RBIs, but the 24-year-old catcher is hitting .341 (14 for 41) in his last 12 games. “He’s really talented and there’s always an adjustment period in the big leagues,” Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde said. “But he’s got big-time tools and a ton of ability and you saw the power tonight.” Rutschman, the No. 1 overall pick in 2019 out of Oregon State, said he’s taking a … [Read more...] about Adley Rutschman Leads Orioles Past Hobbled White Sox 4-0

As the N.F.L. was investigating his team for widespread workplace misconduct, the Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder directed a “shadow investigation” to interfere with and undermine its findings, a Congressional committee found. At Snyder’s behest, the committee said, his legal team used private investigators to harass and intimidate witnesses, and created a 100-page dossier targeting victims, witnesses and journalists who had shared “credible public accusations of harassment” against the team. The House Committee on Oversight and Reform released a 29-page memo on Wednesday that detailed the findings of its eight-month inquiry into how the Commanders and the N.F.L. handled claims of rampant sexual harassment of the team’s female employees. The report was released ahead of Wednesday’s hearing, where the league’s commissioner, Roger Goodell, appeared remotely. Snyder declined two requests to appear, citing a “longstanding business conflict.” At Wednesday’s hearing, … [Read more...] about Panel Finds Daniel Snyder Interfered With Sexual Harassment Investigation

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) speak to reporters after meeting privately with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) at the U.S. Capitol on July 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. Subscribe now to get Fox News First in your email . And here's what you need to know to start your day ... MAKING AMERICA SAFER? - 15 GOP senators join Democrats to pass first gun control bill in decades as Second Amendment debate rages. Continue reading … BIDEN'S CHEAT SHEET - President accidentally reveals cue card telling him how to act in public. Continue reading … BORDER CRISIS - Hundreds of migrants seen wandering on side of road in Texas amid illegal immigration surge. Continue reading … MURDER-SUICIDE … [Read more...] about Senate passes gun control bill, southern border crisis surges and more top headlines

The Miami Heat seemingly prioritized offseason flexibility and older prospects over NBA lineage when it came to filling out their summer roster in the wake of Thursday’s draft. So it’s off to the Los Angeles Lakers for Scotty Pippen Jr., the undrafted Vanderbilt guard, and on to the Toronto Raptors for Ron Harper Jr., the undrafted Rutgers guard, both of their fathers NBA champions with the Chicago Bulls. Also headed to the Lakers’ summer roster is undrafted LSU center Shareef O’Neal, the son of Heat championship center Shaquille O’Neal, who had a pre-draft workout a week ago at FTX Arena. Instead, with their two two-way contracts already filled, by in-season additions Javonte Smart and Mychael Mulder, the Heat took a more methodical approach with the players added for their offseason roster that will compete in summer leagues in San Francisco and Las Vegas. In the hours after the Heat selected Serbian big man Nikola Jokic at No. 27 with their lone pick of the draft, the Heat … [Read more...] about Heat go for experience, flexibility in filling summer roster with undrafted prospects

0 Business The James Beard Foundation honored the best chefs and restaurants around the country as the "Oscars of the culinary industry" return. Beth Dalbey , Patch Staff Posted Reply ACROSS AMERICA — The James Beard Foundation presented its 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards at the Lyric Opera of Chicago Monday after a two-year hiatus brought on by the pandemic. The awards are regarded as the Oscars of the culinary industry. The industry remains in a recovery phase after lost business during the pandemic and "still needs support," James Beard Foundation CEO Clare Reichenbach said at the ceremony, according to a news release. The awards honor not only individual winners but also "our entire industry — and the incredible resilience, fortitude, talent, and leadership so many have shown over the past two years," Reichenbach said. The awards had been on a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. During that time, the awards … [Read more...] about 2022 James Beard Foundation Restaurant And Chef Awards: The Full List

0 This post is sponsored and contributed by Personal Finance After renting property for a while, you may be considering buying next time. Are you financially secure enough to make the big purchase? Newrez , Brand Partner Posted Reply (Originally published by Newrez.) After renting property for a while, you may be considering buying next time. The advantages of homeownership are focused around the fact that you now have an asset that can hold or gain value, and be used as a source of equity in the future. Owning a house can also help with peace of mind and creating feelings of stability for the future. There is a major question you must answer before becoming a homeowner, however: Are you secure enough financially to successfully make the big purchase? There's no one answer to the question of how much monthly income a person needs to earn to become a homeowner, mainly because conditions vary so widely. What other … [Read more...] about How Much Do I Need To Earn To Buy A Home?