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A new at-home test for the coronavirus has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The test will cost about $30 and will be available over-the-counter, according to the company who makes it, Ellume.

FDA Authorizes First Home Coronavirus Test That Doesn't Require A Prescription

The new tests produce results completely at home within 15 minutes. Experts say they could be a 'game-changer' in helping people find out quickly if they need to isolate.

The FDA announced that it has authorized a third COVID-19 vaccine dose for people with weakened immune systems.

FDA Authorizes 3rd COVID-19 Dose For People With Weakened Immunity

The FDA amended its emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to allow for an additional dose for some immunocompromised people.

Acclaimed writer Viet Thanh Nguyen reading in 2017. His cancelled reading at 92NY led to staffers at the cultural center resigning.

Staff at NYC cultural center resign after acclaimed author's event canceled

After a talk by Pulitzer winner Viet Thanh Nguyen was "postponed," some authors also pulled out of future events. The writer had signed an open letter criticizing Israel and calling for a ceasefire.

State Law Bans Bullying, But Authorities Reluctant to Prosecute Children, Activist Says

A mother whose teenage son committed suicide says Florida law already bans bullying, but authorities are too reluctant to prosecute children. The comments…

In this undated frame from video provided by the Waller County Sheriff's Office, Sandra Bland stands before a desk at Waller County Jail in Hempstead, Texas.

Texas Authorities Release More Jailhouse Video Relating To Sandra Bland Case

Officials in Waller County, Texas, say the videos prove that many of the conspiracy theories being batted around the Web are not true. Bland's death is still being investigated.

'Into The Storm' Author Recalls Fate Of Hurricane-Bound Freighter El Faro

The saga of the freighter El Faro became news when its captain ventured into the path of Hurricane Joaquin in 2015. Thirty-three people died after it sank…

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, pictured at the White House Sunday, defended the FDA's authorization of convalescent plasma treatment.

HHS Chief Alex Azar Defends Authorization Of Plasma To Treat COVID-19

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar about the Food and Drug Administration allowing the use of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19.

Why Author J.K. Rowling Is Facing Backlash From LGBTQ Activists

Author J.K. Rowling, known best for the Harry Potter series, is facing criticism over her support for a researcher who says there's no such thing as a transgender person.

Stella Levi in Rhodes, 2015, in front of a memorial listing the names of the members of her community who were deported to Auschwitz.

GCL Book Club author meticulously checked facts from Holocaust survivor

This week's Gulf Coast Life Book Club guest describes the extremely thorough fact-checking procedure he employed.

AI is contentious among authors. So why are some feeding it their own writing?

Many authors are concerned about the use of their copyrighted material in generative AI models. At the same time, some are actively experimenting with the technology.

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