Iskra Lawrence, known for her modeling and body positivity, shared on Instagram the contentment she feels with her body despite gaining weight.
Author: Edward Segarra, USA TODAY
‘His first best friend’: This unlikely friendship bridges generations, a pandemic and a backyard fence
A 99-year-old woman and an infant found friendship in their Minnesota backyards during the isolation of the coronavirus pandemic.
Politicians, health experts condemn vaccine misinformation as cases surge; first COVID-19 case at Olympic Village: Live updates
After millions rushed to get their COVID-19 shots in early 2021, the supply of vaccines now vastly outpaces demand. Latest COVID news.
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.
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.
Fireworks bans on the rise amid fears of ‘devastating’ wildfires after heatwave
The recent heatwave in the Pacific Northwest has prompted officials in a number of states to issue fireworks bans as a precaution against wildfires.
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.