Disney and Walmart mandate vaccines for employees

Walmart is requiring all US-based corporate employees to be vaccinated by October 4.

Ruth Pearl, seeker of justice for her murdered journalist son, Daniel, dies at 85

Mrs. Pearl, who survived a pogrom against Iraqi Jews in her youth, helped establish a foundation in memory of her son, a Wall Street Journal reporter abducted and beheaded by Islamic militants in Pakistan in 2002.

Obstetrician groups recommend COVID vaccine during pregnancy

Two leading obstetricians’ groups on Friday recommended COVID-19 shots for all pregnant women, citing concerns over rising cases and low vaccination rates. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine said vaccinations in tens of thousands of pregnant women over the past several months have shown the shots are safe and effective during pregnancy.

Why Sweat Is A Human Superpower

Sweat is an "evolutionary marvel," says Sarah Everts, the author of The Joy of Sweat. In her new book, Everts delves into the science of perspiration and how this trait has enabled humans to thrive.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis bans school districts from requiring students to wear masks

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Friday banning local school districts from requiring students to wear masks.

Ryan Murphy casts doubt on whether a Russian swimmer beat him cleanly.

The American lost the men’s 200-meter backstroke and then, at a news conference, mentioned Russia’s problems with doping.

47 percent of Republicans say time will come 'to take the law into their own hands': poll

About 47 percent of Republicans believe that a time will come when “patriotic Americans have to take the law into their own hands,” according to a George Washington University

MSNBC Live: Stream the latest TV shows

Live stream MSNBC, join the MSNBC community and watch full episodes of your favorite MSNBC shows, including Rachel Maddow, Morning Joe and more.

Baton Rouge children's hospital nears capacity, braces for surge in Covid cases ahead of school year

A children's hospital in Louisiana is experiencing a wave of Covid-19 hospitalizations as the Delta variant pervades the region.

Walensky suggests administration looking into vaccine mandate

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky on Friday suggested that the Biden administration may be looking into a federal vaccine mandate.

Stefanik praises Medicare while deriding 'socialist' health care

As far as Stefanik is concerned, it sense makes to celebrate socialized health care programs while also denouncing socialized health care programs.

WH condemns WaPo, NYT for 'completely irresponsible' tweets hyping COVID spread among vaccinated

The Biden administration offered rare condemnation of The Washington Post over a tweet addressing a CDC study involving a Massachusetts outbreak of the Delta variant among the vaccinated.

Kroger, Walmart reverse their mask policies as Delta variant spreads

Walmart is also requiring some employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 4.

DeSantis to sign executive order allowing parents to defy school mask mandates

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Friday said he will

Multiple people injured after Boston transit trains collide

Multiple people were reported injured Friday after the Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority said two trains collided with one another on the Commonwealth Avenue rail line in Boston.

They’re hatching! Next generation of cicadas begins 17-year life cycle.

Cicada nymphs are hatching and falling from the trees. They’ll bury underground and we’ll next see them in 2038.

Olympics Live Updates: Mixed-Gender Events Debut at the Olympics

Mixed relays in swimming and in track and field are among the highlights on Day 8 of the Games. And the U.S. men’s basketball team takes on the Czech Republic.

Bob Odenkirk thanks fans for 'outpouring of love' following health scare

Bob Odenkirk thanked his fans on Friday after his health scare earlier this week.