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With COVID emergency ending, will I have to pay for tests?
Most health plans regulated by the California Department of Managed Health Care will be required to continue paying for at-home COVID test kits.
This comedian just won a $550,000 prize. Up next: A boundary-pushing Culver City show
In 2020, Kristina Wong mobilized a network of volunteers to sew masks for front-line workers. The solo show she wrote about that experience, 'Sweatshop Overlord,' is now playing at Kirk...
Newsom rescinds California's COVID-19 state of emergency, marking an end to the pandemic era
California's COVID-19 state of emergency ends Tuesday, bringing a symbolic close to a challenging chapter of state history and of Gov. Gavin Newsom's political career.
Supreme Court casts more doubt on Biden's plan to forgive student loans
The Supreme Court's conservatives argue that only Congress could approve such a large amount of federal spending on student loans.
Supreme Court casts more doubt on Biden's plan to forgive student loans
The Supreme Court's conservatives argue that only Congress could approve such a large amount of federal spending on student loans.
California's COVID emergency is ending. How will it change your life?
California's 3-year-old COVID-19 state of emergency will lift Tuesday — a development that reflects the dawn of a next, hopeful phase of the pandemic.
L.A. County's COVID-19 emergency will end March 31
Los Angeles County will end its COVID emergency declaration at the end of March, becoming the latest region to do so amid improving pandemic conditions.
Hollywood to drop COVID safety measures as federal emergency declaration ends
The change brings to an end almost three years of strict COVID-19 safety rules meant to help limit the spread of the virus on sets.
End of an era: L.A. County lifts COVID-19 emergency
The county public health chief says emergency orders are no longer needed 'to ensure we have and can use life-saving tools and mitigation strategies.'
California COVID-19 rules ease as emergency declarations end. Here's what's changed
The end of COVID-19 emergency declarations in L.A. County brings new guidance on when to mask, quarantine or isolate and the reporting of new cases.
Free money for post-COVID job training programs — for yourself or someone you help
California is offering cash to students and community groups to spread the word about a $2,500 grant for students who lost jobs because of COVID-19.
Free at-home COVID tests end this week for some. Here's how to stock up
A federal rule requiring insurers to reimburse policyholders for up to eight at-home COVID tests per month ends Thursday. But in California, state lawmakers have taken steps to avoid that.
Opinion: 'Unprecedented by most measures': Calculating the astonishing economic costs of COVID
New research from USC puts the expected loss to the U.S. economy at $14 trillion through 2023, underscoring the need for better preparation for the next pandemic.
Opinion: 'Unprecedented by most measures': Calculating the astonishing economic costs of COVID
New research from USC puts the expected loss to the U.S. economy at $14 trillion through 2023, underscoring the need for better preparation for the next pandemic.
Will your gas range make you sick? Here's what the science says
Debate over a potential nationwide ban of gas stoves has heightened health concerns. Here's what the research really says about stove pollution and human health.
Will your gas range make you sick? Here's what the science says
Debate over a potential nationwide ban of gas stoves has heightened health concerns. Here's what the research really says about stove pollution and human health.
How scientists trained computers to forecast COVID-19 outbreaks weeks ahead
Using machine learning, scientists have trained computers to comb the internet and recognize the early signs of a COVID-19 surge up to 6 weeks in advance.
How scientists trained computers to forecast COVID-19 outbreaks weeks ahead
Using machine learning, scientists have trained computers to comb the internet and recognize the early signs of a COVID-19 surge up to 6 weeks in advance.
How scientists trained computers to forecast COVID-19 outbreaks weeks ahead
Using machine learning, scientists have trained computers to comb the internet and recognize the early signs of a COVID-19 surge up to 6 weeks in advance.
Memes, tweets, snark are the FDA's new public health weapons
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is treading a fine line as it attempts to respond to misinformation on social media without amplifying it.
Memes, tweets, snark are the FDA's new public health weapons
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is treading a fine line as it attempts to respond to misinformation on social media without amplifying it.
Mysterious flying objects are turning up daily. Why experts don't think aliens sent them
Three mysterious objects were shot out of North American skies in a three-day period. They're UFOs, but that doesn't mean they were sent by aliens.
Mysterious flying objects are turning up daily. Why experts don't think aliens sent them
Three mysterious objects were shot out of North American skies in a three-day period. They're UFOs, but that doesn't mean they were sent by aliens.
Opinion: The COVID 'emergency' is ending. Here's who will be hurt most
Dropping protections such as free tests and Medicaid continuous coverage will leave many uninsured and undocumented people without access to care for COVID-19.
How MIT scientists fought for gender equality — and won
In 1999, when women scientists forced real change at MIT, journalist Kate Zernike broke the story. Here's why she revisits it in her book, 'The Exceptions.'
How MIT scientists fought for gender equality — and won
In 1999, when women scientists forced real change at MIT, journalist Kate Zernike broke the story. Here's why she revisits it in her book, 'The Exceptions.'
Could a Texas judge halt abortion pill access, even in safe havens like California?
Abortion pills: A Trump-appointed conservative judge's upcoming ruling could have the biggest effect in blue states like California. What to know.
Column: Eli Lilly is slashing insulin prices, but hold your applause
Eli Lilly's price cuts on insulin will increase its profits, thanks to America's bizarre drug pricing system. Don't mistake its move for philanthropy.