Denver children's museum closes temporarily after anger at its mask policy The Children's Museum of Denver said that "regrettably, some guests who object to the Museum's mask policy have been inappropriately directing their anger toward our staff." Rina Torchinsky
Thirsty? Here's how your brain answers that question Scientists have shown that the brain uses multiple checkpoints to make sure we get enough water, but not too much Jon Hamilton
Believe it or not, the economy grew last year at the fastest pace since 1984 The U.S. economy grew last year at the fastest pace since 1984, but growth was tempered by successive waves of the pandemic. Scott Horsley
A new version of the omicron variant has scientists on alert Another version of omicron is spreading in Asia and parts of Europe. And it shows signs that it could be slightly more contagious than omicron. Where did this new variant come from? Steve Inskeep
Pandemic updates: The flu is reemerging in Washington amid Omicron wave Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff
Patient who refused Covid vaccine was denied a heart transplant Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston said the COVID-19 vaccine is one of several immunizations required by most U.S. transplant programs. The Associated Press
Game time: The Fed unveils a tougher plan to fight stubbornly high inflation The Federal Reserve is preparing to raise interest rates sooner and — perhaps — more aggressively after inflation reached the highest in nearly 40 years. Scott Horsley
The FDA limits the use of some monoclonal antibodies treatments The Food and Drug Administration is curbing the use of two out of three monoclonal antibody treatments because new data shows they aren't effective against the omicron variant. Nell Clark
For the medically vulnerable, 'living with Covid' is a big risk The roughly 7 million Americans who are immunocompromised — including many people with disabilities — live with much higher risk of Covid-19, and near-constant vigilance. Lesley McClurg
Pandemic updates: Covid cases down in King County, but surge continues across Washington Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff