More singles want emotional maturity in relationships, dating survey shows NPR's Michel Martin speaks with biological anthropologist and chief science advisor for Match, Helen Fisher, about this year's "Singles in America" study.
Nursing homes can now lift most COVID restrictions on visits The federal government directed nursing homes to open their doors wide to visitors, easing many remaining pandemic restrictions. The Associated Press
Married for 52 years, William and Diana Gutierrez died of COVID months apart William and Diana Gutierrez lost their lives to COVID approximately two months apart last winter. We take a moment to remember their lives. Ashish Valentine
Johnson & Johnson is splitting in 2 Johnson & Johnson is the latest big, diversified company to announce it is breaking into smaller parts. It plans to split its prescription drug and medical device brand from its consumer products. Brian Mann
Europe and Russia battle a new wave of COVID-19 More lockdowns are in the offing, as Germany and Austria shatter daily case counts and Russia has become become the world leader in new COVID-19 deaths. Scott Neuman
Priti Krishtel: How can we reform the outdated US patent system to lower drug prices? The U.S. patent system was designed to foster innovation and serve the public good. But it's no longer working as intended. Lawyer Priti Krishtel explains the consequences and how to change that. Manoush Zomorodi
When can kids take off their masks in school? Here's what some experts say With vaccines now available for children as young as 5, some school districts are easing up on their mask policies. Anya Kamenetz
10 states sue Biden administration over COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers The state attorneys general argue the vaccine mandate will lead to shortages of health care workers and could threaten the jobs of millions of their jobs. Jonathan Franklin
How $6 billion from Elon Musk could feed millions on the brink of famine Elon Musk reportedly made $36 billion in a single day. What if he gave a sixth of that to the World Food Programme? We ask researchers how much of a change $6 billion could bring. Joanne Lu
FDA recalling 2 million Ellume at-home COVID-19 test kits because of false positives The federal regulatory agency says the recall stems from a manufacturing defect found in some 2 million tests. Dave Mistich