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U.S. infectious disease experts fear a winter surge of respiratory illness, like the one that overloaded E.R.s with COVID patients in January 2021, could yet materialize this winter, with several circulating viruses wreaking havoc. So far, though, it looks like early peaks of RSV and flu are receding.

RSV recedes and flu peaks as a new COVID variant shoots 'up like a rocket'

RSV and the flu appear to be receding in the U.S., but COVID is on the rise, new data suggests, driven by holiday gatherings and an even more transmissible omicron subvariant that has become dominant.

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth tags San Diego Padres' Wil Myers at second during the fourth inning in Game 4 of the baseball NL Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Philadelphia.

Phillies hit 4 homers, rally past Padres 10-6, lead NLCS 3-1

The Philadelphia Phillies hit four home runs to beat the San Diego Padres 10-6 and take a 3-1 lead in the National League Championship Series.

Rocks and vegetation cover Highway 70 following a landslide in the Dixie Fire zone on Oct. 24, 2021, in Plumas County, Calif.

California's system to defend against mudslides is being put to the ultimate test

California has seen hundreds of landslides this month. But the factors that make the state so vulnerable to landslides go well beyond the atmospheric rivers that have inundated the state.

Cleanup efforts are underway in Winterset, Iowa, on Sunday after a tornado hit the area.

At least 7 are dead after a large tornado hit central Iowa

Emergency management officials in Madison County said four were injured in addition to those killed when the tornado touched down southwest of Des Moines.

Skating by the Sea®

Skating by the Sea® is returning to Hotel del Coronado for the 2021 holiday season. This spectacular beachfront ice rink features stunning views of the Pacific and benefits Make-A-Wish® San Diego. Guests can also reserve a private rink-side lounge at Frostbite with plush seating, roaring fire pits, holiday-themed libations and delectable bites. The resort will be in full swing with Home for the Holidays celebrations and beachfront dining. Guests can also enjoy ice rink views from the Sun Deck, Babcock & Story Bar, Sheerwater and Serẽa.Nov. 22, 2021 - Jan 2, 2022 — $35Nov. 22-28: Mon - Wed: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Thanksgiving Day: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri-Sat: 11a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun: 11a.m. - 8 p.m.Nov 29 - Dec 19: Mon-Fri: 4 p.m. -10 p.m. Sat: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec 20 – Jan 2*Mon-Sat: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun: 11a.m. - 8 p.m. *Special Holiday HoursChristmas Eve: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.Christmas Day: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve & Day: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.TICKETS: General Admission: $35Military: $30 on Mon. & Wed.First Responders: $30 on Tues.SKATING GUIDELINES: Advanced reservations are recommended, a limited amount of walk up tickets may be available. Each ticket includes 90 minutes of skating and skate rentals. All skaters must sign a waiver (parent signature if under 18).To plan a party at Skating by the Sea® or Frostbite contact 619.522.8100. For large groups of 20+ contact hoteldel@icerinkevents.com. Group skate is during public skating sessions.Please note: All sales are final. Ice rink schedule and hours may be subject to change and are weather permitting. In the event of an ice rink closure due to weather, rain checks will be offered. No other exchanges or refunds are permitted.

NASA's new moon rocket lifts off from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. This launch is the first flight test of the Artemis program.

After a night of uncertainty, NASA's Artemis moon rocket takes to the skies

NASA's Artemis moon rocket has finally launched after months of setbacks, from fuel leaks to hurricanes. If successful, the mission signals a big step toward returning humans to the moon.

Curse Of Lono: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The band, led by singer and songwriter Felix Bechtolsheimer, performs dark but beautiful songs from its evocative 2022 album People In Cars.

How does the music industry work? Planet Money started a record label to find out

Almost 50 years ago, a band made an incredible song about Inflation. Then the song was lost to the dustbin of history. Now, Planet Money is on a mission to make this record a hit.

For a half-century, Vin Scully was the broadcast voice of the Dodgers (first in Brooklyn and then Los Angeles). His style and delivery were one of a kind.

Vin Scully, the famed Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster, dies at 94

The longtime Dodgers broadcaster was known for his quick wit, keen insight and deep baseball knowledge. His distinct voice was a joy to listen to and for a half-century he was Dodgers baseball.

Technicians from DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company, work to replace a cable at a substation in the Teremky neighborhood of Kyiv on Wednesday.

In an ongoing race, Ukraine tries to repair faster than Russia bombs

Ukraine's electrical grid has been under assault from Russian airstrikes for two months. Repair workers are racing to fix damaged power stations, even as the country braces for more attacks.

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