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Smoke and flame rise near a military building after an apparent Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Russian troops have launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine. Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of an Russian invasion that could cause massive casualties and topple Ukraine's democratically elected government.

Archive: Ukraine live updates from February to March

This is an archive of the Ukraine live updates blog from February to March.

Homes that were sold by the Department of Housing and Urban Development between January 2017 and August 2020 are in federally designated flood zones at almost 75 times the rate of all homes sold nationwide in that period. New Jersey is one hot spot. Here, flooding from Tropical Storm Henri in Helmetta, N.J., this August.

The Federal Government Sells Flood-Prone Homes To Often Unsuspecting Buyers, NPR Finds

The Department of Housing and Urban Development disproportionately sells homes in flood-prone areas, NPR finds. Housing experts warn that this can lead to big losses for vulnerable families.

As people spend more time together indoors with the changing of the seasons, could an air cleaner provide an added layer of protection against the transmission of the novel coronavirus by removing a percentage of viral particles from the air.

Coronavirus FAQ: Is It A Good Idea To Buy An Air Cleaner For My Home?

Do portable air cleaning machines really help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the home? The frustrating short answer: "It depends." Find out what it depends upon.

One of the posters advertising the 1961 British sci-fi film "The Day the Earth Caught Fire."

Pop Culture And Climate Change

Sci-fi has been dealing with the notion of climate change since Jules Verne

Muhammad Zaman, author of the new book <em>Biography of Resistance: The Epic Battle Between People and Pathogens</em><em>,</em> in his lab at Boston University.

Why Antibiotic Resistance Is More Worrisome Than Ever

The novel coronavirus is the world's most pressing health concern. But other threats remain — and are heightened by this current crisis.

A "mild" breakthrough COVID-19 infection may not feel mild at all.

I got a 'mild' breakthrough case. Here's what I wish I'd known

After a year and a half of being COVID-cautious, a fully vaccinated health journalist thought he could finally travel and socialize this summer. The resulting illness didn't feel "mild" at all.

Muhammad Zaman, author of the new book Biography of Resistance: The Epic Battle Between People and Pathogens, in his lab at Boston University.

Why Antibiotic Resistance Is More Worrisome Than Ever

The novel coronavirus is the world's most pressing health concern. But other threats remain — and are heightened by this current crisis.

Several lines of evidence now suggest that two common vaccines against respiratory illnesses can help protect against Alzheimer's, too. How much brain protection they offer will require more intensive study to quantify, scientists say.

Flu Shot And Pneumonia Vaccine Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk, Research Shows

Two new human studies back earlier hints that vaccines designed to prevent respiratory infections might also provide some protection against Alzheimer's disease.

I Got A 'Mild' Breakthrough Case. Here's What I Wish I'd Known

After a year and a half of being COVID-cautious, a fully vaccinated health journalist thought he could finally travel and socialize this summer. The resulting illness didn't feel "mild" at all.

Electrical power line towers are seen in Los Angeles in August. Overdue power bills have mushroomed during the pandemic as job losses mounted and power consumption soared.

'Fiasco Waiting To Happen': Millions At Risk Of Losing Power Over Unpaid Bills

Unpaid electric bills ballooned during the pandemic to more than $27 billion, and many now face the risk of having their power shut off.

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