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Theater patrons cheering at the climax of an <em>Avengers Endgame</em> screening — a moment of shared excitement experienced by many millions of movie patrons worldwide — is part of the sell Marvel is offering as it welcomes audiences back to cinemas, as seen in this screenshot.

'Nobody Does A Comeback Like The Movies': Beating Drums For The Blockbuster's Return

As the number of vaccinated Americans rises and the number of cases of COVID declines, Hollywood has started the back-to-cinemas drumroll — with mask-wearing superheroes leading the way.

Hours Before Nursing Home Workers Strike, Governor Says Basic Agreement Has Been Met

Nearly 3,000 nursing home workers in Connecticut threatened to strike, demanding better pay, benefits and staffing. Hours before they were to walk off the job, the governor announced they had a deal.

The majority of anti-vaccine claims on social media trace back to a small number of influential figures, according to researchers.

Just 12 People Are Behind Most Vaccine Hoaxes On Social Media, Research Shows

The majority of false claims about COVID-19 vaccines on social media trace back to just a handful of influential figures. So why don't the companies just shut them down?

An adult grey wolf walks at waters edge in Montana in October 2018. Twenty-five years ago, federal wildlife officials reintroduced wolves to Idaho. Recovery went well enough that in 2011 the animal came off the endangered species list. Since then, hunters have legally killed hundreds every year.

New Idaho Law Calls For Killing 90% Of The State's Wolves

Twenty-five years after wolves were reintroduced to Idaho, state lawmakers want most of the animals killed, despite different advice from wildlife managers.

'We Can And Should Teach This History': New Bills Limit How Teachers Talk About Race

Republican state lawmakers across the country are advancing bills that limit how public school teachers can talk about race in the classroom.

Amazon has made a deal to purchase MGM for $8.5 billion.

Amazon Makes A Deal To Buy MGM For Nearly $8.5 Billion

It's the second-largest acquisition for Amazon after purchasing Whole Foods — and its biggest move into entertainment.

Truck driver José Mendoza has a Humana HMO plan through his employer. It has a $5,000 deductible and 50% coinsurance, leaving him financially vulnerable.

A $10,322 Tab For A Sleep Apnea Study Is Enough To Wreck One Patient's Rest

The University of Miami Health System charged truck driver José Mendoza six times what Medicare would pay for an overnight test. He got trapped by his high-deductible health plan and sky-high billing.

'On Juneteenth' Historian Examines The 'Hope' And 'Hostility' Toward Emancipation

Juneteenth celebrates the day slavery ended in Texas, June 19, 1865. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed studies the early American republic and the legacy of slavery.

'I Wake With Wonder': A Crowdsourced Poem Of Pandemic Pain And Hope

Poet Kwame Alexander has created a poem from submissions about the challenges of the past year and our dreams for the future. It ends with: "For through the struggle, we may hope to become stronger."

Batters Try To Keep Up In The MLB's 'Year Of The No-Hitter'

It's the year of the no-hitter in the MLB. Pitchers are dominating the game and worrying officials about the lack of offensive excitement. How are the experts who train hitters fighting back?

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