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Levine, a doctor who was previously Pennsylvania's secretary of health, is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation. She's the new assistant secretary for health.

The Event Horizon Telescope project, which produced the world's first image of a black hole in 2019 in the M87 galaxy, unveiled a new view of its magnetic fields as captured by polarized light.

"This activity had the hallmarks of a well-resourced and persistent operation, while obfuscating who's behind it," Facebook said, adding that the malware spread to about 500 people in seven countries.

Updated study results say the vaccine is 76% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 and 100% effective against severe disease. Independent monitors had been concerned about a previous report.

Millions of people headed outside for recreation during the pandemic, sparking a banner year for many outdoor gear companies. Now, those companies hope to lock in their newly expanded markets.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine into most Americans' arms will involve much more than a good supply and logistics. Values such as equity, deep listening, and informed choice are crucial, too.

The Australian White's tree frog beat out thousands of other contestants to become the candy company's 2021 Easter bunny mascot. Betty will star in a Cadbury commercial and get a $5,000 prize.

An NFT is a digital image with one copy. An unnamed artist, who's actor John Cleese, is auctioning his iPad line drawing that resembles the Brooklyn Bridge. He wants more than $69 million for it.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell about the economic recovery. One year ago, the Fed was creating trillions of dollars to help avoid economic collapse.

New research is out on how much logging to allow in the Black Hills National Forest. Animal health officials report a new case of a chronic cattle disease…