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Thomas Renz, once a little-known attorney in Ohio with limited litigation experience, boosted his profile with lawsuits challenging coronavirus vaccines.
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In an announcement last month, President Biden and top health advisers set the week of Sept. 20 as the start for a booster rollout.
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The Windy Fire burns in Sequoia National Forest, Calif., on Sept. 19. (Noah Berger/AP)
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Tech giants have quietly acquired hundreds of companies over the years without much scrutiny. A new study from the Federal Trade Commission is a step toward changing that.
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Eligible D.C. student-athletes must also be vaccinated to participate in school sports.
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