Can I get "long COVID" if I’m infected after vaccination? It’s unclear, but researchers are studying the chances of long-term symptoms developing after “breakthrough” cases. apne.ws/smsvoLq

Here is my final story after 32 exciting years with AP. I retired on Friday, a few years early, to pursue some new interests and spend more time traveling, gardening and cooking.

NASA's newest Mars rover has completed its first sample grab, tucking away the piece of rock for return to Earth a decade from now. apne.ws/jVUCPEv

There's still important science to be worked out about who really needs COVID-19 booster shots and when. apne.ws/hYNuTyJ

Nearly 60% of oil and gas reserves and 90% of coal reserves needs to stay in the ground to stave off the worst effects of climate change, a new study finds. apne.ws/4gIAhTe

What is the mu variant? It's a version of the coronavirus that has caused isolated outbreaks in South America, Europe and the United States, but so far doesn’t seem to be spreading quickly. apne.ws/F7h0vkz

The summer that was supposed to mark America’s independence from COVID-19 is instead drawing to a close with the U.S. more firmly under the tyranny of the virus, with deaths per day back up to where they were last March. apne.ws/NAdxVc0

Farmers are restoring native grasslands to avoid Dust Bowl conditions above the largest U.S. aquifer. apne.ws/afHpvQr

Federal health officials delayed a decision on whether to permit bestselling vaping brand Juul to stay on the market, while ordering thousands of other electronic cigarettes off store shelves. apne.ws/U6iZ7GT

J&J asked the U.S. FDA to allow extra shots of its COVID-19 vaccine as the U.S. government moves toward expanding its booster campaign to millions more vaccinated Americans. apnews.com/article/corona…

The highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus is spreading across Alaska, driving one of the United States’ sharpest upticks in infection and posing risks for remote outposts where the closest hospital is hours away. apne.ws/H6k3og4

Good news for anyone who hasn't been vaccinated yet.

Another step toward getting kids protected.

Hydropower generation has declined this year amid the drought in the western U.S., adding strain to power grids. apne.ws/7OaM2Nu

Patient advocates and some state governments say U.S. hospitals must do more to help patients deal with medical bills before the debt winds up in collections. apne.ws/z3KGCg9

BREAKING: Merck asks US regulators to authorize promising pill against COVID-19, with decision expected within weeks. apne.ws/Yi5b1OS

U.S. drug regulators are asking their outside experts to review Merck's experimental pill to treat COVID-19. apne.ws/KBVx7TH

La Nina's back: Natural cooling in the Pacific bodes ill for much of the dry U.S. West and may boost an already busy Atlantic hurricane season. apne.ws/OGLImcd

Good advice!

Looking forward to when these boosters are approved by the FDA.