Previous variants have been shown to reduce the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines that are currently available—and future variants might as well. While vaccine makers are exploring the possibility of variant-specific vaccines, the most effective way to stay protected against any type of COVID right now is to get a booster shot of the existing vaccines once you’re eligible. In September, the FDA granted emergency use authorization for a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, but only for select vaccine recipients....

The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday morning in Bardonia, New York, a Rockland County town roughly 35 miles north of New York City. At approximately 1:30 a.m., homeowner Stephanie Mulhall said that her family’s pet dog began scratching at her bedroom door. Upon going to see what the problem was, she immediately noticed smoke permeating the house. “About…1:35 a.m. to 1:40 a.m., our dog started scratching at our door,” Mulhall said to News 12....

Firefighter Joshua Berglin, 26, and his partner spotted a crowd gathered around a roadside pool near Dunn Avenue, Nassau County. The pair of emergency responders then discovered a truck had veered into the water, where it was rapidly sinking. Upon seeing someone still inside the submerged vehicle, Berglin knew he had to act quickly. The heroic firefighter, who has been contacted by Newsweek, told CBS News Action Jax he was more concerned for the victim’s life than for his own safety....

The Spain international has been heavily linked with a return to his roots in the Spanish capital ever since proving himself at Old Trafford following a 2011 switch from Atletico Madrid. His profile has soared during his time in England, with the overcoming of a difficult start seeing him emerge as one of the finest goalkeepers in world football. Mourinho: United slower than Real De Gea has been a rare bright spark for United over recent seasons, with his consistency helping to paper over some of the cracks which appeared under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal....

Mourinho names strong United XI for Hull test The Spain international was picked by Jose Mourinho to start at the KC Stadium, as the manager seeks his first final since moving to Old Trafford at the start of the current season. And in doing so he reaches his century for the Red Devils in just two and a half years. Herrera moved to Old Trafford from Athletic in 2014, having shined with the Basques after signing from Real Zaragoza....

Walker, a former NFL running back turned political candidate, is hoping to secure a seat in the Senate representing Georgia. A runoff election against Democratic incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock will take place on December 6, after neither candidate secured 50 percent of the overall vote in the first round. Walker appeared on Sean Hannity’s Fox News show on Tuesday, flanked by Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham. He said: “Well first of all this election is more than Herschel Walker, this erection is about the people....

Democrats aren’t the only ones wishing Gore success. So far, Bush has stymied his Republican rivals by framing any criticism as negative campaigning. Even Steve Forbes, who spent millions going negative in 1996, has stuck to Social Security proposals and waited for Bush to self-destruct. But if it’s left to the Gore team to puncture the Bush bubble, they seem to relish the task: noting that Bush has dubbed his press plane Great Expectations, one Gore aide observed with satisfaction that at the end of the Dickens novel of the same name, the guy doesn’t get the girl....

There was much joy in the Big House. Then there was a flag. The play actually wound up costing the Wolverines 15 yards for an obscure display of unsportsmanlike conduct. MORE: SN Week 11 Power Rankings | Winners & Losers According to the referee, “the substitution was an intent to deceive.” It turns out that substituting with an intent to deceive is indeed a real thing found in the rulebook’s Unfair Tactics section....

Heynckes was appointed for a fourth spell in charge last month after Carlo Ancelotti was dismissed following a stuttering start to the season. FCB 15/2 to win CL Bayern have won each of their six matches in all competitions since Heynckes took over, usurping Borussia Dortmund at the Bundesliga summit and opening a three-point advantage in the process. The Bavarians face Dortmund in Der Klassiker on Saturday and Lucio, who played under Heynckes when the 72-year-old took over as caretaker in 2009, is confident in the abilities of a coach who led the club to the treble in 2013....

Although he was unused, Wriedt, who is born to Ghanaian parents, earned his place among the substitutes after his impressive goalscoring form Bayern’s B team in the Regionalliga where he’s scored eight goals in 10 appearances so far this campaign. The 23-year-old joined Bayern from third-tier Osnabruck in the transfer window and has made an encouraging start to life with the B team, much to the impression of Heynckes who was only in charge of this first match since replacing Carlo Ancelotti....

For some people with hibernating myocardium, portions of the heart muscle that appear to be severely damaged and non-functional are still viable and can be “revived” if the blood supply is reestablished. Hibernating myocardium typically causes no discernible symptoms, although some people experience chest pain or shortness of breath. A doctor can diagnose the condition with specialized imaging tests. Treatment often involves surgery. Symptoms If you have hibernating myocardium, it’s unlikely you’ll know it based on how you feel or your ability to function....

It can be difficult to spot high-functioning anxiety. From the outside, a person with high-functioning anxiety may appear driven, hardworking, and perfection-seeking. Unlike many people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), people with high-functioning anxiety are able to get things done and seem to handle situations well. This can mask the struggle the person is dealing with. Read on to learn what high-functioning anxiety looks like and how it can be managed....

The “free speech social network” has been flooded with increasing anti-GOP sentiment and calls to destroy the party from within. Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos posted a promise to “burn the Republican Party to the ground” in early December, saying he was “dedicating the rest of his life to the destruction of the Republican Party.” Yiannopoulos went on to say that he “lost everything putting Trump in office” and that he felt “utterly betrayed,” swearing “vengeance” to the tune of 700,000 shares and likes on the series of messages....

Let’s set the scene first. Lima Senior was up 25-24 after kicking a field goal with three seconds left in the game. All that was left was the final kickoff, which Lima Senior squibbed up the middle in hopes to halt a return. St. Francis de Sales was able to field the ball, and well, here’s what happened. Cole Mericle, the Lima Senior kicker ended up making the game-winning field goal and the game-winning tackle....

Colton Shaw, a freshman at Valdosta High School, is on life support and listed in critical condition, according to the Valdosta Daily Times. Shaw’s age was not listed in the report. He was flown to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. The incident reportedly occurred between innings during a junior varsity game. “Our thoughts and our prayers (are) with Colton and his family and the entire Valdosta City Schools family because this has affected all of his....

The teacher, identified as William Bennett, a science teacher at Marion C. Moore High School in Louisville, has been placed on “non-instructional duties” pending the outcome of the investigation, a Jefferson County Public Schools confirmed to WAVE. A video of the altercation has gone viral after it was posted on social media earlier this week. During the clip, Bennett can be seen pinning the student on the floor as others attempt to pull him away from the teenager....

Most uric acid is produced naturally in your body. The rest is converted from substances in certain foods called purines. If you’re diagnosed with hyperuricemia, changes to what you eat and drink may help you bring your uric acid levels back down to normal. This article looks at hyperuricemia, its causes, and symptoms. It also discusses possible treatment. What Uric Acid Level Indicates Hyperuricemia? A uric acid level of 6....

Faculty members have been forced to call for expert assistance after finding that dangerous snakes had made their way inside a staff office and a student tuck shop. Most recently, a relatively harmless species was removed from a school’s lunchroom. The encounters have been documented on Facebook by the page N&S Snake Catcher, a reptile business, managed by husband and wife duo Norman and Sally Hill, that covers multiple areas in the state of Queensland, including the cities of Brisbane and Ipswich....