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WHO Investigators are seeking information about a second food market in the Chinese city after the first officially confirmed Covid-19 case, dubbed patient zero, told them his parents had shopped there.

The U.K. is weighing whether Britons will need proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test to visit bars and return to the office, and Israel is issuing vaccination ‘passports’ for going to hotels and gyms.

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Apple’s Tim Cook are fighting over iPhone privacy rules. At stake is the future of how iPhone user data is used by data brokers and advertisers. (Image credit: Eric Risberg/AP)

The U.S. launched an air attack in Syria Thursday. Pentagon officials say they targeted facilities used by Iranian-backed militias responsible for a deadly rocket attack on a U.S. base in Iraq.

A student sought counseling help after panicking over a tuition bill. A weeklong stay in a psychiatric hospital followed — along with a $3,413 bill. The hospital soft-pedaled its charity care policy. (Image credit: Jackie Molloy for KHN)

Voting Rights Act Of Virginia: What To Know About The Bill  NPR Republican legislators around the country seek to strip governors and officials of emergency election powers  CNN Lawmakers go head-to-head over possible changes to absentee voting laws, Dems insert political lever  11Alive

Biden’s Massive Rescue Plan: Helpful Medicine Or Costly Overkill?  NPR House could vote on Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package Friday  KXAN Why Biden’s rescue plan makes sense and how it can be better targeted | Moody’s Mark Zandi  The Philadelphia Inquirer Senate

On top of the small business loans and money for health care included in previous bills, the latest round of relief includes longtime Democratic priorities for lifting people out of poverty. (Image credit: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

The legislation pushed by Democrats underscores the southern state’s transformation when it comes to voting restrictions. (Image credit: Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images)

Backers of Biden’s ambitious stimulus plan say it will help struggling families and businesses, but critics say it goes too far. (Image credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)