NEW!74,587sharesCalifornia scientists have discovered a homegrown strain that appears to be propagating faster than any other variant on the loose in the Golden State.Two independent research groups said they stumbled upon the new strain while looking for signs that a highly transmissible had established itself here. Instead, they found a new branch of the virus’ family tree — one whose sudden rise and distinctive mutations have made it a prime suspect in California’s vicious holiday surge.As they pored over genetic sequencing data in late December and early January, the two teams saw...…NEW!74,587sharesCalifornia scientists have discovered a homegrown strain that appears to be propagating faster than any other variant on the loose in the Golden State.Two independent research groups said they stumbled upon the new strain while looking for signs that a highly transmissible had established itself here. Instead, they found a new branch of the virus’ family tree — one whose sudden rise and distinctive mutations have made it a prime suspect in California’s vicious holiday surge.As they pored over genetic sequencing data in late December and early January, the two teams saw...WW…

NEW!18,187sharesLOS ANGELES – They’re offering tens of thousands of dollars in cash, making their personal assistants pester doctors every day, and asking whether a five-figure donation to a hospital would help them jump the line.The COVID-19 vaccine is here — and so are the wealthy people who want it first.“We get hundreds of calls every single day,” said Dr. Ehsan Ali, who runs Beverly Hills Concierge Doctor. His clients, who include Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, pay between $2,000 and $10,000 a year for personalized care. “This is the first time where I have not been able to get...…NEW!18,187sharesLOS ANGELES – They’re offering tens of thousands of dollars in cash, making their personal assistants pester doctors every day, and asking whether a five-figure donation to a hospital would help them jump the line.The COVID-19 vaccine is here — and so are the wealthy people who want it first.“We get hundreds of calls every single day,” said Dr. Ehsan Ali, who runs Beverly Hills Concierge Doctor. His clients, who include Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, pay between $2,000 and $10,000 a year for personalized care. “This is the first time where I have not been able to get...WW…