Topic: James Hetfield

The media reports a rise in COVID-19 cases, citing positive tests for Jill Biden, Whoopi Goldberg, and Metallica's James Hetfield. The FDA is expected to approve new boosters from Pfizer and Moderna, while health officials advise the public to check expiration dates on old at-home test kits.

Metallica celebrated their 40th anniversary with a massive fireworks display in Northern California, featuring unique pyrotechnic shells. Meanwhile, the Omicron variant is spreading rapidly through the San Francisco Fire Department, where 60% of staff have tested positive despite a 98% vaccination rate.