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GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As we keep an eye on what could be developing in the Gulf of Mexico, two scientists weigh in on what was learned from Hurricane Ida and how climate change is playing a role in active hurricane seasons.

After the Biden administration’s announcement on COVID-19 booster shots, questions came up about the ethics of vaccinated people in the US getting a booster when so many people around the world are still waiting for their first dose.

We got a look at the new normal when the Centers for Disease Control extended its mask mandate for mass transit. Until at least January, you'll need to wear a face-covering when you fly, ride a bus, or take a train – no matter what happens with all the covid surges and other uncertainty. 

The NHL and its Players’ Association released their 2021-22 COVID-19 guidelines. The message that they are conveying: get vaccinated or face significant restrictions and protocols that will make your life miserable and may cost you money if you become infected or if local restrictions limit your participation in team activities.

DETROIT — As COVID-19 vaccinations increased and mask guidelines were loosened earlier this summer, Joyce Webster Jones took down the "masks required" sign at her business, Source Bookseller in Detroit's Midtown.