Sick day

9.7 million Americans have had the flu this season. Speaking of which... Also, 7 other things worth a click.

As of last week, about 9.7 million Americans had come down with the flu this season. Deaths are up 65 percent this year from last year.

Because I love my readers, I will be providing you with in-depth coverage from the front lines of this important story over the next seven days.

All kidding aside, I do have the flu. It's really no joke.

I'm hopeful that …