Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
Howard University Homecoming closed to alumni due to COVID-19 pandemic
Howard University's Homecoming festivities will be closed to alumni this year due to COVID-19 concerns.
Howard University's Homecoming festivities will be closed to alumni this year due to COVID-19 concerns.
Leesburg to vote on proposed police officer COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A controversial vote could cost the town of Leesburg, Virginia some members of its police force.
A controversial vote could cost the town of Leesburg, Virginia some members of its police force.
Merck's COVID-19 pill: Will it be a gamechanger for the coronavirus pandemic?
Drugmaker Merck has officially asked the FDA to authorize its pill for COVID-19, saying it can reduce the risk of hospitalization. But, just how much of a gamechanger could it really be?
Drugmaker Merck has officially asked the FDA to authorize its pill for COVID-19, saying it can reduce the risk of hospitalization. But, just how much of a gamechanger could it really be?
CDC director says COVID-19 pandemic’s end ‘depends on human behavior’
“We are battling with one another and not battling with the common foe, which is the virus itself,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
“We are battling with one another and not battling with the common foe, which is the virus itself,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
20% of UK’s critically ill COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated pregnant women
One in five of the most critically ill COVID-19 patients in the United Kingdom are unvaccinated pregnant women, according to the nation’s National Health Service.
One in five of the most critically ill COVID-19 patients in the United Kingdom are unvaccinated pregnant women, according to the nation’s National Health Service.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott bans vaccine mandates by any entity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Survey: 69% of hiring managers want to see COVID-19 vaccination status on resumes
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Anti-vaccine chiropractors are rising source of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
Workers fired for COVID-19 vaccine refusal may lose unemployment benefits
Businesses are increasingly adopting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, and those who are fired for not complying could become ineligible for unemployment benefits.
Businesses are increasingly adopting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, and those who are fired for not complying could become ineligible for unemployment benefits.
COVID-19 stimulus checks: ‘Math error’ could mean some owe more in taxes
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
Depression, anxiety fell as US COVID-19 restrictions ended in 2021: CDC data
Symptoms of depression and anxiety among U.S. adults fell over the first half of 2021, as Americans received COVID-19 vaccine shots and state lockdowns and other restrictions were lifted.
Symptoms of depression and anxiety among U.S. adults fell over the first half of 2021, as Americans received COVID-19 vaccine shots and state lockdowns and other restrictions were lifted.
Bold burglars caught on video crashing car into storefront to steal merchandise
Detectives believe the car was stolen as well.
Detectives believe the car was stolen as well.
Seattle Police Department braces for mass firing of officers as hundreds have yet to show proof of vaccination
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
Boo at the Zoo, ZooLights canceled for second year due to COVID-19 concerns
Smithsonian's National Zoo has canceled two of its most popular holiday events for the second year in a row due to COVID-19 concerns.
Smithsonian's National Zoo has canceled two of its most popular holiday events for the second year in a row due to COVID-19 concerns.
Montgomery County rolls out COVID-19 testing campaign in schools
Montgomery County Schools are rolling out a new program aimed at getting more students tested for COVID-19.
Montgomery County Schools are rolling out a new program aimed at getting more students tested for COVID-19.
Toymakers rush to stock shelves before holidays amid supply chain delays
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
Prince George's County expanding indoor mask mandate to include children over two
Prince George’s County announced Wednesday that the county would be expanding its indoor mask mandate to include children ages two to five, effective immediately.
Prince George’s County announced Wednesday that the county would be expanding its indoor mask mandate to include children ages two to five, effective immediately.
Vaccine mandate: LA to require proof of vaccination for indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a vaccine mandate requiring people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments.
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a vaccine mandate requiring people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments.
US to increase at-home COVID-19 rapid test availability
The White House says the supply boost is the result of a new $1 billion federal investment, on top of the $2 billion committed to increasing the availability of the convenient diagnostic tests in September.
The White House says the supply boost is the result of a new $1 billion federal investment, on top of the $2 billion committed to increasing the availability of the convenient diagnostic tests in September.