Free COVID-19 tests: At-home kits expected to arrive this week
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst wrote heartbreaking essay in 2021
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who jumped to her death from a Manhattan building on Sunday morning, had written last year about the difficulties in her life
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who jumped to her death from a Manhattan building on Sunday morning, had written last year about the difficulties in her life
George Mason University lifts vaccine requirement
George Mason University has announced it will no longer require staff and students to be fully vaccinated.
George Mason University has announced it will no longer require staff and students to be fully vaccinated.
New omicron variant detected in Wisconsin; 1.5x more transmissible
The new omicron variant BA.2 has been detected in Wisconsin, according to a tweet from Dr. Ben Weston, Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County.
The new omicron variant BA.2 has been detected in Wisconsin, according to a tweet from Dr. Ben Weston, Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County.
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
Fairfax County Public Schools COVID-19 test-to-stay program begins
Fairfax County Public Schools began its COVID-19 test-to-stay program Monday at seven schools in their district.
Fairfax County Public Schools began its COVID-19 test-to-stay program Monday at seven schools in their district.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
North Carolina man would rather 'die free' than get COVID vaccine needed for life-saving transplant
A man in need of a life-saving kidney transplant says his hospital refuses to do the surgery because he is unvaccinated against COVID-19. But Chad Carswell says he is willing to "die free" rather than comply with their mandate.
A man in need of a life-saving kidney transplant says his hospital refuses to do the surgery because he is unvaccinated against COVID-19. But Chad Carswell says he is willing to "die free" rather than comply with their mandate.
Robot performs 1st abdominal surgery without human help
Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.
Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.
USPS worker helps save woman’s life after seeing mail pileup
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
Pandemic struggles worse for parents with children under 5, pediatricians say
Raising children is hard. Raising them during a pandemic is even tougher.
Raising children is hard. Raising them during a pandemic is even tougher.
Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails
As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.
As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.
New COVID variant BA.2: What's known about 'stealth' omicron?
The new coronavirus variant, which scientists call BA.2, is widely considered stealthier than the original version of omicron because particular genetic traits make it somewhat harder to detect.
The new coronavirus variant, which scientists call BA.2, is widely considered stealthier than the original version of omicron because particular genetic traits make it somewhat harder to detect.
Virginia state universities should limit COVID-19 vaccine mandate, new attorney general says
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued his first opinion saying Virginia state universities cannot mandate the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for enrollment or in-person attendance.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued his first opinion saying Virginia state universities cannot mandate the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for enrollment or in-person attendance.
Free KN95 masks for DC residents available at District COVID centers
D.C. residents can pick up a free KN95 mask at any COVID center in the District beginning Friday.
D.C. residents can pick up a free KN95 mask at any COVID center in the District beginning Friday.
iPhone Face ID with mask option now available for some with latest Apple update
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
CDC adds 15 more destinations to ‘high risk’ travel list
According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.
According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.
Fort Meade expanding resources for soldiers seeking help
A spike in cases of domestic violence, suicide, and substance abuse has prompted the Fort Meade Military base to work on fighting the stigma surrounding service members seeking help.
A spike in cases of domestic violence, suicide, and substance abuse has prompted the Fort Meade Military base to work on fighting the stigma surrounding service members seeking help.
Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin defends executive order on school mask policy
Virginia's governor is defending his executive order on school mask mandates in a new Washington Post op-ed. Glenn Younkin says parents can now choose what they feel is right for their children.
Virginia's governor is defending his executive order on school mask mandates in a new Washington Post op-ed. Glenn Younkin says parents can now choose what they feel is right for their children.