COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
Prediabetes rising among US adolescents and teens, study finds
Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.
Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.
FDA approves 2nd COVID-19 vaccine booster for those 50 and older
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC launches quarantine and isolation calculator to prevent COVID-19 spread
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.
Walmart to end cigarette sales in certain stores, markets
Walmart announced it will end cigarette sales at select U.S. store locations, but didn't disclose how many stores would be impacted. The move comes after Walmart banned cigarette sales to any customers under the age of 21 in 2019.
Walmart announced it will end cigarette sales at select U.S. store locations, but didn't disclose how many stores would be impacted. The move comes after Walmart banned cigarette sales to any customers under the age of 21 in 2019.
'Virus of Theseus": Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he caught COVID again
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Monday that he has contracted COVID-19 for the second time but was feeling well.
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Monday that he has contracted COVID-19 for the second time but was feeling well.
What is alopecia? Chris Rock joke about Jada Pinkett Smith shines light on hair loss condition
The Oscars 2022 drama involving Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance has shined a light on a condition called alopecia areata.
The Oscars 2022 drama involving Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance has shined a light on a condition called alopecia areata.
Trucker convoy protesting COVID mandates leaving DC area, rolling on to California
An organizer of a group of truck drivers protesting COVID-19 mandates around the Washington, D.C., area says they will head to California next.
An organizer of a group of truck drivers protesting COVID-19 mandates around the Washington, D.C., area says they will head to California next.
Ellume facing class action complaint over recalled COVID-19 at-home test kits
The complaint alleges Ellume hasn’t refunded customers who bought their COVID-19 at-home test kits that were later recalled for higher-than-acceptable false-positive test results.
The complaint alleges Ellume hasn’t refunded customers who bought their COVID-19 at-home test kits that were later recalled for higher-than-acceptable false-positive test results.
Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
White House Easter Egg Roll to return after 2 years of COVID-19 related cancellations
The White House Easter Egg Roll is back!
The White House Easter Egg Roll is back!
Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily could benefit the heart, studies say
Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.
Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.
Virginia judge says parents of immunocompromised children in 12 schools can ask for mask mandate in classroom
A federal court has placed a pause on a Virginia law banning mask requirements in a ruling in the favor of students with disabilities.
A federal court has placed a pause on a Virginia law banning mask requirements in a ruling in the favor of students with disabilities.
Airline CEOs, travel groups urge White House to lift mask rules on flights
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
Sue Palka’s last day full of honors, laughs and tears as she says goodbye after legendary career
It was an emotional day at WTTG as Sue Palka, the legendary meteorologist who has been delivering forecasts at the station for over 36 years, took part in her final newscast.
It was an emotional day at WTTG as Sue Palka, the legendary meteorologist who has been delivering forecasts at the station for over 36 years, took part in her final newscast.
Fentanyl peddlers arrested for overdose string that killed 9 in Southwest
D.C. police have announced arrests in a string of fentanyl overdoses that took the lives of nine people earlier this year.
D.C. police have announced arrests in a string of fentanyl overdoses that took the lives of nine people earlier this year.
Medical marijuana does not help with anxiety, depression, doubles risk of addiction, study says
A recent study found that medical marijuana failed to quell symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead doubled down on risks for developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorders.
A recent study found that medical marijuana failed to quell symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead doubled down on risks for developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorders.
US Capitol set to partially reopen for guided tours March 28
Officials with the U.S. Capitol announced Wednesday that some public tours of the building will resume with a phased approach starting on Monday, March 28 after being closed for about two years due to the pandemic.
Officials with the U.S. Capitol announced Wednesday that some public tours of the building will resume with a phased approach starting on Monday, March 28 after being closed for about two years due to the pandemic.
A fun surprise for Sue as she says goodbye to the FOX 5 Weather team!
An amazing surprise for Sue Palka as she gets ready to say goodbye to the FOX 5 Weather team!
An amazing surprise for Sue Palka as she gets ready to say goodbye to the FOX 5 Weather team!
New COVID-19 variant popping up in Europe, Asia worries scientists of uptick in US
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.