Holiday air travel surges despite dire warnings amid increasing COVID-19 cases
The TSA says nearly 1.2 million people went through U.S. airports on Sunday.
The TSA says nearly 1.2 million people went through U.S. airports on Sunday.
Florida governor requires schools to remain open despite rise in COVID-19 cases
Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Monday that schools will be required to remain open despite the rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, arguing lockdowns and closures have not worked.
Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Monday that schools will be required to remain open despite the rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, arguing lockdowns and closures have not worked.
Bar applies to become church in owner's scheme to skirt UK's pandemic lockdown restrictions
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
Company begins selling first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's
A company has started selling the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, a leap for the field that could make it much easier for people to learn whether they have dementia. It also raises concern about the accuracy and impact of such life-altering news.
A company has started selling the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, a leap for the field that could make it much easier for people to learn whether they have dementia. It also raises concern about the accuracy and impact of such life-altering news.
COVID-19 scams to be aware of as vaccine approaches FDA approval
The coronavirus vaccine inching toward approval in the U.S. is desperately anticipated by weary Americans longing for a path back to normal life. But criminals are waiting, too, ready to use that desperation to their advantage, federal investigators say.
The coronavirus vaccine inching toward approval in the U.S. is desperately anticipated by weary Americans longing for a path back to normal life. But criminals are waiting, too, ready to use that desperation to their advantage, federal investigators say.
Coronavirus cases could surge as travelers return home following Thanksgiving holiday
The nation's top health expert is warning of a major coronavirus surge as travelers return home following the Thanksgiving holiday.
The nation's top health expert is warning of a major coronavirus surge as travelers return home following the Thanksgiving holiday.
DC reports new daily case record for COVID-19, again
D.C. officials reported 371 new coronavirus cases on Friday. That is a new daily record since the pandemic began.
D.C. officials reported 371 new coronavirus cases on Friday. That is a new daily record since the pandemic began.
Keeping Santa visits safe during the pandemic
Michelle Rotella reports on how Fair Oaks Mall is keeping Santa visits safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Michelle Rotella reports on how Fair Oaks Mall is keeping Santa visits safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
US surpasses 13M COVID-19 cases, 90K hospitalizations for 1st time
The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed infections as the country continues to see a record number of new daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The news also comes as medical centers warn they are running out of beds and hospital capacity.
The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed infections as the country continues to see a record number of new daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The news also comes as medical centers warn they are running out of beds and hospital capacity.
Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.
US sees 28% increase in COVID-19 cases among children in just 2 weeks, report finds
According to the report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association, 1.2 million children had tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, as of Nov. 19.
According to the report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association, 1.2 million children had tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, as of Nov. 19.
Basketball tournament linked to dozens of COVID-19 cases
A basketball tournament in Placer County has been connected to more than 30 COVID-19 cases.
A basketball tournament in Placer County has been connected to more than 30 COVID-19 cases.
Absent new stimulus, wealthy pay off credit cards, while others dive deeper into debt
Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.
Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.
Black Friday crowds thin as virus continues to spread
This Black Friday looks and feels a lot different due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This Black Friday looks and feels a lot different due to the coronavirus pandemic.
TSA on Wednesday screened the highest number of travelers in one day since the pandemic began
While the overall number of travelers is still down, the TSA still reported a massive spike in the number of people passing through airports.
While the overall number of travelers is still down, the TSA still reported a massive spike in the number of people passing through airports.
Reports: Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson tests positive for COVID-19
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple media outlets.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple media outlets.
Santa's mailbag gives a peek into children's pandemic worries
Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.
Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.
US economy sprints toward normal in 2021 but with coronavirus scars
With the help of COVID-19 vaccines and, possibly, more government relief, the U.S. economy may return to normal by the second half of next year.
With the help of COVID-19 vaccines and, possibly, more government relief, the U.S. economy may return to normal by the second half of next year.
Amazon to give $500M in special holiday bonuses to front-line employees
Operations chief: "I've never been more grateful for — or proud of — our teams."
Operations chief: "I've never been more grateful for — or proud of — our teams."
Thailand, Philippines sign for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University. It is expected to be delivered in mid-2021.
Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University. It is expected to be delivered in mid-2021.