Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
CDC redefines COVID-19 close contact, adds brief encounters
U.S. health officials Wednesday redefined what counts as close contact with someone with COVID-19 to include briefer but repeated encounters.
U.S. health officials Wednesday redefined what counts as close contact with someone with COVID-19 to include briefer but repeated encounters.
Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
Quibi is shutting down, citing low subscriptions amid COVID-19 pandemic
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
'Hitler would have won': Jesse Ventura slams lack of sacrifice from anti-maskers
Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war.
Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war.
Judge considers challenge to CDC order halting evictions
A federal judge in Atlanta is weighing a challenge to a Trump administration directive that halts the eviction of certain renters through the end of the year in an effort to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus.
A federal judge in Atlanta is weighing a challenge to a Trump administration directive that halts the eviction of certain renters through the end of the year in an effort to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus.
'Meals of Love' deliveries could be in jeopardy for SW Atlanta senior center
A COVID-19 relief grant allowed a nonprofit organization to provide hot meals Friendship Tower, but it is set to expire.
A COVID-19 relief grant allowed a nonprofit organization to provide hot meals Friendship Tower, but it is set to expire.
CDC: COVID-19 'close contact' now includes brief encounters
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
Pfizer to start testing COVID-19 vaccine in kids
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
Coronavirus relief talks crawl ahead; McConnell is resistant
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
Study: Older workers face greater unemployment amid COVID-19 pandemic
The study released Tuesday from researchers with the New School university in New York City found that workers 55 and older lost jobs sooner, were rehired slower and continue to face higher job losses than their counterparts ages 35 to 54.
The study released Tuesday from researchers with the New School university in New York City found that workers 55 and older lost jobs sooner, were rehired slower and continue to face higher job losses than their counterparts ages 35 to 54.
Debate over "herd immunity" intensifies as scientists disagree over how to get there
A plan to let the coronavirus run its natural course, infecting the young and healthy as a way to achieve herd immunity, has drawn fire. Yet, backers argue it is a "more humane" approach than continuing lockdowns.
A plan to let the coronavirus run its natural course, infecting the young and healthy as a way to achieve herd immunity, has drawn fire. Yet, backers argue it is a "more humane" approach than continuing lockdowns.
Disneyland, California's major theme parks to remain closed
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Melania Trump postpones campaign trip due to a cough related to COVID-19
Spokesperson Stephanie Grisham says the first lady has decided against accompanying President Donald Trump to a campaign rally Tuesday in Erie, Pennsylvania, because of a lingering cough after contracting COVID-19.
Spokesperson Stephanie Grisham says the first lady has decided against accompanying President Donald Trump to a campaign rally Tuesday in Erie, Pennsylvania, because of a lingering cough after contracting COVID-19.
More women are buying guns amid the COVID-19 pandemic
More women are buying guns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More women are buying guns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
California's feared surge of virus cases hasn't happened
State data shows hospitalizations have fallen by about 15% since that warning while the weekly average number of new cases continues to decline even as other more populous states like Florida, Ohio and Illinois see increases.
State data shows hospitalizations have fallen by about 15% since that warning while the weekly average number of new cases continues to decline even as other more populous states like Florida, Ohio and Illinois see increases.
North Texas woman who died on flight had COVID-19, officials confirm
Dallas County officials confirmed a woman in her 30s died on an airline flight because of COVID-19. She had underlying health conditions.
Dallas County officials confirmed a woman in her 30s died on an airline flight because of COVID-19. She had underlying health conditions.
Staff cheer as 102-year-old COVID-19 survivor leaves hospital
A 102-year-old woman in Oklahoma received a round of applause from staff as she was discharged from a rural hospital on October 14 after recovering from coronavirus.
A 102-year-old woman in Oklahoma received a round of applause from staff as she was discharged from a rural hospital on October 14 after recovering from coronavirus.
Target to give employees 4th COVID-19 pandemic bonus
The company says more than 350,000 eligible frontline workers will receive a $200 bonus by early November.
The company says more than 350,000 eligible frontline workers will receive a $200 bonus by early November.
What are my treatment options for coronavirus?
There are several treatment options for COVID-19, and which one is best depends on how sick someone is.
There are several treatment options for COVID-19, and which one is best depends on how sick someone is.