New COVID variant in Wisconsin, officials tracking more than two dozen cases
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking a new variant of COVID-19 with more than two dozen cases in the state.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking a new variant of COVID-19 with more than two dozen cases in the state.
US unemployment claims tick up to 412,000 from pandemic low
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
More than 4 million Americans face eviction amid worsening housing crisis
Two studies have found that the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
Two studies have found that the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
Tokyo Olympics: Lancet calls for ‘global conversation’ on whether to cancel
Prominent medical journal The Lancet has called for a “global conversation” about the safety of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, criticizing global health organizations for staying silent on the matter.
Prominent medical journal The Lancet has called for a “global conversation” about the safety of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, criticizing global health organizations for staying silent on the matter.
Research finds links between air quality and COVID vulnerability: UCLA
Long-term exposure to poor air quality increased the risk of COVID-19 throughout the country last year, according to research announced Wednesday from a UCLA-led team.
Long-term exposure to poor air quality increased the risk of COVID-19 throughout the country last year, according to research announced Wednesday from a UCLA-led team.
Millions fear eviction as housing crisis worsens
More than 4 million people say they fear being evicted or foreclosed upon in the coming months just as two studies released Wednesday found that the nation's housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
More than 4 million people say they fear being evicted or foreclosed upon in the coming months just as two studies released Wednesday found that the nation's housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic.
Regeneron antibody drug reduces death in COVID-19 hospitalized patients, study finds
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Goldman environmental prize winners overcome challenges of the pandemic
The awards, often called the equivalent of Nobel prizes, recognize grassroots activists across the globe.
The awards, often called the equivalent of Nobel prizes, recognize grassroots activists across the globe.
Fireworks returning to Disney theme parks next month
The magical tradition was put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic.
The magical tradition was put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Ducey: Arizona college students can't be mandated to take COVID-19 vaccine, wear masks
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
City clears out sprawling homeless encampment in northeast Dallas
The sprawling homeless encampment was covered by a canopy of trees and located behind houses along Tres Logos Lane in northeast Dallas.
The sprawling homeless encampment was covered by a canopy of trees and located behind houses along Tres Logos Lane in northeast Dallas.
Day trading rose during the pandemic; here's what you need to know
A lot of new habits formed while we were hunkered down over the last year. Many good ones. But some folks started day trading.
A lot of new habits formed while we were hunkered down over the last year. Many good ones. But some folks started day trading.
Father's Day 2021: What you may plan to spend
Father's Day is a $20 billion industry, so don't forget this coming Sunday.
Father's Day is a $20 billion industry, so don't forget this coming Sunday.
US COVID-19 death toll reaches 600,000 as cases, vaccinations slow
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
CDC to label delta COVID-19 strain a 'variant of concern,' say vaccines 'effective'
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
White House July 4 party will celebrate independence from COVID-19
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
Face masks now optional for vaccinated visitors at Disney World
All visitors, whether vaccinated or not, will still be required to wear face coverings on buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner, the resort’s aerial gondola, according to the latest guidelines.
All visitors, whether vaccinated or not, will still be required to wear face coverings on buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner, the resort’s aerial gondola, according to the latest guidelines.
COVID-19 likely in US by Christmas 2019, new blood samples suggest
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
DeKalb County rental assistance program reopening after cyberattack
DeKalb County is reopening the applications for its COVID-19 rental relief program after it was shut down by an international cyberattack.
DeKalb County is reopening the applications for its COVID-19 rental relief program after it was shut down by an international cyberattack.
Thieves swiping lumber from construction sites
If you've done any DIY projects over the past several months you know the price of lumber has gone through the roof. Now police say thieves are swiping lumber from new home construction sites.
If you've done any DIY projects over the past several months you know the price of lumber has gone through the roof. Now police say thieves are swiping lumber from new home construction sites.