Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
No makeups for CFP semis if team can’t play due to virus
If a team is unavailable to play in College Football Playoff semifinals because of COVID-19 issues, the game will be forfeited and the available team will advance to the championship game.
If a team is unavailable to play in College Football Playoff semifinals because of COVID-19 issues, the game will be forfeited and the available team will advance to the championship game.
Minnesota teen jumps out of McDonald’s drive-thru window to save choking customer
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
DC to require proof of vaccination for restaurants, bars, other indoor venues
D.C. will soon require proof of vaccination for many indoor venues, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday.
D.C. will soon require proof of vaccination for many indoor venues, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday.
COVID-19 at-home test kit purchases capped at CVS, other stores
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
More than $42K in prepaid cash cards given out during DeKalb County vaccine drive
DeKalb County said it held another successful incentive-based vaccination drive this past weekend. More than $42,000 in prepaid cash cards were handed out.
DeKalb County said it held another successful incentive-based vaccination drive this past weekend. More than $42,000 in prepaid cash cards were handed out.
McDonald’s rolls out exercise bikes for dine-in customers in China
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
Pfizer COVID-19 pill approved in US as 1st home treatment
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
WHO chief: Blanket COVID booster drives risk prolonged pandemic
The head of the World Health Organization warned Wednesday that blanket booster programs in rich countries risk prolonging the world's battle with COVID-19 and said that “no country can boost its way out of the pandemic.”
The head of the World Health Organization warned Wednesday that blanket booster programs in rich countries risk prolonging the world's battle with COVID-19 and said that “no country can boost its way out of the pandemic.”
FDA approves first injectable HIV prevention drug, providing option to a daily pill
The injectable prevention drug is an alternative to taking a daily pill to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV.
The injectable prevention drug is an alternative to taking a daily pill to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV.
Nearly $100B in COVID-19 relief funds stolen, Secret Service says
Most of that figure comes from unemployment fraud. The Labor Department reported about $87 billion in unemployment benefits could have been paid improperly, with a significant portion attributable to fraud.
Most of that figure comes from unemployment fraud. The Labor Department reported about $87 billion in unemployment benefits could have been paid improperly, with a significant portion attributable to fraud.
Former USC football player charged in COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraud scheme
Former USC football player Abdul-Malik McClain allegedly organized and assisted a group of other USC football players in filing fraudulent claims for hundreds of thousands of dollars of COVID-19 unemployment benefits.
Former USC football player Abdul-Malik McClain allegedly organized and assisted a group of other USC football players in filing fraudulent claims for hundreds of thousands of dollars of COVID-19 unemployment benefits.
Judge rules against California school district in COVID vaccine suit
San Diego Unified is one of several large school districts in California to announce such mandates. Other districts with similar mandates include Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento and West Contra Costa Unified school districts.
San Diego Unified is one of several large school districts in California to announce such mandates. Other districts with similar mandates include Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento and West Contra Costa Unified school districts.
COVID-19 test demand increases as availability decreases
The Georgia Department of Public Health said COVID-19 testing demand is high, but supplies are low, making it increasingly more difficult to get tested around the holidays.
The Georgia Department of Public Health said COVID-19 testing demand is high, but supplies are low, making it increasingly more difficult to get tested around the holidays.
Hawks look to hire hundreds during holiday job fair
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena held a Holiday Hiring Fair on Tuesday looking to fill some 350 job openings.
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena held a Holiday Hiring Fair on Tuesday looking to fill some 350 job openings.
GE Appliances to invest $118M in Georgia factory, hiring 600
GE Appliances, a unit of Chinese appliance maker Haier, announced Tuesday that it will invest more than $118 million to expand its factory in northwest Georgia, hiring 600 additional workers by the end of 2024.
GE Appliances, a unit of Chinese appliance maker Haier, announced Tuesday that it will invest more than $118 million to expand its factory in northwest Georgia, hiring 600 additional workers by the end of 2024.
Kemp, Carr file fourth lawsuit against Biden administration over COVID-related mandates as new cases spike
Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr have filed a lawsuit with about two dozen other states aimed at blocking mandates the Biden administration put in place for Head Start. This as COVID-19 cases spike again in the state.
Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr have filed a lawsuit with about two dozen other states aimed at blocking mandates the Biden administration put in place for Head Start. This as COVID-19 cases spike again in the state.
COVID testing sites search part of Google, Biden partnership
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
Atlanta reinstates indoor mask mandate in response to omicron variant
The City of Atlanta has reinstated its indoor mask mandate as cases of COVID-19 have increased.
The City of Atlanta has reinstated its indoor mask mandate as cases of COVID-19 have increased.
Rapid COVID-19 home tests could bring reassurance for 2021 holidays, experts say
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.