Airline passengers who refuse to wear masks face potential FAA fines
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
How an historical events space is surviving pandemic economy
Small businesses took the hardest hits when the pandemic struck. We’ve seen the signs on doors from neighborhood shops that tell us that businesses are closed. According to a recent economic impact report, 60 percent of businesses that shut down during the pandemic won’t re-open.
Small businesses took the hardest hits when the pandemic struck. We’ve seen the signs on doors from neighborhood shops that tell us that businesses are closed. According to a recent economic impact report, 60 percent of businesses that shut down during the pandemic won’t re-open.
Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Vice President Mike Pence, Karen Pence receive COVID-19 vaccine publicly to ‘build confidence’
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
Uber pledges 10 million free or discounted rides for people seeking COVID-19 vaccination
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
Joe Biden praises President Trump for ‘getting the vaccine moving’
In a television appearance Thursday night, Democrat Joe Biden praised President Trump for "getting the vaccine moving" as the treatment for fighting the coronavirus began to make its way across the U.S.
In a television appearance Thursday night, Democrat Joe Biden praised President Trump for "getting the vaccine moving" as the treatment for fighting the coronavirus began to make its way across the U.S.
Customers start fundraiser as Atlanta's Colonnade struggles to stay open during pandemic
Owner Jodi Stallings said business is down roughly 50%.
Owner Jodi Stallings said business is down roughly 50%.
Georgia COVID-19 vaccine shipment reduced
It'll take longer for Georgia to get its covid-19 vaccines. The state has been told its shipment next week from Pfizer is being reduced by 40%.
It'll take longer for Georgia to get its covid-19 vaccines. The state has been told its shipment next week from Pfizer is being reduced by 40%.
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
Metro Atlanta hospitals receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The first metro Atlanta COVID-19 hospital vaccinations are taking place, as the number of infections becomes more widespread across Georgia.
The first metro Atlanta COVID-19 hospital vaccinations are taking place, as the number of infections becomes more widespread across Georgia.
COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus? Should they wear masks?
Can you still get infected and transmit the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 300,000 American lives, even after being vaccinated? A faculty expert at John Hopkins explains.
Can you still get infected and transmit the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 300,000 American lives, even after being vaccinated? A faculty expert at John Hopkins explains.
Washington Monument temporarily closes following potential COVID-19 exposure
The Washington Monument is temporarily closed due to a reduction in its workforce from a potential COVID-19 exposure.
The Washington Monument is temporarily closed due to a reduction in its workforce from a potential COVID-19 exposure.
FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
COVID-19 vaccines: When can children get vaccinated?
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
2nd COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna set for FDA approval in US after panel endorsement
A government advisory panel endorsed a second COVID-19 vaccine Thursday by Moderna, paving the way for the shot to be added to the U.S. vaccination campaign.
A government advisory panel endorsed a second COVID-19 vaccine Thursday by Moderna, paving the way for the shot to be added to the U.S. vaccination campaign.
Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
2020: Things that changed in the tumultuous year may never go back to the way they were
Only time will tell how the coronavirus pandemic ultimately shapes our world, but here are some of the ways it could change society in the long term.
Only time will tell how the coronavirus pandemic ultimately shapes our world, but here are some of the ways it could change society in the long term.
US reports staggering 247,000 new COVID-19 cases and 3,600 deaths in single day
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
Actor Kirk Cameron holds ‘peaceful protest’ Christmas caroling event at Thousand Oaks mall
Actor Kirk Cameron is facing backlash after holding a large Christmas caroling protest in Thousand Oaks amid California’s COVID-19 surge.
Actor Kirk Cameron is facing backlash after holding a large Christmas caroling protest in Thousand Oaks amid California’s COVID-19 surge.
'Hospitals are under siege': California sets records for cases, deaths as virus surges
California health authorities reported Thursday a record 379 coronavirus deaths and more than 52,000 new confirmed cases.
California health authorities reported Thursday a record 379 coronavirus deaths and more than 52,000 new confirmed cases.