Atlanta businesses hit hard without Dragon Con fans Labor Day Weekend
The sci-fi and fantasy convention moved entirely online because of the pandemic, disappointing more than just participants, but also Downtown Atlanta businesses that largely exist because of massive events, such as Dragon Con.
The sci-fi and fantasy convention moved entirely online because of the pandemic, disappointing more than just participants, but also Downtown Atlanta businesses that largely exist because of massive events, such as Dragon Con.
The New York Public Library wants to record your COVID-19 pandemic stories
NYPL is giving people the chance to submit audio records of themselves or family telling stories about life amid a global COVID-19 pandemic.
NYPL is giving people the chance to submit audio records of themselves or family telling stories about life amid a global COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 100 officers have died in US due to COVID-19 this year -- more than any other line-of-duty death
Wearing a badge always comes with risks, but in 2020, the deadliest enemy for law enforcement might be one they can't see: COVID-19.
Wearing a badge always comes with risks, but in 2020, the deadliest enemy for law enforcement might be one they can't see: COVID-19.
India moves into 2nd place behind US in COVID-19 cases amid economic pain
India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.
India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.
Study: 52% of young adults forced to move back in with parents amid COVID-19
According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, 52% of young adults have been forced to move back in with their parents or with another person due to the economic and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, 52% of young adults have been forced to move back in with their parents or with another person due to the economic and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump floats using extra $300B in coronavirus relief aid for second stimulus check
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
Governors in states hit hard by pandemic rethinking lockdown orders on bars
As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars.
As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars.
'Tenet' brings in $20.2M Labor Day weekend as Americans return to theaters
About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open.
About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open.
Universities find sewage water holds real promise as early detection system for COVID-19
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.
States consider big cuts as Congress deadlocks on more coronavirus aid
With the U.S. Senate returning to session next week, some states are renewing their push for aid. Without it, additional cuts are likely. Some governors also have begun proposing tax and fee increases.
With the U.S. Senate returning to session next week, some states are renewing their push for aid. Without it, additional cuts are likely. Some governors also have begun proposing tax and fee increases.
So many coronavirus deaths in Mexico, they are running out of death certificates
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting Mexico so hard, they are running out of death certificates. So far, more than 66,000 people there have died of COVID-19 related causes.
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting Mexico so hard, they are running out of death certificates. So far, more than 66,000 people there have died of COVID-19 related causes.
Gov. Kemp encourages Georgians to follow health guidelines this Labor Day
Gov. Brian Kemp says the health and well-being of the state rests with Georgians as they observe the holiday weekend.
Gov. Brian Kemp says the health and well-being of the state rests with Georgians as they observe the holiday weekend.
Veteran Affairs secretary visits Atlanta VA hospital, pleased with improvements
The Veteran Affairs Secretary said he is pleased with improvements made at the VA hospital in Decatur.
The Veteran Affairs Secretary said he is pleased with improvements made at the VA hospital in Decatur.
Group donates PPE to Grady Memorial hospital ahead of International Day of Charity
The global Sufi community is giving back to children and essential workers on the eve of International Day of Charity.
The global Sufi community is giving back to children and essential workers on the eve of International Day of Charity.
‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
Round Rock mother suffers severe burns after hand sanitizer starts house fire
Her home has dozens of hand sanitizers and cleaning products because one of her daughters has a compromised immune system.
Her home has dozens of hand sanitizers and cleaning products because one of her daughters has a compromised immune system.
US prepares for massive vaccine distribution effort that could begin by early November
US companies have already begun manufacturing millions of doses of experimental COVID-19 vaccines still in clinical trials. This, as the Trump Administration is urging US governors to clear the way to begin distributing vaccine as early as November 1, 2020, two days before the US Presidential election. One vaccine expert says it will take a massive, coordinated effort to pull that off.
US companies have already begun manufacturing millions of doses of experimental COVID-19 vaccines still in clinical trials. This, as the Trump Administration is urging US governors to clear the way to begin distributing vaccine as early as November 1, 2020, two days before the US Presidential election. One vaccine expert says it will take a massive, coordinated effort to pull that off.
Worker killed in accident at Georgia Tyson Foods plant
A 58-year-old man has died in an industrial accident at a Georgia poultry processing plant.
A 58-year-old man has died in an industrial accident at a Georgia poultry processing plant.
UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective
At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.
At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.
‘She saved my life’: Police officer receives life-saving transplant from woman he put in jail 8 years ago
Jocelynn James, a recovered drug addict and former member of “Franklin’s Most Wanted,” saved the life of the police officer who put her in jail nearly a decade ago.
Jocelynn James, a recovered drug addict and former member of “Franklin’s Most Wanted,” saved the life of the police officer who put her in jail nearly a decade ago.