First antiviral pill for COVID-19 — developed in Atlanta — could receive FDA authorization

The US Food and Drug Administration could soon decide whether to authorize the first antiviral pill for COVID-19, molnupiravir. Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics say the treatment was able to cut the risk of hospitalization and death in high-risk individuals by 30%.

Amazon, OSHA promise review after tornado destroys warehouse, killing 6

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration opened an investigation into the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Illinois, killing six people.

Kennesaw State University issues 'all clear' after on-campus armed robbery prompted lockdown

Kennesaw State University officials sent an "all clear" alert after a report of an armed intruder prompted the campus to go on lockdown for about 40 minutes on Saturday. 

Delta flight from Atlanta diverted out of 'abundance of caution'

Delta flight 1617 from Atlanta to Cincinnati elected to divert to Cleveland “out of an abundance of caution” and landed without incident, a spokesperson said Saturday.

Atlanta mother, seven children duck and crawl to safety as gunman shoots into home

LaKeisha Westbrooks said her home was shot up while she and her children were in their living room. They ducked and crawled to her bedroom to get to safety. No one was physically injured.

Google, Ford, other companies delay return-to-work plans amid omicron cases

Google and Ford are among those once again delaying their return-to-office plans, while other businesses whose workers are already back to the office are considering adding extra precautions like masks and COVID-19 testing.

Delta grounds SkyMiles for basic economy tickets

After being grounded for nearly two years because of the pandemic, many travelers are ready to fly the friendly skies once again.

Starbucks workers at Buffalo store form 1st U.S. union

Starbucks workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize on Thursday, a first for the 50-year-old coffee retailer in the U.S. and the latest sign that the labor movement is stirring after decades of decline.

Uber unveils new audio recording feature during rides as part of safety enhancements

The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.

University System of Georgia could face censure after changing tenure review policy

The American Association of University Professors said they'll likely impose a a censure next year, if the Georgia Board of Regents doesn't restore academic due process to tenured faculty.

Police in Sunnyvale are using decoy packages to combat porch pirates

Police in Sunnyvale had a special holiday warning for porch pirates who dared to take advantage of packages left at doorsteps: "Steal a package and you may end up with more than what you wanted."

Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing

Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.

Apple AirTags being used by car thieves: What you need to know to protect yourself

Police in Canada say they have seen at least five incidents where thieves used tracking devices, like Apple's AirTag, to track cars parked in public area in order to steal them when the cars are parked at home. Here's what you need to know to keep your car safe.

Mistaken Arizona Thanksgiving invite that went viral to be turned into Netflix movie: report

It all began with an accidental text, and now, the viral story of an accidental Thanksgiving tradition involving Arizonans Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench is being turned into a movie by Netflix.