US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
NYC herd immunity in jeopardy as 5 million vaccine goal not likely
Mayor Bill de Blasio is conceding that he will likely fall short of his initial goal of five million New Yorkers vaccinated by the end of June, but not by much.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is conceding that he will likely fall short of his initial goal of five million New Yorkers vaccinated by the end of June, but not by much.
Backlog of weddings creates a supply shortage
With less than two weeks until her wedding day, Jazlyn Amador learned the six bridesmaids' dresses she ordered won't be arriving in time or at all.
With less than two weeks until her wedding day, Jazlyn Amador learned the six bridesmaids' dresses she ordered won't be arriving in time or at all.
Delta variant cases rise in US, world amid COVID-19 vaccination push
World leaders and medical officials are pleading for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid reports of the highly contagious Delta variant driving up cases around the world.
World leaders and medical officials are pleading for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid reports of the highly contagious Delta variant driving up cases around the world.
Lack of COVID-19 shots puts Africa far behind in global vaccination effort
In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack.
In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack.
Pfizer COVID vaccine trial enrolling children up to 11 years old
The trial will enroll about 4,500 participants worldwide. And there is still room for participants to enroll at Stony Brook.
The trial will enroll about 4,500 participants worldwide. And there is still room for participants to enroll at Stony Brook.
People line street for COVID-19 tests in China following delta variant outbreak
Mass COVID-19 testing sites have been underway since the outbreak of the delta coronavirus variant in southern China.
Mass COVID-19 testing sites have been underway since the outbreak of the delta coronavirus variant in southern China.
NY will lift more virus rules if 70% of adults get vaccine shot
New York will lift more COVID-19 rules once 70% of adults have at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. He said he hoped his state could reach that in days.
New York will lift more COVID-19 rules once 70% of adults have at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. He said he hoped his state could reach that in days.
High vaccination coverage greatly reduces risk of COVID-19 variant outbreak, WHO says
A top World Health Organization official estimates that COVID-19 vaccination coverage of over 80% is needed to significantly lower the risk of variants.
A top World Health Organization official estimates that COVID-19 vaccination coverage of over 80% is needed to significantly lower the risk of variants.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green demands COVID-19 answers from President Biden... by June 31, 2021
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene demanded answers from President Biden about the coronavirus delivered to her by a date that doesn't exist.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene demanded answers from President Biden about the coronavirus delivered to her by a date that doesn't exist.
NY ends indoor mask mandate in schools, camps but not NYC
The New York City Department of Education says that the city will continue to require masks inside public schools.
The New York City Department of Education says that the city will continue to require masks inside public schools.
Trump demands 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, debt cancellation, and $10T in reparations for COVID-19
Trump also reiterated unproven claims regarding the integrity of the 2020 election – comments that resulted in Trump’s two-year ban from Facebook. "They say they may allow me back in two years," Trump said. Adding, "I’m not too interested in that."
Trump also reiterated unproven claims regarding the integrity of the 2020 election – comments that resulted in Trump’s two-year ban from Facebook. "They say they may allow me back in two years," Trump said. Adding, "I’m not too interested in that."
Fans return to Long Island for Belmont Stakes
The 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes is expected to bring millions of dollars to local businesses.
The 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes is expected to bring millions of dollars to local businesses.
US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Hawaii to drop COVID-19 restrictions for travelers once 70% of population is inoculated
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
Blood donations safe from COVID-19, NIH says
The National Institutes of Health on Tuesday said COVID-19 does not pose a threat to blood donations in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health on Tuesday said COVID-19 does not pose a threat to blood donations in the U.S.
United offers flight attendants extra pay, vacation for proof of COVID-19 vaccination
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine may cause heart inflammation in teens, reports find
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
NJ ending coronavirus public health emergency
Gov. Phil Murphy is ending the COVID-19 public health emergency that has been in place in New Jersey for more than a year.
Gov. Phil Murphy is ending the COVID-19 public health emergency that has been in place in New Jersey for more than a year.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 drug authorized by FDA for injection
The COVID-19 antibody drug made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. can be injected, rather than administered by IV infusion, the FDA authorized.
The COVID-19 antibody drug made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. can be injected, rather than administered by IV infusion, the FDA authorized.