Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to

Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to

According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.

According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.

Cost to rent a car has skyrocketed

Cost to rent a car has skyrocketed

A global microchip shortage has affected car production, leaving car rental parking lots pretty empty. Rising demand means supply is low.

A global microchip shortage has affected car production, leaving car rental parking lots pretty empty. Rising demand means supply is low.

$50 off your internet bill as part of emergency government program

$50 off your internet bill as part of emergency government program

Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill on Wednesday as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.

Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill on Wednesday as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.

Pending CDC approval, New York ready to vaccinate kids 12 and older

Pending CDC approval, New York ready to vaccinate kids 12 and older

The FDA has said the Pfizer vaccine is safe for kids 12 to 15. If the CDC signs off on the vaccine, New York is ready to start giving shots to children in that age group.

The FDA has said the Pfizer vaccine is safe for kids 12 to 15. If the CDC signs off on the vaccine, New York is ready to start giving shots to children in that age group.

Are we really ready to return to 'normal'?

Are we really ready to return to 'normal'?

As our various cities, states, regions, and nations start to reopen at full capacity, we don't even know what this new moment means or what it might look like in a post-pandemic era.

As our various cities, states, regions, and nations start to reopen at full capacity, we don't even know what this new moment means or what it might look like in a post-pandemic era.

New York City sees rise in tourism, bit by bit

New York City sees rise in tourism, bit by bit

In recent weeks, tourism indicators for New York City like hotel occupancy and museum attendance that had fallen off a pandemic cliff have ticked up slightly. It's a welcome sight for a city where the industry has been decimated by the impact of the coronavirus.

In recent weeks, tourism indicators for New York City like hotel occupancy and museum attendance that had fallen off a pandemic cliff have ticked up slightly. It's a welcome sight for a city where the industry has been decimated by the impact of the coronavirus.

McDonald's coffee cups to promote COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with White House

McDonald's coffee cups to promote COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with White House

McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."

McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."

Scores of dead bodies found floating in India's Ganges River

Scores of dead bodies found floating in India's Ganges River

Scores of dead bodies have been found floating down the Ganges River in eastern India as the country battles a ferocious surge in coronavirus infections. Authorities said Tuesday they haven't yet determined the cause of death.

Scores of dead bodies have been found floating down the Ganges River in eastern India as the country battles a ferocious surge in coronavirus infections. Authorities said Tuesday they haven't yet determined the cause of death.

Crocs once again offering thousands of free shoes to healthcare workers

Crocs once again offering thousands of free shoes to healthcare workers

After giving away more than 860,000 free pairs of shoes last year, Crocs is once again offering healthcare workers a free pair of shoes through May 14.

After giving away more than 860,000 free pairs of shoes last year, Crocs is once again offering healthcare workers a free pair of shoes through May 14.

Fauci says it’s ‘quite possible’ that people would wear masks during high seasons of respiratory illness

Fauci says it’s ‘quite possible’ that people would wear masks during high seasons of respiratory illness

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said “it’s quite possible” that people would wear face masks seasonally since the data has proven their effectiveness on face masks.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said “it’s quite possible” that people would wear face masks seasonally since the data has proven their effectiveness on face masks.

COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights

COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights

Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.

Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.

You may be able to take a COVID-19 vaccine in a pill one day

You may be able to take a COVID-19 vaccine in a pill one day

One day in the near future, getting protection from COVID-19 might come in the form of a pill, nasal spray, or patch.

One day in the near future, getting protection from COVID-19 might come in the form of a pill, nasal spray, or patch.

India's COVID-19 crisis: Long Island communities step up

India's COVID-19 crisis: Long Island communities step up

Nassau County officials and civic leaders joined forces with the South Asian American community Monday at a Sikh prayer center to discuss efforts to help India amid a devastating coronavirus surge.

Nassau County officials and civic leaders joined forces with the South Asian American community Monday at a Sikh prayer center to discuss efforts to help India amid a devastating coronavirus surge.

Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report

Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report

HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.

HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.

England to allow hugs as part of lockdown easing

England to allow hugs as part of lockdown easing

In less than a week, people in England will be able to give friends and family a hug for the first time since restrictions were put in place in March last year at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic.

In less than a week, people in England will be able to give friends and family a hug for the first time since restrictions were put in place in March last year at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic.