New York gift shops struggle without tourists

The coronavirus has altered many aspects of life and business in the United States' biggest city, and the pandemic is taking a major toll on the gifts-and-luggage stores that dot tourist-friendly areas.

Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny tests positive for COVID-19

Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his representative said Monday.

Gavin Newsom and family in quarantine after COVID exposure

Gov. Newsom, his wife and children are in quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19 through a California Highway Patrol officer.

Many Americans flying for holiday despite CDC pleas

Millions of Americans bought tickets to fly somewhere for Thanksgiving before the nation’s top public health agency pleaded with them not to travel for the holiday.

NYC Sheriffs shut down illegal sex club in Queens

According to authorities, at least 80 people were found inside the venue located in Astoria when it was shut down just after midnight.

Cuomo: Massive Orthodox wedding in Brooklyn 'disrespectful'

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says a Brooklyn synagogue should be investigated over reports that it hosted a secret wedding with thousands of unmasked guests earlier this month.

Cuomo warns NY of rising COVID cases as Thanksgiving approaches

With parts of Staten Island expected to become orange and red zones, Governor Andrew Cuomo told New Yorkers that the trajectory of COVID infections in the state is up to them.

Inequality 'baked into' COVID-19 testing access as cases surge

The lines for free COVID-19 tests stretch for blocks and hours in cities where people feel the dual strain of the coronavirus surge and holiday plans.

First COVID-19 immunizations could arrive on December 12th

A FDA advisory committee is set to meet Dec. 10 to discuss Pfizer’s request for an emergency use authorization for its developing COVID-19 vaccine.

Business owners upbeat about vaccine, wary as virus spreads

Promising news about a coronavirus vaccine has business owners feeling more upbeat despite cases the virus's continuing spread in many parts of the U.S.

Jeremih reportedly out of ICU after battling COVID-19, according to TMZ

Singer and Chicago native Jeremih is reportedly out of the ICU after battling COVID-19 for an unknown amount of time, according to TMZ.

Ben Carson says he's 'out of the woods' after battling COVID-19

Housing Secretary Ben Carson is crediting unapproved, experimental treatments with saving his life after saying he became “desperately ill” following his infection with the coronavirus.

NYC COVID 7-day positivity rate rises to 3.11%, 1,345 new cases reported

The number of new reported coronavirus cases in New York City rose again to 1,345, as the threat of a return of lockdown measures continues to loom.

US reaches 12 million total coronavirus cases, sets new daily high

The nation's total number of confirmed cases reached 12.01 million on Saturday, six days after the number had reached 11 million, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

Retailers brace as virus bears down on consumers and economy

The acceleration of coronavirus cases is causing a crisis for America’s retailers and spooking their customers just as the critically important holiday shopping season nears.

Panic buying of toilet paper hits US stores again

Toilet paper is going scarce again as pandemic-weary shoppers scramble for essentials once again.