Rapid rise in cases: Most of California now pushed back to purple tier
Last week, 13 counties were in the purple tier. And on Monday, Newsom said 41 counties, or 94 percent of the state, is now in this tier.
Last week, 13 counties were in the purple tier. And on Monday, Newsom said 41 counties, or 94 percent of the state, is now in this tier.
How Ben & Jerry’s in NYC’s heaviest tourist areas is finding new lifelines
The Ben & Jerry’s of Times Square once saw lines of tourists waiting for a scoop of Half Baked or Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream. Now the popular eatery is fighting to find visitors and business after months of coronavirus restrictions, riots, and a shuttered local economy.
The Ben & Jerry’s of Times Square once saw lines of tourists waiting for a scoop of Half Baked or Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream. Now the popular eatery is fighting to find visitors and business after months of coronavirus restrictions, riots, and a shuttered local economy.
New Jersey tightens restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19
Governor Phil Murphy announced new restrictions Monday on gatherings as coronavirus cases reach new records in New Jersey.
Governor Phil Murphy announced new restrictions Monday on gatherings as coronavirus cases reach new records in New Jersey.
Newsom considering statewide curfew as COVID-19 cases surge in California
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday said he was considering implementing a statewide curfew as coronavirus cases in California nearly doubled in the last 10 days, the "fastest increase yet," he said.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday said he was considering implementing a statewide curfew as coronavirus cases in California nearly doubled in the last 10 days, the "fastest increase yet," he said.
Meditation videos jump in popularity amid pandemic stress
YouTube views for guided meditation videos are up 40% since mid-March, according to Google parent company Alphabet.
YouTube views for guided meditation videos are up 40% since mid-March, according to Google parent company Alphabet.
Biden urges Trump to help with transition; 'More people may die'
President-elect Joe Biden is warning of dire consequences if President Donald Trump continues to refuse to coordinate with his transition team on the pandemic and block briefings on national security, policy issues and vaccine plans.
President-elect Joe Biden is warning of dire consequences if President Donald Trump continues to refuse to coordinate with his transition team on the pandemic and block briefings on national security, policy issues and vaccine plans.
FedEx driver gifts boy with new basketball, hoop in random act of kindness
A FedEx driver gifted an Ohio family she saw on her route often with a new basketball and basketball hoop in a random act of kindness.
A FedEx driver gifted an Ohio family she saw on her route often with a new basketball and basketball hoop in a random act of kindness.
As college students return home for Thanksgiving amid surging COVID-19 pandemic, doctors urge caution
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Gov. Cuomo: 'We'll mobilize an army' to get vaccine to New Yorkers
In remarks made at Riverside Church on Sunday, Cuomo said that the federal government had politicized the coronavirus vaccine, not him.
In remarks made at Riverside Church on Sunday, Cuomo said that the federal government had politicized the coronavirus vaccine, not him.
Black Friday shopping being ‘reinvented’ by major retailers amid COVID-19
Black Friday will look differently this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Black Friday will look differently this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding COVID-19 pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.
US House to offer regular coronavirus testing for members, staff
After months without internal testing protocols, members of the U.S. House and their staff will now have regular access to coronavirus testing at the Capitol physician’s office when they return to Washington from their home states.
After months without internal testing protocols, members of the U.S. House and their staff will now have regular access to coronavirus testing at the Capitol physician’s office when they return to Washington from their home states.
More cars, fewer parking spaces in New York City
Drivers across New York City are complaining about a lack of parking spaces as the pandemic has driven many New Yorkers to buy cars while many parking spots have disappeared.
Drivers across New York City are complaining about a lack of parking spaces as the pandemic has driven many New Yorkers to buy cars while many parking spots have disappeared.
Northeast governors hold 'emergency summit' on virus surge
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he and five other governors were to discuss coordinating certain these types of restrictions.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he and five other governors were to discuss coordinating certain these types of restrictions.
Stanley Cup champs Tampa Bay Lightning laying off 30 workers because of virus
Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.
Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.
Many challenges remain as US casinos financially recover from virus
America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.
America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.
NCAA in talks to hold college basketball tournament in Indianapolis
The NCAA announced Monday it plans to hold the entire 2021 men’s college basketball tournament in one geographic location
The NCAA announced Monday it plans to hold the entire 2021 men’s college basketball tournament in one geographic location
NYC public schools to remain open Monday, Tuesday
New York City public schools would remain open to in-person instruction Monday and Tuesday, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
New York City public schools would remain open to in-person instruction Monday and Tuesday, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, tests positive for COVID-19
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement posted on Twitter.
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement posted on Twitter.