CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?
Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online.
Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online.
Trump stimulus checks: Will they be issued? Could you receive one?
Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online.
Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online.
TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy: Details
According to the filing, the company is exploring options to remain in business while keeping 39 of its restaurants open.
According to the filing, the company is exploring options to remain in business while keeping 39 of its restaurants open.
Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.
Here's how to order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
Experts worry over pandemic's toll on child development
New data is showing that some young children are still dealing with the aftereffects of COVID-19 lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, and are struggling with classroom social skills.
New data is showing that some young children are still dealing with the aftereffects of COVID-19 lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, and are struggling with classroom social skills.
COVID summer surge? What the latest data is revealing about NY, NJ infections
The CDC is confirming a COVID surge is already underway in several states across the U.S. But does that include NY and NJ?
The CDC is confirming a COVID surge is already underway in several states across the U.S. But does that include NY and NJ?
Independent report criticizes Cuomo's 'top-down' management of New York's COVID-19 response
An investigation into New York’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic finds former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “top down" approach of dictating public health policy through his office sewed confusion during the crisis.
An investigation into New York’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic finds former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “top down" approach of dictating public health policy through his office sewed confusion during the crisis.
Doctors investigate if COVID is responsible for 'unusual' cancers
Some doctors and scientists are investigating if COVID-19 could be to blame for an uptick in younger people getting cancers like lung, blood and colon cancer during and since the pandemic.
Some doctors and scientists are investigating if COVID-19 could be to blame for an uptick in younger people getting cancers like lung, blood and colon cancer during and since the pandemic.
5-day isolation for COVID-19 no longer needed, CDC says
U.S. health officials said Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.
U.S. health officials said Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.
Study reveals 1 in 4 NYC children live in poverty
The number of New Yorkers living in poverty increased by nearly half a million people -- including one in four children, according to a recent report.
The number of New Yorkers living in poverty increased by nearly half a million people -- including one in four children, according to a recent report.
New York woman sentenced to probation, fines in COVID fraud scheme
A Brooklyn woman who pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with various pandemic-era relief schemes was sentenced Thursday.
A Brooklyn woman who pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with various pandemic-era relief schemes was sentenced Thursday.
Mask mandates reinstated at NYC public hospitals
The policy went into effect just after Christmas, NYC health and hospitals said.
The policy went into effect just after Christmas, NYC health and hospitals said.
Flu, COVID-19 infections rising, could worsen over holidays, CDC says
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
As Long Island flu cases spike, CDC director encourages getting vaccinated
According to health department data, the number of flu cases across Long Island is on the rise and officials are urging people to get vaccinated before gathering with friends and family for the holiday season.
According to health department data, the number of flu cases across Long Island is on the rise and officials are urging people to get vaccinated before gathering with friends and family for the holiday season.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
Florida dog with severely matted fur gets life-changing spa day
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.