Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's Herald Square this year

Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's Herald Square this year

Santa Claus won't be greeting kids at the flagship Macy's store in Midtown this year due to the coronavirus. 

Santa Claus won't be greeting kids at the flagship Macy's store in Midtown this year due to the coronavirus. 

Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December

Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December

Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.

Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.

Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high

Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.

Appeals court orders San Quentin to reduce population citing 'deliberate indifference' over virus

Appeals court orders San Quentin to reduce population citing 'deliberate indifference' over virus

As a result of the transfer, more than 2,000 people living and working at San Quentin have tested positive for COVID-19 and 28 have died- making it the worst outbreak in the country. In all, 71 incarcerated people have died in state prisons of coronavirus. 

As a result of the transfer, more than 2,000 people living and working at San Quentin have tested positive for COVID-19 and 28 have died- making it the worst outbreak in the country. In all, 71 incarcerated people have died in state prisons of coronavirus. 

Quibi is shutting down, citing low subscriptions amid COVID-19 pandemic

Quibi is shutting down, citing low subscriptions amid COVID-19 pandemic

A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.

A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.

'Hitler would have won': Jesse Ventura slams lack of sacrifice from anti-maskers

'Hitler would have won': Jesse Ventura slams lack of sacrifice from anti-maskers

Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war. 

Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war. 

Church bell tolls for every COVID death in U.S.

Church bell tolls for every COVID death in U.S.

Forged in 1866, the bell began ringing on Oct. 18 and will go off once every six seconds until All Saints' Day on Nov. 1. 

Forged in 1866, the bell began ringing on Oct. 18 and will go off once every six seconds until All Saints' Day on Nov. 1. 

COVID-19 numbers in NYC schools remain low

COVID-19 numbers in NYC schools remain low

New York City is about a month into its COVID-delayed school year and early data from student testing shows a small number of positive COVID cases.

New York City is about a month into its COVID-delayed school year and early data from student testing shows a small number of positive COVID cases.

Cuomo unveils changes to NYC COVID hot spot restrictions

Cuomo unveils changes to NYC COVID hot spot restrictions

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is easing restrictions slightly in some coronavirus hot spots in New York City, but adding them in areas along the Pennsylvania border.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is easing restrictions slightly in some coronavirus hot spots in New York City, but adding them in areas along the Pennsylvania border.

Volunteer in AstraZeneca coronavirus clinical trial dies, report says

Volunteer in AstraZeneca coronavirus clinical trial dies, report says

The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.

The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.

1 in 4 NYC transit workers may have had coronavirus, survey finds

1 in 4 NYC transit workers may have had coronavirus, survey finds

Nearly one in four of New York City's MTA workers may have contracted coronavirus, a much higher number than previously reported, a new study found.

Nearly one in four of New York City's MTA workers may have contracted coronavirus, a much higher number than previously reported, a new study found.

50 Cent doubles down on opposition to Biden's tax plan: 'I don’t want to be 20cent'

50 Cent doubles down on opposition to Biden's tax plan: 'I don’t want to be 20cent'

Just a day after encouraging followers to "vote for Trump" in light of Joe Biden's proposed tax policy, 50 Cent is doubling down, saying, "I don't want to be 20cent."

Just a day after encouraging followers to "vote for Trump" in light of Joe Biden's proposed tax policy, 50 Cent is doubling down, saying, "I don't want to be 20cent."

Coronavirus relief talks crawl ahead; McConnell is resistant

Coronavirus relief talks crawl ahead; McConnell is resistant

President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.

President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.