Passengers fined $1,000 after refusing to wear masks on flights

Passengers fined $1,000 after refusing to wear masks on flights

Two airline passengers each face fines of $1,000 for refusing to wear face masks on board a flight, the first time Transport Canada has imposed a financial penalty for violating rules meant to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two airline passengers each face fines of $1,000 for refusing to wear face masks on board a flight, the first time Transport Canada has imposed a financial penalty for violating rules meant to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective

UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective

At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.

At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.

Will long Labor Day weekend mean another coronavirus spike?

Will long Labor Day weekend mean another coronavirus spike?

Americans are heading into Labor Day weekend amid warnings from public health experts that backyard parties, crowded bars and other gatherings could cause the coronavirus to come surging back.

Americans are heading into Labor Day weekend amid warnings from public health experts that backyard parties, crowded bars and other gatherings could cause the coronavirus to come surging back.

Smoking not allowed inside Atlantic City casinos, announces Gov. Murphy

Smoking not allowed inside Atlantic City casinos, announces Gov. Murphy

Smoking inside Atlantic City's casinos won't be allowed after all as restaurants reopened on Friday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said.

Smoking inside Atlantic City's casinos won't be allowed after all as restaurants reopened on Friday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said.

TSA screens highest number of passengers since COVID-19 pandemic low-point in April

TSA screens highest number of passengers since COVID-19 pandemic low-point in April

While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus

College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus

Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.

Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.

Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests

Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests

People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.

People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.

A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some

A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some

Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.

Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.

Coney Island businesses making last-ditch effort to reopen before season ends

Coney Island businesses making last-ditch effort to reopen before season ends

It’s still unclear when New York City’s amusement parks will reopen, and now, business owners on Coney Island are making a last-ditch effort to save what remains of their season.

It’s still unclear when New York City’s amusement parks will reopen, and now, business owners on Coney Island are making a last-ditch effort to save what remains of their season.

Cuomo stands firm on NYC indoor dining ban

Cuomo stands firm on NYC indoor dining ban

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he won't let New York City reopen its restaurants for indoor dining until the city comes up with a plan to make sure they are following regulations to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he won't let New York City reopen its restaurants for indoor dining until the city comes up with a plan to make sure they are following regulations to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

Angry Cuomo says Trump will 'need army' to walk safely through New York City streets

Angry Cuomo says Trump will 'need army' to walk safely through New York City streets

Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back at President Donald Trump after he threatened to pull federal funding from New York City as part of an effort to target “anarchist jurisdictions.”

Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back at President Donald Trump after he threatened to pull federal funding from New York City as part of an effort to target “anarchist jurisdictions.”

White House faces skepticism over prospects for a vaccine

White House faces skepticism over prospects for a vaccine

Could the U.S. really see a coronavirus vaccine before Election Day? A letter from federal health officials instructing states to be ready to begin distributing a vaccine by Nov. 1 — two days before the election — has met, not with exhilaration, but with suspicion among public health experts and others.

Could the U.S. really see a coronavirus vaccine before Election Day? A letter from federal health officials instructing states to be ready to begin distributing a vaccine by Nov. 1 — two days before the election — has met, not with exhilaration, but with suspicion among public health experts and others.

Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments

Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments

Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year. 

Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.