Big 12 moves ahead with fall sports beginning in September
The move came one day after the Big Ten and Pac-12 announced they would not play this fall. In the Big 12, fall sports will begin after Sept. 1 with the football schedule beginning league play Sept. 26. Schools also can play one non-conference opponent.
The move came one day after the Big Ten and Pac-12 announced they would not play this fall. In the Big 12, fall sports will begin after Sept. 1 with the football schedule beginning league play Sept. 26. Schools also can play one non-conference opponent.
Infectious disease experts say it may take 1 year for COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available after approval
According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.
According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.
Study suggests people think mask wearers are more trustworthy, but more likely to be ill
A recent study suggests that people find mask wearers to be more trustworthy and socially desirable, despite being seen as ill.
A recent study suggests that people find mask wearers to be more trustworthy and socially desirable, despite being seen as ill.
UCSF scientists develop nasal spray that could provide coronavirus protection
Scientists are hoping to make AeroNabs widely available as an inexpensive, over-the-counter medication to prevent or treat COVID-19.
Scientists are hoping to make AeroNabs widely available as an inexpensive, over-the-counter medication to prevent or treat COVID-19.
2 doctors, father and son, die weeks apart after treating COVID-19 patients in Florida
The two men were respected figures in the Miami medical community.
The two men were respected figures in the Miami medical community.
Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing face masks, memo says
The sheriff's office currently employs around 900 people.
The sheriff's office currently employs around 900 people.
NYC expands COVID-19 testing in Sunset Park after spike in cases
New York City is ramping up its COVID-19 testing efforts in Sunset Park, Brooklyn after an alarming spike in cases.
New York City is ramping up its COVID-19 testing efforts in Sunset Park, Brooklyn after an alarming spike in cases.
Democrats, White House remain at odds as talks on COVID-19 relief stall
The White House’s top negotiator is trying to revive stalled talks over coronavirus aid. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to the Democratic leaders Wednesday.
The White House’s top negotiator is trying to revive stalled talks over coronavirus aid. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to the Democratic leaders Wednesday.
US cybersecurity agency warns of fake COVID-19 Small Business Administration loan website
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said an email that directs people to a fake SBA COVID-19 loan website has been stealing people’s information.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said an email that directs people to a fake SBA COVID-19 loan website has been stealing people’s information.
Black-owned hair salon bounces back from pandemic closure | Black Entrepreneurs
McNair's shop joined the ranks of groundbreaking businesses on two fronts by being Black-owned and female-owned.
McNair's shop joined the ranks of groundbreaking businesses on two fronts by being Black-owned and female-owned.
Connecticut fines residents $3,000 for violating coronavirus travel advisory
Connecticut says it has issued its first $3,000 in fines to a pair of residents who failed to comply with the state’s new coronavirus travel advisory.
Connecticut says it has issued its first $3,000 in fines to a pair of residents who failed to comply with the state’s new coronavirus travel advisory.
NJ Supreme Court allows state to borrow $10M to close budget gap
Calling it an “unprecedented" ruling, New Jersey's Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously upheld a law authorizing the governor to borrow nearly $10 billion to close budget gaps opened by the coronavirus outbreak.
Calling it an “unprecedented" ruling, New Jersey's Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously upheld a law authorizing the governor to borrow nearly $10 billion to close budget gaps opened by the coronavirus outbreak.
North Carolina dog diagnosed with COVID-19 dies
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in June that dogs, cats and a few other animals types are able to contract COVID-19, it is rare for animals to pass it on to their owners or vice versa.
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in June that dogs, cats and a few other animals types are able to contract COVID-19, it is rare for animals to pass it on to their owners or vice versa.
Study: Majority of states facing shortage of ICU doctors
A new study says that twenty-six states across the nation are at risk of not having enough ICU doctors to treat COVID-19 patients.
A new study says that twenty-six states across the nation are at risk of not having enough ICU doctors to treat COVID-19 patients.
Fisher-Price launches work-from-home toy set for preschoolers that features headset and wooden smartphone
The new “My Home Office Set” includes a smartphone, a headset for calls and a coffee cup.
The new “My Home Office Set” includes a smartphone, a headset for calls and a coffee cup.
Some parents reporting children are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms lasting months
As increasing evidence emerges that the novel coronavirus is unlike most respiratory illnesses, varying degrees of symptoms are appearing in patients, ranging from mild to severe — with some lasting months — in both adults and children.
As increasing evidence emerges that the novel coronavirus is unlike most respiratory illnesses, varying degrees of symptoms are appearing in patients, ranging from mild to severe — with some lasting months — in both adults and children.
Discount department store Stein Mart files for bankruptcy, may close all 281 stores
Discount department store Stein Mart revealed Wednesday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying it plans to close a "significant portion, if not all" of its 281 stores nationwide.
Discount department store Stein Mart revealed Wednesday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying it plans to close a "significant portion, if not all" of its 281 stores nationwide.
Consumer prices in the US rose 0.6% in July, matching June uptick
The uptick was about twice what economists expected. But inflation remains in check: Consumer prices are up just 1% over the past year.
The uptick was about twice what economists expected. But inflation remains in check: Consumer prices are up just 1% over the past year.