It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Queens mural of doctor who died of COVID pays tribute to immigrant health care workers
Artist Jorge Gerada is painting a massive mural on the ground in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park.
Artist Jorge Gerada is painting a massive mural on the ground in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park.
Online extra-curricular gym classes provide a measure of routine
It is unclear when gyms, dojos, and other facilities like this will be allowed to fully reopen. In the meantime, they are offering pay-what-you-can classes online.
It is unclear when gyms, dojos, and other facilities like this will be allowed to fully reopen. In the meantime, they are offering pay-what-you-can classes online.
Isolation hotel guests drained by 'crippling' solitude
Hotels across New York City have been transformed from tourist destinations to lonely barracks for people who need a place to quarantine.
Hotels across New York City have been transformed from tourist destinations to lonely barracks for people who need a place to quarantine.
Gov. Newsom approves reopening of barbershops, hair salons in most California counties with modifications
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced barbershops and hair salons will be allowed to reopen in 47 California counties under new guidelines.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced barbershops and hair salons will be allowed to reopen in 47 California counties under new guidelines.
Parents: Remote therapy, learning not working for special-needs kids
Remote learning is continuing through the summer for special-needs children across the state. Many parents say it is not working.
Remote learning is continuing through the summer for special-needs children across the state. Many parents say it is not working.
Ford's cop cars can now kill coronavirus with extreme heat
The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows them to use the climate control system to raise the cabin temperature to 133 degrees for 15 minutes to help kill any coronavirus inside.
The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows them to use the climate control system to raise the cabin temperature to 133 degrees for 15 minutes to help kill any coronavirus inside.
Long Island eases restrictions and begins first phase of reopening
Long Island became the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus Wednesday as it entered the first phase of the state's four-step reopening process.
Long Island became the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus Wednesday as it entered the first phase of the state's four-step reopening process.
Oakland pastor recovers from COVID-19, urges churches not to reopen until it's safe
Reverend Johnnie Clark with Word Assembly Church in East Oakland said it's a matter of life and death.
Reverend Johnnie Clark with Word Assembly Church in East Oakland said it's a matter of life and death.
Mid-Hudson Valley begins to reopen; NYC hires contact tracers
Several counties in New York entered the first phase of the state's four-part reopening process Tuesday. In the meantime, New York City has hired 1,700 coronavirus contact tracers, a crucial step to getting the city closer to meeting the reopening requirements.
Several counties in New York entered the first phase of the state's four-part reopening process Tuesday. In the meantime, New York City has hired 1,700 coronavirus contact tracers, a crucial step to getting the city closer to meeting the reopening requirements.
Rental companies selling cars at discounted prices following halt on travel amid COVID-19 lockdowns
As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Graduation in aisle 4: Grocery store honors high school seniors with makeshift commencement ceremony
Six high school seniors and employees of a local Kentucky grocery store were honored for their hard work and given the graduation ceremony they deserved after having their official ceremony canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Six high school seniors and employees of a local Kentucky grocery store were honored for their hard work and given the graduation ceremony they deserved after having their official ceremony canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Epidemiologists urge creation of ‘smart testing’ system in US to minimize climbing COVID-19 deaths
A report published on May 20 by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) is calling for greater coordination by state and federal agencies in developing a more accessible and functional coronavirus testing infrastructure across the U.S.
A report published on May 20 by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) is calling for greater coordination by state and federal agencies in developing a more accessible and functional coronavirus testing infrastructure across the U.S.
As regions reopen, facing the new reality is the next challenge
Are we really ready for restrictions to be lifted?
Are we really ready for restrictions to be lifted?
President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.
Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.
Students return to school—but just to pick up belongings
Classrooms packed up prematurely as the 2019–2020 school year came to an abrupt end. It was hard not only for students but for staff, too.
Classrooms packed up prematurely as the 2019–2020 school year came to an abrupt end. It was hard not only for students but for staff, too.
Preliminary study finds injury to placenta in pregnant women with COVID-19
Researchers say the findings could help inform how pregnant women should be clinically monitored during the pandemic.
Researchers say the findings could help inform how pregnant women should be clinically monitored during the pandemic.
Americans are already searching their next vacation destinations, according to Expedia
More Americans are looking to travel domestically as lockdown restrictions ease across the U.S.
More Americans are looking to travel domestically as lockdown restrictions ease across the U.S.
Feds: Pharmacist known as 'Mask Man' hoarded PPE, charged with COVID-19 fraud
Pharmacist Richard Schirripa was listed with the alias "the Mask Man" as he was charged with hoarding and price gouging scarce N95 masks.
Pharmacist Richard Schirripa was listed with the alias "the Mask Man" as he was charged with hoarding and price gouging scarce N95 masks.