Amid canceled ceremonies, Marine officer commissioned from family's backyard
Skyler Grathwohl has achieved the first part of her dream by becoming an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. She was sworn in as a second lieutenant in her family's backyard.
Skyler Grathwohl has achieved the first part of her dream by becoming an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. She was sworn in as a second lieutenant in her family's backyard.
Most states still fall short of recommended testing levels
As businesses reopened Friday in more of the U.S., an overwhelming majority of states still fall short of the COVID-19 testing levels that public health experts say are necessary to safely ease lockdowns and avoid another deadly wave of outbreaks.
As businesses reopened Friday in more of the U.S., an overwhelming majority of states still fall short of the COVID-19 testing levels that public health experts say are necessary to safely ease lockdowns and avoid another deadly wave of outbreaks.
Study: Many restaurants will not open again after COVID-19 pandemic
A revealing new study finds that one out of every four restaurants in America won’t re-open when the coronavirus crisis ends.
A revealing new study finds that one out of every four restaurants in America won’t re-open when the coronavirus crisis ends.
Medical journal slams Trump for ‘incoherent’ COVID-19 response, calls on Americans to vote him out
The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest medical journals, criticized the Trump administration for marginalizing the CDC during the race to contain COVID-19.
The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest medical journals, criticized the Trump administration for marginalizing the CDC during the race to contain COVID-19.
Study: Men less likely to wear masks in public because it is ‘not cool’ and ‘a sign of weakness’
In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”
In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”
Amazon confirms death of New York worker believed to have COVID-19
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
Most states still fall short of recommended testing levels
As businesses reopen in more of the U.S., an overwhelming majority of states still fall short of the COVID-19 testing levels that public health experts say are necessary to safely ease lockdowns.
As businesses reopen in more of the U.S., an overwhelming majority of states still fall short of the COVID-19 testing levels that public health experts say are necessary to safely ease lockdowns.
FDA says trucks used to preserve human remains amid COVID-19 pandemic can also transport food
The Food and Drug Administration provided new guidance on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles before they are able to transport and store food again.
The Food and Drug Administration provided new guidance on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles before they are able to transport and store food again.
Sailors on sidelined carrier get virus for second time
The resurgence of the virus in the five sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt underscores the befuddling behavior of the highly contagious virus and raises questions about how troops that test positive can be reintegrated into the military, particularly on ships.
The resurgence of the virus in the five sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt underscores the befuddling behavior of the highly contagious virus and raises questions about how troops that test positive can be reintegrated into the military, particularly on ships.
FedEx pilot jailed for four weeks after breaking Singapore hotel quarantine order
An American cargo pilot who admitted to “poor judgment” in breaking a quarantine order to buy medical supplies became the first foreigner imprisoned in Singapore for breaching its restrictions meant to curb the coronavirus.
An American cargo pilot who admitted to “poor judgment” in breaking a quarantine order to buy medical supplies became the first foreigner imprisoned in Singapore for breaching its restrictions meant to curb the coronavirus.
Collectors rekindle love of baseball cards amid pandemic lockdowns
Topps credits case-breaking for much of his company's recent growth, heightened during the stay-at-home orders, after years of stagnancy and decline in the trading card industry.
Topps credits case-breaking for much of his company's recent growth, heightened during the stay-at-home orders, after years of stagnancy and decline in the trading card industry.
CDC says all models forecast increase in COVID-19 deaths in coming weeks, exceeding 100K by June 1
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Twitter that after analyzing 13 different forecasting models of potential COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., all models indicate an increase in coronavirus fatalities in the coming weeks with a cumulative death toll exceeding 100,000 by June 1.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Twitter that after analyzing 13 different forecasting models of potential COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., all models indicate an increase in coronavirus fatalities in the coming weeks with a cumulative death toll exceeding 100,000 by June 1.
Doctor on frontlines of COVID-19 battle one step closer to receiving green card
A physician at Columbia University Medical Center who had been denied a green card as she battled on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak says her case has now been approved.
A physician at Columbia University Medical Center who had been denied a green card as she battled on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak says her case has now been approved.
Chinx's widow joins COVID-19 fight
Five years after his death, the widow of the slain rapper Chinx is fighting for justice and helping battle COVID-19.
Five years after his death, the widow of the slain rapper Chinx is fighting for justice and helping battle COVID-19.
NJ Transit awarded $1.4 billion in CARES Act funding
New Jersey Transit will receive $1.4 billion in federal funding to keep operations moving after ridership plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic, announced President Donald Trump.
New Jersey Transit will receive $1.4 billion in federal funding to keep operations moving after ridership plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic, announced President Donald Trump.
Will you get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Everything we know so far
The outlook is hazy for a second cash payment for Americans who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The outlook is hazy for a second cash payment for Americans who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Will you get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Everything we know
The worst economic catastrophe since the Great Depression prompted lawmakers earlier this year to send a direct check of up to $1,200 to millions of Americans impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but the outlook is hazy for a second cash payment.
The worst economic catastrophe since the Great Depression prompted lawmakers earlier this year to send a direct check of up to $1,200 to millions of Americans impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but the outlook is hazy for a second cash payment.
Most New York City restaurants can't pay rent
A new survey of hundreds of restaurants, bars, and clubs is painting a dire picture for the New York City hospitality industry.
A new survey of hundreds of restaurants, bars, and clubs is painting a dire picture for the New York City hospitality industry.