Texas abortions fell 60% in 1st month under new limits
Abortions in Texas fell by 60% in the first month under the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. in decades, according to new figures that for the first time reveal a full accounting of the immediate impact.
Abortions in Texas fell by 60% in the first month under the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. in decades, according to new figures that for the first time reveal a full accounting of the immediate impact.
Why mask mandates are falling across the U.S.
As the omicron wave subsides, New York and several other states have lifted some or all mask mandates. But the CDC still suggests you keep wearing a mask indoors and actually recommends stronger masks such as the N95 or the KN95. Are you still wearing a mask? If so, what kind?
As the omicron wave subsides, New York and several other states have lifted some or all mask mandates. But the CDC still suggests you keep wearing a mask indoors and actually recommends stronger masks such as the N95 or the KN95. Are you still wearing a mask? If so, what kind?
Angry over COVID rules, NY mothers get political
Danyela Souza Egorov, a Democrat and mother of two, is part of a growing movement of parents demanding to be heard when it comes to the pandemic and their children. She is running for office.
Danyela Souza Egorov, a Democrat and mother of two, is part of a growing movement of parents demanding to be heard when it comes to the pandemic and their children. She is running for office.
Prince Charles self-isolating after testing positive for COVID a second time
Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.
Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.
NY mask mandate lifted for businesses, mask mandate in schools continues
Gov. Kathy Hochul will lift a COVID-19 mask mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, like grocery stores, shops, and offices effective Thursday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul will lift a COVID-19 mask mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, like grocery stores, shops, and offices effective Thursday.
What is the consumer price index and how is it used to measure inflation?
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services and is often used as a way to gauge inflation.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services and is often used as a way to gauge inflation.
The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Biden administration denies it will fund programs to hand out crack pipes
The White House is now denying that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is seeking to give grants to programs that hand out crack pipes to drug addicts.
The White House is now denying that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is seeking to give grants to programs that hand out crack pipes to drug addicts.
Broadway's 'The Music Man' finally opens
One of the first songs in "The Music Man" is "(Ya Got) Trouble" and the latest Broadway revival has certainly faced its share. It was shuttered for 18 months due to the pandemic, like all shows.
One of the first songs in "The Music Man" is "(Ya Got) Trouble" and the latest Broadway revival has certainly faced its share. It was shuttered for 18 months due to the pandemic, like all shows.
Man survives COVID-19 after double-lung transplant
A Florida man needed a double-lung transplant to beat COVID-19. David Wilkinson, 50, is now breathing air through two new lungs thanks to an organ donor.
A Florida man needed a double-lung transplant to beat COVID-19. David Wilkinson, 50, is now breathing air through two new lungs thanks to an organ donor.
NY school mask mandate: Patience wearing thin
Mounting frustration over New York state's school mask mandate has reached a feverish level, especially now that many of the states in the Northeast are lifting their mandates.
Mounting frustration over New York state's school mask mandate has reached a feverish level, especially now that many of the states in the Northeast are lifting their mandates.
Air quality inside homes worse than office buildings, study suggests
Researchers at Texas A&M University measured air quality inside homes and offices and found that remote working may pose a higher health risk for employees.
Researchers at Texas A&M University measured air quality inside homes and offices and found that remote working may pose a higher health risk for employees.
Abortion referrals can continue for now, federal court rules
A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.
A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.
Norwegian Cruise Line to drop face mask requirements
Norwegian Cruise Line said it will no longer require guests and crew members to wear face masks on board starting March 1, according to the company's website.
Norwegian Cruise Line said it will no longer require guests and crew members to wear face masks on board starting March 1, according to the company's website.
COVID-19 may make common pregnancy complications worse, study suggests
The complications were most found in those with moderate or worse COVID-19, and the researchers said the study bolsters the rationale for pregnant women to get vaccinated.
The complications were most found in those with moderate or worse COVID-19, and the researchers said the study bolsters the rationale for pregnant women to get vaccinated.
Judge bans honking from truckers in downtown Ottawa for 10 days
"Tooting a horn is not an expression of any great thought I'm aware of," the judge said. The so-called "freedom convoy" has been stationed in Ottawa for more than a week now.
"Tooting a horn is not an expression of any great thought I'm aware of," the judge said. The so-called "freedom convoy" has been stationed in Ottawa for more than a week now.
NYC outdoor dining could become permanent
Outdoor dining may soon become a permanent fixture of New York City’s dining scene. The City Council is holding a public hearing to review proposed legislation that seeks to implement an outdoor dining licensing process.
Outdoor dining may soon become a permanent fixture of New York City’s dining scene. The City Council is holding a public hearing to review proposed legislation that seeks to implement an outdoor dining licensing process.
Anti-vax protesters storm NYC movie theater
The NYPD arrested anti-vaccine mandate protesters who went into a Times Square movie theater on Monday evening.
The NYPD arrested anti-vaccine mandate protesters who went into a Times Square movie theater on Monday evening.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he will live on $10 a day diet
Mayor Eric Adams says he plans on spending no more than $10 a day to eat a plant-based diet.
Mayor Eric Adams says he plans on spending no more than $10 a day to eat a plant-based diet.
California will end mask mandate on Feb. 15, LA County will not align with state's changes
California's indoor masking requirement will end next week for vaccinated people but masks still are the rule for schoolchildren. However, local health officials can continue their own requirements.
California's indoor masking requirement will end next week for vaccinated people but masks still are the rule for schoolchildren. However, local health officials can continue their own requirements.