Atlantic City casino workers protest inaction on smoking ban
Atlantic City casino workers are furious that the New Jersey Legislature is moving quickly to pass a bill giving tax breaks to the gambling halls but not acting on a measure that would permanently ban smoking in the casinos.
Atlantic City casino workers are furious that the New Jersey Legislature is moving quickly to pass a bill giving tax breaks to the gambling halls but not acting on a measure that would permanently ban smoking in the casinos.
WHO warns omicron variant fears may set off hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines
The World Health Organization has expressed concerns that rich countries spooked by the emergence of the omicron variant could step up hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines.
The World Health Organization has expressed concerns that rich countries spooked by the emergence of the omicron variant could step up hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines.
Food banks get more volunteers but uncertainty looms
One out of four Americans volunteers, performing billions of hours of service annually. The most common volunteerism is collecting, preparing, distributing or serving food. But will rising COVID infections keep volunteers away?
One out of four Americans volunteers, performing billions of hours of service annually. The most common volunteerism is collecting, preparing, distributing or serving food. But will rising COVID infections keep volunteers away?
FDA expands Pfizer COVID booster, 3rd dose available for 16 and 17 years olds
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
US jobless claims hit lowest level in 52 years amid seasonal volatility
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.
NJ company admits price gouging N95 masks by 400%
A New Jersey company admitted that it violated price-gouging laws by selling N95 protective masks at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic for 400% more than what it paid for them.
A New Jersey company admitted that it violated price-gouging laws by selling N95 protective masks at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic for 400% more than what it paid for them.
New Zealand plans to implement lifetime ban on cigarettes for youth
New Zealand plans to end tobacco smoking by implementing a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. The minimum age to buy cigarettes would keep rising year after year.
New Zealand plans to end tobacco smoking by implementing a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. The minimum age to buy cigarettes would keep rising year after year.
Tri-state COVID cases on the rise as threat of Omicron looms
New Jersey's COVID positivity rate has reached over 9%, while New York's number of COVID hospitalizations has jumped 86% in just the last month.
New Jersey's COVID positivity rate has reached over 9%, while New York's number of COVID hospitalizations has jumped 86% in just the last month.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What if your child gets the wrong dose?
As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.
As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.
Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
Medicago's plant-based COVID-19 vaccine showing promising trial results, company says
Medicago announced Tuesday that its two-dose vaccine was 71% effective at preventing COVID-19 infection in a large, late-stage study that included several variants including the delta variant.
Medicago announced Tuesday that its two-dose vaccine was 71% effective at preventing COVID-19 infection in a large, late-stage study that included several variants including the delta variant.
Omicron is less severe than delta but more transmissible, says Dr. Fauci
Due to its high transmissibility, omicron could soon overtake delta as the dominant strain. Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says omicron appears to cause less severe symptoms than delta.
Due to its high transmissibility, omicron could soon overtake delta as the dominant strain. Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says omicron appears to cause less severe symptoms than delta.
Senators question Instagram CEO about app's potential harm to young users
Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.
Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.
Better.com CEO Vishal Garg apologizes for firing 900 employees over Zoom
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, apologized for failing to show “the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation” for employees reportedly laid off via Zoom.
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, apologized for failing to show “the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation” for employees reportedly laid off via Zoom.
US employers posted near-record 11 million open jobs in October
U.S. employers posted 11 million open jobs in October, nearly matching a record high reached in July and a sign that companies were confident enough in the economy to expand.
U.S. employers posted 11 million open jobs in October, nearly matching a record high reached in July and a sign that companies were confident enough in the economy to expand.
California unveils plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe v. Wade overturned
California unveils plan to become an abortion "sanctuary" if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal would include paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states who want to have an abortion.
California unveils plan to become an abortion "sanctuary" if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal would include paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states who want to have an abortion.
Pfizer: COVID-19 booster offers protection against omicron in early study
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
13-year-old in Westchester has omicron variant
A Westchester County teenager is the latest confirmed case of the COVID-19 omicron variant.
A Westchester County teenager is the latest confirmed case of the COVID-19 omicron variant.
Alleged kidnapper and teen stopped at Canadian border after invalid COVID-19 tests
A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington on Friday says the 19-year-old man was apprehended by U.S. border agents at the Highgate Springs port of entry on Thursday after he and the girl were refused entry to Canada.
A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington on Friday says the 19-year-old man was apprehended by U.S. border agents at the Highgate Springs port of entry on Thursday after he and the girl were refused entry to Canada.
COVID-related stress weighs heavily on Gen Z
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.