US unemployment claims rise as delta variant weighs on economy
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
Small businesses cope with pandemic fallout | Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinos are starting businesses at a faster rate than the national average, growing 34% over the last 10 years, according to the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Latinos are starting businesses at a faster rate than the national average, growing 34% over the last 10 years, according to the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
COVID cluster linked to Electric Zoo music festival on Randall's Island
The city's Health Department is investigating what it calls a "cluster of COVID-19 cases" linked to the Electric Zoo music festival on Randall's Island.
The city's Health Department is investigating what it calls a "cluster of COVID-19 cases" linked to the Electric Zoo music festival on Randall's Island.
Nicki Minaj says she was invited to White House after COVID-19 vaccine tweet
Nicki Minaj’s tweet comes just days after she posted a separate, controversial tweet in which she claimed her cousin’s friend allegedly became impotent and suffered swollen testicles after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Nicki Minaj’s tweet comes just days after she posted a separate, controversial tweet in which she claimed her cousin’s friend allegedly became impotent and suffered swollen testicles after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Moderna study: Recently vaccinated have stronger protection from breakthrough COVID-19
Moderna on Wednesday posted a study suggesting immunity from its COVID-19 vaccine may wane over time, saying that a booster shot is necessary to maintain strong protection against variants of concern.
Moderna on Wednesday posted a study suggesting immunity from its COVID-19 vaccine may wane over time, saying that a booster shot is necessary to maintain strong protection against variants of concern.
COVID-19 booster: FDA strikes neutral tone on additional shots ahead of panel meeting
U.S. government advisers will debate Friday if there’s enough proof that a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective.
U.S. government advisers will debate Friday if there’s enough proof that a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective.
Auburndale High teacher dies at Lakeland hospital after contracting COVID-19
An Auburndale High School science teacher has died after contracting COVID-19. D’Anthony Dorsey was just 24 years old and a life-long athlete.
An Auburndale High School science teacher has died after contracting COVID-19. D’Anthony Dorsey was just 24 years old and a life-long athlete.
Long COVID-19: NIH launches large-scale studies on extended illness
The National Institutes of Health announced it has awarded nearly $470 million to New York University’s Langone Health in order to launch national population studies to better understand the long-term effects of COVID-19.
The National Institutes of Health announced it has awarded nearly $470 million to New York University’s Langone Health in order to launch national population studies to better understand the long-term effects of COVID-19.
Pope blames 'virulence of uncertainty' for COVID-19 vaccine resistance
Pope Francis says he doesn't understand why people refuse to take COVID-19 vaccines, noting “humanity has a history of friendship with vaccines.”
Pope Francis says he doesn't understand why people refuse to take COVID-19 vaccines, noting “humanity has a history of friendship with vaccines.”
Judge blocks New York's medical worker vaccine mandate
Judge David Hurd in Utica has temporarily blocked the state of New York from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated.
Judge David Hurd in Utica has temporarily blocked the state of New York from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated.
1 in 500 Americans have died of COVID-19
One in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Johns Hopkins University.
One in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Johns Hopkins University.
2.8M register for health insurance during COVID-19 sign-up, Biden says
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for private health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for private health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
26 of nation’s 50 largest public university campuses not requiring vaccination
Where mandates face political opposition, schools are relying on incentives and outreach to get more students vaccinated.
Where mandates face political opposition, schools are relying on incentives and outreach to get more students vaccinated.
Justice Department files emergency motion to stop enforcement of Texas abortion law
The emergency motion was filed on Tuesday, asking a judge to stop Texas from enforcing its recently passed state law which bans almost all abortions.
The emergency motion was filed on Tuesday, asking a judge to stop Texas from enforcing its recently passed state law which bans almost all abortions.
Nearly all gorillas at Atlanta’s zoo test positive for COVID
Just days after Zoo Atlanta announced the first positive tests, at least 18 of the zoo's 20 gorillas are now positive for COVID-19.
Just days after Zoo Atlanta announced the first positive tests, at least 18 of the zoo's 20 gorillas are now positive for COVID-19.
Whirlpool offers employees $1,000 to get COVID-19 vaccine
The appliance company increased the incentive to $1,000, hoping to further encourage any employees who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The appliance company increased the incentive to $1,000, hoping to further encourage any employees who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
3 medical boards support action against doctors who spread COVID-19 misinformation
The Federation of State Medical Boards said in its July statement that any physicians who create and spread false information about COVID-19 are subject to suspension or having their medical licenses revoked.
The Federation of State Medical Boards said in its July statement that any physicians who create and spread false information about COVID-19 are subject to suspension or having their medical licenses revoked.
'Hamilton,' 'The Lion King,' other major Broadway shows return
Broadway's long-running powerhouse shows The Lion King, Wicked, Chicago, and Hamilton has resumed performances.
Broadway's long-running powerhouse shows The Lion King, Wicked, Chicago, and Hamilton has resumed performances.
Wisconsin, Virginia report measles cases among Afghan refugees
Six people who recently traveled to the United States, housed at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin and in Virginia, after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan have been diagnosed with measles.
Six people who recently traveled to the United States, housed at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin and in Virginia, after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan have been diagnosed with measles.
Rising COVID-19 cases, deaths wipe out months of pandemic progress
COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed to levels not seen since last winter, wiping out months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument for sweeping new vaccination requirements.
COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed to levels not seen since last winter, wiping out months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument for sweeping new vaccination requirements.