Peloton issues treadmill recalls after child death, other injuries
Peloton is warning consumers to immediately stop using the treadmills.
Peloton is warning consumers to immediately stop using the treadmills.
COVID-19 toll in US projected to drop this summer, but variants could set back progress
Teams of experts are projecting that COVID-19′s toll on the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July, but warn variants are a “wild card” that could set back progress.
Teams of experts are projecting that COVID-19′s toll on the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July, but warn variants are a “wild card” that could set back progress.
CVS and Walgreens wasted more COVID-19 vaccines than most states combined
CVS and Walgreens accounted for 70% of wasted vaccines in the country, nearly 128,500 shots, according to government data.
CVS and Walgreens accounted for 70% of wasted vaccines in the country, nearly 128,500 shots, according to government data.
Despite green light, Broadway to remain dark until Sept. 14
The governor is giving the go-ahead to performance venues to reopen later this month. But the reality is that the lights won't go up on Broadway until the fall.
The governor is giving the go-ahead to performance venues to reopen later this month. But the reality is that the lights won't go up on Broadway until the fall.
Barclays Center usher is breast cancer survivor, amputee and inspiration
Seeing Sharon Spencer smile with fans, you'd never know she's a single mom and breast cancer survivor.
Seeing Sharon Spencer smile with fans, you'd never know she's a single mom and breast cancer survivor.
As demand wanes, Biden administration pushes to get more Americans vaccinated
The Biden administration is working with grocery store chains and sports leagues to offer discounts and promotions to patrons who are willing to get vaccinated.
The Biden administration is working with grocery store chains and sports leagues to offer discounts and promotions to patrons who are willing to get vaccinated.
WHO: More COVID-19 cases reported globally in past 2 weeks than in 1st 6 months of pandemic
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.
Looking to rebound, beach businesses seek willing workers
Bars and restaurants on Long Island are eagerly awaiting the high season as pandemic restrictions are lifted. But some spots are having trouble hiring help.
Bars and restaurants on Long Island are eagerly awaiting the high season as pandemic restrictions are lifted. But some spots are having trouble hiring help.
‘It’s not fair’ to become COVID-19 ‘incubator’: Bill Nye slams anti-vaxxers
Bill Nye castigated Americans who are refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, saying “it’s not fair” for them to become an “incubator for a variant” and infect others.
Bill Nye castigated Americans who are refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, saying “it’s not fair” for them to become an “incubator for a variant” and infect others.
Subways to resume 24-hour service; riders, workers worry about crime
The subway system has an image problem to contend with since the start of the pandemic. The mayor's office and NYPD said overall crime is down on the subway. But per million riders, major felonies are up.
The subway system has an image problem to contend with since the start of the pandemic. The mayor's office and NYPD said overall crime is down on the subway. But per million riders, major felonies are up.
Biden’s new goal: 70% in US with at least 1 dose, 160M fully vaccinated by July 4
President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.
President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.
Montana to end extra unemployment pay due to worker shortage
Montana, facing a shortage of workers, will now give bonuses to people who start working instead of extra unemployment pay.
Montana, facing a shortage of workers, will now give bonuses to people who start working instead of extra unemployment pay.
Walmart, Sam's Club offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines
Walmart and Sam's Club will allow walk-ups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations with a pre-scheduled appointment.
Walmart and Sam's Club will allow walk-ups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations with a pre-scheduled appointment.
Some Black parents say pandemic remote learning has shielded students from racism in classroom
Many Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning beyond avoiding potential COVID-19 infection: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.
Many Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning beyond avoiding potential COVID-19 infection: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.
Why you shouldn't laminate your COVID vaccination card
With stores offering to laminate your COVID vaccination card for free, one health organization says you're better off skipping the offer.
With stores offering to laminate your COVID vaccination card for free, one health organization says you're better off skipping the offer.
VA program to help thousands of veterans learn new career after being unemployed due to COVID-19 pandemic
Eligible veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic could receive a year of tuition and other financial support to learn a new career.
Eligible veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic could receive a year of tuition and other financial support to learn a new career.
Pfizer seeks authorization to store COVID-19 vaccine in standard refrigerator temps for up to 4 weeks
Such a change could allow Pfizer’s much-needed shots, which have been approved in more than 80 countries, to have a simplified distribution process.
Such a change could allow Pfizer’s much-needed shots, which have been approved in more than 80 countries, to have a simplified distribution process.
Happy Hour in New York City is making a comeback
For the first time since restaurants welcomed customers back for indoor dining, bar seating in New York City is no longer off-limits.
For the first time since restaurants welcomed customers back for indoor dining, bar seating in New York City is no longer off-limits.
Herd immunity in U.S. may remain elusive but vaccination is key
New, more infectious variants have made the goal of herd immunity elusive. But dealing with COVID-19 will become more manageable.
New, more infectious variants have made the goal of herd immunity elusive. But dealing with COVID-19 will become more manageable.
New York to begin major reopening on May 19; full subway service to resume May 17
New York State will begin a major reopening on May 19 and around-the-clock subway service will resume May 17.
New York State will begin a major reopening on May 19 and around-the-clock subway service will resume May 17.