How long can humans really live? Study suggests 150 may be possible
Our resilience, or our ability to recover, declines over time. So a human living to 150 years old makes for a sensational headline. But one model explains how that could happen.
Our resilience, or our ability to recover, declines over time. So a human living to 150 years old makes for a sensational headline. But one model explains how that could happen.
New York City public beaches open for swimming on Saturday
New York City's eight public beaches will be open for swimming from Saturday, May 29, through Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. Lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.
New York City's eight public beaches will be open for swimming from Saturday, May 29, through Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. Lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.
NJ ends indoor mask mandate in most public places
The unofficial start of summer signals the official end of New Jersey’s indoor mask mandate.
The unofficial start of summer signals the official end of New Jersey’s indoor mask mandate.
Cuomo: Over 6 in 10 NY adults have received at least one COVID vaccine dose
According to the latest numbers released by the state, just under 65 percent of New Yorkers aged 18 and older have had at least one dose of the vaccine, and 56 percent of New Yorkers aged 18 and older have completed their vaccinations.
According to the latest numbers released by the state, just under 65 percent of New Yorkers aged 18 and older have had at least one dose of the vaccine, and 56 percent of New Yorkers aged 18 and older have completed their vaccinations.
Study: COVID-19 immunity could last for years
According to two new studies, immunity from COVID-19 could last a lifetime, if you’ve recovered from the virus and were later vaccinated.
According to two new studies, immunity from COVID-19 could last a lifetime, if you’ve recovered from the virus and were later vaccinated.
Biden orders more intel investigation of COVID-19 origin
Facebook says it will no longer ban posts that claim COVID-19 was man-made as the Biden Administration called on intelligence agencies to take a closer look at the cause of the outbreak.
Facebook says it will no longer ban posts that claim COVID-19 was man-made as the Biden Administration called on intelligence agencies to take a closer look at the cause of the outbreak.
California to pay $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
No coronavirus deaths in Nassau County for a week
Nassau County authorities announced on Thursday that they have not had a recorded COVID-19 death in an entire week.
Nassau County authorities announced on Thursday that they have not had a recorded COVID-19 death in an entire week.
US unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.
CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
Iowa official 'tired of fighting' as coronavirus vaccine interest drops
“They’ll sit and argue with you. We’re just tired of fighting. We’re not pushing anyone. We figure if you want it you can get it.”
“They’ll sit and argue with you. We’re just tired of fighting. We’re not pushing anyone. We figure if you want it you can get it.”
50 college scholarships being raffled off to students who get Pfizer vaccine in NY
New York State is offering 50 college scholarships to students who get vaccinated against the coronavirus, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday.
New York State is offering 50 college scholarships to students who get vaccinated against the coronavirus, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday.
James Dolan: Reopening MSG and NYC are intertwined
James Dolan, the owner of Madison Square Garden, says a lot more needs to happen to bring New York City back to its glory. And the Garden will help.
James Dolan, the owner of Madison Square Garden, says a lot more needs to happen to bring New York City back to its glory. And the Garden will help.
Ohio woman wins state's 1st Vax-a-Million lottery for getting COVID-19 vaccine
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
Biden orders US intelligence officials to 'redouble' efforts to find origin of COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic's mental health toll on minorities | Resources
Online networks and other groups are trying to help minorities connect with therapists who look like them.
Online networks and other groups are trying to help minorities connect with therapists who look like them.
Colorado joins Ohio in offering $1M COVID-19 vaccine lottery
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced that the state will be offering five $1 million lottery prizes, totaling $5 million, to residents who have been vaccinated.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced that the state will be offering five $1 million lottery prizes, totaling $5 million, to residents who have been vaccinated.
Biden asks US intel community to investigate COVID-19 origin
President Joe Biden wants the U.S. intelligence community to “redouble” its efforts to investigates the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden wants the U.S. intelligence community to “redouble” its efforts to investigates the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic
Only .01% of fully vaccinated Americans experienced breakthrough COVID infections through April, CDC says
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.