Lawsuits filed against auto insurers over excessive rates amid COVID-19 pandemic
Class action lawsuits were filed in Nevada against 10 major auto insurance companies on Tuesday, contending that the companies charged excessive insurance premiums during the pandemic by failing to account for a drop in driving and crashes.
Class action lawsuits were filed in Nevada against 10 major auto insurance companies on Tuesday, contending that the companies charged excessive insurance premiums during the pandemic by failing to account for a drop in driving and crashes.
Denver’s STAR program successfully sent mental health professionals, not police, to hundreds of calls
Denver’s STAR program launched in June of 2020 has successfully responded to nearly 750 mental health calls, all of which have resulted in no arrests, no injuries and no police.
Denver’s STAR program launched in June of 2020 has successfully responded to nearly 750 mental health calls, all of which have resulted in no arrests, no injuries and no police.
FDA releases new data on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine ahead of decision
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.
Ambient music used to help with mental health
People are turning to 'Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response' or ASMR videos for a little escape
People are turning to 'Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response' or ASMR videos for a little escape
Phoenix mother of 7 left devastated after husband dies from COVID-19
After losing her husband to COVID-19, a Phoenix mother of seven children is left to pick up the pieces. "It's the most awful, awful feeling I've ever experienced."
After losing her husband to COVID-19, a Phoenix mother of seven children is left to pick up the pieces. "It's the most awful, awful feeling I've ever experienced."
Social workers to respond to mental health 911 calls in NYC pilot program
This spring, New York is launching a new pilot program that sends social workers to answer nonviolent mental health emergency calls instead of police officers.
This spring, New York is launching a new pilot program that sends social workers to answer nonviolent mental health emergency calls instead of police officers.
Mexico's president says nation handling COVID-19 pandemic better than US
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday that his country is doing better than the United States in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, even though Mexico’s per capita death rate is probably higher and the country has vaccinated less than 1% of its population.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday that his country is doing better than the United States in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, even though Mexico’s per capita death rate is probably higher and the country has vaccinated less than 1% of its population.
Schools must give standardized tests, Biden administration says
In a letter to districts nationwide, the U.S. Department of Education says it is important to understand the impact of COVID-19 on students.
In a letter to districts nationwide, the U.S. Department of Education says it is important to understand the impact of COVID-19 on students.
Drug helps fight obesity linked to certain genetic conditions
The prescription drug Imcivree is approved for three specific genetic diseases, which affect approximately 1,000 to 2,000 patients in the United States.
The prescription drug Imcivree is approved for three specific genetic diseases, which affect approximately 1,000 to 2,000 patients in the United States.
Apple issues warning after cardiologist 'stunned' to find iPhone 12 can control cardiac devices
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
Connecticut's new vaccination plan is 'curve ball' to some groups
Connecticut's vaccination program no longer prioritizes essential workers and people with preexisting conditions.
Connecticut's vaccination program no longer prioritizes essential workers and people with preexisting conditions.
COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
Coronavirus less likely to infect glasses wearers, study suggests
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
California stimulus package includes checks for illegal immigrants
California lawmakers on Monday approved $600 stimulus checks for state residents, including immigrants who are in the country illegally, according to reports.
California lawmakers on Monday approved $600 stimulus checks for state residents, including immigrants who are in the country illegally, according to reports.
Prince Philip has infection and will stay in hospital for several days, Palace says
The palace said Tuesday that the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II is responding to treatment for an infection but is not expected to leave the hospital for several days.
The palace said Tuesday that the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II is responding to treatment for an infection but is not expected to leave the hospital for several days.
Some in New York forced to revaccinate after vaccine dosages mishandled
The New York State Health Department says some doses of the COVID-19 vaccine given out at the Jones Beach vaccination site could be ineffective.
The New York State Health Department says some doses of the COVID-19 vaccine given out at the Jones Beach vaccination site could be ineffective.
One year later, funeral service to be held for San Jose COVID victim
Arcelia Martinez was the eighth person to die in Santa Clara County out of now 1,700 deaths and among the half a million Americans who have died from coronavirus.
Arcelia Martinez was the eighth person to die in Santa Clara County out of now 1,700 deaths and among the half a million Americans who have died from coronavirus.
Connecticut shifts to age-based vaccine rollout
Beginning March 1, anyone in Connecticut aged 55 to 64 will be allowed to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Beginning March 1, anyone in Connecticut aged 55 to 64 will be allowed to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Bronx street renamed for rapper and COVID victim Fred the Godson
A portion of Leggett Avenue in the Bronx, where Fred the Godson grew up, was renamed in his honor.
A portion of Leggett Avenue in the Bronx, where Fred the Godson grew up, was renamed in his honor.
CDC study: Teachers could be key spreaders of COVID-19 infections, not students
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.