Thousands of NJ prisoners released due to COVID-19 concerns
New Jersey released thousands of inmates who are nearing the end of their sentences due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Jersey released thousands of inmates who are nearing the end of their sentences due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Denmark to kill 15 million minks to stop coronavirus spread
Denmark's prime minister said Wednesday that the government wants to cull all 15 million minks in Danish farms.
Denmark's prime minister said Wednesday that the government wants to cull all 15 million minks in Danish farms.
IRS offers new relief options during coronavirus pandemic
Taxpayers who still owe money to the government will receive expanded choices for making payments and alternatives to resolve the balances owed.
Taxpayers who still owe money to the government will receive expanded choices for making payments and alternatives to resolve the balances owed.
Washington, DC voters approve decriminalizing ‘magic mushrooms’
Voters in Washington, D.C. have approved a measure to effectively decriminalize psychedelic plants like mushrooms.
Voters in Washington, D.C. have approved a measure to effectively decriminalize psychedelic plants like mushrooms.
Coronavirus hospitalizations surge as COVID-19 pandemic shadows 2020 election
Metrics continue to grow in the wrong direction in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metrics continue to grow in the wrong direction in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virus hospitalizations surge as pandemic shadows US election
The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 is reaching record highs in several states, as Americans vote for their next president.
The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 is reaching record highs in several states, as Americans vote for their next president.
Free food, rides and workouts only some of the Election Day deals
Lots of companies are offering deals to encourage people to participate in the democratic process and ease anxiety along the way.
Lots of companies are offering deals to encourage people to participate in the democratic process and ease anxiety along the way.
Judge limits Newsom's powers during pandemic that interferes with California state law
A judge on Monday preliminarily ordered California Gov. Gavin Newsom to stop issuing directives related to the coronavirus that might interfere with state law.
A judge on Monday preliminarily ordered California Gov. Gavin Newsom to stop issuing directives related to the coronavirus that might interfere with state law.
New York's COVID-19 cases have doubled in a month
State officials report that just under 50,000 New Yorkers tested positive for COVID-19 in October, roughly double the number who got the virus in September.
State officials report that just under 50,000 New Yorkers tested positive for COVID-19 in October, roughly double the number who got the virus in September.
WHO chief enters quarantine after contact with person with COVID-19
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that he is “well and without symptoms” but will self-quarantine in “coming days, in line with WHO protocols, and work from home.”
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that he is “well and without symptoms” but will self-quarantine in “coming days, in line with WHO protocols, and work from home.”
‘Great Barrington Declaration’ on COVID-19 ‘herd immunity’ draws criticism from experts
The head of the World Health Organization warned against the idea that herd immunity might be a realistic strategy to stop the pandemic, dismissing such proposals as “simply unethical.”
The head of the World Health Organization warned against the idea that herd immunity might be a realistic strategy to stop the pandemic, dismissing such proposals as “simply unethical.”
Rising interest in cosmetic procedures
Dr. Adam Kolker says he is seeing an increase in surgical procedures as well as non-surgical treatments.
Dr. Adam Kolker says he is seeing an increase in surgical procedures as well as non-surgical treatments.
Texas records highest number of total positive COVID-19 cases in US
As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation, the data from Sunday — the most recent available — says that there have been 937,317 cases in Texas, the nation's second-largest state.
As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation, the data from Sunday — the most recent available — says that there have been 937,317 cases in Texas, the nation's second-largest state.
Hosting Thanksgiving? Amid coronavirus pandemic, you may need to rethink your dinner plans: expert
Dr. Erika Schwartz gives her recommendations for a safe Thanksgiving
Dr. Erika Schwartz gives her recommendations for a safe Thanksgiving
Cuomo: Travelers to NY must test for virus, nearby states exempted
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that New York is ditching its quarantine list for a new test policy.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that New York is ditching its quarantine list for a new test policy.
COVID-19 travel advisory list for NJ, CT; NY qurantine requirements
Which states are on the travel quarantine list for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut?
Which states are on the travel quarantine list for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut?
Trump suggests he will fire Fauci after Tuesday’s election
President Donald Trump is suggesting that he will fire Dr. Anthony Fauci after Tuesday’s election.
President Donald Trump is suggesting that he will fire Dr. Anthony Fauci after Tuesday’s election.
Billions in COVID-19 business loans possibly given to scammers, report says
The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.
The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.
Experts: Police brutality, racism pushing Black anxiety
Some experts say police brutality, the coronavirus pandemic, and other issues around race have increased anxiety levels among African Americans.
Some experts say police brutality, the coronavirus pandemic, and other issues around race have increased anxiety levels among African Americans.
England's monthlong lockdown may last longer amid rising COVID-19 cases
The British government says a new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates don’t fall quickly enough.
The British government says a new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates don’t fall quickly enough.