Health officials urge flu vaccines amid 'twindemic' fears
A record number of flu vaccine doses are on the way, between 194 million and 198 million for the U.S. alone.
A record number of flu vaccine doses are on the way, between 194 million and 198 million for the U.S. alone.
Layoffs remain high as 837,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
Can the novel coronavirus travel more than 6 feet in the air?
Research indicates it can, but it’s not clear how much spread is caused by such cases.
Research indicates it can, but it’s not clear how much spread is caused by such cases.
NY schools report 1,200 COVID infections among students, staff
Schools across New York have reported that at least 1,200 students and staff have tested positive for the coronavirus since the start of the academic year.
Schools across New York have reported that at least 1,200 students and staff have tested positive for the coronavirus since the start of the academic year.
2nd round of stimulus checks would be in relief bill: Mnuchin
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
Thousands of New York children have lost a parent to COVID-19
The pandemic has disproportionately hit people of color so the burden of this life-changing event will affect Black and Hispanic children the most, according to a study.
The pandemic has disproportionately hit people of color so the burden of this life-changing event will affect Black and Hispanic children the most, according to a study.
NFL threatening suspensions for coaches and sideline personnel who don't wear face masks
In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, Troy Vincent, who oversees NFL football operations, told the 32 teams Wednesday that “accountability” is required on the sidelines.
In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, Troy Vincent, who oversees NFL football operations, told the 32 teams Wednesday that “accountability” is required on the sidelines.
Subway bread isn't bread, Irish court rules
Ireland’s Supreme Court has ruled that bread sold by the fast-food chain Subway contains so much sugar that it cannot be legally defined as bread.
Ireland’s Supreme Court has ruled that bread sold by the fast-food chain Subway contains so much sugar that it cannot be legally defined as bread.
NFLPA wants teams to change all fields to natural grass
The NFL Players Association is asking that the 32 league teams change all field surfaces to natural grass because of injury concerns.
The NFL Players Association is asking that the 32 league teams change all field surfaces to natural grass because of injury concerns.
Diocese of Rockville Centre files for bankruptcy protection
The Diocese of Rockville Centre filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday.
United and American Airlines furloughing 32,000 employees
The moves by two of the nation's four biggest airlines represent the first -- and likely the largest part -- of involuntary job cuts across the industry in coming days.
The moves by two of the nation's four biggest airlines represent the first -- and likely the largest part -- of involuntary job cuts across the industry in coming days.
No one fined on first day of threatened NYC mask crackdown
City employees distributed thousands of masks in the Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods with rising infection rates.
City employees distributed thousands of masks in the Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods with rising infection rates.
NJ sounds alarm over uptick in COVID cases
Health officials in New Jersey are sounding the alarm about an uptick in COVID cases, as the positive test rate in the state is now around 3 percent.
Health officials in New Jersey are sounding the alarm about an uptick in COVID cases, as the positive test rate in the state is now around 3 percent.
Spike in NJ COVID cases alarms health officials
Health officials in New Jersey are sounding the alarm over a spike in COVID cases that sees the state's positive test rate rise above 3 percent for the first time in months.
Health officials in New Jersey are sounding the alarm over a spike in COVID cases that sees the state's positive test rate rise above 3 percent for the first time in months.
Hospitals facing financial woes amid COVID pandemic
Hospitals are sounding the alarm about a second wave of coronavirus infections, which could be catastrophic to health facilities already strapped for cash.
Hospitals are sounding the alarm about a second wave of coronavirus infections, which could be catastrophic to health facilities already strapped for cash.
Hospitals facing huge financial losses due to coronavirus pandemic
Hospitals are sounding the alarm about a second wave of coronavirus infections, which could be catastrophic to health facilities already strapped for cash.
Hospitals are sounding the alarm about a second wave of coronavirus infections, which could be catastrophic to health facilities already strapped for cash.
New York City restaurants resume indoor dining
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's rules for indoor dining in the city include 25% occupancy, temperature checks, one member of each party must provide contact information for tracing, masks when not seated, tables six feet apart, no bar service, and restaurants must close at midnight.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's rules for indoor dining in the city include 25% occupancy, temperature checks, one member of each party must provide contact information for tracing, masks when not seated, tables six feet apart, no bar service, and restaurants must close at midnight.
Study: THC in marijuana could help avert fatal COVID-19 complications
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Indoor dining resumes in NYC
The wait is finally over! You can finally eat inside your favorite New York City restaurant again.
The wait is finally over! You can finally eat inside your favorite New York City restaurant again.
City stepping up COVID containment efforts in Brooklyn, Queens
New York City is stepping up its efforts to contain outbreaks of COVID-19 in neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens.
New York City is stepping up its efforts to contain outbreaks of COVID-19 in neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens.