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.
More US patients to have easy, free access to doctor's notes
“It means information about your care can no longer be hidden from you. And you have a say in your care,” said Bloomquist, 32, who has a rare type of arthritis that took years to diagnose
“It means information about your care can no longer be hidden from you. And you have a say in your care,” said Bloomquist, 32, who has a rare type of arthritis that took years to diagnose
In Peru's Cuzco, COVID-19 pandemic devastates tourism and economy
Cuzco, which lives almost entirely from international tourism, is suffering the worst crisis in its recent history.
Cuzco, which lives almost entirely from international tourism, is suffering the worst crisis in its recent history.
Study: Trump rallies caused over 30,000 COVID cases, led to over 700 deaths
According to a new study, President Donald Trump's campaign rallies have led to over 30,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and likely caused the death of 700 Americans.
According to a new study, President Donald Trump's campaign rallies have led to over 30,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and likely caused the death of 700 Americans.
How can Daylight Savings Time affect your heath?
Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend, and while we'll gain an hour of sleep, experts say the shorter days aren't always good for our mental health.
Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend, and while we'll gain an hour of sleep, experts say the shorter days aren't always good for our mental health.
US reports nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases, breaking new single-day record
Friday’s death toll exceed 1,000, with 1,030 deaths recorded, bringing the total death count in the U.S. to more than 230,000, according to data collected by John Hopkins University and Medicine.
Friday’s death toll exceed 1,000, with 1,030 deaths recorded, bringing the total death count in the U.S. to more than 230,000, according to data collected by John Hopkins University and Medicine.
England faces monthlong lockdown as COVID-19 cases pass 1 million
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
Austria announces 4-week partial lockdown starting Tuesday amid COVID-19 spike
Austria has announced a partial shutdown that will see restaurants and bars closed for four weeks, cultural, sports and leisure activities canceled, and residents asked to stay home after 8 p.m.
Austria has announced a partial shutdown that will see restaurants and bars closed for four weeks, cultural, sports and leisure activities canceled, and residents asked to stay home after 8 p.m.
Washing Halloween candy wrappers will reduce COVID-19 risk, researchers find
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.
According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.
COVID-19 pandemic reinvents holiday hiring needs for retailers
The push to hire temporary workers has begun in earnest this holiday season, in some cases weeks earlier than last year. But the pandemic has reshaped the kinds of jobs retailers are recruiting for.
The push to hire temporary workers has begun in earnest this holiday season, in some cases weeks earlier than last year. But the pandemic has reshaped the kinds of jobs retailers are recruiting for.
At least 30 cities and towns in Connecticut roll back reopening
Stamford became the latest zip code in Connecticut to announce that it was rolling back reopening to Phase Two.
Stamford became the latest zip code in Connecticut to announce that it was rolling back reopening to Phase Two.
US records highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since onset of pandemic
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. topped 9 million Friday.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. topped 9 million Friday.
Taiwan marks 200 days without domestic COVID-19 infection
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
NYC prepares for a Halloween unlike any other
Halloween may have the green light in New York City, but with the COVID-19 guidelines in place, people are trying to adapt while finding safe ways to celebrate.
Halloween may have the green light in New York City, but with the COVID-19 guidelines in place, people are trying to adapt while finding safe ways to celebrate.
Teal Pumpkin Project promotes safe Halloween for kids with food allergies
The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to raise awareness of food allergies, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for trick-or-treaters.
The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to raise awareness of food allergies, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for trick-or-treaters.
Johns Hopkins health expert says enclosed outdoor dining isn’t ironclad for COVID-19 transmission
With restrictions on indoor dining still in place for many parts of the DMV, the planning for winterizing outdoor seating in the time of coronavirus has been in the works for a lot of restaurants.
With restrictions on indoor dining still in place for many parts of the DMV, the planning for winterizing outdoor seating in the time of coronavirus has been in the works for a lot of restaurants.
Schools in COVID cluster zones to reopen as cases drop in NYC
Schools in red and orange cluster zones in New York City will reopen for in-person learning as COVID-19 cases dropped slightly.
Schools in red and orange cluster zones in New York City will reopen for in-person learning as COVID-19 cases dropped slightly.
US adds another 500K COVID-19 cases in 1 week, a new record
The United States added another 500,000 COVID-19 cases in just one week, a grim new record.
The United States added another 500,000 COVID-19 cases in just one week, a grim new record.