Restaurants across New York City call for return of indoor dining
Two months after indoor dining began to open in some parts of New York, some 25,000 restaurant owners in New York City are calling for guidance to allow them to bring back indoor dining.
Two months after indoor dining began to open in some parts of New York, some 25,000 restaurant owners in New York City are calling for guidance to allow them to bring back indoor dining.
Iowa governor's push to reopen schools descends into chaos
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
Coffee may protect your liver, new research suggests
"Consuming more than 2 cups of coffee per day may save hundreds of thousands of liver‐related deaths a year," the researchers said.
"Consuming more than 2 cups of coffee per day may save hundreds of thousands of liver‐related deaths a year," the researchers said.
Report: FDA puts hold on emergency authorization of survivors’ plasma as COVID-19 treatment
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
COVID-19 pandemic is shifting how consumers use gig companies, according to poll
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
Atilis gym fined $130,000 for defying closure orders
A judge has imposed nearly $130,000 in fines against the owners of a gym that has repeatedly defied Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A judge has imposed nearly $130,000 in fines against the owners of a gym that has repeatedly defied Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order to remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Waiting for the extra $300 weekly unemployment benefit? Here's when it could start
Unemployed Americans are expected to start receiving the extra $300 a week in jobless aid promised by President Trump very soon.
Unemployed Americans are expected to start receiving the extra $300 a week in jobless aid promised by President Trump very soon.
Trump's extra $300 unemployment benefits may only last 3 weeks--here's why
The promised weekly $300 boost in unemployment benefits could end for laid-off Americans just a few weeks after it starts.
The promised weekly $300 boost in unemployment benefits could end for laid-off Americans just a few weeks after it starts.
Pope Francis: Rich can't get priority for vaccine, poor need help
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
From NYC to Hudson Valley, public, Catholic schools lay out reopening plans with concerns
Mayor Bill de Blasio is trying to give New York City parents peace of mind as the time frame to decide on their children's education is closing in on them. “I would send my kids without hesitation to a New York City Public School," said de Blasio during a news conference Tuesday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is trying to give New York City parents peace of mind as the time frame to decide on their children's education is closing in on them. “I would send my kids without hesitation to a New York City Public School," said de Blasio during a news conference Tuesday.
Federal judge upholds executive order to keep NJ movie theaters closed
Movie theaters in New Jersey will remain closed, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
Movie theaters in New Jersey will remain closed, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
Health officials confirm California's 1st plague case in 5 years
Health officials have confirmed a case of plague at South Lake Tahoe -- the first in California in five years.
Health officials have confirmed a case of plague at South Lake Tahoe -- the first in California in five years.
‘There’s only chaos’: Bill Clinton slams Trump’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 DNC speech
bILL Clinton’s opened his speech by criticizing President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
bILL Clinton’s opened his speech by criticizing President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wedding reception outbreak in Maine shows virus is 'lurking'
At least two dozen people contracted the coronavirus at a wedding in rural Maine.
At least two dozen people contracted the coronavirus at a wedding in rural Maine.
Looking for work? These companies are hiring amid the coronavirus pandemic
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
FDA medical supply shortage list includes respirators, gloves, testing swabs
The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.
The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.
IRS extends deadline to claim extra $500 for children from COVID-19 stimulus checks
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
Wuhan water park hosts massive pool party in China's coronavirus ground zero
Photos show thousands of maskless partygoers packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park.
Photos show thousands of maskless partygoers packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park.
COVID-19 now No. 3 cause of death in US, according to former CDC director
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Champagne makers fix harvest quotas as sales plummet during pandemic
French Champagne producers decided Tuesday to put unprecedented limits on the quantity of grapes they’ll harvest this year in hopes of propping up prices and containing damage from the coronavirus pandemic.
French Champagne producers decided Tuesday to put unprecedented limits on the quantity of grapes they’ll harvest this year in hopes of propping up prices and containing damage from the coronavirus pandemic.