US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Man survives transformer explosion
A man was severely injured after he survived a transformer explosion in Queens. A similar blast happened in the same area a day earlier. Con Edison was investigating.
Biden plans to require COVID-19 vaccine for federal workers or take regular tests
President Biden is expected to announce federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing, sources tell the AP.
AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID-19 vaccine in 2nd half of 2021
AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.
Gas Gauge warning
With prices at the pump going through the roof, a lot of drivers are looking to stretch every mile out of a tank of gas, but AAA warns that's not such a good idea.
Delta variant and back-to-school concerns
With just weeks to go before kids are due to return to classrooms, the CDC has already changed its mask guidance for schools. Now, some parents are bracing for the possibility of more restrictions.
Video: UK truck driver texting before crashing into van
A lorry driver who was captured on camera using his mobile phone ahead of a dramatic collision in Sussex, England, was jailed on July 27.
New mandates to fight spread of COVID-19
Governor Andrew Cuomo is getting tough on vaccination, saying all state employees will have to get the shot or face rigorous testing protocols.
2 US Navy members have died from COVID-19 in past week
Navy officials declined to say whether either of the two members who died over the past week from COVID-19 had been vaccinated
‘Better Call Saul’ star Bob Odenkirk in ‘stable condition’ following collapse
“Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk was hospitalized for a heart-related incident following a collapse on the show’s New Mexico set on Tuesday and is currently “in stable condition.”
Infrastructure bill: Biden, senators reach $1T deal
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators reached agreement Wednesday on a $1 trillion national infrastructure package, and the Senate appeared ready to begin consideration of the key part of the administration's agenda.
Bob Odenkirk, 'Better Call Saul' star, hospitalized after collapsing on set
“Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk collapsed on the show's New Mexico set on Tuesday and had to be hospitalized.
‘Let me run’: 6-year-old girl imitates US track star Sha'Carri Richardson
A 6-year-old girl dressed up as U.S. track star Sha’Carri Richardson to send the message, “let her run!”
Pickleball controversy
Some residents of Ridgewood, New Jersey, have complained about the noise from pickleball courts.
Delta variant viral load 1,000 times higher than original coronavirus strain
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
Shortage of school supplies
The Pandemic has caused interruptions in the supply chain.
9/11 Victim Compensation fund deadline
We are approaching 20 years since the September 11 attacks, and Thursday is the final day for many people affected by the tragedy to register with the 9/11 Victim Compensation fund.
Olympic inspiration: Girls imitate gymnasts after watching on TV
These two future Olympians were inspired by the U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team after watching them compete on TV.
Delta variant delays return to work
The delta variant, CDC mask guidance and vaccine mandates are creating new, difficult decisions for employers as they try to convince workers to come back to offices.
Google, Facebook mandate vaccines for employees returning to work
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.