As Labor Day approaches, fears of COVID-19 spikes loom
With the Labor Day weekend just days away, Dr. Anthony Fauci says how America behaves this holiday weekend will determine how COVID-19 spreads through the end of the year.
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Fauci says vaccine trials could be stopped early with good results
Phase 3 trials are currently underway for three of six vaccine candidates backed by Operation Warp Speed.
What gambling looks like in a pandemic
Casinos in Detroit opened again in August, but they're operating at 15% capacity, and revenues have dropped precipitously.
Biden says schools would be open if Trump admin had "done their jobs"
Biden accused Trump of "starving schools of the needed funding" and called on him to make a deal with Congress.
FEMA to stop paying for certain PPE in schools
Masks, respirators and sanitizing supplies will soon be regarded as non-emergency supplies for schools and many other local institutions.
Minnesota first to report COVID-19 death linked to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
More than 250 coronavirus cases nationwide have reportedly been linked to the rally.
United Airlines furloughs 16,000 workers
Airline's latest cuts affect far fewer people than the 36,000 employees it warned in July.
Pandemic highlights benefits and shortfalls of organized labor
Union workers far more likely to have health insurance and paid sick time than non-union counterparts, study finds.
Steroids confirmed to cut death risk for very ill COVID patients
Dr. Anthony Gordon of Imperial College London called the result "a huge step forward" – but "it's not a cure."
Miami-Dade schools fight cyberattacks at start of new school year
Students and teachers were hoping for a better third day of the new school year after software technical issues on Monday and a cyberattack on Tuesday.
CDC directs halt on renter evictions to prevent COVID-19 spread
The Trump administration's order comes as eviction moratoriums are ending across the nation, putting millions at risk.
Amazon package-delivery drones approved by FAA
Amazon is still testing the concept in hopes of realizing its goal of unmanned deliveries for Prime members.
Federal prisons will resume visitations in October
The bureau, which is home to over 127,000 federal offenders, took precautions in March to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Grandpa who survived COVID recalls harrowing double-lung transplant
"I could feel my lung wasn't working," 62-year-old Brian Kuhns said. "It's not moving when I breathe."
COVID cluster from bus trip is latest evidence of airborne spread
A study from China found that one person on a poorly ventilated bus likely passed the coronavirus to almost 2 dozen others.
First American to trial Oxford vaccine lost 7 relatives to virus
"I know there was a risk because it's like — it's a trial," 23-year-old Jacob Serrano said. "But I'd rather have us one step closer, no matter what it takes."
Uber to mandate mask selfies of riders to verify they're wearing masks
In a bid to protect drivers, ride-hailing service cracking down on customers who don't adhere to mask safety measure.
NYC mayor says first day of in-person classes delayed 11 days
Schools had originally been set to reopen on September 10.
Alaska Airlines also drops ticket-change fees
Major airlines are trying to entice more people into flying as they press lawmakers for more financial aid.
Mnuchin defends federal pandemic response, urges more aid
A new report found thousands of small businesses loans under the Paycheck Protection Program were vulnerable to fraud or abuse.
ICE makes 2,000 arrests in largest sweep of the pandemic
While the operation targeted immigrants with criminal convictions and charges, some undocumented immigrants with clean records were also arrested.
Employers are planning more layoffs, as Trump claims jobs are "flowing"
Companies in struggling industries like tourism and entertainment continue to cut employees. "A lot of jobs are on life support," one expert says.
Senate Republicans look to roll out targeted coronavirus relief bill
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will "hopefully" introduce a new measure next week.
Iowa State to allow 25,000 fans at game despite COVID surge
The decision comes despite a recent surge in coronavirus cases in Ames.
It's curriculum vs. COVID as kids around the world go back to school
With the coronavirus still spreading, there's risk, but many educators and politicians believe kids are better off back in classrooms - with some added precautions.
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WHO demands answers from Russia on plague
Russia open to a Trump-Putin call as questions mount over plague lab death
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