Flying over Memorial Day? Expect long lines at airports
Volume of passengers traveling through U.S. airports daily is expected to top 2 million for first time since March 2020.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Idaho governor repeals mask mandate ban issued while he was away
Idaho Governor Brad Little said the executive order signed by the lieutenant governor while he was away was "an irresponsible, self-serving political stunt."
Gig workers to lose all jobless benefits in 20 GOP states
Starting June, about 1 million freelancers in states from New Hampshire to Texas will be shut off from all jobless aid.
CEO pay rises yet again, despite slash in profits worldwide
Intricate changes to executive pay packages at large companies "shielded" CEOs from losses created by crisis.
Vaccinated consumers will fuel the economy's boom — just not quite yet
For now, it's spending by unvaccinated people that is rebounding the fastest, one study shows.
Minnesota governor announces COVID vaccine incentives
Governor Tim Walz announced giveaways for vaccinated residents in an effort to get 70% of his state vaccinated by July 1.
California giving $116 million to people who get COVID shots
When asked if the expense is worth it, the governor replied that the "cost of not getting vaccinated is exponentially, incalculably higher."
Airbnb extends its ban on parties through summer
The ban is an extension of Airbnb's rule put in place last summer due to COVID-19.
Kroger to give away $5 million to promote vaccination effort
Largest U.S. grocery chain plans million-dollar payouts -- and free groceries for a year -- to tout public health campaign.
Shoppers are rushing back to stores after more than a year
"I am definitely getting out," said one shopper who recently spent nearly $1,000 on clothing for herself and her three children.
As CDC drops hurdles, cruise lines pin COVID rebound hope on vaccines
Royal Caribbean gets the greenlight to sail from U.S. while European cruise companies test the waters after a pandemic battering.
Biden asks intel community to "redouble" examining COVID-19 origins
The president asked to intelligence community to report back to him in 90 days.
Study finds COVID-19 vaccine less effective in transplant patients
The CDC has advised people with compromised immune systems to continue wearing masks even if vaccinated.
First winners of Ohio's vaccine lottery announced
The drawings began May 26 and will happen every Wednesday for the following four weeks.
As COVID-19 ebbs, Americans care what they look like again
Retailers are benefiting from a renewed consumer focus on their appearance, with clothing and beauty products a hot seller.
Vaccine passports: What are they and how do they work?
"Our expectation is it will remain a requirement for international travel," CommonPass CEO Paul Meyer said.
Family says American man denied vaccine in Russian prison has COVID
Ex-U.S. Marine Trevor Reed's family says if anything happens to him, they "will hold the Russian Government entirely responsible."
United Airlines offers vaccinated shots at free travel
Carrier's loyalty club members can enter sweepstakes designed to encourage national immunization effort.
Half of U.S. adults are now fully vaccinated, CDC says
The milestone comes as the nationwide pace of vaccinations has slowly picked up.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids as young as 12
The results could put the shot on track to become a second COVID-19 vaccine option for teens in the U.S.
Restaurant aid runs dry, leaving owners hungry for more
A business owner who received a grant from the program said the financial award "changed everything."
U.S. warns against travel to Japan as COVID looms over Tokyo Olympics
Organizers and Japanese officials have been adamant that the Games can go ahead safely, with restrictions, amid the pandemic, but Japan's residents aren't buying it.
Women, minority restaurant owners keep priority status for U.S. aid
Lawsuit argues white men are being "pushed to the back of the line" for billions in federal aid for their eateries.
India's COVID death toll tops 300,000, third highest in world
The milestone comes as slowed vaccine deliveries have marred the country's fight against the pandemic.
Gottlieb says Americans should rely on "individual assessments" of COVID risk
"We're going to have to protect ourselves based on our own assessment of our risk and our own comfort," Gottlieb said.
HealthWatch
Book excerpt: "Narratives" by Nancy Colier
Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help.
Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
