United Airlines to fly largest flight schedule since pre-pandemic
United Airlines will fly an average of over 3,100 total daily domestic flights to more than 240 U.S. destinations in June.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Memphis faces eviction crisis after court strikes down ban
A fight between renters and landlords in Tennessee may be a bellwether for other parts of the country.
New York City opens all city-run vaccination sites to walk-ins
"This is what will bring us forward," Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday. "This is what will create a recovery for all of us."
Another boon from vaccinating millions of Americans: Jobs
Vaccine rollout is spurring demand for everything from pharmacy techs and nurses to delivery drivers and guards.
Navajo Nation could be first in U.S. to achieve herd immunity
The White House announced last week it will spend more than $4 billion to combat COVID-19 in Native American communities, including $600 million for vaccinations.
How struggling households can get federal rental assistance
Nearly 9 million Americans are behind on rent, federal data show. Here's where eligible households can find help.
Surging COVID cases and a lack of oxygen make India "a living hell"
"Less than an hour's oxygen," a hospital group in Delhi warned the government in a series of SOS tweets, as doctors warn India is becoming the epicenter of the pandemic.
CDC and FDA leaning toward resuming J&J vaccine, sources say
A decision is expected Friday, more than a week after the vaccine's distribution was paused following reports of rare but dangerous blood clots in eight people under the age of 50.
Moderna, Pfizer vaccines safe during pregnancy, study finds
The preliminary study adds to a growing body of research that suggests the COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy.
COVID-19 reaches Mount Everest as climber tests positive
With low oxygen levels and the difficulty of rescuing sick people at high altitude, the virus' presence is causing concern on the world's tallest mountain.
Lifelike robots are proliferating thanks to the pandemic
Some companies are turning to lifelike robots to take people's temperature, deliver food and interact with customers.
Indy 500 set to be world's largest sporting event since pandemic began
The infield's raucous "Snake Pit" will be closed and all the traditional concerts will not be held, including on Carb Day and Legends Day.
India marks global record rise in COVID cases for a day: 314,000
The New Delhi High Court called a critical oxygen shortage a "national emergency" and one expert warned the situation may be even worse than the numbers make it look.
FDA cites "brown residue" and more at plant making J&J vaccine
Security footage showed peeling paint and workers carrying open bags of medical waste.
Biden calls on employers to offer paid leave for vaccinations
The nation is set to meet Mr. Biden's goal of 200 million vaccine doses by his 92nd day in office.
Bank worker's heart attack prompts viral post about burnout
Jonathan Frostick wrote he's "really not going to be putting up with any s#%t at work ever again."
Women report higher levels of "Zoom fatigue" than men
Back-to-back video conferences are causing what researchers call "Zoom fatigue."
Pfizer warns of phony COVID-19 vaccines outside the U.S.
Strong global demand for COVID-19 vaccines is creating fertile ground for criminal schemes, health officials say.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
22 COVID patients die in Indian hospital as leak cuts oxygen supply
Damage to the large external supply tank at a hospital for COVID patients took only 35 minutes to repair, but it was a deadly failure in a system already strained by shortages.
Defiant Ted Nugent admits he tested positive for COVID-19
In a video, the rocker repeatedly uses racist slurs to refer to COVID and repeats that he won't get the vaccine because "nobody knows what's in it," which is wrong.
Californians want to keep working from home post-pandemic
A survey by the University of Southern California found that 42% of current, full-time remote workers want to keep working from home.
PGA Tour releases new rules for players getting COVID-19 tests
Players and staff will be required to provide a negative PCR test within 72 hours of arriving at tournament.
Scammers are selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards online
One seller, whose Shopify store is now defunct, was selling a pack of four bogus vaccination ID cards for $80.
Historic backup at Port of Oakland could be bad news for consumers
Pandemic-related backup stretches up and down the West Coast and likely means more time will be needed to get the goods from the ships to stores and homes.
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