Dr. Anthony Fauci got tossed some pretty legitimate questions from kids on CNN Saturday when he and his adorable friends from “Sesame Street” relieved their concerns about the pandemic and…
Continue ReadingMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A national survey by the American Hotel & Lodging Association shows that 69%, nearly two-thirds, of Americans will not travel for Christmas this year as COVID-19…
Continue ReadingLongtime ‘Jeopardy’ host Alex Trebek passed away in early November after a public battle with pancreatic cancer. New ‘Jeopardy’ episodes featuring Trebek will air during the week of January 4.…
Continue ReadingTwo COVID-19 vaccines are now authorized in the U.S. and more are likely to follow. In this story, we answer some common questions about the shots. For more information about specific vaccines, we’ve…
Continue ReadingThe Food and Drug Administration authorized a second coronavirus vaccine made by Moderna on Friday, clearing the way for about 5.9 million more doses to become available in the United…
Continue ReadingContent that spreads doubt about vaccines is easy to find online. | Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Posts that discourage and make fun of Covid-19 vaccination are racking up…
Continue ReadingThe U.S. saw a spike in cases following Thanksgiving, and 30 million more people are expected to travel for the winter holidays. See source
Continue ReadingThe first of nearly six million doses of the second COVID-19 vaccine were packed in boxes and put on trucks at Moderna sites on Saturday, destined for McKesson distribution centers…
Continue ReadingBy Sam Bojarski In heavily Haitian central Brooklyn, wearing a mask to stop the spread of COVID-19 is commonplace. A pedestrian wears a mask while out and about in this…
Continue ReadingAP In “Why America Must Lead Again” (Foreign Affairs, March/April 2020), President-elect Joe Biden promised to renew American leadership by returning to the source of American power — its democratic…
Continue ReadingDemocratic and Republican lawmakers in Washington were working through the weekend to complete a $900 billion coronavirus aid bill for American individuals and businesses struggling from the economic fallout of…
Continue ReadingRepublican Senator Ron Johnson has blocked an effort to pass a second round of coronavirus stimulus checks, citing concerns about the country’s debt. Republican Senator Josh Hawley, who’s name is…
Continue ReadingFor many Americans, Christmas is an opportunity to share the holiday spirit, spread good cheer, and casually one-up neighbors by having the most epic decorations on the block. While the…
Continue ReadingRick Gates, senior vice president of pharmacy and healthcare at Walgreens, said that getting vaccines to the general public “won’t be chaos.” The FDA authorized Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use and set plans in motion to…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve said Friday that the 33 largest U.S. banks are in strong shape despite the pandemic’s economic shock. The banks have ample capital cushions girding them…
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