FEMA to reimburse families for COVID-19-related funeral expenses

Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.

US unemployment claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high

The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.

EU to propose COVID-19 vaccine passport to allow free travel by summer

The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press

Woman arrested after refusing to wear mask at Office Depot

The same woman who went viral for refusing to wear a mask at a Galveston Bank of America has just been arrested after refusing to wear a mask at an Office Depot in Texas City.

Vaccinating children against COVID-19 will be crucial to ending pandemic, experts say

America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.

FAA extending zero-tolerance policy amid COVID-19 pandemic for unruly passengers

The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.

Baby born with COVID-19 antibodies, doctors say

Two pediatricians in Florida believe they have found the first baby born with COVID-19 antibodies.

DeSantis proposes one-time, $1,000 bonus for Florida first responders

Gov. DeSantis said that he is going to send a letter to the Speaker and Senate President outlining his recommendations for how funds should be used.

Latest on stimulus check delivery
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If you haven't gotten your federal stimulus check yet, Wednesday may be the day. Payments are set to hit the accounts at several big banks in the morning.