Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Cloth coronavirus face masks work — but only if you do this after wearing them, study finds
Washing cloth face masks at high temperatures in a laundry machine is key, the study concluded.
Washing cloth face masks at high temperatures in a laundry machine is key, the study concluded.
FSU legend Bobby Bowden says he's improving after contracting COVID-19
Bowden coached Florida State for 34 years, retiring after the 2009 season.
Bowden coached Florida State for 34 years, retiring after the 2009 season.
COVID-19 reinfection: Researchers confirm Nevada man got virus twice, second time 'more severe'
A 25-year-old man in Nevada was infected twice with the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed case of reinfection with the virus in the United States, researchers said.
A 25-year-old man in Nevada was infected twice with the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed case of reinfection with the virus in the United States, researchers said.
UF Coach Mullen brushes aside criticism for wanting to ‘pack Swamp’
Florida coach Dan Mullen brushed aside criticism over his comments and said he’s focused on defending national champion LSU.
Florida coach Dan Mullen brushed aside criticism over his comments and said he’s focused on defending national champion LSU.
Florida official warns younger people to take COVID-19 seriously
Over the last two weeks, Orange County's positivity rate has crept up to 4.8 percent as capacity limits to restaurants and other places have relaxed.
Over the last two weeks, Orange County's positivity rate has crept up to 4.8 percent as capacity limits to restaurants and other places have relaxed.
Thousands of Orange County students return to in-person learning
With this change, almost 83,000 students in Orange County will be learning in-school -- that is almost half of the district's student population.
With this change, almost 83,000 students in Orange County will be learning in-school -- that is almost half of the district's student population.
Processed jobless claims in Florida top 4 million
The state has topped 4 million unemployment claims processed since mid-March when the COVID-19 pandemic slammed Florida’s economy.
The state has topped 4 million unemployment claims processed since mid-March when the COVID-19 pandemic slammed Florida’s economy.
Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial over 'unexplained illness'
Drug-maker Johnson & Johnson says it is temporarily pausing clinical trials of a COVID-19 vaccine due to "an unexplained illness in a study participant."
Drug-maker Johnson & Johnson says it is temporarily pausing clinical trials of a COVID-19 vaccine due to "an unexplained illness in a study participant."
2nd coronavirus vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness
The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.
The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.
Seminole County teacher's Facebook rant shows strain teachers are feeling amid pandemic
“OK, I need a little teacher rant moment,” said Jessica Furiosi in a video posted to her Facebook page.
“OK, I need a little teacher rant moment,” said Jessica Furiosi in a video posted to her Facebook page.
COVID-19 virus can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces, study finds
A recent study uncovered new information about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and how it behaves on surfaces, revealing that the virus can survive on surfaces for significantly longer than previously thought.
A recent study uncovered new information about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and how it behaves on surfaces, revealing that the virus can survive on surfaces for significantly longer than previously thought.
Trump tests negative for coronavirus, according to White House physician
President Donald Trump’s physician has announced that Trump has tested negative for the coronavirus.
President Donald Trump’s physician has announced that Trump has tested negative for the coronavirus.
Wisconsin judge upholds mask order for enclosed spaces
A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate in the face of a conservative challenge.
A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate in the face of a conservative challenge.
H&M to close 350 stores in 2021, citing increase in online shopping
Citing an increase in online shopping because of the coronavirus pandemic, H&M will close 250 stores in 2021.
Citing an increase in online shopping because of the coronavirus pandemic, H&M will close 250 stores in 2021.
Adorable toddler mimics inflatable Halloween decoration
One Maryland boy, who is known for his goofy antics, decided to give his mom a laugh by dancing along with an inflatable Jack Skellington Halloween decoration — and the likeness is uncanny.
One Maryland boy, who is known for his goofy antics, decided to give his mom a laugh by dancing along with an inflatable Jack Skellington Halloween decoration — and the likeness is uncanny.
Cow-hugging is the new animal therapy trend we all need
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
Former CDC director says 20,000 more COVID-19 deaths by end of October is ‘inevitable’
Dr. Tom Frieden, the former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the U.S. could face 20,000 more COVID-19 deaths by the end of the month.
Dr. Tom Frieden, the former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the U.S. could face 20,000 more COVID-19 deaths by the end of the month.
Sen. Mike Lee, recent COVID-19 patient, delivers SCOTUS hearing statement without mask
Sen. Mike Lee, a Utah Republican, was among the government officials, including President Donald Trump, who recently battled coronavirus infection.
Sen. Mike Lee, a Utah Republican, was among the government officials, including President Donald Trump, who recently battled coronavirus infection.
Private lab company cleared in Saturday's COVID-19 data problem
After months of releasing daily statistics about the pandemic, the department did not put out a report Saturday, before resuming Sunday.
After months of releasing daily statistics about the pandemic, the department did not put out a report Saturday, before resuming Sunday.