German doctor gets over 2 years in prison for illegally issuing mask exemptions during pandemic
A regional court in the southwestern town of Weinheim confirmed Tuesday that the doctor was convicted of “issuing incorrect health certificates” to people from across Germany, most of whom she had never met or examined.
A regional court in the southwestern town of Weinheim confirmed Tuesday that the doctor was convicted of “issuing incorrect health certificates” to people from across Germany, most of whom she had never met or examined.
New Omicron subvariant becoming dominant COVID strain in U.S.
A new Omicron variant known as XBB.1.5 is reportedly spreading quickly nationwide as doctors say COVID-19 continues to evolve.
A new Omicron variant known as XBB.1.5 is reportedly spreading quickly nationwide as doctors say COVID-19 continues to evolve.
World governments using COVID-19 tech to expand global surveillance
Now, from Beijing to Jerusalem to Hyderabad, India, and Perth, Australia, The Associated Press has found that authorities used these technologies and data to halt travel for activists and ordinary people, harass marginalized communities and link people’s health information to other surveillance and law enforcement tools.
Now, from Beijing to Jerusalem to Hyderabad, India, and Perth, Australia, The Associated Press has found that authorities used these technologies and data to halt travel for activists and ordinary people, harass marginalized communities and link people’s health information to other surveillance and law enforcement tools.
Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing a role?
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
‘Hard road’ lies ahead for China as COVID-19 cases spiral
China has reduced testing and stopped reporting most mild COVID cases. China is among a few countries that managed to stop most domestic transmission of the virus in 2020, but it’s the last to end restrictions.
China has reduced testing and stopped reporting most mild COVID cases. China is among a few countries that managed to stop most domestic transmission of the virus in 2020, but it’s the last to end restrictions.
Secret Santa: Ocala police surprise drivers with $100 instead of traffic tickets
Ocala police caught some unsuspecting drivers by surprise who thought they were getting a ticket – and were instead handed $100!
Ocala police caught some unsuspecting drivers by surprise who thought they were getting a ticket – and were instead handed $100!
'1 in 133,000' occurrence: Mom, dad, newborn daughter all share same birthday
Cassidy and Dylan Scott recently welcomed their first child, Lennon, who was born at 12:30 a.m. — securing her spot as the third in the family with a December 18th birthday.
Cassidy and Dylan Scott recently welcomed their first child, Lennon, who was born at 12:30 a.m. — securing her spot as the third in the family with a December 18th birthday.
Florida couple gets matched with life-saving kidney donor during Disney World vacation
"Talk about a magical trip," the couple said. "Best Christmas ever!!"
"Talk about a magical trip," the couple said. "Best Christmas ever!!"
Dog found in garbage can in Orlando gets adopted
A dog that was found inside a trash can by an Orange County deputy will be spending the holidays with her new family after being adopted!
A dog that was found inside a trash can by an Orange County deputy will be spending the holidays with her new family after being adopted!
Florida pastor, son arrested for alleged COVID relief fraud amounting to $8.4 million
A Florida pastor and his son were arrested by federal agents on Wednesday, accused of fraudulently getting millions from the Paycheck Protection Program.
A Florida pastor and his son were arrested by federal agents on Wednesday, accused of fraudulently getting millions from the Paycheck Protection Program.
Florida COVID data critic Rebekah Jones reaches agreement on felony charge
A fired Florida health department data manager charged with illegally accessing state computers after she publicly accused officials of wanting to make COVID-19 statistics look less dire has reached an agreement with prosecutors that should result in the case being dropped.
A fired Florida health department data manager charged with illegally accessing state computers after she publicly accused officials of wanting to make COVID-19 statistics look less dire has reached an agreement with prosecutors that should result in the case being dropped.
FDA clears bivalent COVID-19 booster shots for children under 5
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
Woman hit, killed while crossing road in Azalea Park, Orange County troopers say
A woman was hit and killed early Monday while trying to cross a road in Orange County, according to troopers.
A woman was hit and killed early Monday while trying to cross a road in Orange County, according to troopers.
Love in the aisle: Arizona couple gets married at grocery store where they first met
Here's a sweet update to an even sweeter story. The Arizona couple who met in the condiments aisle and eventually got married there has been offered a honeymoon trip by Miracle Whip.
Here's a sweet update to an even sweeter story. The Arizona couple who met in the condiments aisle and eventually got married there has been offered a honeymoon trip by Miracle Whip.
Indoor mask mandate may return if LA County reaches high COVID transmission, Ferrer says
Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate. According to Director Barbara Ferrer, if the county reaches the CDC's high transmission category, masking may be required indoors – again.
Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate. According to Director Barbara Ferrer, if the county reaches the CDC's high transmission category, masking may be required indoors – again.
Alabama 'Friendsgiving' diners tip Waffle House waitress $1,125: 'Normalize being kind'
A group of friends from Cullman, Alabama, surprised a Waffle House server with a very generous tip.
A group of friends from Cullman, Alabama, surprised a Waffle House server with a very generous tip.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
VIDEO: Fort Worth Amazon worker fixes Christmas display during delivery
The holiday season is a busy one for delivery drivers, but that didn't stop one Amazon employee from going out of his way to fix a Christmas display outside a Fort Worth home.
The holiday season is a busy one for delivery drivers, but that didn't stop one Amazon employee from going out of his way to fix a Christmas display outside a Fort Worth home.
First Asian Santa to greet children at Mall of America
For the first time in three years, children are back sitting on Santa's lap at the Mall Of America (MOA), but that's not the only change you may notice at The Santa Experience this year.
For the first time in three years, children are back sitting on Santa's lap at the Mall Of America (MOA), but that's not the only change you may notice at The Santa Experience this year.