Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
Denmark ends most virus restrictions, ready to 'welcome the life we knew before'
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
At-home COVID-19 test kits being handed out at Volusia fairgrounds
There will be 500 test kits available each day.
There will be 500 test kits available each day.
DCF delays SNAP benefits for thousands in Florida
The struggle for people trying to get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could be another effect of the worker shortage.
The struggle for people trying to get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could be another effect of the worker shortage.
Hospital patient who refused COVID-19 vaccine denied heart transplant
A Boston hospital is defending itself after a man’s family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A Boston hospital is defending itself after a man’s family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gas prices expected to rise in spring
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. will remain "somewhat stable" over the next two to four weeks before showing a clear increase as spring nears, according to an industry expert.
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. will remain "somewhat stable" over the next two to four weeks before showing a clear increase as spring nears, according to an industry expert.
Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
South Carolina bill would make it illegal to ask vaccine status
The potential penalty for asking someone about their COVID-19 vaccine status would carry a $14,000 fine and up to one year in jail.
The potential penalty for asking someone about their COVID-19 vaccine status would carry a $14,000 fine and up to one year in jail.
'We're going to fight': DeSantis blasts FDA for halting drugs ineffective on omicron
Asked about DeSantis’ opposition to the FDA decision, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said, “Let’s just take a step back here to realize how crazy this is.”
Asked about DeSantis’ opposition to the FDA decision, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said, “Let’s just take a step back here to realize how crazy this is.”
COVID-19: Last day for Florida health care workers to get vaccinated
Over 10 million health care workers nationwide will be affected by the rule.
Over 10 million health care workers nationwide will be affected by the rule.
Lawmakers react to closure of monoclonal antibody treatment sites
Two Florida state representatives who both just had COVID-19 within the last week are reacting to a recent decision by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke emergency use for two monoclonal antibody treatments.
Two Florida state representatives who both just had COVID-19 within the last week are reacting to a recent decision by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke emergency use for two monoclonal antibody treatments.
11 cases of new omicron sub-variant BA.2 detected in California, at least 2 in Santa Clara Co.
The California Department of Public Health confirmed that there are 11 cases of the new omicron subvariant in the state.
The California Department of Public Health confirmed that there are 11 cases of the new omicron subvariant in the state.
‘A beautiful moment’: Kindergarteners embrace while learning about MLK
A heartwarming photo captured two kindergarten students sitting with their arms around one another while learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A heartwarming photo captured two kindergarten students sitting with their arms around one another while learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
COVID-19 vaccines could temporarily impact length of menstrual cycles, study says
The women who received a vaccine saw an increase in cycle length of nearly one day for each dose, according to the study.
The women who received a vaccine saw an increase in cycle length of nearly one day for each dose, according to the study.
Chicago meat wholesaler left with thousands of dollars' worth of meat due to omicron
It may be hard to believe, but there is such a thing as too much meat.
It may be hard to believe, but there is such a thing as too much meat.
These monoclonal antibody treatment sites are open in Central Florida
The Florida Department of Health announced an abrupt end to monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 after the Food and Drug Administration abruptly revoked the drug's emergency use authorization Monday.
The Florida Department of Health announced an abrupt end to monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 after the Food and Drug Administration abruptly revoked the drug's emergency use authorization Monday.
Red wine could reduce chances of COVID-19 infection, U.K. study suggests
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.
Biden administration officially withdraws COVID-19 vaccine rule
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.
‘I needed job satisfaction’: Frustrated nurse quits job, becomes truck driver
Leah Gorham said staff shortages, an assault and lack of advancement led her to leave the nursing industry and hit the open road.
Leah Gorham said staff shortages, an assault and lack of advancement led her to leave the nursing industry and hit the open road.
FDA restricts use of certain monoclonal antibody treatments that don't work against omicron
U.S. health officials say COVID-19 antibody drugs from Regeneron and Eli Lilly should no longer be used because they don't work against the omicron variant.
U.S. health officials say COVID-19 antibody drugs from Regeneron and Eli Lilly should no longer be used because they don't work against the omicron variant.