CDC adds 15 more destinations to COVID-19 'high risk' travel list
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) designated 15 more destinations as "Very High" COVID-19 risk on Monday.
Pfizer, BioNTech begin omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine study
COVID-19 vaccine-makers Pfizer and BioNTech announced Tuesday that the companies would test an omicron-specific vaccine candidate in healthy adults ages 18 to 55.
Ex-NFL player stole $230K from COVID-19 relief program for unemployed workers
When the COVID-19 pandemic began nearly two years ago, scammers – sometimes including the rich and famous – began stealing money from the trillions in federal relief money that Congress approved.
US food supply is under pressure, from plants to store shelves
Employee illnesses are straining the U.S. food system.
Meat is piling up at steakhouses as COVID-worried patrons cancel reservations
The coronavirus pandemic and the rise of the omicron variant are impacting the restaurant industry — and in the world of steaks, it’s apparently led to a pile-up of meat as steakhouses cancel orders.
PPP fraud charges brought against CEOs, celebrities in Georgia
Charges were recently brought against several celebrities, entertainers and business leaders in Georgia for allegedly defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program for a total of more than $3 million.
Minneapolis restaurants sue mayor over vaccine mandates
Over half a dozen restaurants in Minneapolis have banded together in a joint suit levied at Mayor Jacob Frey this week over recently instated vaccine mandates.
Delta passenger charged for refusing mask, mooning passengers
An Irish man on a Delta Air Lines flight from Dublin to New York is accused of refusing to wear a face mask, throwing an empty can that hit another passenger and pulling down his pants and exposing his buttocks to a flight attendant and others nearby.
Olympic medalist accused of stealing millions in COVID-19 relief money
When the COVID-19 pandemic began nearly two years ago, scammers immediately began siphoning off money from the trillions in federal relief money that Congress approved. Authorities say those fraudsters include a former Olympic speedskater Allison Baver.
Flying in 2022 amid the omicron surge? Here's what you should know
In recent weeks, droves of flights have been disrupted due to a mix of winter weather and a swath of new COVID-19 cases, forcing an increasing number of crew members to call in sick. It's created "the storm for travelers," according to AAA.
DHS requires non-US travelers to be fully vaccinated
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that beginning Saturday it will require non-U.S. individuals hoping to enter the U.S. via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Wearable 'Fresh Air Clip' can detect COVID-19, researchers say
A new, wearable device could give you an early warning that you've been exposed to COVID-19.
Trash piling up on streets across US due to worker shortages
Worker shortages related to the spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus are resulting in trash pile ups on city streets across the country.
Starbucks facing calls for boycott after dropping vaccine mandate
Starbucks is facing backlash said that it was reversing its policy requiring U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated after the Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration’s plan to require vaccines or regular COVID testing at companies with more than 100 workers.
Omicron surge: Air travel volume lower as virus cases rise, TSA says
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) warned consumers that the omicron variant continues to impact travel volume.
CDC adds 22 more destinations to COVID-19 'high risk' travel list
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned against travel to 22 nations and territories on Tuesday, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Jobless claims unexpectedly rise to 286,000, highest since October
The weekly Labor Department data sheds fresh light on how a recent surge in COVID-19 cases is affecting the economy.
Global COVID-19 vaccination program low on funds
The United Nations-backed initiative to equally distribute COVID-19 vaccines is low on funds.
American Airlines narrows loss, COVID still wild card
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker details the challenges and outlook for the carrier as the omicron variant continues to disrupt travel.
Biden's first-year giveaways: What the US has spent or pledged to spend on infrastructure, COVID relief
President Biden's first year in office was full of plans – some realized, some not – to spend massive amounts of money in the name of causes, including pandemic relief, infrastructure and climate change.



















