Moderna CEO says COVID moving into endemic stage
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel discusses the future of the COVID pandemic, booster shots, and the company's outlook for 2023.
California facing $24B budget shortfall amid economic uncertainty
California is facing a $24 billion budget shortfall for 2023-24 as ongoing concerns about inflation and a potential recession create economic uncertainty.
Cruise industry poised to make strong comeback in 2023
More than 50% of U.S. adults say that they are just as likely or more likely to consider taking a cruise this year as they were during pre-pandemic days, according to AAA.
US extends air travel COVID-19 vaccine mandate for international visitors
The U.S. government has extended its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for international travelers, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
White House press sec claims FTX founder, major donor Bankman-Fried visited to discuss 'pandemic prevention'
White House press secretary told reporters on Tuesday that members of the Biden administration met with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to discuss pandemic prevention.
Washington mayor urges Biden to bring federal workers back into offices or create affordable housing
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is calling for "decisive action" from the Biden administration to get federal workers into offices or to create affordable housing.
Elon Musk teases Fauci Files will be released this week on Twitter
Elon Musk teased that the Fauci Files would be released this week on Twitter, which comes after a month of tweets against Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Companies spend record amounts on dividends, despite looming downturn
S&P 500 companies spent more than ever on dividends while some used share buybacks to reward investors.
Apple production in China begins to catch up despite COVID-19 woes
Foxconn's iPhone 14 pro factory in Zhengzhou, China is continuing to be plagued by COVID-19, workers protests, and employees quitting at Apple's factory.
Pandemic learning loss could cost students $70,000 in lifetime earnings
Students slammed by the pandemic and the choices politicians made to shut schools, are behind developmentally both socially and with concepts such as math.
Apple faces class-action lawsuit alleging 'racial bias' in watch's blood oximeter
Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges the Apple Watch's blood oximeter has a "racial bias" against individuals with darker skin tones.
Twitter Files expose government influence on suppressing COVID messages that contradicted WH
The Biden and Trump administrations tried to influence social media companies to suppress ideas that went against their positions on COVID-19, according to the Twitter Files.
Walgreens, CVS and others limiting purchases of children's pain relief medicine as respiratory illnesses rise
CVS and Walgreens recently put limits on purchases of children's pain relief medication amid a rise in respiratory illnesses such as the flu and RSV.
Unemployment benefits and Obamacare subsidies outpace median income in several states, study finds
The combination of unemployment benefits and ACA subsidies can provide a family of four with two people not working more than the median household income in several states, according to a new study.
In-flight disturbances have plummeted since court overturned Biden's mask mandate
Airline disturbances have plummeted 74% in the months since President Biden's travel mask mandate was struck down in the courts.
Father, son face charges over alleged $8M Covid relief loan fraud involving ministry
A father and son have been indicted for allegedly fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars of COVID-19 relief money, prosecutors announced Thursday.
Michigan man pleads guilty after using COVID-19 relief money to pay for BMW convertible, wedding expenses: DOJ
A Michigan man plead guilty to multiple financial charges after obtaining $170,000 in Paycheck Protection Program funding to buy personal items like a BMW convertible, the DOJ announced on Friday.
California changing pay requirement for workers with COVID-19
California regulators voted Thursday to end a rule requiring companies to pay employees who can't work because they got infected with COVID-19 while on the job.
The bleisure traveler—coming to the rescue of airlines everywhere
Some airline executives say hybrid work and other post-pandemic changes have cracked open demand from travelers willing to spend more for extra legroom and other perks.
China approves sale of Pfizer COVID pill Paxlovid as cases surge, White House denies involvement
The White House says it was not in any way involved in China's approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 pill to treat an anticipated wave of infections.



















