Aug 03 New York City will require vaccination proof for indoor dining, gyms By Associated Press New York City will soon require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for indoor activities, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday, making it the first big city in the U.S. to impose such restrictions. Continue reading
Aug 03 Florida again breaks record for COVID-19 hospitalizations By Freida Frisaro, Associated Press The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 in Florida rose to an all-time high of 11,515 patients in one day, according to data the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 03 More than 110 million COVID vaccines sent to 60 countries, U.S. says By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press The U.S. has donated and shipped more than 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 60 countries, ranging from Afghanistan to Zambia, the White House announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 03 Biles returns to Olympic competition, wins bronze on beam By Will Graves, Associated Press Simone Biles stuck the landing and won a bronze medal during the women’s balance beam final a week after taking herself out of several competitions to focus on her mental health. Continue reading
Jul 28 WATCH: Federal Reserve chair Powell notes improving economy, a step toward easing support By Damian J. Troise, Associated Press The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S. economy is strengthening and making progress on the Fed's employment and inflation goals, a small step toward dialing back its ultra-low-interest rate policies, perhaps later this year. Continue reading
Jul 28 WATCH: Biden speaks about efforts to strengthen U.S. manufacturing By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden checked out the big rigs at a Pennsylvania truck factory on Wednesday and promised workers that his policies would reshape the U.S economy for the working class. Continue reading
Jul 28 Senate GOP ready to move forward on $1 trillion infrastructure bill By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Senate Republicans negotiating a $1 trillion infrastructure bill with Democrats said Wednesday they have reached agreement on the major outstanding issues and are ready to move forward on the bill. Continue reading
Jul 28 New York to require state employees to get vaccines, or get tested By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press New York will require all state employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus by Labor Day or undergo weekly tests for COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 28 Rescuers search for 5 missing workers at German blast site By Associated Press Rescue teams in western Germany searched for five missing workers Wednesday at an industrial park for chemical companies a day after an explosion killed at least two people and injured 31 others. Continue reading
Jul 28 Katie Ledecky wins 1st gold at Tokyo Olympics By Paul Newberry, Associated Press Katie Ledecky bounced back from the worst finish of her brilliant Olympic career to take the first-ever gold medal in the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle. Continue reading