Dec 29 How the pandemic is shaping our 2021 resolutions — and what experts want you to keep in mind By Justin Stabley Just like this year has been different than what many of us had planned, the classic tradition of New Year’s resolutions will look a bit different than it normally does. Continue reading
Dec 29 British officials consider tougher rules as hospitals struggle with COVID-19 variant By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Authorities are blaming a new, more transmissible variant of the virus, first identified in southeast England, for the soaring infection rates. Continue reading
Dec 29 WATCH: Trump’s $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks stalled in Senate as GOP blocks vote By Lisa Mascaro, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote. Continue reading
Dec 28 House approves Trump’s $2,000 checks, sending to GOP-led Senate By Associated Press The vote divides Republicans who mostly resist more spending. But many House Republicans joined in support, despite being wary of bucking the president. Senators are set to return to session Tuesday to consider the measure. Continue reading
Dec 28 Southwest pulls threat of furloughs after COVID-19 relief bill signed By David Koenig, Associated Press American and United Airlines, which together furloughed 32,000 employees in October, said Monday they will bring those workers back temporarily. Continue reading
Dec 28 Mexico may allow private firms to buy, distribute COVID-19 vaccines By Associated Press López Obrador has been criticized by some in Mexico for centralizing vaccine purchases and distribution, and for putting the effort — like many programs in his administration — in the hands of the military. Continue reading
Dec 25 France confirms new virus variant case in country By Associated Press Authorities were tracing the person’s contacts and laboratories were analyzing tests from several other people who may have the new variant. Continue reading
Dec 24 Melted fuel removal at Fukushima delayed by COVID-19 pandemic By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Removing the tons of melted fuel is by far the toughest challenge of the decommissioning process that's still expected to take 30 to 40 years. Continue reading
Dec 24 America’s jobless meet a bleak holiday season By Joseph Pisani, Chris Rugaber, Associated Press Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment. Continue reading
Dec 24 California reaches 2 million confirmed COVID-19 cases By John Antczak, Don Thompson, Associated Press The grim milestone comes as a COVID-19 crisis that health officials say stems from Thanksgiving gatherings strains California’s medical system. Continue reading