Global COVID-19 death toll passes 4 million people
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
'Vax That Thang Up': Juvenile remixes 1999 classic for dating app
BLK, the largest dating app made for Black singles, partnered with rap legends Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Mia X, turning the iconic rap classic “Back That Thang Up” into a new vaccine anthem called “Vax That Thang Up.”
BLK, the largest dating app made for Black singles, partnered with rap legends Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Mia X, turning the iconic rap classic “Back That Thang Up” into a new vaccine anthem called “Vax That Thang Up.”
NYC salutes pandemic essential workers with Hometown Heroes Parade
Thousands marched along the street and waved from floats moving up the Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday as New York City honored all pandemic essential workers with the ‘Hometown Heroes Parade.’
Thousands marched along the street and waved from floats moving up the Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday as New York City honored all pandemic essential workers with the ‘Hometown Heroes Parade.’
Group refusing to wear masks leads to 24-hour delay of American Airlines flight
A group of reported high school passengers who refused to wear masks led to the delay of a flight from Charlotte to the Bahamas by nearly 24 hours.
A group of reported high school passengers who refused to wear masks led to the delay of a flight from Charlotte to the Bahamas by nearly 24 hours.
Patio furniture shortage tells US economic tale
It’s almost the mirror opposite of the recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-2009, which was marred by slow growth but also the near-instant delivery of almost every imaginable product.
It’s almost the mirror opposite of the recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-2009, which was marred by slow growth but also the near-instant delivery of almost every imaginable product.
Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
Arizona’s confirmed COVID-19 death toll reaches 18,000
Arizona is ranked 12 highest in the U.S in total COVID-19 deaths.
Arizona is ranked 12 highest in the U.S in total COVID-19 deaths.
Crowded flights and air travel delays could continue through the summer
At SFO, the airport duty manager says this holiday was the busiest travel period since the pandemic began.
At SFO, the airport duty manager says this holiday was the busiest travel period since the pandemic began.
Michigan boy, 13, dies after second COVID-19 vaccine shot
The CDC is investigating why a 13-year-old Michigan boy died in his sleep after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
The CDC is investigating why a 13-year-old Michigan boy died in his sleep after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after COVID-19 contact
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Biden says US is in 'better place' despite COVID-19 pandemic in July 4 address
“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
Arizona reports 442 new COVID-19 cases and 4 more deaths
Arizona now had 896,960 cases and 17,979 COVID-related deaths since the pandemic began more than a year ago.
Arizona now had 896,960 cases and 17,979 COVID-related deaths since the pandemic began more than a year ago.
Las Vegas is bouncing back, but the virus is on the rise too
Fifteen months after the pandemic transformed Las Vegas from flamboyant spectacle to ghost town, Sin City is back.
Fifteen months after the pandemic transformed Las Vegas from flamboyant spectacle to ghost town, Sin City is back.
Pima County vaccination push phasing out use of large sites
Pima County officials said that nearly 70% of residents 18 or older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and that vaccination rates among those 65 or older were at almost 93%.
Pima County officials said that nearly 70% of residents 18 or older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and that vaccination rates among those 65 or older were at almost 93%.
Newsmaker Saturday: Bobby Lieb, Dr. Ross Goldberg, and Shawn Banzhaf
This week on Newsmaker Saturday, Christina Carilla talks with Bobby Lieb from Homesmart, about the hot housing market in the Valley, Dr. Ross Goldberg about the new Delta variant of the Coronavirus, and Shawn Banzhaf about how to help loved ones dealing with PTSD.
This week on Newsmaker Saturday, Christina Carilla talks with Bobby Lieb from Homesmart, about the hot housing market in the Valley, Dr. Ross Goldberg about the new Delta variant of the Coronavirus, and Shawn Banzhaf about how to help loved ones dealing with PTSD.
July Fourth travel: Over 3M people expected to pass through airports
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
Nearly 2K infected with COVID-19 joined crowds watching soccer, Scotland says
A recent report by Scottish health officials found that nearly 2,000 Scots who attended the ongoing Euro 2020 soccer tournament in stadiums across the U.K. were infectious with COVID-19.
A recent report by Scottish health officials found that nearly 2,000 Scots who attended the ongoing Euro 2020 soccer tournament in stadiums across the U.K. were infectious with COVID-19.
Gov. Ducey rescinds raft of COVID-19 executive orders
The Republican governor said some of the orders would remain in place until legislation takes effect in 90 days -- including those preventing cities, towns and counties from issuing orders for businesses that are more stringent than those Ducey issues.
The Republican governor said some of the orders would remain in place until legislation takes effect in 90 days -- including those preventing cities, towns and counties from issuing orders for businesses that are more stringent than those Ducey issues.
June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.



















