AAA: 37 million Americans will travel on Memorial Day weekend
More and more Americans are on the move with vaccinations playing a big part in fueling domestic travel. According to AAA, roughly 37 million people will venture at least 50 miles from their home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend -- that's a 60% increase from last year. FOX 10's Ty Brennan visits Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to speak with travelers.
More and more Americans are on the move with vaccinations playing a big part in fueling domestic travel. According to AAA, roughly 37 million people will venture at least 50 miles from their home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend -- that's a 60% increase from last year. FOX 10's Ty Brennan visits Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to speak with travelers.
Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
Frustration mounts as Japanese Prime Minister pushes Olympics despite pandemic
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
Emergency program to give people $50 off internet bill
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
Georgia could cut unemployment benefits to push more toward work
Georgia’s labor commissioner now says he’s considering cutting federal benefits to workers in an effort to push unemployed Georgians back into the workforce.
Georgia’s labor commissioner now says he’s considering cutting federal benefits to workers in an effort to push unemployed Georgians back into the workforce.
Hospitality industry faces labor shortage as COVID-19 fears linger
As states and cities reopen and ease pandemic-induced restrictions, the hospitality industry is having trouble keeping up with the customer influx due to a lack of workers.
As states and cities reopen and ease pandemic-induced restrictions, the hospitality industry is having trouble keeping up with the customer influx due to a lack of workers.
The Lion King, Hamilton, Wicked announce reopening dates
Three of Broadway’s biggest shows, Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked, have announced when they will resume performances.
Three of Broadway’s biggest shows, Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked, have announced when they will resume performances.
Biden says Americans must accept a job or lose unemployment benefits after disappointing jobs report
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
Schools react to Gov. Ducey's decision to rescind school mask mandate requirements
Gov. Doug Ducey may have ended a requirement for school districts to implement mask mandates for its students and staff members, but officials with some school districts across Arizona say their requirements will remain in place.
Gov. Doug Ducey may have ended a requirement for school districts to implement mask mandates for its students and staff members, but officials with some school districts across Arizona say their requirements will remain in place.
Crocs once again offering thousands of free shoes to healthcare workers
After giving away more than 860,000 free pairs of shoes last year, Crocs is once again offering healthcare workers a free pair of shoes through May 14.
After giving away more than 860,000 free pairs of shoes last year, Crocs is once again offering healthcare workers a free pair of shoes through May 14.
Parents react to FDA's approval of Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15
Parents have expressed mixed reactions to having their kids receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Parents have expressed mixed reactions to having their kids receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
Biden touts economic recovery plan as Treasury Dept. starts paying out $350B in state and local aid
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
Arizona finds 642 new COVID-19 cases but no new deaths
State health officials released the latest daily virus figures on May 10, which include a tally of 642 more cases.
State health officials released the latest daily virus figures on May 10, which include a tally of 642 more cases.
North Texas mom celebrates special Mother's Day after 118-day COVID-19 battle
Family and friends held a drive-by parade on Mother's Day to celebrate Erika Bazan's return home after a long battle against COVID-19.
Family and friends held a drive-by parade on Mother's Day to celebrate Erika Bazan's return home after a long battle against COVID-19.
Mother's Day 2022: Fauci predicts country will be 'as close to back to normal as we can' by next year
Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted Sunday that America will be "as close to back to normal as we can" by next Mother’s Day if certain conditions are met.
Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted Sunday that America will be "as close to back to normal as we can" by next Mother’s Day if certain conditions are met.
Arizona reports 448 new COVID-19 cases with 2 more deaths
The latest numbers pushed the Arizona’s pandemic totals to 868,830 cases and 17,409 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
The latest numbers pushed the Arizona’s pandemic totals to 868,830 cases and 17,409 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
Clinics getting ready to vaccinate kids against COVID-19 ahead of potential FDA approval
As early as next week, the FDA is expected to give the green light for young people ages 12 to 17 to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Some Valley clinics are already taking appointments for children vaccination.
As early as next week, the FDA is expected to give the green light for young people ages 12 to 17 to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Some Valley clinics are already taking appointments for children vaccination.
Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.