Arizona finds 469 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

The latest figures posted by the state Department of Health Services bring the pandemic totals to 870,624 cases and 17,430 deaths.

Estrella Mountain Community College holds 'Car-mence-ment' graduation ceremony
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It's graduation day at Estrella Mountain Community College, but this year's ceremony is looking a little different amid the pandemic. FOX 10's Anita Roman has the story.

AAA: 37 million Americans will travel on Memorial Day weekend
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.