Lowe's announces another $80M in employee bonuses, will hire more than 50,000 workers
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.
Unemployment claims drop; still at 847,000 as pandemic rages on
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
Arizona still hot spot despite dip in virus hospitalizations
The Department of Health Services reported 5,918 additional known cases and 195 deaths, increasing the pandemic totals to 738,561 cases and 12,643 deaths.
The Department of Health Services reported 5,918 additional known cases and 195 deaths, increasing the pandemic totals to 738,561 cases and 12,643 deaths.
Chandler doctor providing COVID-19 vaccine to his patients in office
A Chandler doctor is providing the COVID-19 vaccine to his patients, helping those who are older receive the vaccine sooner and without having to wait in long lines.
A Chandler doctor is providing the COVID-19 vaccine to his patients, helping those who are older receive the vaccine sooner and without having to wait in long lines.
Bureau of Prisons withheld info on COVID-19 diagnosis of journalists who witnessed executions
At least two journalists tested positive for coronavirus after witnessing the Trump administration's final three federal executions, but the Bureau of Prisons knowingly withheld the diagnoses from other media witnesses and did not perform any contact tracing, The Associated Press has learned.
At least two journalists tested positive for coronavirus after witnessing the Trump administration's final three federal executions, but the Bureau of Prisons knowingly withheld the diagnoses from other media witnesses and did not perform any contact tracing, The Associated Press has learned.
Double mask: Fauci says wearing 2 masks may offer more protection from COVID-19
Some medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have said wearing two masks makes “common sense” and could offer more protection from COVID-19. Here’s what the data shows.
Some medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have said wearing two masks makes “common sense” and could offer more protection from COVID-19. Here’s what the data shows.
A year after COVID-19 came to Arizona, families share their experiences
Two Arizona families share their heartbreaking experiences losing loved ones from COVID-19 a year after the virus arrived in the state.
Two Arizona families share their heartbreaking experiences losing loved ones from COVID-19 a year after the virus arrived in the state.
Looking back at the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as Arizona marks 1 year since the first case
Since the pandemic began, many people have died, and the lives of countless families have been forever changed as a result.
Since the pandemic began, many people have died, and the lives of countless families have been forever changed as a result.
COVID-19 variant found in Brazil, South Africa could pose higher reinfection risk, study suggests
Researchers analyzing preliminary data of recently discovered COVID-19 mutations in South Africa and Brazil say the new variants exhibit a higher possibility of reinfection as well as evasion of immune responses.
Researchers analyzing preliminary data of recently discovered COVID-19 mutations in South Africa and Brazil say the new variants exhibit a higher possibility of reinfection as well as evasion of immune responses.
'Circumstances force us to do these things': IOC, Tokyo Olympics to release game plan for beating pandemic
Organizers and the International Olympic Committee are finally going public with their planning, hoping to push back against reports the Olympics will be canceled with Tokyo and much of Japan still under a state of emergency with COVID-19 cases rising.
Organizers and the International Olympic Committee are finally going public with their planning, hoping to push back against reports the Olympics will be canceled with Tokyo and much of Japan still under a state of emergency with COVID-19 cases rising.
At least 90,000 more Americans projected to die from COVID-19 in the next 4 weeks, White House warns
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
Oakland airport 1st in nation to sell COVID kits in vending machines
Test kits range from $130 to $150.
Test kits range from $130 to $150.
COVID-19 'fatigue' causing drop in some protective measures, study finds
COVID-19 "fatigue" is having a negative effect on some protective measures that people are taking to guard against the coronavirus -- although mask-wearing is up, according to a new USC survey.
COVID-19 "fatigue" is having a negative effect on some protective measures that people are taking to guard against the coronavirus -- although mask-wearing is up, according to a new USC survey.
Rapid COVID-19 testing now available for Kyrene School District employees
Employees in the Kyrene School District are now able to find out their COVID status in a matter of minutes. Beginning Wednesday, January 27, the district is offering COVID-19 rapid testing.
Employees in the Kyrene School District are now able to find out their COVID status in a matter of minutes. Beginning Wednesday, January 27, the district is offering COVID-19 rapid testing.
Texas grocery store run by high school students gives free food to families in need
A Texas high school runs its own grocery store so students and their families could get food and other necessities during the pandemic. Instead of money, they accept good deeds as payment. Now the store has expanded to help over 100 families in their community who are in need.
A Texas high school runs its own grocery store so students and their families could get food and other necessities during the pandemic. Instead of money, they accept good deeds as payment. Now the store has expanded to help over 100 families in their community who are in need.
YMCA offering rapid COVID-19 testing in Scottsdale, Chandler
There's a new option if you need to get a coronavirus test -- and you can get your results in as quick as 15 minutes.
There's a new option if you need to get a coronavirus test -- and you can get your results in as quick as 15 minutes.
Sekou Smith, beloved NBA analyst and reporter, dead at 48
Beloved NBA reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith died Tuesday, the league announced. He was 48.
Beloved NBA reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith died Tuesday, the league announced. He was 48.
Mother working to raise awareness after child dies from condition linked to COVID-19
Carrie English wished she saw the signs sooner, after her 12-year-old daughter suddenly fell ill. She died soon after suffering a condition known as MIS-C.
Carrie English wished she saw the signs sooner, after her 12-year-old daughter suddenly fell ill. She died soon after suffering a condition known as MIS-C.
Arizona restaurants granted additional $1 million to expand outdoor dining
Arizona restaurants can now apply for additional funding after Gov. Ducey says more money was added to the program that allows businesses to purchase outdoor dining furniture.
Arizona restaurants can now apply for additional funding after Gov. Ducey says more money was added to the program that allows businesses to purchase outdoor dining furniture.
Georgia lawmaker removed from House Chamber after refusing COVID-19 test
Speaker David Ralston ordered Rep. David Clark removed from the House by law enforcement, saying that he refused to follow testing requirements.
Speaker David Ralston ordered Rep. David Clark removed from the House by law enforcement, saying that he refused to follow testing requirements.