Puppy scams up 280% amid COVID-19 pandemic compared to 2019
According to Honest Paws, a company that creates CBD products for pets, puppy scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic were up a staggering 280% between April and September.
According to Honest Paws, a company that creates CBD products for pets, puppy scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic were up a staggering 280% between April and September.
Grim milestone: California breaks single-day record of new COVID-19 cases
California continues to hit grim milestones as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide, with dangerously low ICU capacity and fatigued healthcare workers. On Wednesday, state health officials reported the Golden State managed to break its single-day record of new cases, surpassing a record made just three days prior.
California continues to hit grim milestones as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide, with dangerously low ICU capacity and fatigued healthcare workers. On Wednesday, state health officials reported the Golden State managed to break its single-day record of new cases, surpassing a record made just three days prior.
Arizona lawmaker seeks to end Gov. Ducey's COVID-19 emergency declaration
Republican Arizona state senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita wrote, "We can deal with Covid-19 in a thoughtful & meaningful way w/o being under a perpetual state of emergency."
Republican Arizona state senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita wrote, "We can deal with Covid-19 in a thoughtful & meaningful way w/o being under a perpetual state of emergency."
Maricopa County outlines vaccine distribution plan
Maricopa County is set to distribute vaccines in the Valley starting Dec.17. Officials expect to administer 123,000 shots in their first rollout of the vaccine.
Maricopa County is set to distribute vaccines in the Valley starting Dec.17. Officials expect to administer 123,000 shots in their first rollout of the vaccine.
Pima County health director tests positive for COVID-19 amid outbreak within department
Pima County said testing is being offered to all employees who worked at the building on East Ajo Way in Tucson. The staff is also being moved to alternative locations or they will work from home.
Pima County said testing is being offered to all employees who worked at the building on East Ajo Way in Tucson. The staff is also being moved to alternative locations or they will work from home.
Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
Retired Air Force colonel, 93, whittles walking sticks to raise money for food bank
A 93-year-old retired Air Force colonel, known as "Mr. Fix It" to his grandchildren, is using his handyman talents to give back to the community.
A 93-year-old retired Air Force colonel, known as "Mr. Fix It" to his grandchildren, is using his handyman talents to give back to the community.
Judge Judy says she confronted ‘narcissist’ man for not wearing mask at hair salon
Judge Judy, whose real name is Judith Sheindlin, recently channeled her no-nonsense attitude when she saw a man without a face mask at a salon amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Judge Judy, whose real name is Judith Sheindlin, recently channeled her no-nonsense attitude when she saw a man without a face mask at a salon amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, says she’s given $4.1 billion to charity
MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, author and ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, says she has given away $4.1 billion in the past four months to hundreds of organizations.
MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, author and ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, says she has given away $4.1 billion in the past four months to hundreds of organizations.
Tom Cruise yells at 'Mission: Impossible' crew members for breaking COVID-19 guidelines
Tom Cruise, who is also serving as a producer for the film, reportedly lost his temper after seeing two employees breaking COVID-19 guidelines.
Tom Cruise, who is also serving as a producer for the film, reportedly lost his temper after seeing two employees breaking COVID-19 guidelines.
California orders more body bags as coronavirus cases claim more lives
California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,
California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,
Germany enters stricter lockdown as coronavirus deaths hit new high
Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.
Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.
Hotel industry losing hundreds of employees as it waits for financial relief
Several hotels, including ones in Arizona, are losing a high volume of business during the pandemic. They're awaiting financial relief from the federal government as they lay off hundreds of employees.
Several hotels, including ones in Arizona, are losing a high volume of business during the pandemic. They're awaiting financial relief from the federal government as they lay off hundreds of employees.
Doctor: COVID-19 'long-haulers' not getting the attention they need
Some of those who've contracted COVID-19 continue to have side effects and a doctor says this group of people isn't getting the attention they deserve.
Some of those who've contracted COVID-19 continue to have side effects and a doctor says this group of people isn't getting the attention they deserve.
TikTok star who went viral for skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac's 'Dreams' says he tested positive for COVID-19
A social media sensation who went viral after he longboarded to a Fleetwood Mac classic announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.
A social media sensation who went viral after he longboarded to a Fleetwood Mac classic announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.
‘This is one thing our kids won’t lose this year’: School district gives virtual students snow day
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona healthcare workers plea for COVID-19 safety as holidays approach
Arizona is approaching a crisis standard of care if COVID-19 infections continue to put patients in ICU beds, says state healthcare workers.
Arizona is approaching a crisis standard of care if COVID-19 infections continue to put patients in ICU beds, says state healthcare workers.
World War II veteran among the first to get COVID-19 vaccine at Phoenix VA
The first doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrived at the Phoenix VA site on the morning of Dec. 15, and they were given to some workers and veterans.
The first doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrived at the Phoenix VA site on the morning of Dec. 15, and they were given to some workers and veterans.
Biden, Harris, Trump, Pence should get coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
Maricopa County ranks 3rd in the nation for confirmed COVID-19 cases
The latest numbers from Johns Hopkins University show Maricopa County is now the third worst county for confirmed cases across the U.S. and sixth for the number of coronavirus deaths. We have over 260,000 cases and fall behind Cook County where Chicago is located and Los Angeles County in California.
The latest numbers from Johns Hopkins University show Maricopa County is now the third worst county for confirmed cases across the U.S. and sixth for the number of coronavirus deaths. We have over 260,000 cases and fall behind Cook County where Chicago is located and Los Angeles County in California.