Walt Disney World lays off 720 performers because of COVID-19
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
Study suggests antibody immunity to COVID-19 could wane over time
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
Russia imposes mask mandate, Germany locks down amid rising COVID-19 infections
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Russia currently has the world’s fourth-largest coronavirus caseload.
Group seeks 25K signatures for Tucson mayor recall effort
The petition cites Romero’s “failure to fulfill her duties” as mayor, the Arizona Daily Star reported.
The petition cites Romero’s “failure to fulfill her duties” as mayor, the Arizona Daily Star reported.
Second coronavirus stockpiling wave may be coming — and it goes beyond toilet paper, cleaning supplies
As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, according to new research from data-driven technology-enabled services company Inmar Intelligence.
As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, according to new research from data-driven technology-enabled services company Inmar Intelligence.
'Trump failed us': Anti-Trump light display shown on Camelback Mountain
Anti-Trump voter groups put up a massive digital projection onto Camelback Mountain on the night of Oct. 27, displaying several messages including "Trump failed us" and "Vote Nov 3rd."
Anti-Trump voter groups put up a massive digital projection onto Camelback Mountain on the night of Oct. 27, displaying several messages including "Trump failed us" and "Vote Nov 3rd."
CVS expands rapid testing for coronavirus in the Valley
CVS is expanding its rapid coronavirus testing in the Valley, with seven new rapid-result testing sites in Arizona. More information at cvs.com.
CVS is expanding its rapid coronavirus testing in the Valley, with seven new rapid-result testing sites in Arizona. More information at cvs.com.
Arizona AG secures $71M in refunds for canceled, postponed events due to COVID-19
Arizona AG Mark Brnovich announced his office secured $71M in refunds for canceled, postponed events where tickets were bought through Ticketmaster.
Arizona AG Mark Brnovich announced his office secured $71M in refunds for canceled, postponed events where tickets were bought through Ticketmaster.
Outdoor stage is set for Phoenix Theater Company to hold outdoor performances amid pandemic
For the Phoenix Theater Company, the show must go on, and with a new outdoor stage, the show will go on, come November.
For the Phoenix Theater Company, the show must go on, and with a new outdoor stage, the show will go on, come November.
Researchers note decline in brain function in some COVID-19 survivors
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
Thieves steal $1 million worth of gloves meant for Florida hospitals
Local and federal authorities are investigating after $1 million worth of gloves -- intended for first responders at Florida hospitals -- were stolen.
Local and federal authorities are investigating after $1 million worth of gloves -- intended for first responders at Florida hospitals -- were stolen.
Scottsdale strip club shut down for violating COVID-19 safety protocols
The state health department issued a closure notice to Skin Cabaret near Scottsdale Road and McDowell for failure to enforce social distancing. The club must remain closed until it's granted permission by the department to reopen.
The state health department issued a closure notice to Skin Cabaret near Scottsdale Road and McDowell for failure to enforce social distancing. The club must remain closed until it's granted permission by the department to reopen.
Can I celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Health officials say Halloween traditions should look a little different this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Health officials say Halloween traditions should look a little different this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Pelosi 'remains optimistic' about COVID-19 relief package before Election Day
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Firefighter suspended for breaking COVID-19 quarantine
A Seminole County firefighter who tested positive for the coronavirus is being disciplined for breaking quarantine.
A Seminole County firefighter who tested positive for the coronavirus is being disciplined for breaking quarantine.
Woman learns a fraudulent unemployment account was opened in her name
Another case of unemployment fraud within the Department of Economic Security is hitting home for one Valley resident.
Another case of unemployment fraud within the Department of Economic Security is hitting home for one Valley resident.
Study: Universal mask use could save over 130K American lives by early 2021
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
COVID-19 deaths are rising again in the US ahead of 2020 election
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
Americans dying of COVID-19, other causes at higher rates than other countries, study suggests
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.