Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
Court orders California to cut San Quentin inmate population by half
A California appeals court has ordered state corrections officials to cut the population of one of the world’s most famous prisons to less than half of its designed capacity, citing officials’ "deliberate indifference" to the plight of inmates during the coronavirus pandemic.
A California appeals court has ordered state corrections officials to cut the population of one of the world’s most famous prisons to less than half of its designed capacity, citing officials’ "deliberate indifference" to the plight of inmates during the coronavirus pandemic.
Arizona Dept. of Health Services director discusses coronavirus surge in the state
Arizona Dept. of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ speaks to FOX 10 after a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the state and what this could mean for Arizonans.
Arizona Dept. of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ speaks to FOX 10 after a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the state and what this could mean for Arizonans.
Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
ICM Food & Clothing Bank holds virtual fundraiser to help those impacted by COVID-19
ICM Food & Clothing Bank is holding a virtual fundraiser so they can continue their mission to help people in the Valley get back on their feed amid the coronavirus pandemic. More information at icmaz.org.
ICM Food & Clothing Bank is holding a virtual fundraiser so they can continue their mission to help people in the Valley get back on their feed amid the coronavirus pandemic. More information at icmaz.org.
Jobs, shops, budget hit by California theme park closures
Now that state health officials announced strict new rules for reopening the parks, attractions spanning from Disneyland to Universal Studios are bracing for an even longer shutdown — and so are the surrounding communities.
Now that state health officials announced strict new rules for reopening the parks, attractions spanning from Disneyland to Universal Studios are bracing for an even longer shutdown — and so are the surrounding communities.
Gym owner fined $1,000 for keeping his doors open as Sonoma County remains in purple tier
On Tuesday, a county staffer entered Kovac's 16,000-square-foot facility on Highway 12 and wrote Kovacs a citation for violating the public health prohibition on exercising inside.
On Tuesday, a county staffer entered Kovac's 16,000-square-foot facility on Highway 12 and wrote Kovacs a citation for violating the public health prohibition on exercising inside.
Former FSU coach Bobby Bowden says he wanted to beat COVID-19 so he could vote for Trump
“I've had a chance to get a lot of wins in my life, but I really wanted to win this one because I wanted to be around to vote for President Trump,” former FSU Coach Bobby Bowden said following his battle with COVID-19.
“I've had a chance to get a lot of wins in my life, but I really wanted to win this one because I wanted to be around to vote for President Trump,” former FSU Coach Bobby Bowden said following his battle with COVID-19.
Maryland family has enough of virtual learning; sends son to Arizona for in-person instruction
We're nearly two months into the school year and for many local school districts there seems to be no end in sight to virtual learning.
We're nearly two months into the school year and for many local school districts there seems to be no end in sight to virtual learning.
Games, karaoke allowed once again in Arizona bars after ban
Good news for bars in Arizona. They can now offer games and karaoke once again since being banned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Good news for bars in Arizona. They can now offer games and karaoke once again since being banned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ASU expert says Arizona seeing COVID-19 surge, parents concerned over in-person learning
Health experts with Arizona State University say fatigue over social distancing and mask-wearing are factors in the latest spike in COVID-19 cases in Arizona.
Health experts with Arizona State University say fatigue over social distancing and mask-wearing are factors in the latest spike in COVID-19 cases in Arizona.
Quibi is shutting down, citing low subscriptions amid COVID-19 pandemic
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
'Hitler would have won': Jesse Ventura slams lack of sacrifice from anti-maskers
Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war.
Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war.
Lowes announces free Christmas tree delivery as businesses offer holiday deals earlier amid COVID-19 pandemic
Black Friday will look different this year, as businesses choose to put sales online in order to reduce overcrowding at stores.
Black Friday will look different this year, as businesses choose to put sales online in order to reduce overcrowding at stores.
H-E-B to award more than 120,000 employees $500 bonuses
All full-time and part-time hourly and salaried Partners employed before Oct. 23 will receive the bonus.
All full-time and part-time hourly and salaried Partners employed before Oct. 23 will receive the bonus.
Volunteer in AstraZeneca coronavirus clinical trial dies, report says
The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.
The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.
CDC: COVID-19 'close contact' now includes brief encounters
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
1st COVID-19 patient admitted to Alternate Care Facility
The first patient was admitted to the Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services' website shows, seven days after it opened.
The first patient was admitted to the Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services' website shows, seven days after it opened.
Kingman repeals mask requirement imposed to fight coronavirus
The City Council voted 4-3 on Oct. 20 to repeal the requirement that people over age 6 wear face coverings when entering places of business, The Miner reported.
The City Council voted 4-3 on Oct. 20 to repeal the requirement that people over age 6 wear face coverings when entering places of business, The Miner reported.