FDA publishes COVID-19 vaccine guidelines opposed by White House

The FDA released updated safety standards for COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday after the White House blocked their formal release.

3 Valley bars allowed to reopen after being forced to close for COVID-19 violations

The health department announced on Oct. 6 that Glow Shots & Cocktails in Tempe, Bottled Blonde in Scottsdale, and Casa Amigos in Scottsdale will be allowed to reopen.

Geneva votes to increase minimum wage to $25, believed to be highest in the world

Geneva voted for the minimum wage to be increased to $25, making it the highest minimum wage in the world, according to the Geneva Trade Union Action Community.

California activists rename prisons 'Newsom COVID Death Camps'

The California Liberation Collective and family members of incarcerated people, faith leaders, community members held a virtual news conference to highlight protests and "banner drops" at San Quentin, Solano State Prison, the ICE building in San Francisco and 30 other actions planned from Yuba to San Diego.

Trump to debate Biden next week as doctor says president 'reports no symptoms' of COVID-19

President Donald Trump said he is planning to attend the debate with Democrat Joe Biden less than 24 hours after being discharged from the hospital for treatment of COVID-19.

Facebook and Twitter flag Trump post falsely claiming flu is deadlier than COVID-19

After returning to the White House after being hospitalized for COVID-19, the president downplayed the threat of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 Americans by claiming it is not as deadly as the seasonal flu.

DC government unable to connect with White House on COVID-19 outbreak

Officials with the Washington, D.C., Department of Health have been unsuccessful in trying to connect with the White House to assist with contact tracing and other protocols regarding the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak that has infected President Donald Trump and several senior staff members.

Man, 80, shoved to ground during mask confrontation at bar dies

A New York man who authorities say confronted another patron at a bar for not wearing a mask and was shoved to the ground has died.

United Food Bank prepares for food distribution events
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The United Food Bank is preparing for food distribution events in the Valley amid the coronavirus pandemic. More information at https://unitedfoodbank.org/

Passengers brawl on plane over masks

A man who refused to wear a face mask on a Utah-bound flight was escorted off the plane in Arizona after he and another man who asked him to follow the rules got into a physical altercation

Vice presidential debate: Plexiglass to separate Pence, Harris

Kamala Harris and Mike Pence will be separated by a clear barrier to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission at Wednesday's vice presidential debate.

Arizona teacher shortage made worse by COVID-19 resignations

Not only has the pandemic wreaked havoc on Arizona businesses, it's also worsened the state's teacher shortage as educators resign due to health concerns.

Walter Reed attending physician calls Trump’s drive-by 'insanity'

An attending physician at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center slammed President Donald Trump’s decision to venture out in a motorcade while still infected with COVID-19.

Teams may face forfeits for NFL virus protocol violations

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has warned the league's 32 teams of penalties including potential forfeits of games for violations of COVID-19 protocols that force changes in the regular-season schedule.

1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19

A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.