Group urges ASU to reconsider plans to return to in-person learning

A group consisting of people from the Arizona State University community is urging the university's administration to reconsider their plans for the upcoming fall semester.

Unemployment benefits: How long will it take to disburse the funds after Trump's executive order?

As Congress squabbled over increasing unemployment benefits, President Trump signed an executive order, increasing it by $400 -- but it's being met with skepticism and questions over how long it might take to disburse those funds. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

MTA asks Apple for easier way to unlock iPhone while wearing masks

New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.

‘The chances of it being 98% effective is not great’: Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine efficacy yet to be seen

“We don’t know yet what the efficacy might be. We don’t know if it will be 50% or 60%. I’d like it to be 75% or more,” Fauci said. “What I’m shooting for is somewhere between really good control and elimination.”

Amid ventilation worries, schools mull outdoor classes during coronavirus pandemic

Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.

School district says no pajamas for online classes

The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.

Decorating cake during a time of quarantine
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FOX 10 photojournalist Tom Fergus takes a look at some innovative cake decorating that captures the quarantine era.

Thousands attend annual motorcycle rally in South Dakota
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The rally is taking place despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. FOX 10's Troy Hayden spoke with an attendee at the event.

Latest coronavirus numbers in Arizona - Aug. 10
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COVID-19 cases are dropping across the state, but the Arizona Dept. of Health Services is announcing more infections. FOX 10's Renee Nelson has the details.

Extreme poverty rises amid pandemic and a generation sees a future slip away

Decades of progress in one of modern history’s greatest achievements, the fight against extreme poverty, are in danger of slipping away because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Police break up NJ house party with 300 guests

Police arrested the owner of a house in Howell where a party attended by about 300 people took place despite a state order banning indoor gatherings of more than 25 people due to coronavirus concerns.

California's public health director abruptly resigns in midst of coronavirus pandemic

California’s top public health official has resigned, just days after the state announced a fix for a glitch that caused a lag in reporting coronavirus test results used to make decisions about reopening businesses and schools.

Arizona Gov. Ducey's office to work 'diligently' to apply weekly extra $400 unemployment payouts

The office of Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says it'll work "diligently" to work in the extra $400 week in federal unemployment benefits that was made possible by President Donald Trump by way of an executive order on Aug. 8.