Whole Foods sued by workers for barring BLM face coverings
Whole Foods Market discriminated against its employees when it barred them from wearing Black Lives Matter face coverings while on the job, according to a federal lawsuit filed Monday in Boston.
Whole Foods Market discriminated against its employees when it barred them from wearing Black Lives Matter face coverings while on the job, according to a federal lawsuit filed Monday in Boston.
CDC issues new guidelines for when to stop self-isolating after COVID-19 diagnosis
There are new guidelines for when those diagnosed with COVID-19 need to stop self-isolating and getting repeatedly tested.
There are new guidelines for when those diagnosed with COVID-19 need to stop self-isolating and getting repeatedly tested.
Arizona leaders say the unemployment fund could run out by the end of 2020
By November, Arizona leaders say the unemployment fund will run out. Typically a fund of $700 million is considered to be healthy, but at this point, it's paying out $40 million a week.
By November, Arizona leaders say the unemployment fund will run out. Typically a fund of $700 million is considered to be healthy, but at this point, it's paying out $40 million a week.
Phoenix-area nanny agency offering families in-person or online education
A Phoenix-area nanny agency is offering in-home or online classes for students who may still be at home once the fall school year begins, or doesn't begin. The COVID-19 pandemic has the start date in limbo.
A Phoenix-area nanny agency is offering in-home or online classes for students who may still be at home once the fall school year begins, or doesn't begin. The COVID-19 pandemic has the start date in limbo.
Arizona doctor speaks on 'promising' vaccine that sparked an immune response
Finding a usable, widespread vaccine will take time, says an Arizona doctor after the news broke that the UK conducted a vaccine test on a small number of people that prompted a strong immune response.
Finding a usable, widespread vaccine will take time, says an Arizona doctor after the news broke that the UK conducted a vaccine test on a small number of people that prompted a strong immune response.
Arizona's rugged individualism poses barrier to mask rules
The state has a fierce individualism that has endured among some in Arizona since the days of the Wild West. The buzz-off attitude is taking on new importance as the state has become one of the world’s top hot spots for the spread of the coronavirus.
The state has a fierce individualism that has endured among some in Arizona since the days of the Wild West. The buzz-off attitude is taking on new importance as the state has become one of the world’s top hot spots for the spread of the coronavirus.
Wrangling over virus relief persists despite high stakes
The desperate race to corral the coronavirus pandemic is taking on even greater urgency as a burgeoning economic crisis collides with political turmoil.
The desperate race to corral the coronavirus pandemic is taking on even greater urgency as a burgeoning economic crisis collides with political turmoil.
Artist relieves lockdown boredom by painting on her furniture after she runs out of canvases
A Saudi Arabia artist proves that she doesn't need canvases to paint her masterpieces. She has furniture.
A Saudi Arabia artist proves that she doesn't need canvases to paint her masterpieces. She has furniture.
United says it will maximize in-flight air ventilation system to help mitigate airborne COVID-19 spread
United Airlines announced on Monday that it will maximize the air flow volume of its aircraft particulate filtration systems during the boarding and deplaning processes in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19 aboard its flights.
United Airlines announced on Monday that it will maximize the air flow volume of its aircraft particulate filtration systems during the boarding and deplaning processes in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19 aboard its flights.
Trump faces divisions with Senate GOP on coronavirus aid
Lawmakers were returning to a Capitol still off-limits to tourists, another sign of the nation’s difficulty containing the coronavirus. Rather than easing, the pandemic’s devastating cycle is rising again, leaving Congress little choice but to engineer another costly rescue.
Lawmakers were returning to a Capitol still off-limits to tourists, another sign of the nation’s difficulty containing the coronavirus. Rather than easing, the pandemic’s devastating cycle is rising again, leaving Congress little choice but to engineer another costly rescue.
Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
NFL players to be tested daily for COVID-19 first 2 weeks
NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp, per the league’s new testing protocols.
NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp, per the league’s new testing protocols.
'I'm begging you': US surgeon general pleads with Americans to wear face masks amid virus surge
“I’m pleading with your viewers. I’m begging you,” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told "Fox & Friends" in an interview July 20.
“I’m pleading with your viewers. I’m begging you,” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told "Fox & Friends" in an interview July 20.
‘Many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask’: Trump tweets photo of himself in mask
"There is nobody more Patriotic than me, your favorite President," President Donald Trump wrote July 20 on Twitter.
"There is nobody more Patriotic than me, your favorite President," President Donald Trump wrote July 20 on Twitter.
Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw first pitch for Nationals on Opening Day
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will throw the first pitch for the Washington Nationals on opening day, the team announced Monday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will throw the first pitch for the Washington Nationals on opening day, the team announced Monday.
NHL: 2 players out of more than 800 tested positive for COVID-19 during first 5 days of training camp
The league said it had administered over 2,600 tests to more than 800 players form July 13 to 17.
The league said it had administered over 2,600 tests to more than 800 players form July 13 to 17.
Trump coronavirus briefings are coming back after new surge in cases
President Trump said Monday that he will reinstate his coronavirus briefings amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases throughout the country.
President Trump said Monday that he will reinstate his coronavirus briefings amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases throughout the country.
UK coronavirus vaccine prompts immune response in early test
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.
Gap Inc. mask mandate to cover Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix and Janie & Jack stores
Starting Aug. 1, Gap, as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix and Janie and Jack stores will require customers to wear masks while shopping in-store.
Starting Aug. 1, Gap, as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix and Janie and Jack stores will require customers to wear masks while shopping in-store.
‘Wear a mask’: Doctor demonstrates how prolonged mask-wearing does not lead to carbon dioxide retention
Dr. Tanya Selak, an anesthetist based in Australia, posted a video after having worn a mask for six hours to debunk the idea that face masks can lead to breathing in more CO2.
Dr. Tanya Selak, an anesthetist based in Australia, posted a video after having worn a mask for six hours to debunk the idea that face masks can lead to breathing in more CO2.