Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns with all the trimmings
Balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, and performers — and, of course, Santa Claus — once again came to the streets of Manhattan as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was no longer confined to one block or sometimes pre-taped last year.
Balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, and performers — and, of course, Santa Claus — once again came to the streets of Manhattan as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was no longer confined to one block or sometimes pre-taped last year.
Portugal returns to COVID-19 restrictions, despite high vaccination rate
A recent rise in coronavirus infections compelled the government to act, Prime Minister António Costa said Thursday.
A recent rise in coronavirus infections compelled the government to act, Prime Minister António Costa said Thursday.
Peoria family thankful as boy begins recovery from rare, serious COVID-19 symptom
As the number of new COVID-19 cases continue to remain high, more children are experiencing a rare and potentially life-threatening symptom.
As the number of new COVID-19 cases continue to remain high, more children are experiencing a rare and potentially life-threatening symptom.
Germany becomes 5th European country to surpass 100K COVID-19 deaths
The national disease control agency said it recorded 351 deaths in connection with the coronavirus over the past 24 hours.
The national disease control agency said it recorded 351 deaths in connection with the coronavirus over the past 24 hours.
US families struggle with how to conduct 2nd Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 pandemic
The second Thanksgiving of the COVID-19 pandemic comes as a resurgent virus has pushed new infections in the U.S. to 95,000 daily and caused alarming increases at hospitals in Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado and Arizona.
The second Thanksgiving of the COVID-19 pandemic comes as a resurgent virus has pushed new infections in the U.S. to 95,000 daily and caused alarming increases at hospitals in Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado and Arizona.
European Union authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5-11
The European Union has authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children as young as 5 years old.
The European Union has authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children as young as 5 years old.
Survey: Few Americans blame God for COVID-19 pandemic, other tragedies
A large majority of U.S. adults believe that most of the suffering in the world comes from people rather than from God, according to surveys from the Pew Research Center.
A large majority of U.S. adults believe that most of the suffering in the world comes from people rather than from God, according to surveys from the Pew Research Center.
Benign polyp in Biden's colon was potentially pre-cancerous
A doctor's report says the polyp removed from President Joe Biden’s colon last week was a benign, slow-growing but potentially pre-cancerous lesion that required no further action.
A doctor's report says the polyp removed from President Joe Biden’s colon last week was a benign, slow-growing but potentially pre-cancerous lesion that required no further action.
Friends and family thrilled to be off Zoom for Thanksgiving
Most say the COVID vaccines have boosted their confidence in attending gatherings.
Most say the COVID vaccines have boosted their confidence in attending gatherings.
Italy's government targets unvaccinated with restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise
The Italian government is targeting unvaccinated people in its latest effort to contain rising coronavirus infections.
The Italian government is targeting unvaccinated people in its latest effort to contain rising coronavirus infections.
Child COVID-19 cases in US up 32% ahead of Thanksgiving, AAP reports
Between Nov. 11 and Nov. 18, nearly 142,000 child cases were added — an increase of about 32% from two weeks ago and making up 25.1 percent of all the cases reported that week, AAP reported.
Between Nov. 11 and Nov. 18, nearly 142,000 child cases were added — an increase of about 32% from two weeks ago and making up 25.1 percent of all the cases reported that week, AAP reported.
WHO: Europe could see another 700K COVID-19 deaths by spring
WHO Europe called on people to get vaccinated and respect proper hygiene and practice social distancing to help stop the spread of the virus.
WHO Europe called on people to get vaccinated and respect proper hygiene and practice social distancing to help stop the spread of the virus.
US COVID-19 deaths in 2021 surpass 2020's toll
More than 5 milion people worldwide have died from COVID-19.
More than 5 milion people worldwide have died from COVID-19.
Phoenix City Council to reconsider COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city workers amid backlash
City of Phoenix officials say they will reconsider a decision to enact a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its employees amid concerns over negative impact on city services.
City of Phoenix officials say they will reconsider a decision to enact a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its employees amid concerns over negative impact on city services.
Thanksgiving dinner prices are up this year by at least 4%
Those doing all the Thanksgiving dinner shopping are going to see a spike in prices as costs are up at most grocery stores, including in Phoenix.
Those doing all the Thanksgiving dinner shopping are going to see a spike in prices as costs are up at most grocery stores, including in Phoenix.
My Sister's Closet asks customers to pull down masks to capture faces on camera
Customers at My Sister's Closet will be asked to pull down their masks before shopping so security cameras can record their faces. The policy is in place following two, high-priced thefts at different locations.
Customers at My Sister's Closet will be asked to pull down their masks before shopping so security cameras can record their faces. The policy is in place following two, high-priced thefts at different locations.
COVID-19 vaccine can be bundled with routine childhood vaccinations, AAP says
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many children to fall behind on their routine vaccine schedules, but the American Academy of Pediatrics is reassuring parents that in addition to those routine inoculations, it is safe for kids to add on the COVID-19 vaccine.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many children to fall behind on their routine vaccine schedules, but the American Academy of Pediatrics is reassuring parents that in addition to those routine inoculations, it is safe for kids to add on the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC tool shows how to improve airflow during indoor gatherings
The CDC rolled out an interactive tool Wednesday to help measure whether or not you have good airflow in your home ahead of holiday gatherings.
The CDC rolled out an interactive tool Wednesday to help measure whether or not you have good airflow in your home ahead of holiday gatherings.
White House: 92% of federal workers vaccinated under mandate with no apparent disruptions
On Tuesday, one day after the deadline for compliance, 92% of the 3.5 million federal workers covered by Biden’s mandate reported to the government that they are at least partially vaccinated, according to White House officials.
On Tuesday, one day after the deadline for compliance, 92% of the 3.5 million federal workers covered by Biden’s mandate reported to the government that they are at least partially vaccinated, according to White House officials.
Unemployment benefits claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustments
Seasonal adjustments around the Thanksgiving holiday contributed significantly to the bigger-than-expected drop. Unadjusted, claims actually ticked up by more than 18,000 to nearly 259,000.
Seasonal adjustments around the Thanksgiving holiday contributed significantly to the bigger-than-expected drop. Unadjusted, claims actually ticked up by more than 18,000 to nearly 259,000.