Columbus Day Parade marks first large-scale spectacle in NYC since pandemic

The Columbus Day Parade was back on in New York City for the 77th year after it was canceled last year due to COVID. More than 100 different groups marched up Fifth Avenue from the 40s to the 70s in Manhattan.

South Bay family prays for kidney donation to save 2-year-old

When Nya was born, she had immediate health issues. Doctors soon realized she had underdeveloped kidneys smaller than normal. Six months later, she was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease which is a lifelong condition, in need of a kidney transplant.

Merck seeks FDA authorization of antiviral COVID-19 pill

Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.

North Carolina university giving students 'wellness day' to address mental health

“I encourage every student to use this time to rest and to check in with each other during that day,” Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said in a statement Sunday.

Live to 130 years old? Study suggests it’s possible

It may be humanly possible to live to 130 years old, according to a study published last month in the Royal Society Open Science Journal.

Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween

Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.

Newsmaker Saturday - Charles Payne & Robert Sewell
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This week on Newsmaker Saturday, we talk to Charles Payne with FOX Business about government spending. We also speak with employment attorney, Robert Sewell, about employee rights when it pertains to COVID vaccine mandates.

Valleywise Health offers walk-up flu vaccinations at several sites
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Drive-thru and walk-up flu vaccination sites were available Saturday at Valleywise Health locations. Children, adults, and seniors, could get a flu shot for free. The CDC is urging both flu and COVID-19 shots to avoid a possible "twin-demic" scenario which could overwhelm hospitals this winter.

Man sentenced in COVID-19 relief business loan fraud case

David Staveley, 54, of Andover, Massachusetts, and an accomplice were the first people in the country accused of fraudulently seeking Paycheck Protection Program loans when they were first charged in May 2020.

School nurses stretched thin amid nationwide staff shortage amid COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the nation, school nurses are being stretched thin. Several districts say trying to hire more staff is proving difficult. FOX's Stephanie Bennett reports.

NIH: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates long-lasting immune memory cells

A recent report from the NIH found that the Moderna vaccine generates long-lasting memory cells that linger in the body to help fight unwanted illness.

California now requiring free menstrual products in public schools

California public schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a bill signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Vaccine panel to meet on Pfizer COVID-19 shots for ages 5-11 in November

A panel of vaccine experts will meet in early November to consider whether to recommend the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 12.

Arizona Gov. Ducey defies federal order to stop using COVID-19 money for anti-mask grants

The governor had launched a multimillion-dollar grant program in August that gave families $7,000 vouchers if they wanted to move their kids to schools that don't require masks or COVID-19 vaccines.

'Drink Less for Your Breasts' campaign highlights cancer risk from alcohol

The “Drink Less for Your Breasts” campaign aims to bring awareness to the link between alcohol and increased breast cancer risk in women.