Newsmaker Saturday - Dale Rogers & Cheryl Scharr
This week on Newsmaker Saturday we speak to Dale Rogers, with ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business, about the global supply chain backlog. We also speak with Cheryl Scharr, artistic director for the Don Bluth Front Row Theatre in Scottsdale, to talk about the return of stage shows following the pandemic.
This week on Newsmaker Saturday we speak to Dale Rogers, with ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business, about the global supply chain backlog. We also speak with Cheryl Scharr, artistic director for the Don Bluth Front Row Theatre in Scottsdale, to talk about the return of stage shows following the pandemic.
Americans drank, smoked more in pandemic: study
The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health led the research.
The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health led the research.
Demand for ivermectin for hospitalized COVID patients prompts lawsuits
Judges around the country are increasingly being asked to weigh in on the deworming drug ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment.
Judges around the country are increasingly being asked to weigh in on the deworming drug ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment.
DeSantis threatens to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday threatened to sue the Biden administration over an anticipated coronavirus vaccine mandate.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday threatened to sue the Biden administration over an anticipated coronavirus vaccine mandate.
Robert Durst on ventilator after testing positive for COVID-19, attorney says
The attorney for Robert Durst confirmed Saturday that the convicted killer has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently on a ventilator fighting for his life.
The attorney for Robert Durst confirmed Saturday that the convicted killer has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently on a ventilator fighting for his life.
Arizona reports 2,482 additional COVID cases, 9 more deaths
Arizona's pandemic totals increased to 1,131,976 cases and 20,500 deaths, according to the Department of Health Service’s coronavirus dashboard.
Arizona's pandemic totals increased to 1,131,976 cases and 20,500 deaths, according to the Department of Health Service’s coronavirus dashboard.
Controversy flares as Gov. Ducey denies grant money to districts with mask mandates
Two school districts in the Phoenix area will reportedly not receive federal grant money, after Governor Doug Ducey's office determined that they were not in compliance with state law, and therefore not eligible for the money.
Two school districts in the Phoenix area will reportedly not receive federal grant money, after Governor Doug Ducey's office determined that they were not in compliance with state law, and therefore not eligible for the money.
Nursing school applications rise amid COVID-19 burnout among staff
Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising.
Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising.
90,000 US COVID-19 deaths since June were preventable, Kaiser Family Foundation says
The analysis estimated how many COVID-19 deaths were among unvaccinated adults and could have been prevented since June 2021 “when safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines became widely available to all adults in the U.S.”
The analysis estimated how many COVID-19 deaths were among unvaccinated adults and could have been prevented since June 2021 “when safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines became widely available to all adults in the U.S.”
DOJ will ask Supreme Court to suspend Texas abortion law
The Biden administration will turn next to the Supreme Court in an effort to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.
The Biden administration will turn next to the Supreme Court in an effort to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.
CDC issues 2021 holiday COVID-19 guidance urging vaccination ahead of gatherings
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.
Indiana family claims kids received COVID vaccines instead of flu shots
An Indiana family says their two children, ages 4 and 5, were mistakenly given full adult doses of the Pfizer vaccine rather than flu shots. The kids were taken to the doctor and are showing signs of heart issues, the family's attorney says.
An Indiana family says their two children, ages 4 and 5, were mistakenly given full adult doses of the Pfizer vaccine rather than flu shots. The kids were taken to the doctor and are showing signs of heart issues, the family's attorney says.
J&J COVID-19 booster: FDA panel endorses extra dose at least 2 months later
An FDA panel on Friday voted to recommend a booster dose of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months later.
An FDA panel on Friday voted to recommend a booster dose of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months later.
ASU, UArizona, NAU to require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees
This follows an executive order issued by President Biden in September requiring vaccine mandates for employers with more than 100 workers.
This follows an executive order issued by President Biden in September requiring vaccine mandates for employers with more than 100 workers.
US Navy set to boot sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.
The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.
Italy's mandatory COVID-19 pass for all workers prompts protests
All workers across public and private sectors in Italy are required to show a COVID-19 health pass to get into their place of employment.
All workers across public and private sectors in Italy are required to show a COVID-19 health pass to get into their place of employment.
US to lift travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign nationals on Nov. 8
The White House is expected to announce fully vaccinated international travelers who are foreign nationals will be allowed into the united states starting Nov. 8.
The White House is expected to announce fully vaccinated international travelers who are foreign nationals will be allowed into the united states starting Nov. 8.
Mother goes all out on Halloween decorations for homebound son
A mother in San Jose has gone all out with her Halloween decorations this year. It’s for a good reason: to bring joy to her son who is homebound with special needs and to the neighborhood.
A mother in San Jose has gone all out with her Halloween decorations this year. It’s for a good reason: to bring joy to her son who is homebound with special needs and to the neighborhood.
Moderna COVID-19 boosters: FDA panel endorses lower-dose shots for seniors, high risk
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.
Parents protest mask mandate with no opt-out provisions at Washington Elementary School District in Phoenix
Some parents at one Phoenix-area school district are protesting a new mask mandate that will not allow parents to out their kids out of.
Some parents at one Phoenix-area school district are protesting a new mask mandate that will not allow parents to out their kids out of.