CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up

An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.

Arizona finds 469 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

The latest figures posted by the state Department of Health Services bring the pandemic totals to 870,624 cases and 17,430 deaths.

California set to expand Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15

The move comes as the state encourages schools to resume in-person teaching and remains on track to lift many virus-related restrictions by mid-June.

Estrella Mountain Community College holds 'Car-mence-ment' graduation ceremony
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It's graduation day at Estrella Mountain Community College, but this year's ceremony is looking a little different amid the pandemic. FOX 10's Anita Roman has the story.

AAA: 37 million Americans will travel on Memorial Day weekend
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More and more Americans are on the move with vaccinations playing a big part in fueling domestic travel. According to AAA, roughly 37 million people will venture at least 50 miles from their home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend -- that's a 60% increase from last year. FOX 10's Ty Brennan visits Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to speak with travelers.

Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to

According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.

Emergency program to give people $50 off internet bill

Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.

Georgia could cut unemployment benefits to push more toward work

Georgia’s labor commissioner now says he’s considering cutting federal benefits to workers in an effort to push unemployed Georgians back into the workforce.

Scottsdale gym's new approach to getting you in shape: no mirrors

At this Scottsdale gym, you'll find weights, ropes, and all kinds of exercise equipment, but the one thing that's missing? Mirrors. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more on the newest fitness trend.

Hospitality industry faces labor shortage as COVID-19 fears linger

As states and cities reopen and ease pandemic-induced restrictions, the hospitality industry is having trouble keeping up with the customer influx due to a lack of workers.

The Lion King, Hamilton, Wicked announce reopening dates

Three of Broadway’s biggest shows, Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked, have announced when they will resume performances.

Orange County residents battle over digital vaccination passports

A large crowd gathered in Santa Ana on Tuesday as Orange County officials heard arguments on both sides over digital vaccination passports.

McDonald's coffee cups to promote COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with White House

McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."

Schools react to Gov. Ducey's decision to rescind school mask mandate requirements

Gov. Doug Ducey may have ended a requirement for school districts to implement mask mandates for its students and staff members, but officials with some school districts across Arizona say their requirements will remain in place.

White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft

President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.

Crocs once again offering thousands of free shoes to healthcare workers

After giving away more than 860,000 free pairs of shoes last year, Crocs is once again offering healthcare workers a free pair of shoes through May 14.

1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic

President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.