AOC pushes back after Biden dismisses progressives' plan to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."
'Variants represent a growing threat': COVID-19 relief bill would increase ability to spot virus mutations
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Ashes to be sprinkled over parishioners' heads during pandemic Ash Wednesday
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
Number of COVID-19 deaths in Arizona nearing 15,000
State health officials on Feb. 16 reported 1,132 new COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths. That brings the overall number of cases in Arizona to 799,740 and the number of deaths to 14,981.
State health officials on Feb. 16 reported 1,132 new COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths. That brings the overall number of cases in Arizona to 799,740 and the number of deaths to 14,981.
Educators react to Gov. Ducey's signing of bill that exempts schools from letter-grade evaluation
Under a new bill signed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, schools are now exempt from being letter-graded this year.
Under a new bill signed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, schools are now exempt from being letter-graded this year.
Fauci awarded $1M prize from Israeli foundation for ‘defending science in the face of uninformed criticism’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FEMA opens new mass COVID-19 vaccination sites amid wintry weather across US
Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.
Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.
Tech exec apologizes after holding convention that led to 24 people testing positive for COVID-19
An LA-based entrepreneur is apologizing after holding an in-person conference that got 24 people testing positive for COVID-19.
An LA-based entrepreneur is apologizing after holding an in-person conference that got 24 people testing positive for COVID-19.
Saliva-based COVID-19 tests being offered in Scottsdale
A saliva-based COVID-19 test is being offered in Scottsdale near McDowell and Scottsdale roads. The site will be able to provide 500 tests a day and up to 2,500 a week.
A saliva-based COVID-19 test is being offered in Scottsdale near McDowell and Scottsdale roads. The site will be able to provide 500 tests a day and up to 2,500 a week.
COVID-19 vaccine becoming more accessible in Arizona pharmacies
More people are about to get vaccinated against the coronavirus in Arizona as people 65 years and older can now get the vaccine and doses are being delivered to pharmacies, expanding accessibility.
More people are about to get vaccinated against the coronavirus in Arizona as people 65 years and older can now get the vaccine and doses are being delivered to pharmacies, expanding accessibility.
Lumber supply shortage in Arizona, US continues as demand remains
The demand for lumber remains high as the actual amount of lumber is low in Arizona and the US. The pandemic has impacted the industry tremendously, as well as weather and shipping delays.
The demand for lumber remains high as the actual amount of lumber is low in Arizona and the US. The pandemic has impacted the industry tremendously, as well as weather and shipping delays.
Arizona receives C grade for vaccination efforts from Harvard researchers
Harvard University researchers gave Arizona a C grade for how it's efficiently inoculating all eligible people with COVID-19 vaccine doses.
Harvard University researchers gave Arizona a C grade for how it's efficiently inoculating all eligible people with COVID-19 vaccine doses.
Firefighters introduce new technology to quell cancer risk
Although the Coronavirus has been on everyone’s minds this year, fighting cancer is still on the forefront at fire departments nationwide. Now they're coming up with unique ways to keep their crews safe.
Although the Coronavirus has been on everyone’s minds this year, fighting cancer is still on the forefront at fire departments nationwide. Now they're coming up with unique ways to keep their crews safe.
UArizona study: More young adults turning to booze during pandemic
According to a new study by researchers at the University of Arizona, there has been a sharp increase in alcohol dependence in between April and November 2020, as the nation was ravaged by the still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. FOX 10's Christina Carilla spoke with Professor William 'Scott' Kilgore, a professor with UArizona, on the sobering statistic.
According to a new study by researchers at the University of Arizona, there has been a sharp increase in alcohol dependence in between April and November 2020, as the nation was ravaged by the still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. FOX 10's Christina Carilla spoke with Professor William 'Scott' Kilgore, a professor with UArizona, on the sobering statistic.
‘We’re kind of like tech support’: Teen cousins help hundreds of senior citizens sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mass vaccination sites in Oakland, LA set to open as others forced to close
The two newest openings in Oakland and LA are part of President Biden's promise to open 100 mass vaccination sites in his first 100 days in office and they are federally funded, meaning they will have a federal vaccine supply. The aim is to vaccinate 6,000 people a day at these sites.
The two newest openings in Oakland and LA are part of President Biden's promise to open 100 mass vaccination sites in his first 100 days in office and they are federally funded, meaning they will have a federal vaccine supply. The aim is to vaccinate 6,000 people a day at these sites.
After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
YMCA offering free rides for seniors to get COVID-19 vaccines
The YMCA is teaming up with Uber and the Arizona Department of Health Services to provide free transportation to seniors who qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine. To schedule a ride, call 602-212-6088 or email opas@vosymca.org.
The YMCA is teaming up with Uber and the Arizona Department of Health Services to provide free transportation to seniors who qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine. To schedule a ride, call 602-212-6088 or email opas@vosymca.org.
The baby diet: Stick to an eating schedule and pay attention to portion sizes, say dietitians
If you're trying to get back on track with good health habits, you may want to consider eating like a baby. Dietitians say you should avoid sugary drinks, keep tabs on portion sizes, stick to an eating schedule, share meal times with toddlers, and eat in one place.
If you're trying to get back on track with good health habits, you may want to consider eating like a baby. Dietitians say you should avoid sugary drinks, keep tabs on portion sizes, stick to an eating schedule, share meal times with toddlers, and eat in one place.
Arizona doctor explains why COVID-19 cases are trending downward
Cases in Arizona and the country and trending downward and a Valley doctor says it's not because of the vaccine, but because a big part of the population has gotten the virus and fewer people are walking around spreading it.
Cases in Arizona and the country and trending downward and a Valley doctor says it's not because of the vaccine, but because a big part of the population has gotten the virus and fewer people are walking around spreading it.