‘Mission: Impossible 7’ star Tom Cruise, Paramount at odds over film’s distribution model: report
Given that he typically brings in a sizable return for studio productions, Cruise is looking for “M:I7” to be released through a more traditional model of a three-month window.
White House to end free COVID-19 testing, treatment for uninsured Americans
Some uninsured Americans will soon be on the hook for COVID-19 treatments and testing after the Biden administration and Congress allowed a federal program that reimbursed providers for virus-related care to expire this week.
States pocketed millions in COVID-relief cash for pet projects
President Biden’s signature legislation, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, allocated $350 billion to assist struggling localities and states get through the COVID-19 pandemic.
White House: No funds for fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose
The White House warned Monday that there is currently no funding for potential fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines and other critical pandemic tools.
Biden administration to stop reimbursing hospitals for COVID-19 care for uninsured
Some people without health insurance will begin getting bills for COVID-19 treatments and testing after the Biden administration on Tuesday starts winding down a federal program that reimburses providers for virus-related care for the uninsured and that officials say is running out of funds.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine works for children under 6 years old
Moderna announced Wednesday its COVID-19 vaccine works in children from 6 months old to under 6 years old.
Moderna expands COVID-19 vaccines to treat related illnesses
Moderna said Tuesday that it would expand its COVID-19 vaccine to treat related illnesses.
Albertsons deploys 20-minute COVID testing at pharmacies nationwide
The collaboration between Albertsons Companies and Cue Health will help expand access to fast coronavirus testing to consumers, offering results in about 20 minutes, according to Albertsons.
Disney Shanghai temporarily closes as China battles another COVID surge
Shanghai Disney says it will be temporarily closed to the public starting Monday in response to another surge of COVID cases sweeping mainland China.
Judge: Montana can't enforce ban on mandating vaccines
A federal judge ruled Monday may not enforce a state law preventing health care centers from mandating vaccines.
COVID-19 rapid test recalled for 'high number' of false positive reports
The Food and Drug Administration announced that a healthcare company has recalled 45,500 COVID-19 rapid tests due to a “high number of false positive reports.”
Labor board seeks to force Amazon to reinstate fired worker
A federal labor board is seeking to reinstate an Amazon employee who was fired in the early days of the pandemic after leading a protest calling for the company to do more to protect workers against COVID-19.
Man passes out in North Carolina courtroom upon $1.7 million COVID fraud guilty verdict
A man accused with his father of fraud related to $1.7 million in COVID-19 relief funds passed out Thursday when the pair were found guilty by a jury.
Jobless claims inch lower to 214,000 as workers remain in high demand
The Labor Department released weekly data showing how many Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week amid an increasingly tight labor market.
Fidelity study shows 'downright ugly' retirement moves Americans made over the past two years
A new study conducted by Fidelity Investments shows an alarming number of Americans made "downright ugly" retirement moves during the pandemic and "Great Resignation."
Apple supplier Foxconn resumes some work in Shenzhen, China, after COVID lockdown
Foxconn, one of Apple's biggest suppliers, announced Wednesday that it had partially resumed production in a key Chinese city after new COVID-19 restrictions forced the company to temporarily suspend operations.
CDC lowers Caribbean COVID-19 travel warnings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday lowered COVID-19 pandemic Travel Health Notices for several Caribbean destinations.
CDC eases cruise ship travel COVID-19 warning level
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has once again moved to lower its cruise ship Travel Health Notice from "high" to "moderate."
Mask violations: TSA issued hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued more than $640,000 in proposed fines to passengers who did not comply with mask mandates.
Merck’s COVID-19 pill heavily used so far despite concerns
A new COVID-19 pill from Merck & Co. and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP has been more widely used than expected since rolling out late last year, though regulators and many doctors consider it a last resort.