Pandemic learning loss could cost students $70,000 in lifetime earnings
Students slammed by the pandemic and the choices politicians made to shut schools, are behind developmentally both socially and with concepts such as math.
Apple faces class-action lawsuit alleging 'racial bias' in watch's blood oximeter
Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges the Apple Watch's blood oximeter has a "racial bias" against individuals with darker skin tones.
Twitter Files expose government influence on suppressing COVID messages that contradicted WH
The Biden and Trump administrations tried to influence social media companies to suppress ideas that went against their positions on COVID-19, according to the Twitter Files.
Walgreens, CVS and others limiting purchases of children's pain relief medicine as respiratory illnesses rise
CVS and Walgreens recently put limits on purchases of children's pain relief medication amid a rise in respiratory illnesses such as the flu and RSV.
Unemployment benefits and Obamacare subsidies outpace median income in several states, study finds
The combination of unemployment benefits and ACA subsidies can provide a family of four with two people not working more than the median household income in several states, according to a new study.
In-flight disturbances have plummeted since court overturned Biden's mask mandate
Airline disturbances have plummeted 74% in the months since President Biden's travel mask mandate was struck down in the courts.
Father, son face charges over alleged $8M Covid relief loan fraud involving ministry
A father and son have been indicted for allegedly fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars of COVID-19 relief money, prosecutors announced Thursday.
Michigan man pleads guilty after using COVID-19 relief money to pay for BMW convertible, wedding expenses: DOJ
A Michigan man plead guilty to multiple financial charges after obtaining $170,000 in Paycheck Protection Program funding to buy personal items like a BMW convertible, the DOJ announced on Friday.
California changing pay requirement for workers with COVID-19
California regulators voted Thursday to end a rule requiring companies to pay employees who can't work because they got infected with COVID-19 while on the job.
The bleisure traveler—coming to the rescue of airlines everywhere
Some airline executives say hybrid work and other post-pandemic changes have cracked open demand from travelers willing to spend more for extra legroom and other perks.
China approves sale of Pfizer COVID pill Paxlovid as cases surge, White House denies involvement
The White House says it was not in any way involved in China's approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 pill to treat an anticipated wave of infections.
White House resumes program sending free COVID tests to households
The White House announced its COVID-19 Winter Preparedness Plan and made free COVID-19 tests available to all U.S. households again to deal with an increase in cases.
Doctor warns 'tridemic' could get worse if masks mandated again
A New York City doctor is warning that bringing back mask mandates — especially for kids — could make the "tridemic" worse.
DeSantis calls for Florida grand jury to investigate coronavirus vaccine 'wrongdoing'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, during a panel about reported side effects of coronavirus vaccines, says he wants a statewide grand jury to investigate any "wrongdoing" surrounding them.
Elon Musk invites blacklisted Stanford professor to Twitter headquarters
Twitter CEO Elon Musk invited Stanford Professor Jay Bhattacharya to headquarters on Saturday, where the professor sought understanding of why he was blacklisted.
United States is short on bomb-sniffing dogs; relies on importing animals from overseas
Explosive detection dogs are a vital resource in national security. The issue is that with demand for them surging around the world, the U.S. is running on short supply.
Rapper sentenced for COVID fraud after music video flaunted stacks of unemployment assistance envelopes
Rapper Fontrell Antonio Baines, known by the alias "Nuke Bizzle" was sentenced to 77 months in federal prison for defrauding the U.S. government for COVID-19 relief funds.
Airbus CEO details broad post-crisis industrial hurdles
Energy shortages weigh more heavily in Europe whereas the U.S. industry is more concerned about shortages of labor, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said on Thursday.
North Carolina father and son sent to prison for embezzling $1.7 million COVID relief
A North Carolina man and his son were sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining $1.7 million in COVID-19 relief funds through various PPP loan applications.
Nursing 'burnout': Nurses worry shortage will worsen if measures aren't taken
Nurses are feeling physically and mentally drained from being overworked as an ongoing nursing shortage continues. If things don't change, experts fear it could get even worse.