SAT exams go digital amidst changing college admissions landscape
With SAT exams going to a digital format, test-takers will be allowed to use their own laptops or tablets at a monitored testing site.
Neil Young threatens to pull songs off Spotify over Joe Rogan: report
Neil Young, the legendary rocker, reportedly posted a letter to his management team that he wanted his music pulled from Spotify because it is providing a platform for popular podcast host Joe Rogan to spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.
David Perdue tests positive for COVID-19, will undergo quarantine campaign says
Former U.S. Senator and Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue tested positive Monday for COVID-19, according to a representative from his campaign.
Texas schools closing, incentivizing substitutes to help
PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
New Omicron subvariant BA.2 detected in Washington
A new sub-variant of COVID-19, the BA.2 variant, has been detected in Washington, health officials announced Monday.
US COVID-19 cases dropping despite spikes in some regions, CDC data shows
CDC data shows overall COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S., but some cases are still rising in some states.
Sarah Palin tests positive for COVID, NY Times defamation trial delayed
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tested positive for coronavirus, again, as her courtroom battle with the New York Times over claims of defamation was set to begin.
LA Unified mask policy: Students to wear non-cloth face masks
Starting Monday, students must wear “well-fitted, non-cloth masks with a nose wire” at all times, including outdoors, the district announced.
USC to resume in-person classes Monday; UCLA on Jan. 31
The University of Southern California, which began the spring semester remotely due to locally rising COVID-19 cases, will welcome students back to campus on Monday.
RRISD parents gather at Governor’s Mansion to demand new COVID protocols
Round Rock ISD parents and students gathered at the Governor's Mansion to protest for improved COVID-19 protocols within Round Rock schools.
Fauci: Omicron COVID-19 infections likely to peak in February
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he was "as confident as you can be" that states will hit their highest point of infections in February
Ahead of Olympics, Beijing district orders mass COVID-19 testing
China is stepping up enforcement of its “zero tolerance” strategy aimed at isolating every infected person as Beijing prepares to open the Winter Games on Feb. 4 under intensive anti-virus controls.
Minnesota man dies from COVID-19 after family fought to keep his ventilator on
A Buffalo, Minnesota man has died battling COVID-19, almost a week after being moved to Texas for care following a lawsuit over his ventilator.
List of Central Texas school districts closed due to COVID-19
Three Central Texas school districts will be closed at least part of this week due to COVID-19.
FDA acts to expand use of treatment for COVID-19 patients with mild-to-moderate disease
Previously, the use of Veklury, a Gilead Sciences Inc. drug, was limited to those requiring hospitalization.
Virginia parent arrested after threatening school board with armed response over mask mandate
The Luray Police Department has charged Amelia Ruffner King with a violation of the Code of Virginia: Oral Threat While on School Property.
Travis County Expo Center COVID-19 vaccine clinic to delay opening
The drive-thru clinic will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday due to expected cold temperatures.
Deputy nearly dies from COVID-19 after catching virus while trying to save man's life
A deputy who was given a 10% chance of surviving COVID-19 is now back at work after battling the virus the last 5 months.
N95 masks: Where to find them for free
What exactly are N95 masks, where can you buy them, and when can you find them for free? We explain.