Massachusetts man gave ‘COVID hugs’ to cancer survivor, other strangers at Walmart, police say
One victim, a cancer survivor, told police the man walked up to him, took an item out of his hands and hugged him.
One victim, a cancer survivor, told police the man walked up to him, took an item out of his hands and hugged him.
The Round dating app launching in Austin
Dating is hard. But dating during a global pandemic? Really hard. The Austin-based dating app The Round is trying to reimagine online dating. They joined Good Day Austin's Casey Claiborne this week to talk about it.
Dating is hard. But dating during a global pandemic? Really hard. The Austin-based dating app The Round is trying to reimagine online dating. They joined Good Day Austin's Casey Claiborne this week to talk about it.
India's coronavirus caseload tops 3 million as disease moves south
India's coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier but older populations of the south.
India's coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier but older populations of the south.
28-year-old North Texas man warning others to be careful after being hospitalized due to COVID-19
Despite declining coronavirus numbers here in North Texas, the virus is still impacting hundreds of people across the Metroplex.
Despite declining coronavirus numbers here in North Texas, the virus is still impacting hundreds of people across the Metroplex.
Teachers turn COVID-19 desk shields into Jeeps: 'Playful, not imprisoned'
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car, keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."
Charges: St. Paul man used COVID-19 relief loan to buy motorcycle, pay golf expenses
A St. Paul man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he lied to obtain a loan intended to help companies struggling due to COVID-19 restrictions and used the money on personal expenses including a new motorcycle.
A St. Paul man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he lied to obtain a loan intended to help companies struggling due to COVID-19 restrictions and used the money on personal expenses including a new motorcycle.
Instagram deletes account advertising ASU COVID-19 parties
Instagram has removed an account that claimed to throw COVID parties at Arizona State University.
Instagram has removed an account that claimed to throw COVID parties at Arizona State University.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be held in 2020
They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.
They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.
Mounting US deaths reveal an outsize toll on people of color
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.
Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 800K, Johns Hopkins reports
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
As more colleges stay online, students demand tuition cuts
In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.
In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.
Texas to release COVID-19 data for children in schools and childcare facilities
The Health and Human Services Commission released COVID-19 data gathered from child care centers, school-age programs, and before and after school programs.
The Health and Human Services Commission released COVID-19 data gathered from child care centers, school-age programs, and before and after school programs.
Heavy buyer demand and low rates send US home sales surging amid COVID-19 pandemic
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
Low humidity, drier air may contribute to increased COVID-19 transmission risk, researchers find
A study conducted by University of Sydney researchers found that climate conditions with low humidity and dry air may help the spread of the novel coronavirus.
A study conducted by University of Sydney researchers found that climate conditions with low humidity and dry air may help the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Man, woman charged in assault of Sesame Place employee who asked them to wear masks
Police in Bucks County say they have charged a man and woman accused of assaulting a Sesame Place employee who asked them to wear a mask inside the park.
Police in Bucks County say they have charged a man and woman accused of assaulting a Sesame Place employee who asked them to wear a mask inside the park.
Texas State Athletics outlines health and safety measure for Bobcat Stadium
These following procedures will be in place for all Bobcat fans attending games at Bobcat Stadium.
These following procedures will be in place for all Bobcat fans attending games at Bobcat Stadium.
Georgia teachers' back-to-school rap becomes viral hit
A pair of high school teachers in Georgia have become online sensations after they starred in a back-to-school rap video.
A pair of high school teachers in Georgia have become online sensations after they starred in a back-to-school rap video.
Texas is creating a COVID-19 tracking system for public schools
The data would help the Texas Education Agency monitor and report cases found in children and staff.
The data would help the Texas Education Agency monitor and report cases found in children and staff.
Austin launches program to provide storage for homeless community
The new facility is opening with a referral system.
The new facility is opening with a referral system.
Confusion reigns as schools reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.