Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.
Coronavirus model cited by White House now predicts nearly 135,000 US deaths by August
Up from 74,000 deaths just a week ago, the new estimates are driven by more people leaving isolation at home and states reopening.
Up from 74,000 deaths just a week ago, the new estimates are driven by more people leaving isolation at home and states reopening.
Protests not allowed during pandemic, say NYC mayor and police commissioner
After a gathering by LGBTQ activists critical of Mount Sinai Hospital's relationship during the coronavirus with a religious organization, the city's police commissioner and mayor said protests would not be tolerated.
After a gathering by LGBTQ activists critical of Mount Sinai Hospital's relationship during the coronavirus with a religious organization, the city's police commissioner and mayor said protests would not be tolerated.
Elgin, Smithville to hold mobile drive-through COVID-19 testing Tuesday
Anyone seeking a test must be registered and have an appointment.
Anyone seeking a test must be registered and have an appointment.
After more than a month, Pinellas County beaches reopen with large law enforcement presence
Ever since March 20, Pinellas County beaches were closed -- but not anymore. People can once again feel the sugar sand between their toes, but there are a few things to keep in mind before beachgoers make their way to the Gulf waters.
Ever since March 20, Pinellas County beaches were closed -- but not anymore. People can once again feel the sugar sand between their toes, but there are a few things to keep in mind before beachgoers make their way to the Gulf waters.
Travis County officials explain changes to stay at home order
Interim Austin-Travis County health authority Dr. Mark Escott, Austin Mayor Steve Adler and County Judge Sarah Eckhardt discussed the current Stay Home, Work Safe orders for Austin and Travis County that remain in effect.
Interim Austin-Travis County health authority Dr. Mark Escott, Austin Mayor Steve Adler and County Judge Sarah Eckhardt discussed the current Stay Home, Work Safe orders for Austin and Travis County that remain in effect.
Outrage over release of sex-assault defendant
A defendant in two decades-old sexual assaults has been released from jail due to concerns over the coronavirus behind bars.
A defendant in two decades-old sexual assaults has been released from jail due to concerns over the coronavirus behind bars.
DIY masks: Texas A&M researchers evaluate effectiveness of different materials
According to Texas A&M officials, scientists from the university are currently testing a variety of popular DIY mask materials in order to give consumers "fact-based" information on different mask options.
According to Texas A&M officials, scientists from the university are currently testing a variety of popular DIY mask materials in order to give consumers "fact-based" information on different mask options.
College students file lawsuits seeking refund from schools moved online during coronavirus lockdowns
Students at more than 25 U.S. universities who have been sent home to learn online during the coronavirus pandemic are filing lawsuits against their schools, claiming they're not getting the quality of education they were promised and demanding partial refunds on tuition and campus fees.
Students at more than 25 U.S. universities who have been sent home to learn online during the coronavirus pandemic are filing lawsuits against their schools, claiming they're not getting the quality of education they were promised and demanding partial refunds on tuition and campus fees.
Man wipes nose on Michigan store worker's shirt after being told to wear mask
Authorities in Michigan are searching for a man who was caught on video using a Dollar Tree employee's shirt to wipe his nose after being advised he had to wear a mask in the store to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Authorities in Michigan are searching for a man who was caught on video using a Dollar Tree employee's shirt to wipe his nose after being advised he had to wear a mask in the store to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Caritas of Austin gets $50,000 gift to help with COVID-19 needs
Caritas of Austin says that since mid-March and the stay-at-home mandate began to stop the spread of COVID-19, 75% of its clients have been impacted in some way by the coronavirus.
Caritas of Austin says that since mid-March and the stay-at-home mandate began to stop the spread of COVID-19, 75% of its clients have been impacted in some way by the coronavirus.
ICU hospitalizations in Minnesota hit highest point in COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota reported nine new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Monday as the state's death toll from the disease rises to 428.
Minnesota reported nine new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Monday as the state's death toll from the disease rises to 428.
What you need to know about Renter Protections during the pandemic
The City of Los Angeles has enacted renter protections to help residents stay in their homes. But, many renters have questions on how that will work since they worry about being evicted.
The City of Los Angeles has enacted renter protections to help residents stay in their homes. But, many renters have questions on how that will work since they worry about being evicted.
Costco announces limits on meat purchases as mask requirement begins
Grocery and goods giant Costco will limit the amount of fresh beef, pork and chicken products customers can buy.
Grocery and goods giant Costco will limit the amount of fresh beef, pork and chicken products customers can buy.
Immigrants without work find themselves sleeping on San Francisco streets
Marcos Saul Aurora Gonzalez and is one of about 250 members of the 30-year-old San Francisco Day Labor Program and Women's Collective. He wasn't always homeless. But since the Bay Area stay-at-home order shut down most business, the 37-year-old from El Salvador has not been able to find work.
Marcos Saul Aurora Gonzalez and is one of about 250 members of the 30-year-old San Francisco Day Labor Program and Women's Collective. He wasn't always homeless. But since the Bay Area stay-at-home order shut down most business, the 37-year-old from El Salvador has not been able to find work.
Carnival Cruise Line announces they will begin to phase-in cruises in August
Carnival Cruise Line said that they will take a measured approach towards bringing sailings back, phasing in some cruises starting in August.
Carnival Cruise Line said that they will take a measured approach towards bringing sailings back, phasing in some cruises starting in August.
California lawmakers go back to work as coronavirus lingers
But it won’t be business as usual for California’s full-time Legislature after lawmakers agreed to their first sustained unscheduled work stoppage in 158 years. They will be limited to having just one staff person with them, and nurses will check their temperatures at the door, among other precautions.
But it won’t be business as usual for California’s full-time Legislature after lawmakers agreed to their first sustained unscheduled work stoppage in 158 years. They will be limited to having just one staff person with them, and nurses will check their temperatures at the door, among other precautions.
2 Northern California counties set to reopen despite stay-home order
Two counties in Northern California were set to allow many businesses to reopen Monday as a direct challenge to Newsom’s order.
Two counties in Northern California were set to allow many businesses to reopen Monday as a direct challenge to Newsom’s order.
Michigan security guard shot and killed after asking Family Dollar shopper to wear a mask
Michigan State Police are looking into reports that an argument over a mask led to the fatal shooting of a Family Dollar guard in Flint.
Michigan State Police are looking into reports that an argument over a mask led to the fatal shooting of a Family Dollar guard in Flint.
South Carolina woman charged in hand-licking incidents
A South Carolina woman is in custody and charged after licking her hands and then touching grocery store fixtures and products.
A South Carolina woman is in custody and charged after licking her hands and then touching grocery store fixtures and products.