Patton Oswalt cancels shows in Florida, Utah over venues’ refusal of COVID-19 protocols
“I have an ego but my ego was not big enough to think that people should die to hear my stupid comedy,” Patton Oswalt said on his Instagram account.
“I have an ego but my ego was not big enough to think that people should die to hear my stupid comedy,” Patton Oswalt said on his Instagram account.
Study: 80% of COVID-19 patients suffer 1 or more long-term effects
Researchers who analyzed more than 18,000 studies found that 80% of people who were infected with COVID-19 suffered one or more of the long-term effects associated with the novel coronavirus.
Researchers who analyzed more than 18,000 studies found that 80% of people who were infected with COVID-19 suffered one or more of the long-term effects associated with the novel coronavirus.
Funeral held for Austin police sergeant killed by COVID-19
APD Senior Sgt. Steve Urias died on August 26 after fighting COVID-19. He started at APD 3 decades ago and was looking forward to retirement.
APD Senior Sgt. Steve Urias died on August 26 after fighting COVID-19. He started at APD 3 decades ago and was looking forward to retirement.
TSA will double fines on mask mandate violations at airports, on flights
The new range of penalties, which take effect Friday, will be $500-$1000 for first offenders and $1000-$3000 for second offenders.
The new range of penalties, which take effect Friday, will be $500-$1000 for first offenders and $1000-$3000 for second offenders.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar reveals breast cancer diagnosis, says treatment went well
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar revealed Thursday she underwent treatment for breast cancer earlier this year.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar revealed Thursday she underwent treatment for breast cancer earlier this year.
Biden announces vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
Anti-mask adults heckle student discussing grandmother’s COVID-19 death
"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.
"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.
Moderna developing combo COVID-19 booster, flu shot
Moderna announced on Thursday that it is developing a vaccine that combines a booster for COVID-19 and a shot for the seasonal flu.
Moderna announced on Thursday that it is developing a vaccine that combines a booster for COVID-19 and a shot for the seasonal flu.
Justice Department files lawsuit against Texas over abortion law
The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted “in open defiance of the Constitution."
The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted “in open defiance of the Constitution."
We Are Blood joining nation's first emergency blood reserve
The BERC is composed of seven blood centers from 5 states that have committed to collecting additional blood donations to be held in reserve for any critical-need scenario.
The BERC is composed of seven blood centers from 5 states that have committed to collecting additional blood donations to be held in reserve for any critical-need scenario.
Biden tightens COVID-19 vaccine mandate on federal workers, contractors
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Fall allergies will be in 'full force' this year, experts say
According to meteorologists, fall allergies are often triggered by ragweed and the presence of mold.
According to meteorologists, fall allergies are often triggered by ragweed and the presence of mold.
Long COVID-19: Can children suffer long-term symptoms after infection?
Estimates vary on how often these “long COVID” symptoms occur in kids.
Estimates vary on how often these “long COVID” symptoms occur in kids.
Microsoft return to U.S. offices delayed indefinitely
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
US COVID-19 deaths surpass 650,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
LAUSD proposing vaccine mandate for all eligible students ages 12 and up
If the proposal passes, eligible students aged 12 and up would be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend in-person classes.
If the proposal passes, eligible students aged 12 and up would be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend in-person classes.
Allen ISD parents file civil rights lawsuit over district’s lack of mask mandate
Allen ISD is facing a federal lawsuit from parents who say their children's health is at risk without a mandatory mask policy.
Allen ISD is facing a federal lawsuit from parents who say their children's health is at risk without a mandatory mask policy.
Parents file lawsuit against Round Rock ISD over mask mandate
A hearing on this lawsuit is set to take place on September 23rd.
A hearing on this lawsuit is set to take place on September 23rd.
Parents file lawsuit against Round Rock ISD over mask mandate
In August, Round Rock ISD passed a temporary mask mandate for all campuses to protect its students and staff against COVID-19.
In August, Round Rock ISD passed a temporary mask mandate for all campuses to protect its students and staff against COVID-19.
Over 1,000 have died from COVID-19 in Austin-Travis County
Vaccinations continue to be the most effective available tool to prevent severe illness, death, and to stop the spread and mutation of COVID-19 and its variants.
Vaccinations continue to be the most effective available tool to prevent severe illness, death, and to stop the spread and mutation of COVID-19 and its variants.



















