US companies that cheat workers out of pay unlikely to be fined or punished, Labor Department data found
The analysis found that the government rarely penalizes repeat offenders and often lets the companies that do get caught pay workers back less than they owe.
The analysis found that the government rarely penalizes repeat offenders and often lets the companies that do get caught pay workers back less than they owe.
VA program to help thousands of veterans learn new career after being unemployed due to COVID-19 pandemic
Eligible veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic could receive a year of tuition and other financial support to learn a new career.
Eligible veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic could receive a year of tuition and other financial support to learn a new career.
Pfizer seeks authorization to store COVID-19 vaccine in standard refrigerator temps for up to 4 weeks
Such a change could allow Pfizer’s much-needed shots, which have been approved in more than 80 countries, to have a simplified distribution process.
Such a change could allow Pfizer’s much-needed shots, which have been approved in more than 80 countries, to have a simplified distribution process.
Norwegian Cruise Line to celebrate teachers with free cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line is giving away free 7-night cruises to 100 teachers to award them for their passion and dedication.
Norwegian Cruise Line is giving away free 7-night cruises to 100 teachers to award them for their passion and dedication.
North Texas couple stuck in Cancun, Mexico with COVID-19
A couple from Carrollton is stuck in Mexico right now after both tested positive for COVID-19. Their three-day getaway has turned into a weeks-long medical ordeal.
A couple from Carrollton is stuck in Mexico right now after both tested positive for COVID-19. Their three-day getaway has turned into a weeks-long medical ordeal.
FDA expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for teens 12 and older by next week
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
Moderna to supply 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries through WHO initiative
The World Health Organization has repeatedly decried a lack of equity in access to COVID-19 vaccines and is working to ship doses to low- and middle-income countries through its COVAX program.
The World Health Organization has repeatedly decried a lack of equity in access to COVID-19 vaccines and is working to ship doses to low- and middle-income countries through its COVAX program.
Blackfeet Nation in Montana sets up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Canadian border to share surplus doses
A U.S.-based tribal nation recently shared its COVID-19 vaccine surplus with related tribes and other residents across the border in Canada in an effort to get more people vaccinated against the virus.
A U.S.-based tribal nation recently shared its COVID-19 vaccine surplus with related tribes and other residents across the border in Canada in an effort to get more people vaccinated against the virus.
New Jersey breweries will offer free beer to people who get vaccinated
More than a dozen breweries in New Jersey are going to be offering free beers to the newly vaccinated as part of a program announced on Monday.
More than a dozen breweries in New Jersey are going to be offering free beers to the newly vaccinated as part of a program announced on Monday.
New restriction at DC weddings is turning brides and grooms away
Brides and grooms are now forced to shift gears and find creative ways to plan one of the biggest days of their lives. A year into the pandemic, safety guidelines are still getting in the way for those planning weddings in D.C.
Brides and grooms are now forced to shift gears and find creative ways to plan one of the biggest days of their lives. A year into the pandemic, safety guidelines are still getting in the way for those planning weddings in D.C.
Walgreens rolling out mobile vaccination clinics in Chicago, 9 other US locations
Walgreens is bringing the coronavirus vaccine directly into Chicago's underserved communities this month.
Walgreens is bringing the coronavirus vaccine directly into Chicago's underserved communities this month.
What to know before and after getting your COVID-19 vaccine
Experts say there are a number of things contributing to vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Ernst Von Schwarz, a cardiologist and scientist, talks more about the impact that has as we try to get back to normal and has some things you should know.
Experts say there are a number of things contributing to vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Ernst Von Schwarz, a cardiologist and scientist, talks more about the impact that has as we try to get back to normal and has some things you should know.
Thousands attend music festival without masks, social distancing as part of UK COVID-19 research project
The music festival is just one of several research efforts the UK government is offering as a way to test whether such events spread the coronavirus.
The music festival is just one of several research efforts the UK government is offering as a way to test whether such events spread the coronavirus.
Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez make voices heard at ‘Vax Live’ fundraising concert
President Joe Biden and Prince Harry were among several big names advocating for vaccine equity at “Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World.” The taped fundraising event will air on May 8.
President Joe Biden and Prince Harry were among several big names advocating for vaccine equity at “Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World.” The taped fundraising event will air on May 8.
Treating sleep apnea in older adults may reduce risk of dementia, study finds
Researchers say the discovery is important because it stresses the impact sleep can have on cognitive function.
Researchers say the discovery is important because it stresses the impact sleep can have on cognitive function.
US to begin world trade talks to more widely distribute COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. has been criticized for focusing first on vaccinating Americans, particularly as its vaccine supply begins to outpace demand and doses approved for use elsewhere in the world but not in the U.S. sit idle.
The U.S. has been criticized for focusing first on vaccinating Americans, particularly as its vaccine supply begins to outpace demand and doses approved for use elsewhere in the world but not in the U.S. sit idle.
Retired teacher rakes in nearly 50k renting his pool during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ned Gilardino is swimming in a new revenue stream after renting his pool and making nearly $50,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ned Gilardino is swimming in a new revenue stream after renting his pool and making nearly $50,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southwest flight attendant files lawsuit blaming airline for husband’s COVID-19 death
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
Las Vegas hits jackpot as pandemic-weary visitors return
Las Vegas has been almost elbow-to-elbow lately with pandemic-weary tourists looking for excitement and entertainment, after casinos rose from 35% to 50% occupancy March 15 under state health guidelines.
Las Vegas has been almost elbow-to-elbow lately with pandemic-weary tourists looking for excitement and entertainment, after casinos rose from 35% to 50% occupancy March 15 under state health guidelines.
Prior COVID-19 infection boosts immune response to variants after one dose of Pfizer vaccine, UK study finds
The study found that just one shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosted protection against COVID-19 variants - but only for those who had been previously infected with the virus.
The study found that just one shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosted protection against COVID-19 variants - but only for those who had been previously infected with the virus.