#ShotforSam: Samuel Adams offering free beer to people who get COVID-19 vaccine
The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.
The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.
More than 5,000 people attend illegal party in Tonto National Forest
Authorities said violations included DUI, double riding, speeding, reckless vehicle operation, staging camps in illegal areas, blocking roadways, illegal use of fireworks and target shooting.
Authorities said violations included DUI, double riding, speeding, reckless vehicle operation, staging camps in illegal areas, blocking roadways, illegal use of fireworks and target shooting.
Texas Workforce Commission: Almost $600M in Texas unemployment fraud
Investigators and cyber experts say what’s happening in Texas is happening nationwide and may be part of a massive organized effort.
Investigators and cyber experts say what’s happening in Texas is happening nationwide and may be part of a massive organized effort.
NIH begins study of rare allergic reactions to Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
Severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, and most had a history of life-threatening allergic reactions, the NIH said.
Severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, and most had a history of life-threatening allergic reactions, the NIH said.
NIH study finds coronavirus infects mouth cells, saliva
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found evidence to suggest that the novel coronavirus is able to replicate and infect mouth tissue, spreading to a person’s saliva and eventually infecting a patient’s lungs when swallowed.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health found evidence to suggest that the novel coronavirus is able to replicate and infect mouth tissue, spreading to a person’s saliva and eventually infecting a patient’s lungs when swallowed.
Texas Workforce Commission: Almost $600M in Texas unemployment fraud
The agency reports, since the beginning of the pandemic, nearly 4 million people have filed for unemployment benefits.
The agency reports, since the beginning of the pandemic, nearly 4 million people have filed for unemployment benefits.
Moderna prepared to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by end of 2021
Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer Tal Zaks said the company should be able to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by the end of 2021.
Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer Tal Zaks said the company should be able to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by the end of 2021.
TEA says statewide disruption of STARR testing resolved
For now, the problem with online testing appears to have been resolved, but parents and teachers say they don’t have much confidence it won’t happen again.
For now, the problem with online testing appears to have been resolved, but parents and teachers say they don’t have much confidence it won’t happen again.
NBA to use COVID-19 health screening technology at US arenas in effort to bring more fans back
The NBA on Wednesday announced a new partnership that will make COVID-19 health screening technology available to all 30 teams and their arenas.
The NBA on Wednesday announced a new partnership that will make COVID-19 health screening technology available to all 30 teams and their arenas.
FEMA will cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 funeral expenses, application opens next week
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
Biden open to ‘good-faith negotiations’ on proposed $2.3T infrastructure plan amid GOP criticism
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
FEMA partially approves extension of COVID-19 vaccine sites in Houston, DFW
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has partially approved a request to extend operations for the federally supported community vaccination centers in Houston, Arlington and Dallas through May 18, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has partially approved a request to extend operations for the federally supported community vaccination centers in Houston, Arlington and Dallas through May 18, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced.
UK COVID-19 variant now ‘most common lineage’ in US, CDC says
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
EU agency details ‘possible link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots
“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.
“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.
San Francisco school board suspends plan to rename schools, commits to reopening full time this fall
The San Francisco school board has reversed a much-criticized decision to rename 44 schools it said were linked to racism, sexism, slavery or other injustices.
The San Francisco school board has reversed a much-criticized decision to rename 44 schools it said were linked to racism, sexism, slavery or other injustices.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Riverside family finally moves into dream home after 15-month standoff with squatter
After 15 long months of soaring legal bills, Tracie Albert finally walked through the front door of her new home in Riverside. But not before the suspected squatter was seen lunging at Tracie with a tire iron.
After 15 long months of soaring legal bills, Tracie Albert finally walked through the front door of her new home in Riverside. But not before the suspected squatter was seen lunging at Tracie with a tire iron.
Fauci says variants are ‘wild card’ in COVID-19 booster vaccine equation
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he feels confident in current indications of the enduring efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines — but there’s a “wild card” in play: emerging coronavirus variants.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he feels confident in current indications of the enduring efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines — but there’s a “wild card” in play: emerging coronavirus variants.
Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am launches high-tech face covering
The 'Xupermask' retails for $299
The 'Xupermask' retails for $299