Santa's mailbag gives a peek into children's pandemic worries
Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.
Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.
Retired California police chief grateful he survived coronavirus
"It was probably one of the best Thanksgiving's I've ever had," Carlos Basurto said, "because every day with them is a thanksgiving."
"It was probably one of the best Thanksgiving's I've ever had," Carlos Basurto said, "because every day with them is a thanksgiving."
US economy sprints toward normal in 2021 but with coronavirus scars
With the help of COVID-19 vaccines and, possibly, more government relief, the U.S. economy may return to normal by the second half of next year.
With the help of COVID-19 vaccines and, possibly, more government relief, the U.S. economy may return to normal by the second half of next year.
Amazon to give $500M in special holiday bonuses to front-line employees
Operations chief: "I've never been more grateful for — or proud of — our teams."
Operations chief: "I've never been more grateful for — or proud of — our teams."
Thailand, Philippines sign for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University. It is expected to be delivered in mid-2021.
Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University. It is expected to be delivered in mid-2021.
Williamson County breaks summer COVID-19 case records
This week, Williamson County reported 337 new cases in one day which breaks the record of 208 cases set back in July.
This week, Williamson County reported 337 new cases in one day which breaks the record of 208 cases set back in July.
Austin neighbors start thread to provide free holiday meals for those in need
One Austin man's offering of a full Thanksgiving Day spread to someone struggling reached hundreds of people and started a chain reaction he never saw coming.
One Austin man's offering of a full Thanksgiving Day spread to someone struggling reached hundreds of people and started a chain reaction he never saw coming.
Williamson County breaks summer COVID-19 case records
This week, Williamson County reported 337 new cases in one day which breaks the record of 208 cases set back in July.
This week, Williamson County reported 337 new cases in one day which breaks the record of 208 cases set back in July.
Austin neighbors start thread to provide free holiday meals for those in need
One Austin man's offering of a full Thanksgiving Day spread to someone struggling reached hundreds of people and started a chain reaction he never saw coming.
One Austin man's offering of a full Thanksgiving Day spread to someone struggling reached hundreds of people and started a chain reaction he never saw coming.
Victoria, Australia eliminates COVID-19 after border closure, going 28 days with 0 new infections
Victoria is celebrating tamping down the COVID-19 virus with it’s 28th consecutive day without a new infection, according to health and human services.
Victoria is celebrating tamping down the COVID-19 virus with it’s 28th consecutive day without a new infection, according to health and human services.
New model projects US COVID-19 cases could double in 2 months
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
1 in 10 Americans did not have enough food to eat last week, according to the US Census Bureau
As people continue to lose jobs in a crippled economy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the uncertainty of providing food for a full household only adds to the stress.
As people continue to lose jobs in a crippled economy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the uncertainty of providing food for a full household only adds to the stress.
Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.
San Antonio area officials issue curfew for Thanksgiving weekend
The curfew begins Thursday night and extends through Monday morning.
The curfew begins Thursday night and extends through Monday morning.
Report: Washington liquor agents confronted after bar refuses to follow COVID-19 restrictions
A standoff is intensifying between Washington state and a Tri-Cities bar that refuses to follow COVID-19 restrictions.
A standoff is intensifying between Washington state and a Tri-Cities bar that refuses to follow COVID-19 restrictions.
Meghan Markle talks 'unbearable grief' after revealing she suffered miscarriage
Meghan Markle revealed she suffered a miscarriage in an opinion article published in the New York Times on Wednesday.
Meghan Markle revealed she suffered a miscarriage in an opinion article published in the New York Times on Wednesday.
When California students return to school in person, they will need to be immunized
To the alarm of school district officials, immunization rates have plummeted in California during the pandemic
To the alarm of school district officials, immunization rates have plummeted in California during the pandemic
Disney increases layoffs to 32,000 workers by March 2021
The coronavirus pandemic continues to hurt businesses across the world and Disney is no exception. On Wednesday, Disney provided an update on the company's finances and it says it plans to let thousands of workers go in 2021.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to hurt businesses across the world and Disney is no exception. On Wednesday, Disney provided an update on the company's finances and it says it plans to let thousands of workers go in 2021.
Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
Americans should be warned of coronavirus vaccine side effects, medical experts say
While promising coronavirus vaccine candidates could aid in bringing the pandemic to its heels, doctors recommended to federal health officials this week that those who eventually receive the long-awaited jab should be wary of the side effects — such as body aches and bad headaches — so they will return for the second dose.
While promising coronavirus vaccine candidates could aid in bringing the pandemic to its heels, doctors recommended to federal health officials this week that those who eventually receive the long-awaited jab should be wary of the side effects — such as body aches and bad headaches — so they will return for the second dose.