CDC urges COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women amid delta surge

The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.

Deep Fried I-35, brisket brittle among 2021's Big Tex Choice Awards finalists

The folks at the State Fair of Texas unveiled the 10 finalists for the Big Tex Choice Awards -- everything from deep fried seafood gumbo to a Halloween-themed treat that's loaded with a lot of everything.

Panic on planes after images are AirDropped to passengers

Passengers on airplanes have been receiving threats on their phones while they are sitting on the plane. It has happened at several airports across the country, including in Atlanta.

Chipotle offers teachers chance to win school supply reimbursement

Teachers can win the opportunity to have Chipotle reimburse them for school supplies by replying to one of the company’s tweets.

Could parents sue if a child gets COVID-19 from an unvaccinated teacher? Legal experts weigh in

As children return to school, parents are concerned with how best to protect their child from COVID-19. Legal experts say even if a child does get sick, it’ll be hard to place the blame on educators.

Nissan to close huge plant for 2 weeks due to chip shortage

Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia.

France mandates COVID-19 pass to enter restaurants, trains

The measure is part of a government plan to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot and slow down a surge in infections.

Canada reopens border to vaccinated U.S. visitors

As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.

Pediatricians warn of 'pressing risk' among children as delta variant spreads

The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to the FDA urging it to work “aggressively” toward authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12.

CDC warns not to eat raw cake batter after multi-state E.coli outbreak

Health officials have traced an E.coli outbreak to cake mix. People infected during this year’s outbreak all indicated they had eaten raw cake batter.

Canadian border worker strike ends with tentative agreement

UPDATE (10:15 p.m.) After a final round of negotiations that lasted more than 36 hours, the Public Service Alliance of Canada and Customs and Immigration Union reached a tentative agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency late Friday, August 6, the organizations announced.

United, Frontier roll out COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers

United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.

The Canadian-U.S. Border reopens Aug. 9: what you need to know

Canada will reopen its borders for non-essential U.S. travelers on Monday, Aug. 9. Here's everything you need to know before you load up your car.