Increasing Activity In The Tropics
Increasing activity in the tropics as we inch closer to peak hurricane season.
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks this Month
The annual Perseid meteor shower is already underway, but will reach its peak next week!
Pause On Student Loan Payments Extended Through January
The Biden administration on Friday announced that federal student loan payments will remain suspended through January 2022, extending a pause that began at the start of the pandemic and was scheduled to expire next month. The Education Department said this will be the final extension.
Cases Of RSV On The Rise
A new warning for parents tonight...health care workers say cases of RSV are on the rise.
United Airlines Will Require US Employees To Be Vaccinated
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a rising number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases.
Felix Sets A Record, Wins Bronze For 10th Olympic Medal
Allyson Felix finished third in the 400 meters Friday to win her 10th career medal and become the most-decorated woman in the history of Olympic track.
US Added 943,000 Jobs In July; Unemployment Rate At 5.4%
Hiring surged in July as American employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% another sign that the U.S. economy continues to bounce back with surprising vigor from last yearβs coronavirus shutdown.
Automakers Pledge To Increase U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales
Declaring the U.S. must βmove fastβ to win the carmaking future, President Joe Biden on Thursday touted a commitment from the auto industry to make electric vehicles up to half of U.S. sales by the end of the decade.
Moderna Plans Booster Doses To Help Fight Virus
Moderna officials say while its COVID-19 vaccineβs protection is holding up, itβs planning for booster doses to help fight the highly contagious delta variant.
Summer Funding Helped School Districts Address Disparities
After another pandemic-disrupted school year, organizers of vastly expanded summer learning opportunities are investing heavily in efforts to make them accessible to the most vulnerable students.
Nursing Home To Workers: Get Vaccine Or Lose Your Job
The U.S. nursing home industryβs resistance to forcing workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for fear that too many of them might quit began to crack this week when its biggest player announced its employees must get the shot to keep their jobs.
The Five Best Hybrid SUVs You Can Buy
Buying a hybrid vehicle is typically a smart way to help save money on gas and reduce your carbon footprint compared to a conventional gasoline-only vehicle. Edmundsβ experts have picked five of the best new hybrid SUVs on sale today.
Obama Curtails 60th Birthday Bash After Delta Variant Surge
The party for the nationβs 44th president will go on, but only for family and close friends.
Garth Brooks Reassessing Stadium Tour Because Of COVID Surge
Country star Garth Brooks said he will be reassessing whether to continue his stadium tour because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
Spirit Cancels Half Its Flights; American Also Struggling
Spirit Airlines canceled nearly half its schedule for Tuesday, the third straight day of extremely high cancellation numbers at the budget airline.
Frontier Flight Attendants Suspended After Passenger Duct Taped To Seat
Frontier Airlines has temporarily suspended several flight attendants after a man was duct taped to a seat during a flight from Philadelphia to Miami, according to a statement released by Frontier.
Officer Dead, Suspect Killed In Violence Outside Pentagon
An officer died after being stabbed Tuesday during a burst of violence at a transit station outside the Pentagon, and a suspect in the incident was shot by law enforcement and died at the scene, officials said.
Food Giant Tyson To Require Vaccination For All US Workers
Meat processer Tyson Foods will require all of its U.S. employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, becoming one of the first major employers of frontline workers to do so amid a resurgence of the virus.
NYC Will Require Vaccination Proof For Indoor Dining, Gyms
New York City will soon require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone who wants to dine indoors at a restaurant, see a performance or go to the gym, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday, making it the first big city in the U.S. to impose such restrictions.
Graham 1st Vaccinated Senator To Test Positive For COVID-19
Sen. Lindsey Graham has become the first senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated against the coronavirus, saying Monday he is βvery gladβ he received the vaccine, without which his current symptoms would be βfar worse.β
