Georgia lawsuit challenges Biden’s vaccine mandate for health care workers
Gov. Brian Kemp and the state of Georgia are suing the Biden administration to try to block its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers.
COVID-19 cases in US jumped 26% over last 3 weeks, CDC data shows
Cases tapered off after the delta variant surged this summer, but newly rising cases could be a worrisome sign of what’s ahead this winter.
Houston Methodist suspends privileges of doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
A Texas doctor who made claims about Ivermectin and shared her disagreement with vaccine mandates has lost her privileges at Houston Methodist.
Pandemic brings challenges and sweet moments for caregivers
Gary Critelli says his wife Susan's Alzheimer's disease would have progressed with or without the pandemic. But to keep her safe, they've had to isolate in their Marietta home.
Florida city cancels annual turkey shoot as price of birds doubles
A small Florida town is canceling its decades-long annual turkey shoot to help feed needy families, saying the price of birds has more than doubled.
White House expects Biden's spending bill to pass House this week
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
Democrats ask Biden to require vaccines, negative COVID-19 test for domestic flights
Lawmakers hope to have this implemented ahead of the holiday season to reduce the chances of America suffering another brutal winter surge.
Wyoming girl, teddy bear reunited after year-long separation during Glacier National Park trip
Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.
US inflation: Economists explain why consumer prices are rising
For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long.
Cobb County parents file appeal after court denies injunction to have school district follow CDC guidelines
A group of Cobb County parents has filed an appeal after a federal judge ruled against their request to force the school district to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 guidelines.
Griffin-Spalding County Schools lifts mask mandate
Griffin-Spalding County Schools is lifting its mask mandate.
Dutch government orders 3-week partial lockdown amid surging COVID-19 cases
Caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced a three-week partial lockdown amid surging COVID-19 cases in the Netherlands.
Biden administration ‘looking at every tool in arsenal’ to address gas price hike
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.
Temporary hold on Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big companies upheld by federal appeals court
Six states filed the action against the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for companies with over 100 employees on Nov. 5.
Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
Atlanta leads nation in inflation, hitting drivers hard in their wallets
Atlanta leads the nation when it comes to inflation. It is higher than any other major metropolitan area in the United States.
Americans quit jobs at record pace in September for 2nd straight month
The Labor Department said Friday that 4.4 million people quit their jobs in September, or about 3% of the nation's workforce.
Van Morrison sued by North Ireland health minister over COVID-19 mandate criticism
Northern Ireland’s health minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer called him “very dangerous” for his handling of coronavirus restrictions.
COVID-19 hot spots in parts of US serve as warning sign for upcoming winter
The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North.
Hurricane Ida recovery delayed by shortage of skilled workers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds the number of trade laborers has dropped since 2018