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COVID survivors network launches site to help patients get antibody treatments
A group of volunteers have set up a source to help fellow COVID-19 patients find life saving treatments.
COVID devastated New York, but here’s why it fared better in fall surge
New Yorkers were able to stick together and were able to withstand the harshest effects of the winter surge, according to public health experts.
Gyms with maskless users shown to be at high risk for COVID spread: Study
Health leaders are urging gym goers to wear masks after two studies found that gyms spread the virus.
New Jersey legalizes recreational marijuana
The Garden State became the latest jurisdiction to allow recreational pot.
US crosses new COVID-19 milestone: Half a million Americans dead
The number of deaths in the U.S. has surpassed the number of deaths in the Civil War.
United Airlines passengers, pedestrians recall horror of watching engine rain debris
Eyewitnesses in the air and on the ground said they watched in horror and shock as parts of a United Airlines jet engine exploded and broke apart shortly after takeoff from Denver, raining debris over homes.
Hundreds of tacos delivered to seniors amid brutal winter storm
A group of volunteers scrambled to feed needy victims of the February winter storm.
Advocates call on ‘secretaries, janitors, students’ to sign-up for 9/11 compensation
Attorneys and advocates say thousands of Manhattan residents and workers haven’t applied for benefits related to 9-11 health issues.
COVID-19 case numbers drop, signaling winter surge is slowing
Experts say a drop in coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths is promising but urged people to continue heeding health warnings.
Texas officials scramble to administer 5,000 COVID vaccines after power loss
Hospital workers and other officials raced to salvage hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines after the Texas storms knocked out power.
Outdated computer system exploited in Florida water treatment plant hack
An outdated version of Windows gave hackers the opening to take over a Florida water treatment facility, investigators said.
Florida city’s water treatment system hacked by ‘intruder,’ investigators say
A Florida treatment center was hacked by an outsider, according to investigators.
Younger adults responsible for most of COVID-19 spread: Study
A new report found that younger adults drove the surge in coronavirus cases during the late summer and fall.
North Carolina stops issuing Confederate flag license plates
The Tar Heel State removed a remnant from its Confederate past from the roads.
Washington state may require all new cars sold be electric by 2030
Washington State is considering a bill that would mandate future cars lose their gas engines.
Lawsuit filed after off-duty officer, ‘mob’ allegedly tried to force way into Black teen’s home
A Black family sued a former officer and others for allegedly trying to force their way into their home.
Voting rights legislation across country looks to both restrict, expand access
Voting rights experts say they’re keeping a close eye on the efforts across states that would change future elections.
Pharmacist pleads guilty to federal charges for intentionally sabotaging COVID vaccines
The Wisconsin pharmacist admitted to tampering with Moderna vaccine vials.
How working from home due to COVID could be a double tax hit for some
The coronavirus’s effect on offices may have consequences for certain employees during this year’s taxes.