Text size Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Getty Images Here’s what you need to know about the impact of Covid-19, Hurricane Delta, and more ahead of the coming trading week. • House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday rejected the White House’s latest $1.8 trillion coronavirus relief package, saying in […]
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Text size Getty Images Here’s what you need to know about the impact of Covid-19, Hurricane Delta, and more ahead of the coming trading week. • U.S. travelers may get a chance to venture to at least some overseas destinations during the holidays without lengthy quarantines if federal officials reach […]
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The COVID-19 pandemic is having a major impact across the world and also in cities across Northern California. The latest number of confirmed cases in the U.S. can be found at the CDC’s 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the U.S. page. (The CDC updates the webpage on […]
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield schools open Tuesday. There were no major updates to the reopening plan in the last few days, and it’s largely remained unchanged much from a month ago. Some students will alternate days in the buildings while others will learn remotely. On Friday, Mayor Shelley Brindle […]
The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 664,000 people worldwide. Over 16.9 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the new respiratory virus, according to data compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. The actual […]
MEDFORD, MA — The Medford Recreation Department announced new regulations for Wright’s Pond and Tufts Pool in August, based on expanded guidance from the state and feedback from residents and staff about pond and pool operations. Starting in August, the Recreation Department will make the following adjustments: Reservations can be […]
EAST WINDSOR, CT — First Selectman Jason Bowsza has issued his semimonthly update to constituents regarding the latest happenings in East Windsor. The East Windsor Board of Selectmen and The Silverman Group have negotiated a tax abatement agreement for the development of two new industrial flex buildings on 22.20 acres […]
The chances of landing an Xbox Series X remain slim for gamers, as Microsoft’s next-gen console continues to prove enormously popular. The Xbox Series X remains out of stock at most major U.S. retailers after restocks sold out quickly earlier this week, while the Xbox Series S is available at […]
Federal health officials have directed states to make all adults eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccination by May 1, White House senior adviser for COVID-19 response Andy Slavitt said Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the directive days after President Joe Biden set the May 1 […]
Federal health officials have directed states to make all adults eligible for vaccination by May 1, Andy Slavitt, the White House senior adviser for COVID-19 response, said Wednesday. Also Wednesday, Massachusetts and Iowa announced plans to open up vaccination appointments to all adults next month, joining a growing list of […]
Square Enix is hopping aboard the company-specific online presentation train with its own series of shows that will feature its upcoming slate of games. Called Square Enix Presents, the video game company looks to bring fans the latest news and updates on upcoming titles including Life is Strange, Tomb Raider […]
Here’s what you need to know: Jack Dorsey, left, the chief executive of Twitter; Sundar Pichai, the chief executive of Google; and Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Facebook, will appear before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 25.Credit…Lm Otero Jose Luis Magana/Associated Press The chief executives of […]
More than 200,000 energy customers in Texas are still without power, after millions endured outages earlier this week as the state was hit by a winter storm and freezing temperatures. Power Outage US reports that approximately 211,000 customers in Texas are now without power, with most outages impacting major companies […]
The COVID-19 social distancing and stay-at-home order has changed daily lives and routines for everyone. Without the gym environment or equipment to use, it can be challenging to work out regularly and stay motivated. Students now have the opportunity to partake in online activities to compensate for the loss of […]
This week, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. The framework uses four different risk levels for counties based on COVID-19 spread — extreme risk, high risk, moderate risk and lower risk — […]
As states prioritize the elderly, front-line workers are getting lost in the vaccine scrum By Lena H. Sun, Isaac Stanley-Becker and Akilah Johnson As a warehouse manager at a Food 4 Less in Los Angeles, Norma Leiva greets delivery drivers hauling in soda and chips and oversees staff stocking shelves […]
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — Progress continues along a non-motorized public pathway expected to total 70 miles. The latest segment of the Border-to-Border trail to open was in November 2020 at the Huron River in Delhi Metropark. Another stretch of the trail segment, from Zeeb to East Delhi roads, will begin […]
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — City Manager Mark Watson is urging Oak Ridgers to conduct business over the phone and by mail whenever possible as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an impact on the city. Most financial transactions can be handled electronically and via mail, according to a news […]
BOGOTÁ, Colombia—A four-day lockdown began Friday amid a surge in Covid-19 cases that the mayor of this capital city attributed to the new virus strain from the U.K., though national health authorities denied the contagious variant was in the country. Mayor Claudia López ordered all nonessential businesses shut until Tuesday. […]
The PS5 remains unavailable at many major retailers, but gaming stores like Antonline and Newegg may be an option open to gamers this month. Since its release day nearly two months ago, the PlayStation 5 has been notoriously difficult to purchase for many reasons, including high demand, online-only sales and […]
Here’s what you need to know: The agreement gives the United States a total of 200 million doses, enough to vaccinate 100 million people.Credit…Whitney Curtis for The New York Times The Trump administration and Pfizer reached a deal to bolster the supply of the coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer and […]
The PlayStation 5 continues to be elusive, with some retailers restocking the console with little warning and the few consoles available selling out almost immediately. Target dropped some PS5 consoles in the early hours of Thursday morning and while some gamers got lucky, the restock quickly sold out. Find out […]