COVID-19 pandemic upping women’s workloads, according to UN report

The United Nations recently released an eye-opening report suggesting that women are bearing a majority of the domestic burden from the coronavirus pandemic.

Oregon nurse placed on leave after posting TikTok video saying she doesn't wear masks

An Oregon hospital has placed an oncology nurse on administrative leave after she posted a video on social media in which she said she does not follow safety directives meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19 when she is not at work.

First blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s goes on sale

A company has started selling the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, a leap for the field that could make it much easier for people to learn whether they have dementia. It also raises concern about the accuracy and impact of such life-altering news.

Bar applies to become church in owner's scheme to skirt UK's pandemic lockdown restrictions

Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”

Holiday air travel surges despite dire health warnings

Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.

Oldest toy store in Los Angeles fights to survive pandemic

Kip’s Toyland at the Original Farmers Market was supposed to have a celebration marking 75 years in business this October.  Instead, the oldest toy store in LA is struggling to survive. 

Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots

Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.

Mother of 5 delivers twins while battling COVID-19

The family is looking for help, after the mother of 5 tested positive for COVID-19 . She's currently in a medically induced coma after delivering twins.

Santa Clara County issued over 75 business fines for COVID-19 regulation violations

Santa Clara County tallied a record 512 COVID-19 cases in a 24-hour period the day before Thanksgiving, and wasted no time cracking down on businesses violating health orders.

Hawaii seeks to be seen as a remote workplace with a view

Now that Hawaii's economy is reeling from dramatically fewer tourists, a group of state officials and community leaders want more people to help provide an alternative to relying on short-term visitors.

Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told ABC’s “This Week” that the level of infection in the U.S. would not "all of a sudden turn around.”