A 90-year-old Seattle woman walks six miles in snow to get her COVID-19 vaccine
Many people in the US are determined to get their COVID-19 vaccine, but a 90-year-old Seattle resident showed just how motivated she was by walking…
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Biden approves major disaster declaration for Texas
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Texas, unlocking more federal resources to assist the state struggling to recover…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 vaccines may prevent infection and not just symptoms, study suggests
Health experts have said that data so far has shown that Covid-19 vaccines prevent symptoms of the virus — but a new study suggests that the…
Continue ReadingChemicals in plastics damage babies’ brains and must be banned immediately, expert group says
Synthetic chemicals called phthalates are damaging children’s brain development and therefore must be immediately banned from consumer…
Continue ReadingThis device is crucial in the fight against COVID-19. It may not work on dark skin
In the fight against CVOID-19, the pulse oximeter has been an essential tool for doctors and other medical professionals. But the small device that…
Continue ReadingBeloved canine moves on after helping hospital staff through a year of the pandemic
Staff members at a Denver hospital have said a sad goodbye to Wynn, their canine companion for nearly two years and a presence during the Covid-19…
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Cuomo’s explanations don’t comfort New York families who lost loved ones in nursing homes to Covid-19
As Ted Minissale watched New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speak for the first time Monday about the heightening controversy around nursing home Covid-19…
Continue ReadingHere’s how to drive safely on ice and snow
Winter storms ravaged swathes of the United States this week, creating dangerous road conditions from Texas to New York. Bad weather has led to at…
Continue ReadingUS data shows a big decline in new Covid-19 cases. Here’s why it could be deceptive
The United States is seeing a large decline in new Covid-19 cases — but there’s a major caveat. According to a CNN analysis of data from…
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A raging fire engulfs a hotel in Texas
A Hilton Garden Inn near Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas went up in flames Friday night. According to a tweet from the Killeen Police Department, crews…
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A woman who lost her wedding ring 50 years ago got it back on Valentine’s Day
A Chicago woman who lost her wedding band nearly 50 years ago was reunited with the ring just in time for Valentine’s Day. Karen Autenrieth and…
Continue ReadingHundreds of drones took Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’ to the skies — and set a Guinness World Record
Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” has found a home on many surfaces. The instantly recognizable work of art has been plastered on…
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Yuma County denies canceling Gadsden vaccine clinic
Yuma County on Friday responded to claims by the Gadsden Elementary School District (GESD) that health officials canceled a coronavirus vaccine…
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Local officials call for help with release of migrants
Yuma County struggles to keep up with the dire need of…
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New campaign aimed at protecting patients from ‘Surprise Medical Bills’
New campaign will help Arizonans facing surprise medical…
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Red Cross on stand-by for those devasted by winter storms
Hundreds of volunteers at the ready, waiting to be called out to…
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Imperial County Native living in Texas talks winter storm hardships
Imperial County native Jordan Thomas, moved to Austin,Texas four years ago and it’s safe to say he’s never missed the valley heat as much as he does…
Continue ReadingHow Chile became a leader in Covid-19 vaccination
It was late May. The world was helplessly watching as the Covid-19 pandemic advanced unimpeded country after country in what would later be called…
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California sheriff’s department releases video from fatal shooting
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department released new video Friday of a street stop for jaywalking that led to a shooting by its deputies…
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Animal cruelty cases are surging in freezing Texas
On a normal day, the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals gets 25-30 calls reporting animal cruelty. But since winter storms have…
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