Pressure builds for CDC to update indoor-mask requirements for vaccinated people
martin-dm/iStock (NEW YORK) — A growing consensus among public health experts that the U.S. could soon safely end mask mandates has put pressure on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to update its guidance in the
Summer travel expected to surge as Americans take first trips since pandemic's start
npstockphoto/iStock (NEW YORK) — As vaccination numbers continue to rise, Americans are expected to travel this summer — taking their first big trip since the start of the pandemic. “I think folks are really eager to make
How NJ's biggest city is using guaranteed income to aid pandemic recovery
Sean Pavone/iStock (NEWARK, N.J.) — The most populous city in New Jersey has launched a pilot program to give guaranteed income to some residents, as the pandemic has exacerbated the racial wealth gap and exposed the economic
New online grocer Umamicart connects consumers with beloved Asian food products
Andrea Xu (NEW YORK) — During the pandemic, Andrea Xu found a new way to tap into her Asian heritage and help connect consumers to the flavors, ingredients and dishes that are deeply rooted in her culture’s
House Republicans poised to remove Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership for Trump criticism
Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., remained defiant Tuesday just hours before Republicans are expected to remove her from House GOP leadership, warning that former President Donald Trump’s continued attacks
Top law enforcement officials to testify on domestic violent extremism
drnadig/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas are set to testify in front of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday at a hearing centered around the domestic violent extremist threat facing
Car with body inside found in pond during search for missing Texas mother, police say
KTRK-TV (HOUSTON) — A car matching the description of one belonging to a Texas mother who went missing three weeks ago was found in a pond with a body inside, authorities said Tuesday. Erica Hernandez, 40, was
Scoreboard roundup — 5/11/21
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE San Francisco 4, Texas 2 Cleveland 3, Chi Cubs 2 NY Mets 3, Baltimore 2 Toronto 5, Atlanta 3 LA Dodgers
Phylicia Rashad named dean of Howard University's College of Fine Arts
Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for Fast Company (WASHINGTON) — Actress Phylicia Rashad is taking on an exciting new role off-screen. Howard University announced Wednesday that the award-winning actress will serve as the dean of its recently
Man who spent 22 years in solitary confinement fights to end the practice
ABC News (NEW YORK) — After spending 22 years in solitary confinement, Anthony Gay is trying to make sure no other prisoner in Illinois has to experience the same level of trauma that he went through. Gay