Stocks soar as Biden transition begins
Investors have a lot to be thankful for this holiday-shortened week, and stocks posted solid gains Tuesday to extend Monday's rally.
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What can public health officials do now?
It’s become routine now…wear a mask, practice social distancing, avoid large gatherings and wash your hands. Unfortunately it seems that not everyone is listening.
Astra Zeneca is the third company to release results about a COVID-19 vaccine
The Astra Zeneca trial, now the third company to release results from late stage trials that are at least 90% effective. This one, being done in part at UW Health.
White House Christmas tree arrives, continuing tradition amid Covid-19 and election disputes
First lady Melania Trump welcomed the 2020 White House Christmas tree Monday afternoon, continuing the long-held tradition even as the coronavirus pandemic rages on and as President Donald Trump's longshot election challenges remain unsettled.
The National Zoo's baby panda has a name, and it means 'little miracle'
The Smithsonian National Zoo's newest little miracle finally has a name, and it's as sweet as he is.
Enterprise is giving $120 million to improve racial equity
Enterprise Rent-A-Car's parent company pledged Monday to donate $120 million to causes aimed at improving racial equity and the global fight against hunger over the next five years.
GM recalling 7 million vehicles for airbag problems after losing fight with safety regulator
GM is recalling 7 million pickups and SUVs worldwide with airbags made by the same manufacturer whose airbags are linked to at least 17 deaths in the United States.
Teacher continues lessons from her hospital bed after unexpected surgery
Stephany Hume is the type of teacher we all wish we'd had in elementary school.
The mother daughter pilots forging a path for female aviators
When Donna Garrett was growing up in the greater Los Angeles area, it didn't seem strange that her mom worked as an airline pilot.
10 ways to protect yourself from Covid-19 during your holiday road trip
You don't have to be a kid to wish the car ride home for the holidays would speed up. But if there was ever a time to stop, look and proceed with caution, it's 2020, the year of a pandemic.
Bring on the holiday cheer! Putting up holiday decor early can help boost your mental health
The stress and anxiety caused by 2020 is no secret and people seem to be coping as best they can: many with the help of a little holiday decor.
Over 1 million US children have been diagnosed with Covid-19, pediatricians say
Over a million children under 18 have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in the United States since the start of the pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association said Monday. "As of Nov. 12, a total of…
What to know if your employer wants you to get vaccinated for Covid
If you've been dreaming about going back to the office, news of a promising Covid-19 vaccine could mean you'll be back at your desk sooner than you thought. There are obvious benefits to having a workforce that's been immunized from…
At least 82,000 have filed sex abuse claims against the Boy Scouts, legal team says
The Boy Scouts of America will be facing at least 82,000 claims of abuse as former scouts submit filings against the bankruptcy-bound organization, said a spokeswoman for the legal team representing the alleged survivors. The estimate came Sunday. The deadline…
Your 'Seasons Greetings' cards this year won't be all holiday cheer
Megan Samarin is on a mission to find a holiday card that conveys the right sentiment this year. After months spent separated from relatives and friends during the coronavirus pandemic, the mother of two from Orange County, California, wants to…
Hunters buying out ammo as firearm season starts
The hunt is on! The start of firearm season has hunters across the state flocking to stores, looking to find the best deals on hunting gear and ammo before they head out into the woods. "It's been an incredibly busy…
Trump administration begins last-minute leasing process for arctic drilling
The Trump administration on Monday started a leasing process for oil and gas drilling sites off the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, something environmental groups feel is a potential last-minute giveaway to the energy industry before the Biden administration takes over.…
Dow approaches 30,000 after Moderna says vaccine is 94.5% effective
US stocks are up on Monday and the Dow is closing in on 30,000 points, after Moderna said its experimental Covid-19 vaccine is highly effective. That heralded another breakthrough in the fight against coronavirus that could eventually help the world's…
Maryland CEO paid former fencing coach $1.5 million in bribes to get his sons accepted to Harvard, feds say
A Maryland businessman paid Harvard University's former fencing coach at least $1.5 million in bribes, including payments for a car and a house in the suburbs, to get his sons admitted to the Ivy League school, federal prosecutors said in…
Don't rely on a negative test result to see your family for Thanksgiving
If you think a negative test result means you don't have coronavirus, you could be wrong. It can take days before a new infection shows up on a Covid-19 test. "We know that the incubation period for Covid-19 is up…
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan urges Trump to concede as he calls for a less divisive GOP
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday urged his fellow Republicans to reject the extremes of his party and for President Donald Trump to accept the results of the election. Hogan's comments during a speech and interview at The Ronald Reagan…
St. Louis man moved out of his gang life into becoming Missouri's Teacher of the Year
A Missouri teacher's incredible story has inspired him to change generations, and lead to an incredible recognition.
Cinnabon is selling its frosting by the pint
It's 2020 and many people are indulging on junk food. Cinnabon has a new idea to encourage that habit.
What we need now: The Bob Ross Experience, now open for visitors in Indiana
Positivity, creativity and happy accidents. Everyone could use more of those in 2020, and the new Bob Ross Experience in Muncie, Indiana, delivers it with vibrancy, and of course, joy.
