Many restaurant owners considering raising prices to keep up with inflation
Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs.
IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
CDC ends universal COVID vaccine recommendation, leaves decision to patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended its universal recommendation for COVID-19 vaccinations, instead leaving the decision to individual patients.
This over-the-counter spray could protect you from COVID-19: study
New breakthrough research suggests that a common, over-the-counter nasal spray used to treat allergies may protect against COVID-19 and potentially other respiratory viruses.
Study finds common nasal spray may lower risk of COVID-19 infection
A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
New COVID variant detected in California fueling surge in cases
The current COVID uptick is fueled by the highly-contagious XFG variant, also known as "Stratus."
San Quentin holds emotional, first-ever father-daughter prom
Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.
New COVID variant symptoms: 'Razor blade throat' and what you need to know
Also known as "Nimbus," the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 is characterized by its extremely painful sore throat, described as "razor blade throat."
ICE arrests 14 suspects in SoCal involved in COVID loan fraud scheme
The alleged criminal network, with some members believed to be in Armenia, involved concocting sham corporations, phony documents, and false tax returns to secure loans.
New COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, detected in California, other states
Airport screening in the US detected the new variant in California, Washington, Virginia and New York.
FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.




















