US unemployment claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Pfizer has formally submitted a request to the FDA for emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
More than 120K US kids had primary caregivers die during pandemic
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
Anti-vaccine protesters confront parents walking kids to school in Beverly Hills
A video captured tense moments between protesters and families walking their kids to school in Beverly Hills.
LA to require proof of vaccination for indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a vaccine mandate requiring people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments.�
Anti-vaxxers confront parents walking kids to school in Beverly Hills
A video captured tense moments between protesters and families walking their kids to school in Beverly Hills.
Video: 1st American to receive COVID-19 shot gets booster
Sandra Lindsay, who works as an intensive care nurse, was the very first American to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020.
Vaccine mandate: LA to require proof of vaccination for indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a vaccine mandate requiring people to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments.
COVID vaccine mandate at large LA County outdoor events takes effect Thursday
The mandate will apply to any ticketed, outdoor gathering of 10,000 people or more, including sporting events, concerts and even theme parks.
Warriors' Andrew Wiggins speaks out about finally getting vaccinated
"I guess to do certain stuff, to work and all that, I guess you don’t own your body," Warriors' Andrew Wiggins said. "That’s what it comes down to."
New California laws aim to combat fraud in jobless benefits
Gov. Newsom signed a law requiring the California prison system to share the names and Social Security numbers of inmates with EDD.
First responders refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Some of the first responders are putting their jobs on the line to protest against their employers' vaccine mandates.
CDC unveils new safety guidelines for holiday season
The CDC is suggesting that families hold virtual holiday celebrations, or, if celebrating indoors, using a window fan to keep the air at an indoor party as fresh as possible.
Australia banning foreign tourists until at least 2022
Australia's prime minister says foreign tourists won’t be welcomed back until at least next year.
Study: Pfizer vaccine 90% effective against hospitalization at 6 months
A new study shows the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine remains 90% effective against hospitalizations, even with the delta variant. But the study also suggests that the vaccine’s protection against COVID-19 infection wanes over five months to 47%.
Five Los Angeles County employees sue over vaccine mandate, calling it 'unconstitutional'
Five Los Angeles County employees are suing their employer, alleging the vaccine mandate for county workers issued by executive order in August and ratified by the Board of Supervisors is unconstitutional.
Johnson & Johnson seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 booster shot
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults, new study finds
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
IATSE members in TV, film production vote in favor of first-ever nationwide industry strike
Members in TV and Film production voted in favor Monday of authorizing the first nationwide industry strike in its 128-year history, a move that will potentially shut down many Hollywood film and television productions.
Jason Aldean slams Gov. Gavin Newsom's vaccine mandate for kids to attend school
"So let me get this straight! It is no longer our decisions as parents (or free Americans) to make decisions about our kids, Gavin Newsom makes those decisions for us now??" Aldean wrote. "You gotta be kidding me! People in California should be outraged and people everywhere else better start standing up and speaking out NOW. This is not how America and being free works."