Walmart, AT&T offer affordable internet to those impacted by COVID-19
Walmart and AT&T teamed up to offer affordable internet to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.
Cash, guns and trucks: West Virginia launches COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced this week the state will launch a COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery with prizes ranging from cash, trucks, guns and weekend trips.
Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.
Universal Studios Hollywood looking to fill more than 2,000 jobs
Universal Studios Hollywood announced on Tuesday it is looking to fill more than 2,000 jobs at the Universal City theme park, with a wide variety of full-time, part-time, seasonal and professional positions available.
Ventura County moves into California's least-restrictive yellow tier
Ventura County became eligible to move into the yellow tier, California’s least restrictive on the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, which eases more rules for businesses amid the ongoing pandemic, health officials announced Tuesday.
New Mexico offers $5 million in COVID-19 vaccine prize, the country's largest reward
New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations.
Krispy Kreme has given out 1.5M free treats to vaccinated customers, sweetens deal for National Doughnut Day
Krispy Kreme is offering customers a chance to get two free treats this week: one for National Doughnut Day along with the standing offer of one for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
China reports human case of H10N3 bird flu, a possible first
A man in China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu
Supreme Court rejects appeal of Johnson & Johnson $2B ovarian cancer talc verdict
A jury found Johnson & Johnson’s talc products contain asbestos and that asbestos-laced talc can cause ovarian cancer. The company disputes both points, but a $2 billion verdict has been upheld by the Supreme Court.
Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.
Mental health expert calls Naomi Osaka 'brave' for pulling out of French Open
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday amid scrutiny over her decision to boycott talking to the media.
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday amid scrutiny over her decision to boycott talking to the media.
Actress Mayim Bialik to debut as 'Jeopardy!' guest host
Actress Mayim Bialik will debut as the guest host of "Jeopardy!" on Monday night, with contestant winnings during her two-week tenure matched and donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Scores of beach-goers packed SoCal coastline for Memorial Day weekend
Scores of beach-goers flocked to Southland beaches for Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer season. Many brought elaborate set-ups complete with tents, rugs and grills.
Hospital faces lawsuit over coronavirus vaccination mandate
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
More LA County library branches set to reopen for in-person service starting June 7
The Los Angeles County Library has announced plans to reopen 21 more libraries and three bookmobiles for select in-person services beginning in early June.
Raging Waters reopens after 18-month closure
Raging Waters Los Angeles reopened on Saturday, welcoming back guests for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Uptick in coronavirus cases prompts Chinese city to lock down neighborhood
The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.
US airports anticipate record travel amid Memorial Day weekend
Americans hit the road in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend.