Texas water parks, mall food courts, recreational sport programs allowed to reopen this month

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation allowing water parks, recreational sport programs for adults, driver education programs, and food-court dining areas within shopping malls to reopen this month.

Study ranks best and worst states for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

A recent study conducted by researchers at Caring.com has ranked the best and worst states for seniors during the coronavirus crisis.

WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over, immediate 2nd peak possible

As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the world is still smack in the middle of the pandemic, dampening hopes for a speedy global economic rebound and renewed international travel.

US company trials coronavirus vaccine candidate in Australia

A U.S. biotechnology company has begun injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.

UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing

The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study.

After five-week battle with COVID-19, Dallas pastor now faces rejection from peers

Some who have overcome COVID-19 now are forced to swallow the bitter pill of being treated differently by some of the people they've known for a very long time.

Stimulus payment for 4 million Americans to arrive by prepaid debit card

Instead of direct deposit or even a paper check, four million people will find their stimulus payment arrive in the form of a prepaid debit card.

Lock your cars! Vehicle theft spikes amid COVID-19 pandemic

Many law enforcement agencies around the U.S. are reporting an increase in stolen cars and vehicle burglaries.