December 4, 2020

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

BURLINGTON, Vt. — By late morning on Oct. 28, staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center noticed the hospital’s phone system wasn’t working. Then […]
December 4, 2020

UnitedHealth Group launches COVID-19 at-home treatment study

UnitedHealth Group is launching a study that will let thousands of Medicare patients receive in their homes a new COVID-19 treatment that could prevent hospitalizations. […]
December 4, 2020

California winds ease but fire danger remains high

LOS ANGELES — Powerful winds that pushed wildfires through Southern California, burning several homes and injuring two firefighters, began easing but forecasters warned that the […]
December 4, 2020

US trade deficit rises 1.7% to $63.1 billion in October

WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit widened 1.7% in October to $63.1 billion. The politically sensitive gap in the trade of goods with China and […]
December 4, 2020

After being fined by US, Hyundai recalls more vehicles

DETROIT — A week after being fined by regulators for delaying safety recalls, Hyundai is recalling about 130,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the engines […]
December 4, 2020

Spruce-top thieves targeting a Northwoods cash crop

A few weeks ago, Shane Zavodnik was hopping through a snowy bog, struggling to keep his boots dry, when he spotted the telltale signs of […]
December 4, 2020

County moves to protect health staff after deadly outbreak

A Maryland health department is taking new steps to protect its workers six months after a coronavirus outbreak killed a veteran employee who was twice […]
December 4, 2020

Momentum for coronavirus relief bill builds, but time short as parties work on deal

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are now in direct talks about coronavirus relief aid, after weeks of pushing competing proposals. […]
December 4, 2020

The Latest: Austria starts voluntary mass testing

VIENNA — Austria has started voluntary mass testing for the coronavirus in a move that officials hope will help prevent long, hard lockdowns in the […]
December 4, 2020

California ties new COVID-19 rules to hospital capacity

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is on the brink of a new stay-at-home order that would close businesses and curb travel in regions that could see […]