November 12, 2020

Coming up: Can local music venues keep on rocking through the pandemic?

Across the country, music venues are closing, shuttered due to the financial pressures and social distancing requirements of the pandemic. Some have closed permanently. Many […]
November 12, 2020

Despite ACA coverage gains, millions still suffer 'catastrophic' health care costs

Health care costs — including for things such as an insulin kit, for instance — can be catastrophically high for millions of Americans, even those […]
November 12, 2020

Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic?

Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic? Public health experts say staying home is best to keep yourself and others safe from infection. […]
November 12, 2020

The Latest: Turkey bans public smoking to reinforce mask use

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s interior ministry has banned smoking in public places across the country to curb the spread of the coronavirus. In a statement late […]
November 12, 2020

Can local music venues keep on rocking through the pandemic?

Across the country, music venues are closing, shuttered due to the financial pressures and social distancing requirements of the pandemic. Some have closed permanently. Many […]
November 12, 2020

Asian shares slip on faltering hopes for COVID vaccines

Stocks fell back across Asia on Thursday after gains for big technology shares pushed most Wall Street benchmarks higher. U.S. futures also declined. Excitement over […]
November 12, 2020

Online shopping surge could lead to holiday delivery delays

NEW YORK — Retailers and carriers are preparing for an online holiday shopping surge that could tax shipping networks and lead to delivery delays. FedEx […]
November 12, 2020

Pfizer CEO sold millions in stock after coronavirus vaccine news, raising questions

Albert Bourla, chair and CEO of Pfizer, sold millions of dollars’ worth of company stock on Monday as part of a preset plan. But NPR […]
November 11, 2020

We all have COVID fatigue, yet there's reason for optimism

It doesn’t seem easy to tell the difference between COVID fatigue and depression. What constitutes the real differences is best left to the pros, but […]
November 11, 2020

How Mayo Clinic is responding to the Midwest COVID-19 surge

The COVID-19 surge in cases continues across much of the U.S., and it is affecting every Mayo Clinic location across the Midwest. Testing volumes and […]