Tag: COVID-19 pandemic

North Carolina justices rule for restaurants in COVID-19 claims but against a clothing chain

RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina's Supreme Court issued mixed rulings Friday for businesses seeking financial help from the COVID-19 pandemic, declaring one insurer's...

Fewer U.S. grandparents are taking care of grandchildren, according to new data

Fewer grandparents were living with and taking care of grandchildren, there was a decline in young children going to preschool and more people...

Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports

TAMESNA, Morocco -- After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent...

2 Tennessee tax preparers charged with filing $65 million in false claims

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Two tax preparers submitted $65 million in false claims for refunds under programs designed to help businesses during the COVID-19...

Trump nominates Marty Makary, a critic of some COVID-19 health measures, to lead the FDA

WASHINGTON -- President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr. Marty Makary to lead the Food and Drug Administration, selecting a surgeon and author...

US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems?

DALLAS -- DALLAS (AP) — Delta and United have become the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning back...