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McDonald’s will soon require customers to wear face coverings while inside its U.S. restaurants. It’s a response to recent surges of new coronavirus cases across …
Read moreMcDonald’s to require face masks at all U.S. restaurants
A St. Louis couple is facing felony charges after they were caught on video in June pointing their guns at protesters who were passing by their upscale …
Read moreSt. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters have been charged
The CDC does not want people setting sail on cruise ships anytime soon because of the coronavirus pandemic. Citing “ongoing” COVID-19 outbreaks onboard ships, the …
Read moreCDC extends no-sail order for cruise ships through September
The Environmental Protection Agency announced the first approved surface disinfectant to fight COVID-19. In a press release, the agency listed Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Lysol Disinfectant Max …
Read moreEPA says 2 Lysol sprays are effective in killing coronavirus on surfaces
U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and James Lankford have proposed canceling Columbus Day and replacing it with Juneteenth. Johnson and Lankford, both Republicans, made the suggestion in an …
Read moreLawmakers propose cancelling Columbus Day as a federal holiday
The Minneapolis City Council has unanimously green-lighted a city charter amendment that removes the requirement for the city to have a police department. A draft of …
Read moreMinneapolis City Council greenlights amendment to dismantle police
The European Union is preparing to block U.S. residents from traveling to countries within the EU due to its coronavirus risk. As the EU begins …
Read moreEuropean Union is preparing to block travelers from the US and Russia
Mississippi is close to getting rid of the confederate battle emblem on its state flag. A weekend vote will remove the symbol in response to …
Read moreMississippi lawmakers pass legislation to change the state flag
New data shows Americans may not be as lonely as we thought from COVID-19-related isolation. An American Psychological Association study found there was not a large increase in …
Read moreStudy: COVID-19 isolation didn’t significantly boost loneliness
Across the country, statues of confederate leaders are coming down. There are debates on whether to change the names of certain streets, cities and schools. …
Read moreRhode Island officials considering changing state’s name over ties to slavery
When it comes to getting sick with COVID-19, you might be thinking about this, and we have been, too. Stephanie Dayton asks: “What is the …
Read moreHere’s how risky it is to let kids see their grandparents during the pandemic
Calls to defund the police have become a rallying cry for protesters calling out police brutality and racial disparities in policing. But there are plenty …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug Thursday that’s been shown to stop migraines before they begin. It’s called Aimovig, and it’s the first …
Read moreFDA Approves New Drug To Stop Migraines Before They Start