Lake Highlands H.S. valedictorian calls out Texas 'heartbeat bill' during commencement speech
Video of a Lake Highlands High School commencement speech is making the rounds on social media after Paxton Smith, LHHS' valedictorian, criticized the recently passed Texas "heartbeat bill."
Video of a Lake Highlands High School commencement speech is making the rounds on social media after Paxton Smith, LHHS' valedictorian, criticized the recently passed Texas "heartbeat bill."
Cash, guns and trucks: West Virginia launches COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced this week the state will launch a COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery with prizes ranging from cash, trucks, guns and weekend trips.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced this week the state will launch a COVID-19 vaccine incentive lottery with prizes ranging from cash, trucks, guns and weekend trips.
NFL pledges to halt the use of 'race-norming,' review Black claims
The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of "race-norming" — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning — in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential race bias.
The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of "race-norming" — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning — in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential race bias.
Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.
Coronavirus Restrictions: What you need to know in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
As the coronavirus vaccination rollout continues to advance across states, officials continue to urge the public to use caution in protecting themselves against the virus.
As the coronavirus vaccination rollout continues to advance across states, officials continue to urge the public to use caution in protecting themselves against the virus.
FDA recalls unauthorized at-home coronavirus rapid test over false results concerns
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.
Philadelphia drops most 'Safer-at-Home' restrictions, indoor mask mandate remains
Philadelphia on Wednesday lifted most of its remaining “Safer-at-Home" restrictions, including limits on capacity and social distancing, as COVID-19 caseloads drop and vaccinations steadily increase.
Philadelphia on Wednesday lifted most of its remaining “Safer-at-Home" restrictions, including limits on capacity and social distancing, as COVID-19 caseloads drop and vaccinations steadily increase.
Philly prepares to end most COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday
Philadelphia businesses and residents look forward to an end to most COVID restrictions June 2nd.
Philadelphia businesses and residents look forward to an end to most COVID restrictions June 2nd.
NIH testing effectiveness, safety of mixing COVID-19 vaccines with potential boosters
The National Institute of Health has begun clinical trials for patients who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and giving them a different third booster shot to test the effectiveness and safety of mixing vaccines.
The National Institute of Health has begun clinical trials for patients who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and giving them a different third booster shot to test the effectiveness and safety of mixing vaccines.
New Mexico offers $5 million in COVID-19 vaccine prize, the country's largest reward
New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations.
New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations.
Krispy Kreme has given out 1.5M free treats to vaccinated customers, sweetens deal for National Doughnut Day
Krispy Kreme is offering customers a chance to get two free treats this week: one for National Doughnut Day along with the standing offer of one for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Krispy Kreme is offering customers a chance to get two free treats this week: one for National Doughnut Day along with the standing offer of one for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
China reports human case of H10N3 bird flu, a possible first
A man in China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu
A man in China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu
Supreme Court rejects appeal of Johnson & Johnson $2B ovarian cancer talc verdict
A jury found Johnson & Johnson’s talc products contain asbestos and that asbestos-laced talc can cause ovarian cancer. The company disputes both points, but a $2 billion verdict has been upheld by the Supreme Court.
A jury found Johnson & Johnson’s talc products contain asbestos and that asbestos-laced talc can cause ovarian cancer. The company disputes both points, but a $2 billion verdict has been upheld by the Supreme Court.
Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.
Pennsylvania lifts capacity restrictions on businesses, events on Monday
Pennsylvania lifted all capacity restrictions on businesses, events and venues on Monday as the state begins to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.
Pennsylvania lifted all capacity restrictions on businesses, events and venues on Monday as the state begins to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.
Hospital faces lawsuit over coronavirus vaccination mandate
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
Pennsylvania will lift mask mandate on June 28 or when 70% of adults are vaccinated
Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam said Pennsylvania will revoke its mask mandate on Monday, June 28, or when 70% of the state's adult population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam said Pennsylvania will revoke its mask mandate on Monday, June 28, or when 70% of the state's adult population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Flu cases plummet in Pennsylvania amid coronavirus precautions
Through last week, Pennsylvania reported 3,664 confirmed cases in the 2020-21 flu season, down 97% from nearly 131,000 cases the previous year, when flu circulated widely. There were 45 hospitalizations and 21 flu-related deaths.
Through last week, Pennsylvania reported 3,664 confirmed cases in the 2020-21 flu season, down 97% from nearly 131,000 cases the previous year, when flu circulated widely. There were 45 hospitalizations and 21 flu-related deaths.
New COVID-19 variant found in Vietnam is hybrid of India, UK strains
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Uptick in coronavirus cases prompts Chinese city to lock down neighborhood
The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.
The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.