IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims
The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.
Cruise ship in Greenland freed after running aground
Before the cruise ship was freed, authorities reported that three passengers had COVID-19.
Tempe continues to test wastewater for COVID-19
It began during the opioid epidemic as a way to track the dangerous drug, but during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Tempe transitioned a program to tracking COVID in the city's wastewater system. The city is still doing that, even as the most acute phases of the pandemic came and went.
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Nightly Roundup: Weapons incident rocks Phoenix school; social media challenge blamed for teen's death
From an incident that sent students at a Phoenix school into chaos, to details on a social media challenge that a family says took the life of their son, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.
COVID-19: Arizona medical expert speaks out on what people can expect from the virus this winter
As the country heads into the so-called 'Winter of Sickness,' medical experts are also talking about how COVID-19 could impact us.
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
Tempe continues seeing growth in many industries
Many cities have struggled post-pandemic. And, with talk of a looming recession, it's not always easy. But, Tempe is booming. Why?
Arizona superintendent Tom Horne to use COVID relief for $40 million tutoring program
Arizona is channeling $40 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding toward tutoring students falling behind in school, the state superintendent said Tuesday.
Anthony Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will remain at her home in Delaware, the White House said.
Metallica postpones night 2 of Glendale tour stop as James Hetfield catches COVID
Metallica's lead singer James Hetfield caught COVID and the band announced it's postponing its night two show in Glendale to Saturday, Sept. 9.
China won't require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers as country reopens
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
New COVID-19 variant could evade immunity
Health experts are closely monitoring the latest COVID-19 variant that they say can evade your immunity, even if you've been vaccinated or recently had coronavirus. There are only about a dozen worldwide cases of the variant, called BA.2.86, but experts say it is a highly mutated form of the coronavirus.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Delta Air Lines settlement offers refunds to some customers affected by COVID cancelations
The lawsuit alleges the airline breached its contracts of carriage.
COVID-19 took a toll on heart health as doctors still determine how to help
Research showed that up to a year after a bout of COVID-19, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.
New COVID-19 variant ‘Eris’ spreads across US, other countries
EG.5, which is unofficially nicknamed Eris, has already become the most prevalent variant in the U.S.