Copyright Getty Images The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week climbed unexpectedly back above one million, official figures show. The U.S. Department of Labor said claims rose to 1.1 million, ahead of economists’ forecasts of 925,000. The rise came when US President Donald Trump faced increased pressure …
Read More »Watch Joe Biden accept nomination at Democratic National Convention
[The stream is slated to start at 9 p.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Former Vice President Joe Biden is set to accept the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday, and presents his case on how he can unite …
Read More »3 New Scientific Studies Say ‘Mask Up!’ COVID-19 can spread in surprising ways that we did not know
Woman wearing protective mask goes through a temperature check before going to the office. … [+] New SOP in office to prevent illness. getty Three new scientific studies published this month show that the COVID-19 virus can spread in more ways than we once knew. Research from different parts of …
Read More »These kitchen stacks cure your cold better than medicines, says study
Next time, when you find yourself looking for something to keep your sniffles at bay, you may want to switch to the kitchen instead of your medicine cabinet. A recent study found that nature has a stronger solution to the common cold than anything you might find in a pharmacy. …
Read More »COVID-19 to follow in Alaska: State reports 86 new cases as YKHC announces new death
We make coronavirus coverage available without a subscription as a public service. But we depend on reader support to do this work. Please remember to join others in supporting local journalism in Alaska for only $ 3.23 per week. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services on Thursday reported …
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