WHO declares Ebola health emergency in Central Africa
We are learning more this weekend about what experts are describing as an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak an international public health emergency on Sunday. This came after dozens of suspected deaths were reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the response to the outbreak with Dr. Amesh Adalja who works as a Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security.
We are learning more this weekend about what experts are describing as an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak an international public health emergency on Sunday. This came after dozens of suspected deaths were reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the response to the outbreak with Dr. Amesh Adalja who works as a Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security.
Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
New COVID-19 variant spreading through multiple states: What to know
BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.
BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.
US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic
The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.
The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.
US private sector lost 32k jobs in November
According to new reporting from payroll processing firm ADP, companies in the private sector lost 32,000 jobs in November. However, despite widespread job losses in November, the education and health services sector gained 33,000 positions in the month. ADP chief economist Nela Richardson recently said, "Hiring has been choppy of late as employers weather cautious consumers and an uncertain macroeconomic environment." LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more with Megan Leonhardt, a senior writer for Barron's covering economic issues.
According to new reporting from payroll processing firm ADP, companies in the private sector lost 32,000 jobs in November. However, despite widespread job losses in November, the education and health services sector gained 33,000 positions in the month. ADP chief economist Nela Richardson recently said, "Hiring has been choppy of late as employers weather cautious consumers and an uncertain macroeconomic environment." LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more with Megan Leonhardt, a senior writer for Barron's covering economic issues.
Labor Department cancels October jobs report
The Labor Department said it will not be releasing a full jobs report for October due to the federal government shutdown. Meanwhile, September's job numbers will be released on Thursday, over a month and a half late.
The Labor Department said it will not be releasing a full jobs report for October due to the federal government shutdown. Meanwhile, September's job numbers will be released on Thursday, over a month and a half late.
UPS reaches tentative deal, likely averting strike
The United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Teamsters announced that the two sides reached a tentative agreement on a new contract that will avert the threat of a strike beginning in August. The current collective bargaining agreement ? which is the largest private sector deal in North America ? is set to expire on July 31, and union members were poised to begin a strike on August 1 if the two sides were unable to reach an agreement. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
The United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Teamsters announced that the two sides reached a tentative agreement on a new contract that will avert the threat of a strike beginning in August. The current collective bargaining agreement ? which is the largest private sector deal in North America ? is set to expire on July 31, and union members were poised to begin a strike on August 1 if the two sides were unable to reach an agreement. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Long haul strike possible as actors picket
Striking actors say they are preparing to continue the dispute with Hollywood movie studios as their strike continues into its second week. California Assemblymember Ash Kalra says the latest studio proposals don't go far enough. He spoke to LiveNOW from FOX about the latest issues.
Striking actors say they are preparing to continue the dispute with Hollywood movie studios as their strike continues into its second week. California Assemblymember Ash Kalra says the latest studio proposals don't go far enough. He spoke to LiveNOW from FOX about the latest issues.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Pres. Trump signs Crypto regulations into law
President Trump signed a new law Friday establishing a regulatory framework for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, commonly referred to as stablecoins. Hadley Stern, the Chief Commercial Officer at Marinade joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to explain what it means.
President Trump signed a new law Friday establishing a regulatory framework for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, commonly referred to as stablecoins. Hadley Stern, the Chief Commercial Officer at Marinade joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to explain what it means.
San Quentin holds emotional, first-ever father-daughter prom
Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.
Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.
FDA expands warning about rare heart risk with COVID vaccines
The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.
'Razor blade throat': What to know about COVID's new Nimbus variant
Painful symptoms caused by a new COVID-19 variant has led to a new nickname: “razor blade throat Covid.”
Painful symptoms caused by a new COVID-19 variant has led to a new nickname: “razor blade throat Covid.”
US sees cases of new COVID-19 variant linked to surge in China: report
The CDC confirmed the presence of the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says there are too few cases to be included in official COVID tracking data.
The CDC confirmed the presence of the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says there are too few cases to be included in official COVID tracking data.
FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
New FDA seasonal COVID-19 shot guidance seeks ‘evidence based’ approach
The FDA says the new approach will aim to balance a timely approval process for vaccines, while also weighing “the need for evidence" of their effectiveness for the masses.
The FDA says the new approach will aim to balance a timely approval process for vaccines, while also weighing “the need for evidence" of their effectiveness for the masses.
Pres. Trump makes major trade announcement
President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with the United Kingdom on Thursday, noting that it will be ?the first of many.? Both Trump and British PM Keir Starmer said final details are still being hashed out. Trump said, however, that the UK agreed to fast track American products through its customs process. The Trump administration says it is in active negotiations with India, the UK, South Korea and Japan.
President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with the United Kingdom on Thursday, noting that it will be ?the first of many.? Both Trump and British PM Keir Starmer said final details are still being hashed out. Trump said, however, that the UK agreed to fast track American products through its customs process. The Trump administration says it is in active negotiations with India, the UK, South Korea and Japan.
Trump on the Phone with UK Prime minister
President Trump makes major trade deal announcement with the United Kingdom.
President Trump makes major trade deal announcement with the United Kingdom.