Sean Salai

Doctors sue California over law that restricts their COVID-19 advice to patients

Two California doctors have filed a federal lawsuit to overturn a new state law restricting the advice they can give patients about COVID-19.

October 5, 2022

Hotels report staff shortages as inflation, remote work keeps employees away

Hotels are reporting ongoing labor shortages, and industry experts say high inflation and the availability of remote work have made frontline service jobs less attractive to hourly workers.

October 5, 2022

Pro-life activists to march Wednesday on Ohio statehouse

The March for Life, the nation's largest anti-abortion protest, is scheduled to march Wednesday on Ohio's capitol building as activists target the Buckeye State ahead of November's midterm elections.

October 4, 2022

National Air and Space Museum to reopen renovated wing

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum will reopen half of its building on the National Mall to the public on Oct. 14 after extensive renovations.

October 4, 2022

Talking to pets can help ease inflation worries, experts say

If you feel stressed by high inflation, a recent survey suggests "lovey dovey" talk with a pet can ease your jitters -- and health experts agree.

October 3, 2022

Health officials warn of ‘shocking’ rise in STDs during COVID pandemic

Public health officials are sounding the alarm over a "shocking" rise in sexually transmitted infections during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent report.

October 3, 2022

Chinese researchers leaving the U.S. amid rising tensions, study finds

A recent academic study has found that a growing number of American-trained researchers of Chinese nationality have relocated from the U.S. to mainland China as tensions between the two nations worsen.

September 30, 2022

Census report on Hispanics finds Dominicans poorest, Colombians richest

A recent Census Bureau report finds Dominican Americans were the poorest Hispanics in the U.S. in 2020, while those of Colombian descent were the richest.

September 30, 2022

U.S. suicide rate rose in 2021 after 2 years of decline, CDC reports

The U.S. suicide rate rose in 2021 after two years of decline, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.

September 30, 2022

Inflation pushes retailers to launch Black Friday sales before Halloween

Retailers are offering Black Friday deals earlier than ever -- before Halloween -- as high inflation and online shopping further diminish the relevance of the day after Thanksgiving.

September 29, 2022

New Md. driver safety laws take effect Saturday

Starting Saturday, Maryland drivers will be required to slow down or move over when passing any stopped cars displaying warning signals, officials said. Violators will face a $110 fine and add a point to their driving record.

September 29, 2022

TikTok responds to misinformation complaints, claims progress

Video-sharing platform TikTok responded Wednesday to complaints that it spreads political misinformation by releasing an update on its efforts to remove misleading content.

September 28, 2022

Smart Balance vegetable spread pledges return to old recipe after ‘skimpflation’ backlash

Smart Balance vegetable spread will return to its old recipe after an attempt to water it down sparked customer complaints about "skimpflation," food company Conagra Brands confirmed Wednesday.

September 28, 2022

Authorities warn of uptick in thieves following people home from banks, stores in ‘jugging’ attacks

Law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm over a recent spike of what authorities call "jugging" thefts, in which thieves patiently follow victims from an ATM, bank or store to their homes or other locations before committing often violent robberies.

September 27, 2022

Candy makers expect 5% increase in Halloween sales

The nation's candy makers are expecting a 5% increase in Halloween chocolate and candy sales from last year as most Americans responding to a recent survey say they plan to celebrate the holiday.

September 27, 2022

Court rules transgender male prison guard can’t strip-search Muslim inmate

A federal appeals court has ruled that a Wisconsin prison must exempt a Muslim inmate from strip searches by a transgender male guard whom the prisoner said violated his faith.

September 26, 2022

University of Central Florida reaches settlement in free speech lawsuit

The University of Central Florida has agreed to pay $35,000 in court fees to a legal advocacy group and discontinue its bias response team after losing a free speech lawsuit.

September 26, 2022

Pro-life group resumes anti-abortion campaign in D.C. ahead of midterm elections

Dozens of pro-life activists plan to pray Tuesday night outside a Planned Parenthood facility in the nation's capital, resuming a twice-a-year campaign of around-the-clock seasonal outreach at abortion clinics.

September 26, 2022

Report shows 31 states and D.C. still have fewer jobs than 2019

While the nation has recovered its overall job losses from the pandemic, a new report finds that 31 states and the District of Columbia still have fewer jobs than in 2019.

September 23, 2022

80% of large public school districts receiving federal relief money have declining enrollments

A new analysis finds that 80% of the urban public school districts receiving the largest share of federal pandemic relief money had declining enrollments last year.

September 23, 2022