CDC reverses controversial coronavirus guidance that said people without symptoms may not need a test

The new guidance says that people without symptoms who have been in close contact with an infected person "need a test."...

These charts show how wildfires are getting larger, more severe in the U.S.

The U.S. is halfway through wildfire season, and this year is already one of the worst in history. Human-caused climate change has made blazes more frequent and intense. ...

WHO says the coronavirus is killing about 50,000 people a week: 'That is not where we want to be'

"The energy has not gone out of this pandemic," Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO's emergencies program, warned Friday. ...

'Pandemic fatigue' leads to resurgence of coronavirus in Europe where cases hit fresh records in France and Spain

"Pandemic fatigue" has set in across parts of Europe, where the outbreak is on the rise again in some countries that were hailed early on for stamping out massive outbreaks....

The list of countries where travelers can go live and work remotely is growing

More nations are inviting travelers to trade their home offices for the chance to live and work abroad during the global pandemic. ...

WHO says parts of Europe reporting 'worrying' rise in coronavirus hospitalizations

Hospitalizations have doubled every eight days in the U.K., and parts of France have reported reaching capacity in their intensive-care units, WHO's Maria Van Kerkhove said. ...

Sacramento Kings' Harrison Barnes talks coronavirus, social justice and his new role at First National Bank

Sacramento Kings player named a shareholder and new board member of the Iowa-based firm in August....

Coronavirus and luxury retail: Shopping for used Hermes, Cartier in Covid era

The RealReal and ThredUp boomed before coronavirus. Stores like Macy's and retailers like Walmart are trying apparel and accessories consignment. Can high-end pawn shops thrive in Covid? ...

Food, fertilizer, fuel: Why the worldwide demand for seaweed is growing

Seaweed is used in more than just sushi. It can be found in almond milk, baby food and lotion. Kelp is used in medicine, animal feed, fertilizer and even as a biofuel. Here’s why the global demand ...

And Emmy win for 'Schitt's Creek' or 'The Good Place' it

Subscription-based services are creating more Emmy Award-nominated and -winning content than traditional cable networks. ...