New report shows why you may be receiving so many of those pesky spam calls
It’s by far the biggest consumer complaint, those spam calls. If it feels like you’ve been getting more lately, a new report says you probably have.
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U.S. cities see major drop in traffic in 2020 due to pandemic
Due to the pandemic, many U.S. cities saw a major drop in traffic congestion. In 2020, the average American driver spent 26 hours stuck in traffic. That’s down from 99 hours in 2019.
AMC reports net loss of $4.6 billion in 2020
The biggest theater chain in the world is reporting a net loss of $4.6 billion for 2020. Many AMC locations were forced to shut down for months, resulting in a 77% drop in revenues compared to 2019.
Moderna testing out vaccine boosters to better protect against virus variants
Moderna is testing out its potential COVID-19 vaccine boosters for protection from emerging coronavirus variants. The vaccine maker announced that part of its phase two study has begun, and 60 participants who were already vaccinated with Moderna’s original COVID-19 vaccine will be given a booster of its modified vaccines.
Health officials release new guidelines for nursing home visitation
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services collaborated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to come up with new recommendations for nursing homes to safely expand visitation.
CDC looking to team with Dollar General to bring more vaccines to rural communities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says its looking to partner with Dollar General in an effort to accelerate the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in rural communities.
Consumer News: Kia recalling some vehicles for fire risk, Chipotle offering a limited edition menu item and more!
Kia is recalling nearly 380,000 SUV’s and sedans that could be at risk for catching fire.
Jury selection in Derek Chauvin’s trial continues Wednesday, with three already on board
Jury selection continues Wednesday in the high profile trial of Derek Chauvin. He’s the former Minneapolis Police officer charged in the death of George Floyd. Three jurors were selected on Tuesday.
Final vote of President Biden’s COVID relief bill to be taken Wednesday
Wednesday, the House of Representatives is scheduled to the take the final vote on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The president says he will sign the package once it’s brought to his desk.
Spring break travel fuels concern from officials about another COVID-19 surge
Some health officials are concerned about how spring break travel could cause another surge in cases around the United States.
