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A man decorates a bistro table outside his restaurant amid the coronavirus pandemic in Atlanta on April 27. As states reopen, some are allowing restaurants to add outdoor seating in streets and parking lots.

One-Way Sidewalks And Parking Lot Dining Rooms: Is This The Future?

Urban planners say cities must make it possible to return to the streets and shop without losing the safety of physical distancing.

A health worker takes a swab test at a COVID-19 testing center in New Delhi on Monday. India's main medical research organization has canceled orders to procure rapid antibody test kits from two Chinese companies.

Beijing Slams India's 'Unfair' Decision To Cancel Chinese Antibody Testing Kit Order

India's decision came on Monday amid accuracy concerns surrounding the kits. It's the latest irritant in a relationship that's come under increasing strain over the coronavirus.

A sign alerting customers about SNAP food stamps benefits is displayed at a Brooklyn grocery store in December 2019.

Coronavirus Pandemic Complicates Getting Groceries With SNAP

Most SNAP benefit recipients need to shop in person— a problem for those at high risk for COVID-19.

On National CSA Day, Buffalo urban growers sign safe farming pledge

Local urban farmers gathered Friday to celebrate national Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Day and to sign a pledge upholding safe farming practices…

The U.K. has approved the Pfizer and German biotechnology company BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use.

U.K. Approves Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use

A British regulatory agency approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine Wednesday. It could be dispersed within days to the neediest people, government officials said.

Less congested Black Friday morning at area retailers

The COVID-19 pandemic has kept crowds at shopping centers a bit smaller on Black Friday this year. Typically the largest in-person shopping day of the…

A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked the Trump administration's order that would have banned Chinese-owned app WeChat, which millions in the U.S. use to stay in touch with family and friends and conduct business in China

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's U.S. WeChat Ban

A judge in San Francisco said Trump's order targeting the popular Chinese-owned app has a "modest" basis in national security and represents a free speech violation for U.S. users of the app.

The Federal Reserve has helped push interest rates to record lows, which allows millions to consider refinancing. But a new fee from Fannie and Freddie could introduce an obstacle, critics say.

Want To Refinance Your Home Loan With Record Low Rates? Get Ready For A Hefty Fee

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will start charging an extra upfront fee in September ... as much as $1,500 for a $300,000 loan. Lenders are upset and blame the Trump administration.

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer, and its partner BioNTech said their experimental vaccine against COVID-19 appears to work — and work quite well.

Why Poorer Countries Aren't Likely To Get The Pfizer Vaccine Any Time Soon

"The vaccine is on its way, folks," Dr. Anthony Fauci announced. But what about the rest of world, especially families in poorer counties. Is the vaccine "on its way for them?"

Amid another wave of COVID-19 cases, Southern Tier hospitals cope with staff shortages

While COVID-19 hospitalizations rise around the country, hospitals are facing staff shortages. To meet the need, hospital leaders in the Southern Tier say…

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