More than 4,000 health care workers from NY hospital hit hard by COVID-19 gifted free vacations
American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves.
Red Lobster customer apparently irate over Mother’s Day wait times brawls with restaurant staff
Video shows the customer engaging in a physical altercation at a Red Lobster location in York, Pennsylvania.
12-year-old uses allowance to buy 3D printer to make masks for grandma in nursing home
A 12-year-old boy from the U.K. saved up his allowance and bought a 3D printer to make PPE for his grandma.
High schools hold drive-thru graduation party for class of 2020
The celebration featured signs honoring graduates and teachers waving from afar.
Very good pit bull helps clean up overflowing bubbles with towels after dishwasher mishap
A helpful pit bull pup decided to clean up a mess his owners' dishwasher made on the floor.
Texas man enjoys Lego Disneyland replica at home amid COVID-19 pandemic
A Texas man enjoyed his Lego Disneyland replica while in quarantine.
Princeton names its first black valedictorian in university's 274-year history
Nicholas Johnson is a Canadian student who majored in operations research and financial engineering.
North Texas mom receives life-saving liver transplant the day before Mother's Day
A North Texas family is feeling extra grateful this Mother’s Day after their mom received a life-saving liver transplant Saturday night.
Meet Magnolia: 2020 Gerber baby is first adopted baby chosen for annual campaign
Magnolia captured the judges’ hearts with her “joyful expression, playful smile and warm, engaging gaze.”
Poll suggests people who quarantine with mom are happier
A poll taken of 500 people suggests that those who live with their moms during quarantine are happier than those who don't.
Majority of US workers want to stay remote: Survey
Over 40 percent of respondents said that going forward, they want to work remotely more often.
You may have been celebrating Mother’s Day for years, but do you know its origin?
Early motherhood celebrations date back to ancient times, but the modern American holiday gained popularity thanks to the help of Anna Jarvis.
Polar vortex to bring blast of cold air and May snow to eastern US amid heat wave in the West
Temperatures will be the most frigid east of the Rockies and over the Great Lakes and Northeast, the National Weather Service said.
Family holds medical school graduation ceremony for son in living room amid coronavirus lockdown
Trent Johnson Jr. recently graduated from the Ohio State University College of Medicine and was crushed upon learning that the commencement was canceled.
'I've waited half a century': Kansas farmer who mailed spare mask to NY awarded bachelor's degree
"I guess they call it karma," Dennis Ruhnke said after receiving his long-awaited degree.
Dutch restaurant testing individual 'greenhouses' for diners amid coronavirus pandemic
A Dutch restaurant has tested individual glass booths for customers to dine inside of, as a way to maintain social distancing and safety for staff and diners.
Mark your calendar: National Dog Mom's Day is May 9
The dog-centric holiday is held the second Saturday in May, just before Mother’s Day.
‘Missing the love of my life’: Vanessa Bryant opens letter from Kobe on her birthday
Vanessa Bryant celebrated her 38th birthday Tuesday and shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband and daughter with her 14.1 million Instagram followers.
Indiana man paints enormous US flag on field to honor coronavirus health workers
An Indiana man painted a 10,686-square-foot American flag in a field northwest of Indianapolis to honor health care workers amid the coronavirus pandemic over the weekend.
New bill proposes student loan forgiveness for health care workers on front lines of COVID-19 fight
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.