Philadelphia officials announced Tuesday that all large, public events for the next six months will be canceled over coronavirus concerns, including the famous Thanksgiving Day and Mummers parade.Mayor Jim Kennedy is expected made the announcement during an afternoon news conference, KYW Newsradio first reported.The city's Broad Street Run, which had already been moved to October due to coronavirus,…

A major new study has found a causal link between exposure to air pollution and increased chances of premature death.Share on PinterestNew research indicates causality between high rates of pollution and premature death.New research has provided further evidence that exposure to fine air particulates causes an increased risk of premature death.The research, published in the…

Joseph R. Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, on Tuesday targeted President Trump’s change of heart when it comes to sporting a mask in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The former vice president said the spike in cases in Florida and elsewhere is yet more evidence of Mr. Trump’s failed response. “It has gotten bad…

A squirrel has tested positive for the bubonic plague in the Town of Morrison in Colorado, Jefferson County Public Health officials announced in a statement over the weekend. The squirrel, discovered on Saturday, is the first case of plague in Jefferson County, the statement said.  A spokesperson for Jefferson County Public Health told CBS News…

At least 43 people have tested positive for coronavirus after attending a large house party in Michigan, health officials said Monday.The majority of the cases are among people between the ages of 15 and 25 years who went to or came in contact with someone who went to a house party between July 2 and…