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Over the summer in New York City, customers could patronize restaurants by using outdoor sidewalk seating. Physical distancing and masks were encouraged, but at this Brooklyn restaurant in July, few stayed far apart or wore a mask.

Without Clear Pandemic Rules, People Take On More Risks As Fear And Vigilance Wane

Officials may be relying on people to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 at a time when the public is simply not afraid enough anymore to keep up the recommended behaviors.

After 20 years of armed conflict, the United States pulled the last of its remaining troops out of Afghanistan last August. The Taliban quickly took the country by force, leaving many Afghans concerned about an uncertain future. One year later, American veterans are still trying to wrap their heads around the nation's longest war.

A year after the Taliban takeover, U.S. veterans worry about the Afghan people

This week marks one year since the abrupt end of the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. U.S. veterans are still trying to come to terms with the collapse of the mission.

Why the sudden death of a former Chinese premier has moved so many people

The death of a former Chinese leader Li Keqiang, who was 68, has been an outlet for people to quietly share their discontent with China's current governance.

Leaders at two dating app giants in Texas — Match Group and Bumble — have moved to set up funds to aid people affected by the state's new abortion ban. Here, abortion-rights supporters march near the Texas state capitol in Austin earlier this year.

Bumble And Match Leaders Set Up Funds For People Affected By The Texas Abortion Ban

"I am shocked that I now live in a state where women's reproductive laws are more regressive than most of the world, including India," says Shar Dubey, CEO of the Dallas-based Match Group.

In this Sept. 21, 2021, file photo, visitors sit among white flags that are part of artist Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg's "In America: Remember," a temporary art installation to commemorate Americans who have died of COVID-19, on the National Mall in Washington.

The COVID-19 pandemic has now killed 5 million people around the world

The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed deaths from the virus — 745,800 people — followed by Brazil and India, according to Johns Hopkins University's coronavirus tracker.

Starbucks hopes faster drinks, fewer upcharges and nicer mugs bring people back

Shoppers complain that Starbucks isn't fancy enough — but they also say it's too expensive. The new CEO, Brian Niccol, is ordering up big changes.

Drive-In Movies Gain Popularity As People Seek Safe Activities During Pandemic

Drive-in movie theaters are making a bit of a comback amid the pandemic. And people are going, even just to reclaim a bit of of their Saturday nights back.

Clouds of ashes rise from the Mount Agung volcano erupting in Karangasem, Indonesia, on Monday.

Indonesia Tries To Evacuate 100,000 People Away From Erupting Volcano On Bali

Mount Agung began spewing ash last week, but over the weekend authorities raised the alert level for a possible larger eruption and expanded a danger zone around the base of the volcano.

Workers at Google's parent company Alphabet want to better protect people's abortion-related location data and search history.

Google workers sign petition asking company to protect people's abortion search data

Workers are asking Google to protect user location data and search history from law enforcement agencies that might attempt to prosecute abortion seekers.

Jury hears testimony about lives of 11 people killed in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

The final phase of the trial continues for a gunman that killed 11 people at a synagogue in Pittsburgh four years ago. The court heard this week from parents of two of the victims.

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