German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party wants to end the option of employees getting a sick note by phone. Its coalition partner, however, opposes the proposal. The center-left Social Democrats are ...

RICHMOND — The Virginia House of Delegates voted Monday to pass a bill that would require Virginia employers to grant paid sick leave. The legislation passed along party lines in the ...

An estimated 26.2 million Americans planned to miss work the day after the Super Bowl, a new record. More employees are taking pre-approved time off, with 13 million people planning a scheduled ...

This brings new meaning to under the weather. With flu cases climbing this winter season rapidly and record low temps on the way, it’s easy to think the weather’s to blame. But modern research says ...

Command over the International Space Station (ISS) has changed hands. In a ceremony onboard the station on Monday, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke relinquished the charge of the ISS’s Expedition 74 over to ...

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As we approach winter — and all the illnesses that come with this time of year — many Americans are looking for proactive measures to protect their health. Between loading up on citrus fruits and ...

Summary — Virginia’s current paid sick leave law only covers home health workers. A new bill (HB 5), filed in November 2025, would expand coverage to all employees statewide. It requires 1 hour of ...

Seeing 4 articles in a row plastered along the front of the NYTimes makes me groan inside. I get the gist of who he was, of who Trump is, please stop telling me that my life depends on discovering ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Sick, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge ...

Should you take vitamin C or zinc when you are sick with a common cold or influenza? Immunologist Zachary Rubin explains which at-home remedies actually help. If you're enjoying this article, consider ...

After a 2025 cancelation, the Sick New World Festival is returning for 2026 in not one, but two locations! Organizers have revealed the the festival will take place both in Las Vegas and in Texas in ...