What will congress do before the end of the year as potential rail strike looms
There is a little more than a week until a potential rail strike; this is a big deal because it could wreak havoc on the economy before the holidays, so now President Joe Biden is gathering congressional leaders to give a to-do list and see what they want before the end of the year.
China’s meticulous contact tracing pinpoints jogger amid recent COVID-19 outbreak
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
US health officials renew push for COVID-19 boosters, amid new data on efficacy
Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.
Houston shoppers expect to spend $200 more on gifts this holiday season
Are high inflation and a possible recession impacting your holiday spending? FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has the story.
What to know about COVID booster shots ahead of the holidays
Dr. Amesha Adalia, an infectious disease physician at Johns Hopkins Center, discusses the latest on COVID-19 and what you need to know about boosters.
Economic challenges may weigh heavily on voters in 2022 midterm election
Inflation, interest rates, and gas prices are taking a collective toll that experts expect to be reflected in election results. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka shares more.
CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
High inflation leads to biggest raise in social security
Inflation is not getting better and our panel looks at the frustrations as well as trepidation of high-costs and how it will affect voters at the poll.
How safe is Texas regarding COVID-19? New study may surprise you
A recent study from WalletHub ranked Texas among the top 10 safest states during COVID-19. Their findings showed Texas to be 8th when it came to death rates and 7th for level of community transmission.
High inflation has US consumers falling behind on their bills
Inflation reached another 40-year high, up 8.2% over a year ago.
Texas health officials bracing for intense flu season
During the COVID-19 pandemic we saw a major decline in flu cases because of all the safety measures in place, but health experts say now that those measures are non-existent, the flu is back, and our immunity to it isn't the same.
Millions of people may still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus checks, but the deadline is coming up
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Texas health officials bracing for intense flu season
During the COVID-19 pandemic we saw a major decline in flu cases because of all the safety measures in place, but health experts say now that those measures are non-existent, the flu is back, and our immunity to it isn't the same.
FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.
White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween
The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays
New car prices may start coming down soon, analysts say
Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with experts for some Smart Sense on what to expect from this trend.
How a Texas man paid off $47,000 amid credit card debt climbing
High inflation has driven up credit card debt to $67 billion in the last few months. That's why Juan Pinon wants those struggling to pay off debt to know that it can be done. He paid off $47,000 in less than three years.