Houston COVID cases rising this summer
Health workers across the country are seeing a rise in COVID cases. Dr. Linda Yancey, infectious disease specialist at Memorial Hermann, talks about the impacts on the Houston community.
President Biden tests positive for COVID
President Biden tested positive for COVID right before he was set to speak in Las Vegas. FOX's Sunny Tsai reports on what the White House has shared so far.
Growing need for construction workers
Construction is booming in states like Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas, and while the number of jobs is high so is the need for workers. FOX's Sunny Tsai tells us what one company is doing to prepare people to go work construction sites.
Fauci grilled by House GOP over COVID-19 response, origins
During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.
Oil giants ConocoPhillips, Marathon Oil merge
Two Houston-based oil giants have agreed on an acquisition deal valued at more than $17 billion. ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil and says the deal adds complementary properties to its existing US portfolio. Energy analyst Andrew Lipow joins FOX 26 to give more insight on the merger.
2024 Election: Voters considering state of economy
How much people are spending on their monthly bills could decide this year's race for the White House as both Biden and Trump say they have the best plan to boost the economy. FOX's Chelsea Torre reports on what voters are saying.
How you can protest your property appraisal
Property tax appraisals have been arriving in millions of mailboxes in recent weeks on the heels of federal Tax Day. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says many property owners will get a chance to argue how much they should pay.
What's driving increase in gas prices?
Drivers have likely noticed an increase in gas prices in recent weeks, adding several dollars to the cost of a fill-up. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has a look at some of the factors causing the price hike.
New rules for EPA carbon emission, EV requirements
The federal government is unveiling rules that relax requirements for electric vehicles and car emissions. President Biden saying this is a step toward the US leading the world in making clean cars and trucks. FOX 26 anchor Anthony Antoine is here to tell us what it all means.
German man received 217 coronavirus vaccine shots over a 29-month period, study says
The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.
COVID-19 during pregnancy could cause health issues for babies, study suggests
Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.
Report: Nurses experience high stress, burnout
The COVID-19 pandemic amplified issues of short staffing, stress, and burnout for nurses. All of those issues have yet to go away.
U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday.
Gas prices at highest level since November
Americans are paying more for gas this week than they have since November and AAA says prices could keep climbing in the coming weeks. FOX's Jake Karalexis reports on the increase.
Inflation pushes household spending
Financial markets had a significant selloff after the government reported January inflation was higher than expected. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says for customers, the news is something many already know.
2024 tax season: Filing jointly vs. separately
Married couples have some big decisions to make this tax season, whether to file together or decide to file separately. Rebekah Howard, owner of Howard Certified Public Accountants breaks down the pros and cons of each.
White House pauses LNG permits
The growing business of exporting 'liquified natural gas' from mostly Gulf Coast facilities got an election-year detour from the White House. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the administration has put the brakes on any new permits.
President Biden touts economic growth
The Biden Administration is touting new numbers showing growth in the economy. FOX's Connor Hansen reports the president is trying to pick up momentum heading into the general election.
Congress agrees upon child tax credit expansion
Congress's top tax writers are pushing a new bipartisan tax agreement which includes numerous tax breaks for parents and U.S. companies. FOX News Correspondent Rebekah Castor breaks down the numbers.
Inflation rate: Companies maintain high prices
Although inflation continues to slow down, from a one-time high of more than nine percent, a lot of consumers are still finding prices stubbornly high. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says many of the companies that make things we buy want to keep it that way.