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COVID-19 during flu season; doctors urging Americans to get updated vaccine

COVID-19 during flu season; doctors urging Americans to get updated vaccine

In updated guidance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says anyone 6 months and older can now get vaccinated for COVID-19. This month, the FDA approved an updated booster to target new variants.

2 days ago
IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims

IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims

The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.

September 15
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week

There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.

September 11
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases

Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.

September 11
Covid cases increasing in every state, Texas listed among the highest in a new study

Covid cases increasing in every state, Texas listed among the highest in a new study

A new report showing the covid cases in every state, ranked Texas as one of the highest in the country.

September 7
Anthony Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'

Anthony Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'

Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.

September 5
How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free

How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free

Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.

April 28
What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?

What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?

Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.

January 31
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11

President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11

President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.

January 30
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans

US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans

The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.

January 23
Millions of people may still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus checks, but the deadline is coming up

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.

October 13, 2022
Trucker protest shuts down operations at Port of Oakland

Trucker protest shuts down operations at Port of Oakland

The protest involves hundreds of independent big-rig truckers that have blocked the movement of cargo in and out of terminals at the Port of Oakland, which is one of the 10 busiest container ports in the country.

July 21, 2022
Houston-area restaurant with self-serve bar concept shuts down, files for bankruptcy

Houston-area restaurant with self-serve bar concept shuts down, files for bankruptcy

Less than a year after its new, self-serve bar concept was launched, Shoot the Moon is shutting its doors for good.

June 19, 2022
'Great Rotation' responsible for increased labor turnover, experts say

'Great Rotation' responsible for increased labor turnover, experts say

Rather than employees simply quitting jobs, as noted in the so-called "Great Resignation," instead, some experts say people are finding better opportunities within their career field and in essence, jumping ship.

June 19, 2022
May inflation hits a 41-year high, according to Labor Dept. report

May inflation hits a 41-year high, according to Labor Dept. report

The Labor Department offered proof of what most of us already know: inflation remains historically high.

June 10, 2022
State of Fort Bend County address discusses current prosperity to the next economic level

State of Fort Bend County address discusses current prosperity to the next economic level

It’s been an epicenter of growth and diversity, and now Fort Bend County’s top leaders say an even brighter future is within reach.

June 9, 2022
Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’

Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’

Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.

April 27, 2022
Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak

Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak

Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.

April 26, 2022
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers

CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.

March 30, 2022
Donors needed: Breast milk in short supply amid COVID-19 surge, winter weather woes

Donors needed: Breast milk in short supply amid COVID-19 surge, winter weather woes

The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”

February 7, 2022
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What happens to Art Institute students, staff after sudden closure of the college?

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'Drag ban' ruled unconstitutional by federal judge

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Liberty County authorities to decide whether to continue or call off search for missing 57-year-old woman

Authorities debate whether to call off search for missing Liberty County woman Sheryl Ann Siddall or continue

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Man sentenced to life in Fort Bend County, attempted to hire a hitman to kill his landlord

Harris County 13-year-old found dead in apartment, unresponsive for hours, officials say

Harris County 13-year-old found dead in apartment, unresponsive for hours, officials say

Texas state trooper mistakes neighbor for burglar, shoots him through the door

Texas state trooper mistakes neighbor for burglar, shoots him through the door

Video of student unresponsive after overdosing in Cleveland ISD bathroom has parents terrified

Video of student unresponsive after overdosing in Cleveland ISD bathroom has parents terrified

Injured woman's identity is being sought by Houston hospital

Injured woman's identity is being sought by Houston hospital

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