Free COVID-19 tests ahead of holiday travel
The holiday season means spreading joy and maybe unintentionally, spreading germs. The Biden Administration is offering to send another round of free at-home COVID tests in preparation for a potential surge is offering to send another round of free at-home Covid tests.
The holiday season means spreading joy and maybe unintentionally, spreading germs. The Biden Administration is offering to send another round of free at-home COVID tests in preparation for a potential surge is offering to send another round of free at-home Covid tests.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
Florida dog with severely matted fur gets life-changing spa day
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
Congress works to avoid government shutdown
The shutdown showdown continues on Capitol Hill and it's unclear whether a new speaker will help Congress get through the gridlock. FOX's Chad Pergram is watching the race to reach a deal.
The shutdown showdown continues on Capitol Hill and it's unclear whether a new speaker will help Congress get through the gridlock. FOX's Chad Pergram is watching the race to reach a deal.
Gov. Abbott takes action on vaccine mandates
Businesses in Texas can no longer require employees to be vaccinated against COVID or punish workers who refuse to be vaccinated. Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 7 into law on Friday and private companies who violate it can be fined up to $50,000. FOX's Steven Dial takes a closer look.
Businesses in Texas can no longer require employees to be vaccinated against COVID or punish workers who refuse to be vaccinated. Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 7 into law on Friday and private companies who violate it can be fined up to $50,000. FOX's Steven Dial takes a closer look.
Texas: The Issue Is - COVID vaccine mandates
The big fight of the special session remains the debate on school choice but the issue of banning COVID vaccine mandates is the other big debate at the capitol. Jeff Leach, the sponsor of Senate Bill 7, which would prevent a private business owner from requiring employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine, shares more.
The big fight of the special session remains the debate on school choice but the issue of banning COVID vaccine mandates is the other big debate at the capitol. Jeff Leach, the sponsor of Senate Bill 7, which would prevent a private business owner from requiring employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine, shares more.
Jerusalem sees drop in tourism
The war between Israel and Hamas is taking an economic toll on people whose livelihoods are dependent on doing business in what's known as the Old City of East Jerusalem.
The war between Israel and Hamas is taking an economic toll on people whose livelihoods are dependent on doing business in what's known as the Old City of East Jerusalem.
Family rescues pig stranded 2 miles offshore in Hawaii
The rescue operation lasted nearly an hour.
The rescue operation lasted nearly an hour.
Key deadlines revealed for stress-free holiday shipping
Time's ticking! Plan ahead for holiday shipping with FedEx Ground, Regular Ground, Two-Day, USPS Ground Advantage, First Class, Priority, and Priority Express.
Time's ticking! Plan ahead for holiday shipping with FedEx Ground, Regular Ground, Two-Day, USPS Ground Advantage, First Class, Priority, and Priority Express.
US still feeling effects of 'tip culture' following COVID-19 pandemic, professor says
A Clemson University professor says he attributes this to the pandemic and inflation.
A Clemson University professor says he attributes this to the pandemic and inflation.
Harris County Public Health offering updated Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
According to HCPH, the updated vaccine is free for those six months and older without health insurance or whose insurance does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs.
According to HCPH, the updated vaccine is free for those six months and older without health insurance or whose insurance does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs.
War zone or not, oil prices climb 4%: Analysts eye potential escalation
The ongoing war is already impacting global gas prices, with a 4 percent rise in oil prices per barrel.
The ongoing war is already impacting global gas prices, with a 4 percent rise in oil prices per barrel.
Homebuyers: Mortgage rates surge
Bad news for homebuyers! Mortgage rates have surged to a 23 year high and the average interest rate on a 30 year fixed home loan is now 7.5 percent, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.
Bad news for homebuyers! Mortgage rates have surged to a 23 year high and the average interest rate on a 30 year fixed home loan is now 7.5 percent, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.
Government shutdown averted for now
Congress is coming together on an eleventh-hour deal to pass a short-term spending bill. The agreement avoids a shutdown, for now, but could Kevin McCarthy's House speakership in jeopardy. FOX's Chad Pergram reports more.
Congress is coming together on an eleventh-hour deal to pass a short-term spending bill. The agreement avoids a shutdown, for now, but could Kevin McCarthy's House speakership in jeopardy. FOX's Chad Pergram reports more.
House passes funding plan to avoid shutdown
The House has approved a stop-gap bill to fund the federal government for 45 more days, averting a government shutdown. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped demands for steep spending cuts in an attempt to win the support of Democrats.
The House has approved a stop-gap bill to fund the federal government for 45 more days, averting a government shutdown. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped demands for steep spending cuts in an attempt to win the support of Democrats.
Scientists predict a worse pandemic
There is a possibility of a more severe pandemic, according to scientists
There is a possibility of a more severe pandemic, according to scientists
Future pandemic could be worse than COVID-19
Could the next pandemic make the height of the COVID-19 outbreak look mild? That's what some experts are predicting for what's being called Disease X. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with an expert who shares more.
Could the next pandemic make the height of the COVID-19 outbreak look mild? That's what some experts are predicting for what's being called Disease X. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with an expert who shares more.
Government shutdown: What it means for many
A federal shutdown appears almost certain on Friday after a last ditch-effort plan to keep the government temporarily funded failed on Capitol Hill. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka looks at what that means for people depending on a government paycheck or services.
A federal shutdown appears almost certain on Friday after a last ditch-effort plan to keep the government temporarily funded failed on Capitol Hill. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka looks at what that means for people depending on a government paycheck or services.
1/3 of childcare programs across US at risk of closing once pandemic funding expires Sept. 30th
$24 billion from the American Rescue Plan that helped fund approximately 70,000 childcare centers during COVID is set to expire on September 30th.
$24 billion from the American Rescue Plan that helped fund approximately 70,000 childcare centers during COVID is set to expire on September 30th.
End of federal funding puts child care centers in jeopardy
Childcare programs in the U.S. face the threat of closure as federal pandemic funding expires in three days, putting vital services at risk, as Fox 26's Natalie Hee reported.
Childcare programs in the U.S. face the threat of closure as federal pandemic funding expires in three days, putting vital services at risk, as Fox 26's Natalie Hee reported.