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.
How to order free COVID-19 tests?
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Live & breaking news for the entire Houston area.
Strikes continue across the US in 3 unions
Workers in three major unions are on strike this morning still demanding more money and better benefits from the companies that employee them. While corporate heads and their representatives say they've negotiated previous deals in good faith, little progress has been made. FOX?s Marianne Rafferty takes a look at the ongoing strikes across the country and why the Writers Guild of America could be one of the first striking unions to return to work.
Workers in three major unions are on strike this morning still demanding more money and better benefits from the companies that employee them. While corporate heads and their representatives say they've negotiated previous deals in good faith, little progress has been made. FOX?s Marianne Rafferty takes a look at the ongoing strikes across the country and why the Writers Guild of America could be one of the first striking unions to return to work.
Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
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.
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.
Threat of government shutdown looms
The country is teetering closer to a government shutdown at the end of the month after Republicans failed to come together and support their own defense funding bill. FOX's Madeleine Rivera reports on the division paralyzing the party.
The country is teetering closer to a government shutdown at the end of the month after Republicans failed to come together and support their own defense funding bill. FOX's Madeleine Rivera reports on the division paralyzing the party.
When to get the new COVID booster shot
The new COVID-19 booster is now available and is being recommended for everyone six months and older. Doctors say you should get the shot sooner rather than later. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins the morning show to discuss more.
The new COVID-19 booster is now available and is being recommended for everyone six months and older. Doctors say you should get the shot sooner rather than later. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins the morning show to discuss more.
United Auto Workers strike is in full swing
The economy hangs on the line as thousands of US auto workers walk out of factories and are on strike, demanding better pay and benefits. FOX's Rebekah Castor has how companies are responding.
The economy hangs on the line as thousands of US auto workers walk out of factories and are on strike, demanding better pay and benefits. FOX's Rebekah Castor has how companies are responding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall
The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday, hoping to rev up protection against the latest coronavirus strains and blunt any surge this fall and winter.
The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday, hoping to rev up protection against the latest coronavirus strains and blunt any surge this fall and winter.
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.
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.
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.
A new report showing the covid cases in every state, ranked Texas as one of the highest in the country.