709,000 seek unemployment aid as pandemic escalates
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.
Presidential COVID-19 treatment on its way to Texas?
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Texans can soon expect the same COVID-19 treatment President Trump experienced when he was diagnosed with the virus.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Texans can soon expect the same COVID-19 treatment President Trump experienced when he was diagnosed with the virus.
‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter
After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.
After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.
Ticketmaster’s post-pandemic plans include checking vaccination status of concertgoers
The ticket sales and distribution company is drawing up plans on how to ensure safety once major venues are allowed to reopen and welcome back crowds.
The ticket sales and distribution company is drawing up plans on how to ensure safety once major venues are allowed to reopen and welcome back crowds.
Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters Phase 2 trial
A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.
A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.
US reports over 136K COVID-19 cases in new single-day record, according to Johns Hopkins
A month ago, the U.S. was experiencing about 730 COVID-19 deaths a day. Now that's up to 970 deaths a day.
A month ago, the U.S. was experiencing about 730 COVID-19 deaths a day. Now that's up to 970 deaths a day.
Texas becomes 1st state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases
Texas, the nation’s second-most populous state, has recorded 1,010,364 coronavirus cases with 19,337 deaths since the pandemic began in early March, according to the count on the Johns Hopkins website.
Texas, the nation’s second-most populous state, has recorded 1,010,364 coronavirus cases with 19,337 deaths since the pandemic began in early March, according to the count on the Johns Hopkins website.
Survey: Only 1 in 10 Americans feel safe on long flights amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new survey found that people may be opting out of holiday visits due to fears involving the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A new survey found that people may be opting out of holiday visits due to fears involving the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayo Clinic says beds full in northwest region of Wisconsin
Mayo Clinic Health System says its hospitals in the northwest region of Wisconsin are full to capacity.
Mayo Clinic Health System says its hospitals in the northwest region of Wisconsin are full to capacity.
Houston Health Authority on current COV-19 risk
Texas has hit the grim milestone of being the first state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases. Houston Health Authority Dr. David Persse talks about the numbers in Houston.
Texas has hit the grim milestone of being the first state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases. Houston Health Authority Dr. David Persse talks about the numbers in Houston.
Coronavirus-related face masks protect the wearer, too: CDC says in updated guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.
Fauci says Pfizer coronavirus vaccine likely available for high-risk cases by December
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.
US hospitalizations hit record high amid coronavirus surge
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
Study suggests COVID-19 could negatively impact male fertility
A study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 could impact male fertility and could even be transmitted sexually.
A study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 could impact male fertility and could even be transmitted sexually.
The economy appears poised to benefit from a COVID-19 vaccine
"Businesses are back to the business of doing business," says RIA Advisors economic strategist Lance Roberts. "What a vaccine does is allow them to expand operation, to attract more business, and take advantage of more things."
"Businesses are back to the business of doing business," says RIA Advisors economic strategist Lance Roberts. "What a vaccine does is allow them to expand operation, to attract more business, and take advantage of more things."
Houston twins recognized nationally for feeding families in need
The Zhu sisters have now provided meals to more than 1,000 Houstonians. They're only 17 years old and they're just getting started.
The Zhu sisters have now provided meals to more than 1,000 Houstonians. They're only 17 years old and they're just getting started.
Coronavirus mask mandates: Amid COVID-19 surge, states implement new rules
More states across the country are now requiring people to wear masks as the U.S. continues to grapple with record-shattering daily new coronavirus cases.
More states across the country are now requiring people to wear masks as the U.S. continues to grapple with record-shattering daily new coronavirus cases.
JJ, Kealia Watt team up on shoe design, matching profits with donations to women's shelter
With each pair that is purchased the Watt's will donate a pair to the Mission of Yahweh Women's Shelter in Houston.
With each pair that is purchased the Watt's will donate a pair to the Mission of Yahweh Women's Shelter in Houston.
9% of hospitalized coronavirus patients readmitted within 2 months of discharge: CDC report
A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that looked at hospitalized coronavirus patients found that up to 9% were readmitted within two months of discharge.
A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that looked at hospitalized coronavirus patients found that up to 9% were readmitted within two months of discharge.
Houston health officials recommend limiting holiday gatherings to household members
The Houston Health Department is encouraging residents to limit in-person holiday gatherings to household members this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Houston Health Department is encouraging residents to limit in-person holiday gatherings to household members this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.