American unemployment claims fall to 751,000; coronavirus resurges
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
US economy grew at 33% rate in 3rd quarter but recovery is incomplete
The U.S. economy grew at a 33.1% annual rate in the July-September quarter — by far the largest quarterly gain on record — rebounding from an epic plunge in the spring.
The U.S. economy grew at a 33.1% annual rate in the July-September quarter — by far the largest quarterly gain on record — rebounding from an epic plunge in the spring.
MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Memorial Hermann CEO on status of hospital as positivity rate increases
With the COVID-19 positivity rate going up in Houston, hospitals are getting concerned that we are trending in the wrong direction. They were at surge capacity over the summer, something they don't want to happen again. Dr. David Callendar, president and CEO of Memorial Hermann talks with FOX 26.
With the COVID-19 positivity rate going up in Houston, hospitals are getting concerned that we are trending in the wrong direction. They were at surge capacity over the summer, something they don't want to happen again. Dr. David Callendar, president and CEO of Memorial Hermann talks with FOX 26.
Researchers note decline in brain function in some COVID-19 survivors
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
UPS looking to hire nearly 3,000 seasonal employees during virtual hiring fair
'Brown Friday' will take place on Friday, Oct. 30. UPS plans to sign up at least 50,000 new employees across the country on that day and will be making job offers on the spot.
'Brown Friday' will take place on Friday, Oct. 30. UPS plans to sign up at least 50,000 new employees across the country on that day and will be making job offers on the spot.
Houston Methodist CEO on COVID-19 hospitalizations, positivity rates
Dr. Marc Boom, president and CEO of Houston Methodist, discusses COVID-19 hospitalizations and the increase in Houston's positivity rate.
Dr. Marc Boom, president and CEO of Houston Methodist, discusses COVID-19 hospitalizations and the increase in Houston's positivity rate.
Houston's COVID-19 positivity rate increases
Houston's positivity rate has increased to 6.5 percent. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is reminding residents to stay aware.
Houston's positivity rate has increased to 6.5 percent. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is reminding residents to stay aware.
Houston's positivity rate up to 6.5% as COVID-19 cases rise in Texas, US cities
Health officials discuss a possible third wave of COVID-19, as Houston-area firefighters head up to El Paso to help with their hospitalization crisis.
Health officials discuss a possible third wave of COVID-19, as Houston-area firefighters head up to El Paso to help with their hospitalization crisis.
Pelosi 'remains optimistic' about COVID-19 relief package before Election Day
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Firefighter suspended for breaking COVID-19 quarantine
A Seminole County firefighter who tested positive for the coronavirus is being disciplined for breaking quarantine.
A Seminole County firefighter who tested positive for the coronavirus is being disciplined for breaking quarantine.
Kingwood Park HS students work together to build homeless veteran a home
The amazing little house was built by Kingwood Park students as part of Humble ISD's Big Heroes, Tiny Homes program.
The amazing little house was built by Kingwood Park students as part of Humble ISD's Big Heroes, Tiny Homes program.
Kingwood Park High School students build home for homeless vet
A number of students at Kingwood Park High School worked to build a new home for a homeless veteran.
A number of students at Kingwood Park High School worked to build a new home for a homeless veteran.
Houston company jumps into CBD production with state-of-the-art facility
The lab is the first of it's kind, in Texas, and one of fewer than a dozen-such facilities in the country.
The lab is the first of it's kind, in Texas, and one of fewer than a dozen-such facilities in the country.
Study: Universal mask use could save over 130K American lives by early 2021
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
COVID-19 deaths are rising again in the US ahead of 2020 election
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
Americans dying of COVID-19, other causes at higher rates than other countries, study suggests
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
ViralClear halts trial of experimental treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.
Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.
COVID-19 hospitalizations up in El Paso
Residents in El Paso have been urged to stay home for two weeks amid a spike in coronavirus cases.
Residents in El Paso have been urged to stay home for two weeks amid a spike in coronavirus cases.