‘You couldn’t help but cry’: Hospice nurse helps fulfill patient’s wish to watch son’s football game
A Kentucky hospice nurse flew her patient to his son’s season opener football game, helping him fulfill a bucket-list wish.
A Kentucky hospice nurse flew her patient to his son’s season opener football game, helping him fulfill a bucket-list wish.
Closing time: UK pubs must shut early as COVID cases surge
The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.
The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.
CDC abruptly removes guidance on COVID-19 airborne transmission, says it was posted in error
The CDC said it mistakenly posted a draft version of the proposed changes on airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus.
The CDC said it mistakenly posted a draft version of the proposed changes on airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus.
UK health official warns deaths likely to rise from coronavirus
Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates as deaths are likely to rise.
Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates as deaths are likely to rise.
Salvation Army starts 'Rescue Christmas' fundraising campaign early as demand hits all-time high
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 testing sites in Houston-area for week of Sept. 20
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Sept. 21, 2020. The week will offer more than 20 free testing sites across Houston, including four mega sites.
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Sept. 21, 2020. The week will offer more than 20 free testing sites across Houston, including four mega sites.
Elderly dog with the ‘cutest shuffle’ rescued from being euthanized after CA wildfires burned home
An elderly dog whose home was burned down in the California wildfires was set to be euthanized before being rescued by a pet sanctuary.
An elderly dog whose home was burned down in the California wildfires was set to be euthanized before being rescued by a pet sanctuary.
Oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, celebrates her 107th birthday
A very happy birthday to the oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, who turned 107.
A very happy birthday to the oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, who turned 107.
New executive order allows face-to-face visits to return at Texas nursing homes
COVID-19 restrictions prevented many Texans from seeing their loved ones in nursing homes and assisted living facilities for about six months. But that’s changing thanks to the latest executive order issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
COVID-19 restrictions prevented many Texans from seeing their loved ones in nursing homes and assisted living facilities for about six months. But that’s changing thanks to the latest executive order issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
North Carolina town declares Bigfoot ‘world’s social distancing champion’
Bigfoot is a big deal in the small towns of McDowell County, North Carolina.
Bigfoot is a big deal in the small towns of McDowell County, North Carolina.
If you didn’t file tax returns, the IRS may still owe you a $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
CDC drops controversial COVID-19 testing advice that caused backlash
Health officials were evasive about why they had made the change in August, and some speculated it was forced on the CDC by political appointees.
Health officials were evasive about why they had made the change in August, and some speculated it was forced on the CDC by political appointees.
Houston gyms prepare to increase to 75% capacity on Monday
Gym across Houston are preparing to increase their capacity to 75% on September 21 after the announcement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Gym across Houston are preparing to increase their capacity to 75% on September 21 after the announcement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Global COVID-19 cases top 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
EPA: Pine-Sol effective against coronavirus
What scientists discovered was that the disinfectant was found to be effective against the virus with a 10-minute contact time on hard, non-porous surfaces, Clorox said.
What scientists discovered was that the disinfectant was found to be effective against the virus with a 10-minute contact time on hard, non-porous surfaces, Clorox said.
TWC: Scammers using stolen identities to claim unemployment money
The Texas Workforce Commission has been flooded with claims since the pandemic left thousands of Texans without jobs.
The Texas Workforce Commission has been flooded with claims since the pandemic left thousands of Texans without jobs.
Houston-area leaders react to Texas Governor's state reopening announcement
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner reacted Thursday to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's state reopening announcement as COVID-19 cases continue to be reported.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner reacted Thursday to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's state reopening announcement as COVID-19 cases continue to be reported.
Texas launches webpage on COVID-19 cases at public schools statewide
Texas public schools are required to report positive COVID-19 cases on their school campuses. The TEA and DSHS will update the data webpage weekly on Wednesdays.
Texas public schools are required to report positive COVID-19 cases on their school campuses. The TEA and DSHS will update the data webpage weekly on Wednesdays.
A 4-part plan to stop arguing with your partner about pandemic safety
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares advice for couples who argue about COVID-19 risks.
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares advice for couples who argue about COVID-19 risks.
860,000 filed new unemployment claims last week as COVID-19 continues to drive joblessness in US
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.