People face end of extra $300 weekly unemployment benefit
The additional $300 weekly unemployment benefits from President Trump's executive order ends this week as federal money for them is running out.
The additional $300 weekly unemployment benefits from President Trump's executive order ends this week as federal money for them is running out.
Dozens of Austrians reportedly received COVID-19 stimulus checks in mail from US government
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
California's rate of coronavirus infections continue to drop
Statewide, California’s infection rate has dropped steadily for weeks and now sits at 3.8% for the last seven days. Hospitalizations total about 3,100, the lowest since mid-June and down 24% in two weeks.
Statewide, California’s infection rate has dropped steadily for weeks and now sits at 3.8% for the last seven days. Hospitalizations total about 3,100, the lowest since mid-June and down 24% in two weeks.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
JPMorgan: Some customers, employees misused PPP and other COVID-19 stimulus programs
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
Home schooling increasing amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to the Texas Home School Coalition, there’s been a 400% increase in reported withdrawals from public schools in August of this year.
According to the Texas Home School Coalition, there’s been a 400% increase in reported withdrawals from public schools in August of this year.
COVID-19 clinical trials seeking diverse enrollment
Vaccine trials for COVID-19 are underway across the country, but national agencies are calling for more people to sign up -- specifically minorities.
Vaccine trials for COVID-19 are underway across the country, but national agencies are calling for more people to sign up -- specifically minorities.
Teacher deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic raise alarms as new school year begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Mayor Turner optimistic about coronavirus numbers
Mayor Turner says the Houston Astros and Texans could follow the steps of the BBVA Stadium and allow for fans in the stands.
Mayor Turner says the Houston Astros and Texans could follow the steps of the BBVA Stadium and allow for fans in the stands.
Texas Company gains FDA approval for COVID-19 test using cell phone
During months of FDA review DetecaChem’s molecular test performed with 100 percent accuracy in detecting Coronavirus with results delivered in less than an hour without a lab.
During months of FDA review DetecaChem’s molecular test performed with 100 percent accuracy in detecting Coronavirus with results delivered in less than an hour without a lab.
Excited for Halloween? LA County health officials say no trick-or-treating, parties or haunted houses
What's Halloween without trick-or-treating? Los Angeles County residents are about to find out.
What's Halloween without trick-or-treating? Los Angeles County residents are about to find out.
UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
NPR-Harvard Poll: Houstonians face delayed care, financial hardships amid COVID-19
A new study released Wednesday morning shows what Houstonians are struggling with most amid the COVID-19 pandemic..
A new study released Wednesday morning shows what Houstonians are struggling with most amid the COVID-19 pandemic..
What to do with your money during COVID-19
Isiah speaks with Ryan Akers, a financial consultant, about how you should handle your money during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Isiah speaks with Ryan Akers, a financial consultant, about how you should handle your money during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston Fire Department Captain Tommy Searcy dies of COVID-19
Department officials say Captain Tommy Searcy has been with HFD since 2002 and was promoted to captain in 2013. He served most of his career in southeast Houston.
Department officials say Captain Tommy Searcy has been with HFD since 2002 and was promoted to captain in 2013. He served most of his career in southeast Houston.
Report: 266K US COVID cases traced to Sturgis; WI bikers 'don't believe it'
The report says Sturgis generated public health costs of $12.2 billion -- enough, researchers say, to have paid every rally attendee $26,000 dollars to stay home.
The report says Sturgis generated public health costs of $12.2 billion -- enough, researchers say, to have paid every rally attendee $26,000 dollars to stay home.
Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
What should I look for in a hand sanitizer?
When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.
When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.