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.

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.

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.

What to do with your money during COVID-19
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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.

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.

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.

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.

The New York Public Library wants to record your COVID-19 pandemic stories

NYPL is giving people the chance to submit audio records of themselves or family telling stories about life amid a global COVID-19 pandemic.

Houston ISD opens Digital Learning Centers for students in need of technology

Houston ISD will begin the school year with virtual instruction, but the district is opening Digital Learning Centers for certain students who do not have the necessary technology at home.

Virginia city holding ‘reverse parade’ this year for Christmas

Fredericksburg is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.

Woman refuses to wear mask in Phoenix nail salon, says she's fighting for her 'civil rights'

A woman was caught on video in a Phoenix nail salon on Sept. 6 saying she's fighting for her last "shred of civil rights" while refusing to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.

United Airlines adding, restoring flights in October

United Airlines is adding new and returning routes in October, allowing the airline to fly 40% of its full flight schedule compared to the previous year, a 6% increase compared to what it plans to fly in September.