US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
Coronavirus concerns lead NFL prohibition of cheerleaders and mascots on field
Others on the list include sideline reporters and pregame TV reporters.
Others on the list include sideline reporters and pregame TV reporters.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Nearly 40% of Americans who lost their jobs during pandemic can't last a month on savings
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
Boston's 'Cheers' bar to permanently close due to coronavirus
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
Weed vending machines pop up in Colorado
Coloradans who are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic can now purchase marijuana through a contactless weed vending machine at certain dispensaries.
Coloradans who are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic can now purchase marijuana through a contactless weed vending machine at certain dispensaries.
TWC applies for funding to provide extra $300 per week in unemployment benefits
The Texas Workforce Commission has applied for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week for qualifying Texans receiving unemployment benefits.
The Texas Workforce Commission has applied for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week for qualifying Texans receiving unemployment benefits.
Expert worried future COVID-19 vaccine won't be enough to protect senior citizens
Dr. Nir Barzilia, the Director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine worries future vaccine won't be effective for senior citizens.
Dr. Nir Barzilia, the Director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine worries future vaccine won't be effective for senior citizens.
Expert worried COVID vaccine won't be enough to protect senior citizens
Dr. Nir Barzilia, the Director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine is concerned that when a COVID-19 vaccine does become available, it won't be effective enough to protect the elderly.
Dr. Nir Barzilia, the Director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine is concerned that when a COVID-19 vaccine does become available, it won't be effective enough to protect the elderly.
Airbnb issues worldwide party ban at its rental property listings amid coronavirus pandemic
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations fell below 6,000 Wednesday
Texas also reported 6,000 new cases as the number of total deaths pushed past 10,500 since tracking began in March, the fourth-most in the U.S.
Texas also reported 6,000 new cases as the number of total deaths pushed past 10,500 since tracking began in March, the fourth-most in the U.S.
Local coronavirus numbers appear to be leveling off
Houston-area COVID-19 numbers appear to be moving in the right direction, but local officials are still encouraging everyone to get tested.
Houston-area COVID-19 numbers appear to be moving in the right direction, but local officials are still encouraging everyone to get tested.
How COVID-19 pandemic impacts special education services, rights
This month, the CDC found two in five Americans were reporting mental health issues as direct results of the global pandemic. As the pandemic carries on, parents have the added stress now of back to school.
This month, the CDC found two in five Americans were reporting mental health issues as direct results of the global pandemic. As the pandemic carries on, parents have the added stress now of back to school.
COVID-19 pandemic affecting special education services
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte has more on how special education services are being affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte has more on how special education services are being affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public health responds to letter from 10 superintendents on schools reopening
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism from area superintendents.
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism from area superintendents.
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism about school re-opening program
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism from area superintendents.
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism from area superintendents.
Hospital visitation policy is keeping family from seeing terminally ill boy, father says
Clinton Grams' 10-year-old son Alex has been battling leukemia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for more than a year. He and his wife Mindy have spent the last few months battling a visitation rule put in place because of COVID-19.
Clinton Grams' 10-year-old son Alex has been battling leukemia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for more than a year. He and his wife Mindy have spent the last few months battling a visitation rule put in place because of COVID-19.
Iowa governor's push to reopen schools descends into chaos
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
More drivers looking to unload car leases
Maybe you leased an expensive car before the crisis began, but you can't afford it anymore. Most leases will let you transfer the lease to someone else so that you don't have to keep paying it.
Maybe you leased an expensive car before the crisis began, but you can't afford it anymore. Most leases will let you transfer the lease to someone else so that you don't have to keep paying it.
Report: FDA puts hold on emergency authorization of survivors’ plasma as COVID-19 treatment
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.