Millions of taxpaying immigrants won't get stimulus checks

Roughly 4.3 million mostly unauthorized immigrants who do not have a Social Security number file taxes using what’s known as a taxpayer identification number.

Emotional wellness tips for healthcare workers during COVID-19

It’s important to remember we are all human no matter how well you were trained; fatigue, exhaustion, and frustration can and will take its toll on your emotional and physical well-being.

Christ the Redeemer statue pays tribute to coronavirus doctors, nurses

Rio de Janeiro illuminated the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Sunday in an Easter tribute to doctors and nurses battling the global coronavirus outbreak.

President Trump says he’ll decide on easing guidelines, not governors

Taking to Twitter on Monday, Trump said some are “saying that it is the Governors decision to open up the states, not that of the President of the United States & the Federal Government. Let it be fully understood that this is incorrect...it is the decision of the President, and for many good reasons.”

Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more employees, raise hourly wages amid COVID-19 demand

Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.   

Helping an influx of wildlife amid the COVID-19 pandemic

The Wildlife Center of Texas has already taken in 700 more wild animals so far this year than at this time last year.

UTHealth, Memorial Hermann seek plasma donations from recovered COVID-19 patients

Physicians at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) are investigating an experimental therapy for use at Memorial Hermann to help patients recover from COVID-19.

U.S. Justice Department monitoring restrictions on worship

The United States Attorney General is warning state and local governments there could be consequences for cracking down on religious services.

Supreme Court to hold May arguments by teleconference amid coronavirus crisis

The Supreme Court said Monday it will hold arguments by teleconference in May in key cases, including President Donald Trump's bid to shield his tax and other financial records.

Fauci says 'rolling reentry' of US economy possible in May

The country’s top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month.

Excessive drinking during coronavirus lockdowns could weaken immune system, experts say

The doctor said that heavier drinking "dampen" all of your body's systems, including the immune system, making it harder for your body to fight off viruses like COVID-19.

Assisting seniors during the pandemic
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Melissa Wilson talks with Dr. Angela Catic, Assistant Professor at Huffington Center on Aging at Baylor College of Medicine about how we can support seniors, who are some of the most vulnerable to the coronavirus.