US economy showed 5.7% growth last year, rebounding from 2020 recession
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
Denmark ends most virus restrictions, ready to 'welcome the life we knew before'
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
COVID-19 vaccines in Houston: New program offers chance to win $1,000 gift card
As part of a new Houston COVID-19 vaccine incentive program, 12 people will be awarded $1,000 gift cards, and hundreds of others will be given $50 gift cards, the health department says.
As part of a new Houston COVID-19 vaccine incentive program, 12 people will be awarded $1,000 gift cards, and hundreds of others will be given $50 gift cards, the health department says.
Red wine could reduce chances of COVID-19 infection, U.K. study suggests
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.
Biden administration officially withdraws COVID-19 vaccine rule
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.
Elton John tests positive for COVID-19, postpones Dallas concerts
Elton John, who performed two concerts in Houston on Friday and Saturday, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is postponing his next two shows scheduled for January 25 and January 26 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Elton John, who performed two concerts in Houston on Friday and Saturday, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is postponing his next two shows scheduled for January 25 and January 26 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Boston patient removed from heart-transplant list because he’s not vaccinated against COVID: report
The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.
The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.
Pfizer omicron vaccine: Company begins studying updated shot to match variant
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Texas schools closing, incentivizing substitutes to help
PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Omicron sub-variant BA.2 ‘under investigation,’ detected in US
The UK Health Security Agency said early analysis suggests BA.2 is more infectious than the first omicron strain but scientists haven't spotted any meaningful differences between the strains.
The UK Health Security Agency said early analysis suggests BA.2 is more infectious than the first omicron strain but scientists haven't spotted any meaningful differences between the strains.
US COVID-19 cases dropping despite spikes in some regions, CDC data shows
CDC data shows overall COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S., but some cases are still rising in some states.
CDC data shows overall COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S., but some cases are still rising in some states.
Sarah Palin tests positive for COVID, NY Times defamation trial delayed
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tested positive for coronavirus, again, as her courtroom battle with the New York Times over claims of defamation was set to begin.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tested positive for coronavirus, again, as her courtroom battle with the New York Times over claims of defamation was set to begin.
New mega COVID-19 testing site to open in Clear Lake on Monday
The Houston Health Department will open another mega COVID-19 testing site on Monday, January 24 in Clear Lake, where they will be able to administer 1,000 tests daily, with no appointments required.
The Houston Health Department will open another mega COVID-19 testing site on Monday, January 24 in Clear Lake, where they will be able to administer 1,000 tests daily, with no appointments required.
Deputy nearly dies from COVID-19 after catching virus while trying to save man's life
A deputy who was given a 10% chance of surviving COVID-19 is now back at work after battling the virus the last 5 months.
A deputy who was given a 10% chance of surviving COVID-19 is now back at work after battling the virus the last 5 months.
Texas ranked #1 least prepared state for hospital capacity
A senior research analyst with QuoteWizard by LendingTree explains why Texas was ranked the least prepared state for hospital capacity.
A senior research analyst with QuoteWizard by LendingTree explains why Texas was ranked the least prepared state for hospital capacity.
Houston family ripped apart by COVID-19 after mother of 6 passes away
A Houston mother has died from COVID-19 after giving birth to her 6th child and the baby currently remains in intensive care.
A Houston mother has died from COVID-19 after giving birth to her 6th child and the baby currently remains in intensive care.
How QR codes on parking meters is another way for scammers to target victims
QR codes became a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic as a ?no-contact? way to pull up a menu, order, or even pay for things. However, they still pose a security concern, with some Texas cities fighting scams from QR codes on parking meters.
QR codes became a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic as a ?no-contact? way to pull up a menu, order, or even pay for things. However, they still pose a security concern, with some Texas cities fighting scams from QR codes on parking meters.
Houston area school districts offering bonuses to address teacher shortages worsened by COVID-19
As a surge in COVID-19 cases continue to affect the work force, some school districts are offering bonuses as incentives for recruitment and retention.
As a surge in COVID-19 cases continue to affect the work force, some school districts are offering bonuses as incentives for recruitment and retention.