Amazon sets Prime Day dates for June

Amazon has announced the dates for its annual Prime Day for 2021.

Inflation fears now a reality - what's driving the increase and for how long?
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Inflation is up and just about everything is going to cost more for the time being. Prof. Dietrich Von Biedenfeld, with the University of Houston - Downtown joins us to help break it down for us.

Disney to complete test cruise from Port Canaveral this month

Disney Cruise Line confirmed to FOX 35 on Tuesday that they will do a test cruise from Port Canaveral on June 29th.

Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic

Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.

Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.

Effort to curb governors' pandemic emergency powers falls short at Texas Legislature

The proposal’s low bill number signaled it was a priority of new House Speaker Dade Phelan, a Beaumont Republican who referred to the legislation as “the House’s blueprint for pandemic response.”

Memorial Day Weekend will see lower risk of COVID spread, says Houston health authority

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, thus commencing the start of summer celebrations. So, what does this mean for the spread of COVID-19? FOX 26 reporter Ivory Hecker takes a look at how people are preparing.. and expert recommendations for high-risk people.

COVID-19 worries amid Memorial Day weekend
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Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, thus commencing the start of summer celebrations. So, what does this mean for the spread of COVID-19? FOX 26 reporter Ivory Hecker takes a look at how people are preparing.. and expert recommendations for high-risk people.

More than 100 employees suing Houston Methodist for requiring them to get COVID-19 vaccine

According to a lawsuit provided by the attorney, a total of 117 plaintiffs are included, where they say their employer has forced them to participate in what is being described as “an experimental vaccine trial as a condition for continued employment.”

Can companies and colleges make getting the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory?
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Some Houston Methodist Nurses are protesting the hospital's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The hospital announced vaccines are mandatory for all employees back in March. But, can employers make that call? Professor Dorit Reiss from UC Hastings joins us to help answer that question.

European regulators approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12-15

The European Medicines Agency has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children 12-15, the E.U.‘s first shot cleared for kids.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowers COVID-19 threat level

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowered the COVID-19 threat indicator from Level 2: Orange to Level 3: Yellow, the system’s second-lowest threat level.

Recovering financially after the pandemic
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Financial expert Jeannetta Collier joins The Factor to discuss what you can do to get back on your feet after the pandemic, and set yourself up for generational wealth.

Free, low cost summer resources in Houston to prevent learning loss

Every summer, educators worry about 'Summer Brain Drain,' also known as the 'Summer Slide.' It's basically that decline of reading or other academic skills during the summer break. FOX 26 Houston's Maria Salazar spoke to some experts about the growing concern about this year and what you can do to help a young person in your life.

How to prevent 'summer brain drain'
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Every summer, educators worry about 'Summer Brain Drain,' also known as the 'Summer Slide.' It's basically that decline of reading or other academic skills during the summer break. FOX 26 Houston's Maria Salazar spoke to some experts about the growing concern about this year and what you can do to help a young person in your life.

US unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.

CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets

CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.

Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made

Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.