Amazon Web Services down? Another outage reportedly disrupts some sites

Amazon Web Services (AWS) was dealing with another apparent outage on Wednesday, according to DownDetector — impacting some companies that rely on it.

Austin restaurants, bars close temporarily due to recent COVID-19 spike

Kome Sushi Kitchen in Central Austin is one of many establishments that have shut down temporarily due to the recent outbreak in cases.

Amazon adds 2,000 new jobs through Austin Tech Hub expansion

Amazon is leasing a fourth building at The Domain to accommodate the addition of 2,000 new jobs in its Austin Tech Hub.

Kellogg strike ends after employees approve new labor contract

Kellogg said Tuesday that the new contract provides immediate, across the board wage increases and enhanced benefits for all.

How much does it cost to refinance a student loan?

Refinancing may make your student loan debt more manageable. And in most cases, there’s no upfront cost. (iStock)

Final child tax credit payments issued as Manchin pulls support for Build Back Better

The Build Back Better bill is a $1.7 trillion social safety net that includes investments in climate change, health care and child care, which includes expanding child tax credit (CTC) payments through 2022.

Austin based start-up Brewbike raises $3M+ in bridge funding

Austin-based startup raises over $3 million in bridge funding to be used for expansion to college campuses across the country.

Holiday shopping held back by COVID financial impact, survey shows

COVID-19 continues to put a strain on finances this holiday season, however spending is expected to increase from last year, according to a new survey. Here's what to do if you are struggling financially.

Court allows Biden's COVID-19 employer vaccine mandate to take effect

A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.

Vaccine mandate: OSHA will begin issuing citations after Jan. 10

The announcement came after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District in Cincinnati decided that President Biden's vaccine mandate for large employers could go forward.

Fed eyes up to 3 interest rate hikes in 2022 to address high inflation

Fed officials also plan to accelerate the central bank's tapering of bond purchases as they adjust their economic outlook on high inflation.

Senators urge Biden administration to simplify military student loan forgiveness program

Members of the military may qualify to have the remaining balance of their student loan debt forgiven under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. But with strict documentation requirements, Congress is calling for additional student loan benefits for borrowers who served in the Armed Forces.