Layoffs continue as 840,000 seek unemployment aid
The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March while federal aid for the jobless has lapsed.
The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March while federal aid for the jobless has lapsed.
Should I take out a personal loan to invest?
Measure the risk before you bank on a reward.
Measure the risk before you bank on a reward.
Alamo Drafthouse closes its remaining theaters in North Texas
With no new big movies coming out any time soon, another chain of theaters is closing for the foreseeable future.
With no new big movies coming out any time soon, another chain of theaters is closing for the foreseeable future.
FOX 7 Discussion: Coronavirus relief negotiations
Michael Sury, senior lecturer and economist at UT Austin, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the possibility and impact of a new federal coronavirus stimulus deal.
Michael Sury, senior lecturer and economist at UT Austin, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the possibility and impact of a new federal coronavirus stimulus deal.
Abbott says bars can reopen October 14 if county judges opt in
Abbott said he will allow bars to reopen at 50 percent occupancy in counties where COVID-19 hospitalizations make up less than 15 percent of hospital capacity. However, he won’t make the call on where to open bars himself.
Abbott said he will allow bars to reopen at 50 percent occupancy in counties where COVID-19 hospitalizations make up less than 15 percent of hospital capacity. However, he won’t make the call on where to open bars himself.
IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check
The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.
The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.
Abbott "passed the buck" on reopening bars, says TBNA
The TBNA says that Abbott has forced the 254 elected county judges in Texas to decide to open bars for him "with no guideposts as to how to make that decision."
The TBNA says that Abbott has forced the 254 elected county judges in Texas to decide to open bars for him "with no guideposts as to how to make that decision."
Bars in Texas will be allowed to open at 50% capacity after Oct 14
Counties in Texas can choose to allow bars or similar establishments to operate with in-person service beginning after Wednesday, October 14.
Counties in Texas can choose to allow bars or similar establishments to operate with in-person service beginning after Wednesday, October 14.
How do balance transfers affect your credit score?
A balance transfer can help or hurt your credit, depending on how you use it.
A balance transfer can help or hurt your credit, depending on how you use it.
Mortgage refinances are booming — here's why you should apply today
A new A new mortgage refinance fee could cause interest rates to rise soon — so if you're looking to save money on your home loan, you better act fast.fee could cause interest rates to rise soon.
A new A new mortgage refinance fee could cause interest rates to rise soon — so if you're looking to save money on your home loan, you better act fast.fee could cause interest rates to rise soon.
Super Nintendo World to open at Universal Studios Japan in 2021
Earlier this year, it was announced that Super Nintendo World will be coming to Universal Orlando Resort's upcoming theme park, Epic Universe.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Super Nintendo World will be coming to Universal Orlando Resort's upcoming theme park, Epic Universe.
Petco stops selling dog shock collars, asks its competitors to do the same
Petco has stopped selling shock collars and it’s calling on others in the pet industry to follow its lead.
Petco has stopped selling shock collars and it’s calling on others in the pet industry to follow its lead.
Gov. Abbott says more opening coming soon, hints at reopening bars
Gov. Greg Abbott teased a reopening announcement Monday afternoon on Twitter, with a strong hint that it may be about bars.
Gov. Greg Abbott teased a reopening announcement Monday afternoon on Twitter, with a strong hint that it may be about bars.
TABC received nearly 1,500 complaints about bars across Texas
Officials with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission say they've received nearly 1,500 complaints about bars, statewide, since mid-June.
Officials with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission say they've received nearly 1,500 complaints about bars, statewide, since mid-June.
Democrats call for Congress to rein in, break up Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple
Democratic lawmakers are calling for Congress to rein in Big Tech, possibly forcing Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple to sever their dominant platforms from their other lines of business and imposing new uniformity on the terms they offer users.
Democratic lawmakers are calling for Congress to rein in Big Tech, possibly forcing Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple to sever their dominant platforms from their other lines of business and imposing new uniformity on the terms they offer users.
Trump halts COVID-19 stimulus talks until after election
President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.
President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.
Lowe’s to offer free curbside trick-or-treating for Halloween
The company announced that it plans to have “drive-through curbside trick-or-treating events” at all locations nationwide.
The company announced that it plans to have “drive-through curbside trick-or-treating events” at all locations nationwide.
Geneva votes to increase minimum wage to $25, believed to be highest in the world
Geneva voted for the minimum wage to be increased to $25, making it the highest minimum wage in the world, according to the Geneva Trade Union Action Community.
Geneva voted for the minimum wage to be increased to $25, making it the highest minimum wage in the world, according to the Geneva Trade Union Action Community.
Pros and cons of paying off student loans early
Paying off student loans early could save money but there are some downsides to consider.
Paying off student loans early could save money but there are some downsides to consider.
How to get a mortgage during coronavirus
Getting a home mortgage during a pandemic may not be as difficult as one may think – here’s a roadmap.
Getting a home mortgage during a pandemic may not be as difficult as one may think – here’s a roadmap.