Consumer prices saw largest inflation spike in June since 2008

Consumer prices in June rose 0.9% from May and 5.4% over the past year — the sharpest 12-month inflation spike since June 2008.

Americans' tipping habits didn't improve during pandemic, poll finds

A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.

Study: COVID causes brain changes

New report says COVID-19 causes significant molecular changes in the human brain, but leaves no molecular trace of itself in brain tissue.

Several countries in Asia reinstate COVID-19 restrictions amid rapid infections

Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus have rushed to implement tough restrictions.

California will still require masks inside schools, despite new CDC guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, but despite that California said its mask guidance for schools will remain in place.

Pfizer to ask U.S. regulators to authorize a vaccine booster shot
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CDC and FDA released a joint statement saying fully vaccinated people do not need a booster shot as concern over the Covid-19 Delta variant increases.

Texas Rent Relief distributes more than $500M to impacted households

TDHC helped more than 80,000 Texas households with rent and utility costs and is expected to commit another $46 million in financial assistance.

Pfizer booster shot: COVID-19 vaccine maker to seek approval for 3rd dose

The company said Thursday that another shot could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.

Fauci says all 3 COVID-19 vaccines effective against delta variant

The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.

Memorial service for first California peace officer to die of coronavirus

Santa Rosa Police Detective Marylou Armer was the first peace officer in California killed by the coronavirus and only the second death in Sonoma County.

Central Texas businesses struggle to find employees

According to Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, between April and this week their area has seen 16,000 new job listings compared to 99 last year.

Central Texas businesses struggle to find employees
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According to Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, between April and this week their area has seen 16,000 new job listings compared to 99 last year.

Global COVID-19 death toll passes 4 million people

The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Delta variant now most common COVID-19 strain, CDC prediction suggests

The delta variant has likely surpassed the alpha variant as the most common linage of COVID-19 in the United States, according to CDC data.

Abbott, HHSC announce emergency SNAP benefits extended for July

The emergency July allotments are in addition to the more than $3.69 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.