VA program to help thousands of veterans learn new career after being unemployed due to COVID-19 pandemic
Eligible veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic could receive a year of tuition and other financial support to learn a new career.
Eligible veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic could receive a year of tuition and other financial support to learn a new career.
Pfizer seeks authorization to store COVID-19 vaccine in standard refrigerator temps for up to 4 weeks
Such a change could allow Pfizer’s much-needed shots, which have been approved in more than 80 countries, to have a simplified distribution process.
Such a change could allow Pfizer’s much-needed shots, which have been approved in more than 80 countries, to have a simplified distribution process.
Norwegian Cruise Line to celebrate teachers with free cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line is giving away free 7-night cruises to 100 teachers to award them for their passion and dedication.
Norwegian Cruise Line is giving away free 7-night cruises to 100 teachers to award them for their passion and dedication.
North Texas couple stuck in Cancun, Mexico with COVID-19
A couple from Carrollton is stuck in Mexico right now after both tested positive for COVID-19. Their three-day getaway has turned into a weeks-long medical ordeal.
A couple from Carrollton is stuck in Mexico right now after both tested positive for COVID-19. Their three-day getaway has turned into a weeks-long medical ordeal.
Moderna to supply 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries through WHO initiative
The World Health Organization has repeatedly decried a lack of equity in access to COVID-19 vaccines and is working to ship doses to low- and middle-income countries through its COVAX program.
The World Health Organization has repeatedly decried a lack of equity in access to COVID-19 vaccines and is working to ship doses to low- and middle-income countries through its COVAX program.
New restriction at DC weddings is turning brides and grooms away
Brides and grooms are now forced to shift gears and find creative ways to plan one of the biggest days of their lives. A year into the pandemic, safety guidelines are still getting in the way for those planning weddings in D.C.
Brides and grooms are now forced to shift gears and find creative ways to plan one of the biggest days of their lives. A year into the pandemic, safety guidelines are still getting in the way for those planning weddings in D.C.
What to know before and after getting your COVID-19 vaccine
Experts say there are a number of things contributing to vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Ernst Von Schwarz, a cardiologist and scientist, talks more about the impact that has as we try to get back to normal and has some things you should know.
Experts say there are a number of things contributing to vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Ernst Von Schwarz, a cardiologist and scientist, talks more about the impact that has as we try to get back to normal and has some things you should know.
Thousands attend music festival without masks, social distancing as part of UK COVID-19 research project
The music festival is just one of several research efforts the UK government is offering as a way to test whether such events spread the coronavirus.
The music festival is just one of several research efforts the UK government is offering as a way to test whether such events spread the coronavirus.
Retired teacher rakes in nearly 50k renting his pool during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ned Gilardino is swimming in a new revenue stream after renting his pool and making nearly $50,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ned Gilardino is swimming in a new revenue stream after renting his pool and making nearly $50,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southwest flight attendant files lawsuit blaming airline for husband’s COVID-19 death
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
Las Vegas hits jackpot as pandemic-weary visitors return
Las Vegas has been almost elbow-to-elbow lately with pandemic-weary tourists looking for excitement and entertainment, after casinos rose from 35% to 50% occupancy March 15 under state health guidelines.
Las Vegas has been almost elbow-to-elbow lately with pandemic-weary tourists looking for excitement and entertainment, after casinos rose from 35% to 50% occupancy March 15 under state health guidelines.
Prior COVID-19 infection boosts immune response to variants after one dose of Pfizer vaccine, UK study finds
The study found that just one shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosted protection against COVID-19 variants - but only for those who had been previously infected with the virus.
The study found that just one shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosted protection against COVID-19 variants - but only for those who had been previously infected with the virus.
AHS gives more than 100,000 pounds of pet food during pandemic
The Austin Humane Society held its seventh drive-thru distribution event on Saturday, marking its one-year anniversary.
The Austin Humane Society held its seventh drive-thru distribution event on Saturday, marking its one-year anniversary.
Hospital fire kills 18 coronavirus patients in India
A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India has killed 18 patients, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge that has filled hospitals and crematoriums.
A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India has killed 18 patients, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge that has filled hospitals and crematoriums.
India COVID-19 outbreak: All adults now eligible for vaccine amid deadly surge in cases
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
Amid the devastating surge, only a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals - leaving the government to immunize 900 million adults.
Austin doctors communicating with family in India describe chaos, devastation
As of Friday, India has seen more than 200,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19 and more than 18 million cases.
As of Friday, India has seen more than 200,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19 and more than 18 million cases.
City leaders, Walmart host South Austin COVID-19 vaccine clinic
To further eliminate barriers to accessing the vaccine, the clinic only requires a phone call to receive a time slot for Sunday.
To further eliminate barriers to accessing the vaccine, the clinic only requires a phone call to receive a time slot for Sunday.
Already received your 3rd stimulus check? A bonus payment could be on the way
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
US health officials say anxiety caused COVID-19 vaccine reactions in 5 states
U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.
U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.
TSA to extend mask requirements for all travelers through September
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.