Extreme poverty rises amid pandemic; a generation sees a future slip away
Decades of progress in one of modern history’s greatest achievements, the fight against extreme poverty, are in danger of slipping away because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Decades of progress in one of modern history’s greatest achievements, the fight against extreme poverty, are in danger of slipping away because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Antonio Banderas reveals COVID-19 diagnosis on his 60th birthday, is 'confident' he'll recover soon
The actor noted that he's feeling “relatively well.”
The actor noted that he's feeling “relatively well.”
Police break up NJ house party with 300 guests
Police arrested the owner of a house in Howell where a party attended by about 300 people took place despite a state order banning indoor gatherings of more than 25 people due to coronavirus concerns.
Police arrested the owner of a house in Howell where a party attended by about 300 people took place despite a state order banning indoor gatherings of more than 25 people due to coronavirus concerns.
California's public health director abruptly resigns in midst of coronavirus pandemic
California’s top public health official has resigned, just days after the state announced a fix for a glitch that caused a lag in reporting coronavirus test results used to make decisions about reopening businesses and schools.
California’s top public health official has resigned, just days after the state announced a fix for a glitch that caused a lag in reporting coronavirus test results used to make decisions about reopening businesses and schools.
North Paulding High School switches to digital learning after COVID-19 cases and viral photo
North Paulding High School officials announced the school will be closed to students on Monday and Tuesday.
North Paulding High School officials announced the school will be closed to students on Monday and Tuesday.
Son believes prison sergeant contracted COVID-19 during botched Chino-to-San Quentin transfer
At 55 years old, Gilbert Polanco was a San Jose native who had wanted to become a prison guard after passing San Quentin on a ferry ride in middle school.
At 55 years old, Gilbert Polanco was a San Jose native who had wanted to become a prison guard after passing San Quentin on a ferry ride in middle school.
Amazon reportedly looking to transform shuttered JCPenney, Sears stores into fulfillment centers
Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
First day of school for Thrall ISD
It will be far from normal when students, teachers, and staff return to class. FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale has details and speaks with Thrall ISD Superintendent Tommy Hooker.
It will be far from normal when students, teachers, and staff return to class. FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale has details and speaks with Thrall ISD Superintendent Tommy Hooker.
Willie Showels leaving behind impact far bigger than Bar-B-Q
While being most notably known his BBQ joint, his son Cedric Showels tells Fox 7 Austin that his father was a hardworking man, devoted father, and a man of faith. Adding that he was the glue that held their family together, and the shoulder people at the restaurant would lean on when they needed advice.
While being most notably known his BBQ joint, his son Cedric Showels tells Fox 7 Austin that his father was a hardworking man, devoted father, and a man of faith. Adding that he was the glue that held their family together, and the shoulder people at the restaurant would lean on when they needed advice.
Round Rock mom speaks about balancing work, children's education amid pandemic
According to the Brookings Institute, a study in 2018 showed 70% of working parents relied on childcare and school to watch over their kids.
According to the Brookings Institute, a study in 2018 showed 70% of working parents relied on childcare and school to watch over their kids.
Austin bar turns into restaurant to stay open amid pandemic
Under the new license, Key Bar has transitioned into a restaurant neighborhood bar. This means the business must now sell 51% and 49% alcohol as opposed to the usual 51% alcohol it used to make.
Under the new license, Key Bar has transitioned into a restaurant neighborhood bar. This means the business must now sell 51% and 49% alcohol as opposed to the usual 51% alcohol it used to make.
Trump's pandemic relief orders are limited in scope
The executive orders signed by President Donald Trump to help Americans cope with an economic recession are far less sweeping than any relief bill Congress could pass and raise questions about effective they will be.
The executive orders signed by President Donald Trump to help Americans cope with an economic recession are far less sweeping than any relief bill Congress could pass and raise questions about effective they will be.
Paulding County school reports multiple COVID-19 cases after photo of packed hallways goes viral
The positive tests come amid the fallout over photos taken by a sophomore showing packed hallways at the school during the first week of classes.
The positive tests come amid the fallout over photos taken by a sophomore showing packed hallways at the school during the first week of classes.
States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.
Pet cats in Texas first in state to test positive for coronavirus
Texas scientists have reported finding two pet cats with the coronavirus — the first in the state.
Texas scientists have reported finding two pet cats with the coronavirus — the first in the state.
New Zealand marks 100 days of no new reported cases of coronavirus
New Zealand on Sunday marked 100 days since it stamped out the spread of the coronavirus, a rare bright spot in a world that continues to be ravaged by the disease.
New Zealand on Sunday marked 100 days since it stamped out the spread of the coronavirus, a rare bright spot in a world that continues to be ravaged by the disease.
New Zealand marks 100 days of COVID-19 virus elimination
New Zealand on Sunday marked 100 days since it stamped out the spread of the coronavirus, a rare bright spot in a world that continues to be ravaged by the disease.
New Zealand on Sunday marked 100 days since it stamped out the spread of the coronavirus, a rare bright spot in a world that continues to be ravaged by the disease.
Austin ISD to push start date to Sept. 8
The only students who are allowed to come to campus Sept. 8 will be students without access to the needed technology
The only students who are allowed to come to campus Sept. 8 will be students without access to the needed technology
Michigan police hail 2 boys for returning cash-filled wallet
Two Michigan boys found a wallet stuffed with more than $500 in cash — and rather than keep it, they turned it in to police.
Two Michigan boys found a wallet stuffed with more than $500 in cash — and rather than keep it, they turned it in to police.
For pandemic jobless, the only real certainty is uncertainty
The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?
The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?