Lowe's shelling out $100M in coronavirus bonuses to hourly workers

Lowe's said the total amount it is spending on this round of bonuses is about $100 million, pushing its total investment in coronavirus relief funding for associates to approximately $500 million.

Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma

Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.

USC to expand virus testing after 45 students linked to Greek Row test positive for COVID-19

A coronavirus outbreak has been identified along the University of Southern California's fraternity row, as the university's Student Health announced Thursday it will expand COVID-19 testing as part of its strategy to help keep students, faculty and staff safe on its campuses.

MLB will play 7-inning games in doubleheaders

Big league doubleheaders will now become a pair of seven-inning games, baseball’s latest radical rule change during a season reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic.

Atlas Obscura and Weird Homes Tour provide virtual tour of Uncommon Objects owner's home
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Atlas Obsura and Weird Homes Tour will be providing a virtual tour on 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 of Steve Wiman's home. Wiman is the owner of Uncommon Objects so you know it'll have some interesting stuff! He shares all the details with Leslie Rangel on Good Day Austin.

How well do masks work?
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The CDC says wearing a mask is proven to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Joe Hanson, creator and host of "It's Okay to be Smart" on PBS Digital Studios, joins Amanda Salinas on Good Day Austin to explain the science behind why you should wear a mask.

McDonald's CEO says law enforcement may be called on customers who refuse to wear masks

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski recently spoke about recent decisions the company has made amid the coronavirus pandemic. He specifically suggested that law enforcement may be called during situations when a customer won’t wear a mask.

What does the future of sports look like?
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From stands without fans to shifting schedules, we're seeing COVID-19's impact on the games we love. Doctor Scott Jones, an associate professor of marketing at Stetson University, joins Dave Froehlich on Good Day Austin to answer some questions about the future of sports.

Bay Area couple of 35 years dies weeks apart from COVID-19

The husband of a Yountville retirement facility nurse, who died of COVID-19, has now died from complications of the disease himself just weeks after his wife's death. 

Houston mayor launches new campaign to increase COVID-19 awareness

Turner says that right now Houston’s Hispanic community is affected disproportionately, accounting for 40% of positive COVID-19 cases and 45% of deaths. 

Bumpy road ahead for Austin ISD's bus plan for the fall

The original Austin ISD COVID-19 bus plan limits capacity to 25% or about 12 kids on board with every other seat blocked off. However, now there's the possibility ridership will have to increase when campuses reopen.

McKinney moms create group to teach kids at home during quarantine

The chaos and confusion over when school starts and for which school district has forced groups of parents in Collin County to group together.

Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit

Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.

SEC goes to conference-only schedule, Sept. 26 start

The Southeastern Conference will play only league games in 2020 to deal with potential COVID-19 disruptions.

Family of Constable Deputy denied workers comp following COVID-19 death

Deputy Brown first got sick with COVID-19 in May. Michelle believes he got sick at work, then brought the virus home to her and their four children.