Small Business Administration watchdog report cites ‘serious concerns’ over ‘widespread’ COVID-19 relief fraud
A report from the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration details complaints of thousands of instances involving suspected fraud from financial institutions apparently receiving economic assistance from Coronavirus relief aid.
A report from the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration details complaints of thousands of instances involving suspected fraud from financial institutions apparently receiving economic assistance from Coronavirus relief aid.
US officials say Russia is spreading virus disinformation
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
Report: 2,866 COVID claims, 48 deaths among federal workers
A report from the Labor Department's inspector general says nearly 3,000 federal workers have filed compensation claims for contracting COVID-19 on the job.
A report from the Labor Department's inspector general says nearly 3,000 federal workers have filed compensation claims for contracting COVID-19 on the job.
Red Cross asking recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma, citing shortage amid doubled demand
The American Red Cross tweeted on Tuesday a need for the plasma of fully recovered COVID-19 patients due to an emergency shortage.
The American Red Cross tweeted on Tuesday a need for the plasma of fully recovered COVID-19 patients due to an emergency shortage.
Some people keeping COVID-19 social lives a secret, according to new survey
A social media expert is warning people to take your social media posts seriously, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
A social media expert is warning people to take your social media posts seriously, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
Inaugural Williamson County Fair & Rodeo rescheduled to 2021
It will instead debut on October 21-23, 2021.
It will instead debut on October 21-23, 2021.
Democrats, GOP far apart as coronavirus aid talks intensify
The differences in Washington over the next coronavirus aid package are vast.
The differences in Washington over the next coronavirus aid package are vast.
Firemen, police join 90th birthday parade for Maryland man who sewed 300 masks
Local authorities joined a birthday parade for a 90-year-old man who sewed 300 masks for hospital workers.
Local authorities joined a birthday parade for a 90-year-old man who sewed 300 masks for hospital workers.
Coronavirus infects couple who held 100-person wedding in California
Two newlyweds who recently tied the knot in California have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with eight friends among their 100-person guest list.
Two newlyweds who recently tied the knot in California have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with eight friends among their 100-person guest list.
Report: Marlins season may be put on hold after more players test positive
The Miami Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak could endanger the Major League Baseball season, Dr. Anthony Fauci said, as the number of their players testing positive rose to 15.
The Miami Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak could endanger the Major League Baseball season, Dr. Anthony Fauci said, as the number of their players testing positive rose to 15.
National teacher union supports striking if it’s unsafe to return to school
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
San Francisco priest says 'fear has replaced faith' and reports on COVID-19 are 'largely unreal'
Father Joseph Ilo also brought politics into the fray, noting that stoking fear about the deadly virus is raging during an election year. "Those who control the media have stated a vitriolic opposition to our incumbent president," he wrote.
Father Joseph Ilo also brought politics into the fray, noting that stoking fear about the deadly virus is raging during an election year. "Those who control the media have stated a vitriolic opposition to our incumbent president," he wrote.
NFL commissioner announces cancellation of 2020 preseason games over coronavirus concerns
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced in an open letter published on Monday that the league’s preseason games have been canceled due to concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced in an open letter published on Monday that the league’s preseason games have been canceled due to concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Virus-linked hunger tied to 10,000 child deaths each month
The United Nations says coronavirus-linked hunger is leading to the deaths of 10,000 children a month in the first year of the global pandemic because of fears of contamination and movement restrictions.
The United Nations says coronavirus-linked hunger is leading to the deaths of 10,000 children a month in the first year of the global pandemic because of fears of contamination and movement restrictions.
Regal Cinemas announces reopening of U.S. theaters on Aug. 21
The announcement comes amid news of the highly-anticipated film "Tenet" being slated for North American release Sept. 3.
The announcement comes amid news of the highly-anticipated film "Tenet" being slated for North American release Sept. 3.
Texas AG: Local health authorities may not close all schools to prevent COVID-19
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued legal guidance Tuesday saying local health authorities do not have the power to delay reopening schools in order to halt future COVID-19 outbreaks.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued legal guidance Tuesday saying local health authorities do not have the power to delay reopening schools in order to halt future COVID-19 outbreaks.
FDA's rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers expands
A dozen hand sanitizers have been added to the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of dangerous cleansers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
A dozen hand sanitizers have been added to the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of dangerous cleansers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
Twitter limits Donald Trump Jr.'s account, deletes video shared by president pushing false COVID-19 treatment
Numerous studies have shown that hydroxychloroquine is not an effective treatment for COVID-19.
Numerous studies have shown that hydroxychloroquine is not an effective treatment for COVID-19.
Governor, HHSC extend application deadline for pandemic food benefits
P-EBT is a one-time benefit of $285 per eligible child and can be used in the same way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits pay for groceries. The deadline is now August 21.
P-EBT is a one-time benefit of $285 per eligible child and can be used in the same way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits pay for groceries. The deadline is now August 21.
APH provides latest COVID-19 update to Travis County Commissioners Court
Today's update comes as the state reported a large increase in additional coronavirus deaths due to a change in how it collects data.
Today's update comes as the state reported a large increase in additional coronavirus deaths due to a change in how it collects data.