LA hopes to celebrate a new kind of freedom on Fourth of July

Celebrating our independence with a big firework celebration at the Rose Bowl is not realistic this year. But the Fourth of July does hopefully mean more freedom for us.

‘He is at peace’: ICU nurses use signs to communicate with family of man dying from COVID-19

After Rene Johnson contracted COVID-19 and was admitted to his local hospital this month experiencing trouble breathing, his family made sure to be there for him even if the circumstances of the pandemic forced physical distance between them. 

Stocks rally as more states reopen economies

U.S. equity markets maintained gains Wednesday even though the Federal Reserve, in the April minutes, warned the coronavirus may carry 'considerable risk' for the U.S. economy.

Change.org petition urges Joe Biden to endorse $2K monthly stimulus income amid COVID-19

A Change.org petition aimed at getting 2020 presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden to publicly endorse a “universal basic income” of $2,000 per month for every U.S. resident.

St. Edwards holds forum for students to address 2021 budget cuts

One student said there were several points she wanted to address as her program will be directly impacted by the cuts.

Austin ramps up COVID-19 testing, health officials warn of large event cancelations

The Hispanic community is being hit hardest by COVID-19. The construction industry is also seeing clusters of cases. More reason why Austin Public Health wants to reach out to workers as well as immigrant families. 

Austin ramps up COVID-19 testing, health officials warn of large event cancelations
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As for life as we know it, things might be different for a while. Dr. Escott said based on where we are now, large events like Longhorns football, and A.C.L. should be put on hold.

Virus-sapped bus lines see road to ruin without federal help

Rail lines, public transit systems and the airline industry received billions in aid as part of the federal coronavirus relief act. The private bus industry, however, has largely been left to fend for itself.

Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to be released from prison: reports

President Donald Trump’s longtime personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen will be released from federal prison Thursday and is expected to serve the remainder of his sentence at home, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.