Texas bars can reopen May 22; restaurants allowed at 50 percent capacity
Bars can reopen at 25 percent capacity, with no restrictions on outdoor areas.
Bars can reopen at 25 percent capacity, with no restrictions on outdoor areas.
Abbott shares list of businesses that can return May 22
Also on Friday, restaurants can operate at 50 percent instead of 25 percent capacity.
Also on Friday, restaurants can operate at 50 percent instead of 25 percent capacity.
Abbott says childcare services can resume immediately
Abbott said childcare services were allowed to be open immediately.
Abbott said childcare services were allowed to be open immediately.
Texas bars can reopen May 22; restaurants allowed at 50 percent capacity
Abbott said all of his openings were unanimously supported by his panel of experts that he is consulting on how to handle COVID-19 and businesses.
Abbott said all of his openings were unanimously supported by his panel of experts that he is consulting on how to handle COVID-19 and businesses.
Target extends $2-an-hour pay increase for workers through July 4
The pay bump will last into the summer, two months longer than originally announced.
The pay bump will last into the summer, two months longer than originally announced.
‘Thank you all for making this show so very special’: John Krasinski ends ‘Some Good News’
John Krasinski's popular YouTube show "Some Good News" comes to an end with uplifting content and a few tearjerkers.
John Krasinski's popular YouTube show "Some Good News" comes to an end with uplifting content and a few tearjerkers.
‘I’ve never felt so unsafe’: American Airlines passenger shares video of 'overcrowded' plane
A recent video on Twitter depicting a packed American Airlines flight might lead some to believe it was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic. But the video was taken on a May 17 flight by a passenger who said she “never felt so unsafe,” in her life.
A recent video on Twitter depicting a packed American Airlines flight might lead some to believe it was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic. But the video was taken on a May 17 flight by a passenger who said she “never felt so unsafe,” in her life.
Congregants exposed to coronavirus at Butte County church that defied shutdown
Attendees of a religious service on Mother's Day in Butte County were exposed to COVID-19, authorities in Butte County say.
Attendees of a religious service on Mother's Day in Butte County were exposed to COVID-19, authorities in Butte County say.
Researchers developing face mask that glows if coronavirus is detected, report says
The team at MIT and Harvard is reportedly designing a face mask that would produce a fluorescent signal when a person with COVID-19 breathes, coughs or sneezes.
The team at MIT and Harvard is reportedly designing a face mask that would produce a fluorescent signal when a person with COVID-19 breathes, coughs or sneezes.
Tech-assisted COVID-19 tracking is having some issues
Harnessing today's technology to the task of fighting the coronavirus pandemic is turning out to be more complicated than it first appeared.
Harnessing today's technology to the task of fighting the coronavirus pandemic is turning out to be more complicated than it first appeared.
Priest uses squirt gun to shoot holy water and maintain social distancing
A priest in Detroit has been using a squirt gun to dispense holy water and maintain social distancing.
A priest in Detroit has been using a squirt gun to dispense holy water and maintain social distancing.
Surviving a layoff
Founder of Smart Passive Income, Pat Flynn, talks about his experience being laid off in 2008 and how he was able to survive and build several online businesses.
Founder of Smart Passive Income, Pat Flynn, talks about his experience being laid off in 2008 and how he was able to survive and build several online businesses.
New report looks at Texas economy's recovery post-COVID-19
The economy in the state is slowly coming back to life but many wonder how it will look after the pandemic is over. Steven Pedigo and Kirk Watson, co-authors of a new report called "A Playbook for Resiliency: Creating Opportunity for All Texans", talk about the report which looks at the pandemic's disruption and how state leaders can reshape the state's approach to critical services and rebuild a state that's more fair and inclusive.
The economy in the state is slowly coming back to life but many wonder how it will look after the pandemic is over. Steven Pedigo and Kirk Watson, co-authors of a new report called "A Playbook for Resiliency: Creating Opportunity for All Texans", talk about the report which looks at the pandemic's disruption and how state leaders can reshape the state's approach to critical services and rebuild a state that's more fair and inclusive.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 9 new deaths reported Monday, lowest number in two weeks
Minnesota recorded nine new deaths from COVID-19 Monday, the lowest number in two weeks, as the state's death toll from the disease rose to 731, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Minnesota recorded nine new deaths from COVID-19 Monday, the lowest number in two weeks, as the state's death toll from the disease rose to 731, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Moderna finds neutralizing antibodies in Phase 1 trial of COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna, a pharmaceutical company racing to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, found promising results in Phase 1 of its drug trial.
Moderna, a pharmaceutical company racing to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, found promising results in Phase 1 of its drug trial.
Therapy horse surprises quarantined Georgia seniors through bedroom window
The therapy horse peeked through bedroom windows and nuzzled masked residents outside in the courtyard.
The therapy horse peeked through bedroom windows and nuzzled masked residents outside in the courtyard.
California governor: Shrink prisons to help cut budget
The proposals drew support from reformers, condemnation from crime victims’ advocates, and resistance from county officials who said they can’t take in the serious juvenile offenders who now go to state-run lockups.
The proposals drew support from reformers, condemnation from crime victims’ advocates, and resistance from county officials who said they can’t take in the serious juvenile offenders who now go to state-run lockups.
Gym owner leads rooftop workouts in Brazil
Ivan Nascimento is continuing to work out, but now he's sharing his routines with members of his community in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Ivan Nascimento is continuing to work out, but now he's sharing his routines with members of his community in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Gyms next businesses to reopen as Gov. Abbott continues to restart Texas economy
Starting today (5/18), gyms can reopen at 25% capacity with restrictions. Guidelines include equipment being six feet apart, cleaning supplies placed throughout the facility, showers and locker rooms remaining closed, and gloves and face coverings required to be worn.
Starting today (5/18), gyms can reopen at 25% capacity with restrictions. Guidelines include equipment being six feet apart, cleaning supplies placed throughout the facility, showers and locker rooms remaining closed, and gloves and face coverings required to be worn.
New MLB rules: shower at home, don’t spit, and mascots are banned
Major League Baseball will look somewhat like high school ball this year under protocols to deal with the new coronavirus, with showers at ballparks discouraged and players possibly arriving in uniform, like they did when they were teenagers.
Major League Baseball will look somewhat like high school ball this year under protocols to deal with the new coronavirus, with showers at ballparks discouraged and players possibly arriving in uniform, like they did when they were teenagers.