Merck seeks FDA authorization of antiviral COVID-19 pill
Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.
Merck asked the FDA to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon against the pandemic.
October 10 is Mental Health Awareness Day
Dr. Joanne Sotelo said that during the COVID-19 pandemic more people have started talking about mental and emotional health.
Dr. Joanne Sotelo said that during the COVID-19 pandemic more people have started talking about mental and emotional health.
Allen West, GOP candidate for governor, says he has pneumonia caused by COVID-19
West, the former chair of the state Republican party, tweeted that his oxygen levels are low and he will likely be hospitalized, but says his condition is "not serious."
West, the former chair of the state Republican party, tweeted that his oxygen levels are low and he will likely be hospitalized, but says his condition is "not serious."
Man sentenced in COVID-19 relief business loan fraud case
David Staveley, 54, of Andover, Massachusetts, and an accomplice were the first people in the country accused of fraudulently seeking Paycheck Protection Program loans when they were first charged in May 2020.
David Staveley, 54, of Andover, Massachusetts, and an accomplice were the first people in the country accused of fraudulently seeking Paycheck Protection Program loans when they were first charged in May 2020.
FDA says Moderna vaccine's benefits outweigh risks after Nordic countries limit use
Sweden's public health agency noted 'an increased risk of side effects such as inflammation of the heart muscle.'
Sweden's public health agency noted 'an increased risk of side effects such as inflammation of the heart muscle.'
Costco, other retailers impacted by fewer Christmas trees this year because of drought, supply chain shortage
Costco and other retailers may be selling fewer Christmas trees this Holiday season due to months of droughts and global supply chain shortages.
Costco and other retailers may be selling fewer Christmas trees this Holiday season due to months of droughts and global supply chain shortages.
Raising Cane's to offer higher pay in Austin to attract new employees
In an effort to attract and retain Austin-area staff, about 70% of their hourly staff will receive at least $1 more an hour and the starting rate will be $12 an hour.
In an effort to attract and retain Austin-area staff, about 70% of their hourly staff will receive at least $1 more an hour and the starting rate will be $12 an hour.
APH: Just four COVID-19 cases traced to ACL weekend one
The news comes as COVID-19 cases continue to decline in Travis County.
The news comes as COVID-19 cases continue to decline in Travis County.
APH: Just four COVID-19 cases traced to ACL weekend one
The news comes as COVID-19 cases continue to decline in Travis County.
The news comes as COVID-19 cases continue to decline in Travis County.
Over 130 countries reach agreement on minimum corporate tax rate
More than 130 countries have agreed on a tentative deal that would make sweeping changes to how big, multinational companies are taxed in order to deter them from stashing their profits in offshore tax havens where they pay little or no tax.
More than 130 countries have agreed on a tentative deal that would make sweeping changes to how big, multinational companies are taxed in order to deter them from stashing their profits in offshore tax havens where they pay little or no tax.
COVID-19 stimulus checks: ‘Math error’ could mean some owe more in taxes
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Oct. 8-11
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Vaccine panel to meet on Pfizer COVID-19 shots for ages 5-11 in November
A panel of vaccine experts will meet in early November to consider whether to recommend the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 12.
A panel of vaccine experts will meet in early November to consider whether to recommend the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 12.
NIH: People with substance use disorders may be at higher risk for breakthrough COVID-19
Co-occurring health disorders appear to contribute to the increased risk, an NIH study suggests.
Co-occurring health disorders appear to contribute to the increased risk, an NIH study suggests.
President Biden talks vaccine mandates during Chicago visit
President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip — only three hours.
President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip — only three hours.
Bold burglars caught on video crashing car into storefront to steal merchandise
Detectives believe the car was stolen as well.
Detectives believe the car was stolen as well.
Seattle Police Department braces for mass firing of officers as hundreds have yet to show proof of vaccination
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
As of Wednesday, 292 sworn personnel had yet to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. That number is down from 354 on Tuesday.
Debt ceiling: Deal reached with GOP on short-term fix, Schumer says
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
New vaccine mandate takes effect for large outdoor events in LA County
The mandate will apply to any ticketed, outdoor gathering of 10,000 people or more, including sporting events, concerts and theme parks such as Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios. All attendees, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face covering at events.
The mandate will apply to any ticketed, outdoor gathering of 10,000 people or more, including sporting events, concerts and theme parks such as Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios. All attendees, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face covering at events.
More than 120K US kids had primary caregivers die during pandemic
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.