CODA: How Oscars’ best picture echoes everyday life in the Deaf community
“CODA” won the hearts of moviegoers as this year’s Oscar’s best picture, but it’s only a snapshot of what millions of children of deaf parents face every day.
“CODA” won the hearts of moviegoers as this year’s Oscar’s best picture, but it’s only a snapshot of what millions of children of deaf parents face every day.
Mayor Steve Adler tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
Austin Mayor Steve Adler tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, April 3. Adler says he only has mild symptoms, thanks to getting the vaccine and booster.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, April 3. Adler says he only has mild symptoms, thanks to getting the vaccine and booster.
Disney hand sanitizers recalled due to Benzene and Methanol presence
The Mickey Mouse and Mandalorian-edition hand sanitizers were produced by a third-party manufacturer.
The Mickey Mouse and Mandalorian-edition hand sanitizers were produced by a third-party manufacturer.
Taliban announce poppy production ban in Afghanistan
Washington spent more than $8 billion trying to eradicate poppy production in Afghanistan during its nearly 20-year war, which ended with the return of the Taliban in August.
Washington spent more than $8 billion trying to eradicate poppy production in Afghanistan during its nearly 20-year war, which ended with the return of the Taliban in August.
Man gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged vaccine passes
The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.
Masks optional at Del Valle ISD starting Monday, April 4
Del Valle ISD says the decision is in alignment with the City of Austin and Travis County, which lifted all COVID-19 emergency mask orders on March 23.
Del Valle ISD says the decision is in alignment with the City of Austin and Travis County, which lifted all COVID-19 emergency mask orders on March 23.
Number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals reaches record low in US
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the summer of 2020.
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the summer of 2020.
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Eating 100g of cranberries a day may help keep heart disease away, study finds
A new clinical trial found that daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men.
A new clinical trial found that daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men.
These are the worst places to live with asthma in the US
The Asthma Capitals Report ranks the most challenging cities to live with asthma.
The Asthma Capitals Report ranks the most challenging cities to live with asthma.
Water contaminant linked to infant brain damage won't be regulated by EPA
Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
1 in 20 New Jersey heart attacks caused by noise pollution, study says
The heart attack rate in New Jersey was 72% higher in places with high levels of noise pollution, the study concludes.
The heart attack rate in New Jersey was 72% higher in places with high levels of noise pollution, the study concludes.
Youth tackle football: Americans differ on whether kids should play, survey finds
Researchers at Ohio State University surveyed nearly 4,000 adults and asked them to rate the statement: “Tackle football is an appropriate sport for kids to play.”
Researchers at Ohio State University surveyed nearly 4,000 adults and asked them to rate the statement: “Tackle football is an appropriate sport for kids to play.”
Woman shares skin cancer warning signs after undergoing extensive plastic surgery
A woman wants to warn everyone about the most common type of skin cancer and how ignoring the signs could lead to major surgery to repair craters in your face.
A woman wants to warn everyone about the most common type of skin cancer and how ignoring the signs could lead to major surgery to repair craters in your face.
COVID-19 booster shots being administered by Austin Public Health
APH is now administering additional COVID-19 booster doses to older adults and certain individuals who are immunocompromised.
APH is now administering additional COVID-19 booster doses to older adults and certain individuals who are immunocompromised.
What is alopecia areata?: Austin dermatologist speaks on Jada Pinkett-Smith's autoimmune disorder
A local dermatologist spoke with FOX 7 about the autoimmune disorder Jada Pinkett-Smith has after Chris Rock was slapped for making a joke about her shaved head.
A local dermatologist spoke with FOX 7 about the autoimmune disorder Jada Pinkett-Smith has after Chris Rock was slapped for making a joke about her shaved head.
Ted Cruz, John Cornyn and other GOP lawmakers call for Title 42 extension
Several GOP lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to extend Title 42 policies, which keeps migrants from crossing the border due to the pandemic.
Several GOP lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to extend Title 42 policies, which keeps migrants from crossing the border due to the pandemic.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
What is aphasia?
Actor Bruce Willis is taking a break from acting and his family announced on social media Wednesday that the 67-year-old has been diagnosed with aphasia.
Actor Bruce Willis is taking a break from acting and his family announced on social media Wednesday that the 67-year-old has been diagnosed with aphasia.
COVID-19 vaccine second booster: Who needs one and when?
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster for many Americans. Here's a look at who is eligible and when to get it.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster for many Americans. Here's a look at who is eligible and when to get it.