Federal government to ask for taxes on app transactions over $600
The IRS is cracking down on business owners who use apps like Venmo, Zelle and PayPal to conduct transactions, but do not pay taxes on the income. A new rule will allow the federal government to take a closer look at business transactions on these apps when they are more than $600.
The IRS is cracking down on business owners who use apps like Venmo, Zelle and PayPal to conduct transactions, but do not pay taxes on the income. A new rule will allow the federal government to take a closer look at business transactions on these apps when they are more than $600.
Older adults are more susceptible to severe breakthrough COVID-19, studies show
Health officials say older adults are more at risk for severe COVID-19 breakthrough cases due to underlying medical conditions and less robust immune systems.
Health officials say older adults are more at risk for severe COVID-19 breakthrough cases due to underlying medical conditions and less robust immune systems.
California becomes only U.S. state to improve to yellow 'moderate' COVID-19 transmission level
New numbers from the CDC show promising signs for California's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New numbers from the CDC show promising signs for California's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC: Unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID-19
The latest data from the CDC shows COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective against hospitalization and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
The latest data from the CDC shows COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective against hospitalization and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
Arkansas restaurant pays student employees to do homework during shift
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
Austin Water gets new equipment to detect cyanotoxin threats
The new equipment will reduce the wait for results to 24 hours and allow Austin Water to test more frequently as part of its regular operations.
The new equipment will reduce the wait for results to 24 hours and allow Austin Water to test more frequently as part of its regular operations.
Chicago police may deny benefits to officers who choose retirement over vaccine mandate
NO RETIREMENT BENEFITS? Chicago's top cop David Brown is threatening to deny retirement benefits to those who choose to retire from the job rather than comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccination policy, according to local reports.
NO RETIREMENT BENEFITS? Chicago's top cop David Brown is threatening to deny retirement benefits to those who choose to retire from the job rather than comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccination policy, according to local reports.
Colin Powell's age, cancer left him vulnerable to COVID-19 despite vaccination
Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer.
Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer.
California parents, teachers plan statewide walkout to protest school vaccine mandate
California parents and teachers who oppose school vaccine mandates are planning a statewide walkout Monday.
California parents and teachers who oppose school vaccine mandates are planning a statewide walkout Monday.
September was worst month for child COVID-19 infections, AAP says
The American Academy of Pediatrics also said the overall COVID-19 infection rate is 8,035 cases per 100,000 children in the population.
The American Academy of Pediatrics also said the overall COVID-19 infection rate is 8,035 cases per 100,000 children in the population.
Allison Williams leaving ESPN over COVID vaccine mandate
Allison Williams is leaving ESPN, saying she was 'morally and ethically not aligned' with Disney's vaccine mandate.
Allison Williams is leaving ESPN, saying she was 'morally and ethically not aligned' with Disney's vaccine mandate.
Treasury official claims inflation part of ‘economy in transition,’ only way out is 100% global vaccination
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
Fauci: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas gatherings safe for vaccinated people
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it is OK for vaccinated people to attend the upcoming Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, but he has a warning for the unvaccinated population.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it is OK for vaccinated people to attend the upcoming Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, but he has a warning for the unvaccinated population.
Austin Heart & Stroke Walk raises close to $1M for heart health
The Austin Heart & Stroke Walk returned to the Long Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, raising money for the American Heart Association.
The Austin Heart & Stroke Walk returned to the Long Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, raising money for the American Heart Association.
Americans drank, smoked more in pandemic: study
The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health led the research.
The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health led the research.
Bill Clinton to spend 1 more night in hospital for non-COVID-related infection
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Southern California hospital this week with a non-COVID-19-related infection but is "on the mend."
Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Southern California hospital this week with a non-COVID-19-related infection but is "on the mend."
Demand for ivermectin for hospitalized COVID patients prompts lawsuits
Judges around the country are increasingly being asked to weigh in on the deworming drug ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment.
Judges around the country are increasingly being asked to weigh in on the deworming drug ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment.
DeSantis threatens to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday threatened to sue the Biden administration over an anticipated coronavirus vaccine mandate.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday threatened to sue the Biden administration over an anticipated coronavirus vaccine mandate.
Robert Durst on ventilator after testing positive for COVID-19, attorney says
The attorney for Robert Durst confirmed Saturday that the convicted killer has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently on a ventilator fighting for his life.
The attorney for Robert Durst confirmed Saturday that the convicted killer has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently on a ventilator fighting for his life.
Nursing school applications rise amid COVID-19 burnout among staff
Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising.
Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising.