Unemployment claims drop to 267,000, a new pandemic low
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Austin Veterans Parade Foundation 'respectfully declines' Abbott's invitation to host a rally
Governor Greg Abbott extended an invitation after the foundation announced recently that the 2021 Veteran's Parade would not take place in Austin ?due to COVID restrictions from the Austin Public Health Department."
Governor Greg Abbott extended an invitation after the foundation announced recently that the 2021 Veteran's Parade would not take place in Austin ?due to COVID restrictions from the Austin Public Health Department."
Biden to extend FEMA-backed COVID-19 aid until April 2022
The White House says President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022.
The White House says President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022.
Pfizer asks FDA to authorize COVID-19 booster shot for all adults over age of 18
Pfizer and BioNTech on Tuesday submitted a request to the FDA to broaden its emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine to all U.S. adults aged 18 and older.
Pfizer and BioNTech on Tuesday submitted a request to the FDA to broaden its emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine to all U.S. adults aged 18 and older.
Over 25K tons of pandemic-related plastic waste polluting oceans, study finds
New research estimates that more than 8 million tons of pandemic-related plastic waste have been generated globally, including 25,000 tons in the ocean.
New research estimates that more than 8 million tons of pandemic-related plastic waste have been generated globally, including 25,000 tons in the ocean.
California parents sue after getting another couple’s embryo
Daphna Cardinale said she and her husband, Alexander, had immediate suspicions that the girl she gave birth to in late 2019 wasn’t theirs because the child had a darker complexion than they did.
Daphna Cardinale said she and her husband, Alexander, had immediate suspicions that the girl she gave birth to in late 2019 wasn’t theirs because the child had a darker complexion than they did.
US surgeon general releases guide to combating COVID-19 misinformation
The U.S. Surgeon General released a guide aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19 misinformation, including tips on how to talk to friends and family.
The U.S. Surgeon General released a guide aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19 misinformation, including tips on how to talk to friends and family.
Aaron Rodgers upset with being 'crucified' for COVID vax explanation: report
The fallout from Aaron Rodgers explaining the reasons why he chose to be unvaccinated against the coronavirus is reportedly irking the Green Bay Packers superstar quarterback.
The fallout from Aaron Rodgers explaining the reasons why he chose to be unvaccinated against the coronavirus is reportedly irking the Green Bay Packers superstar quarterback.
Unvaccinated Texans make up vast majority of COVID-19 cases, deaths in 2021
Out of nearly 29,000 Texans who have died from COVID-related illnesses since mid-January, only 8% of them were fully vaccinated against the virus, according to a report detailing the Texas Department of State Health Services’ findings.
Out of nearly 29,000 Texans who have died from COVID-related illnesses since mid-January, only 8% of them were fully vaccinated against the virus, according to a report detailing the Texas Department of State Health Services’ findings.
Hundreds of demonstrators gather in downtown LA to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Hundreds of Angelenos against COVID-19 vaccine mandates gathered at Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles Monday for the "March for Freedom" rally.
Hundreds of Angelenos against COVID-19 vaccine mandates gathered at Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles Monday for the "March for Freedom" rally.
International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions
Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
North Dakota lawmaker forced to miss anti-vaccine rally after catching COVID-19
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
Many Americans ingesting ‘cocktail’ of toxic chemicals from drinking water, study says
“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.
“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.
Local musician encourages others to enroll during 2022 open enrollment
Enrollment for 2022 health insurance plans on the Healthcare.gov Marketplace began on Nov. 1.
Enrollment for 2022 health insurance plans on the Healthcare.gov Marketplace began on Nov. 1.
Unvaccinated Texans 20 times more likely to die from COVID-19: data
The risk of COVID-19 death was 48 times higher in unvaccinated people in their 30s and 63 times higher for people in their 40s, compared with their vaccinated peers.
The risk of COVID-19 death was 48 times higher in unvaccinated people in their 30s and 63 times higher for people in their 40s, compared with their vaccinated peers.
Biden administration wants workplace COVID-19 mandate challenges combined in court
The Biden administration wants the multiple challenges to its workplace COVID-19 vaccination rule consolidated in a single federal court and has asked for a decision by early next week.
The Biden administration wants the multiple challenges to its workplace COVID-19 vaccination rule consolidated in a single federal court and has asked for a decision by early next week.
Regeneron says single dose of antibody treatment cut COVID-19 risk by 81%
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Shocking human tail surgically removed from newborn
Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
Sesame Street's Big Bird gets COVID-19 vaccine
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
How to watch movies from the Austin Jewish Film Festival
The Austin Jewish Film Festival is back! David Finkel, the director of the festival, joins Leslie Rangel to share more details about the hybrid format.
The Austin Jewish Film Festival is back! David Finkel, the director of the festival, joins Leslie Rangel to share more details about the hybrid format.