Restaurant labor shortage may force higher wages for workers
Critics claim unemployment benefits are keeping people out of the restaurant workforce. But workers and labor organizers say that the reality is more complex, and that food service workers haven't been paid a living wage.
Critics claim unemployment benefits are keeping people out of the restaurant workforce. But workers and labor organizers say that the reality is more complex, and that food service workers haven't been paid a living wage.
Could we see a fourth stimulus check? Where payments stand
So far, over 2 million people have signed an online Change.org petition calling for recurring $2,000 per month payments.
So far, over 2 million people have signed an online Change.org petition calling for recurring $2,000 per month payments.
May jobs report: US adds modest 559,000 jobs amid hiring struggles
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
Austin Public Health holds final virtual COVID news conference
APH has been holding news conferences since the start of the pandemic to provide information to the public and also answer questions from local media.
APH has been holding news conferences since the start of the pandemic to provide information to the public and also answer questions from local media.
Inspector General say guards conducted biased investigation into mask wearing at NorCal prison
The Office of Inspector General found that guards at one Northern California prison, which they wouldn't name, "conducted a woefully inadequate and biased inquiry and made incorrect findings," after an incarcerated person complained about 20 times that he saw various guards not wearing masks.
The Office of Inspector General found that guards at one Northern California prison, which they wouldn't name, "conducted a woefully inadequate and biased inquiry and made incorrect findings," after an incarcerated person complained about 20 times that he saw various guards not wearing masks.
California workplace rules: Masks required, unless everyone is vaccinated
California employees will soon be able to skip masks in the workplace, but only if every employee in the room is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
California employees will soon be able to skip masks in the workplace, but only if every employee in the room is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Longtime LA radio host recovers from COVID-19 with beloved 'Tank' by his side
The longtime radio host says his 185-pound dog refuses to leave his side.
The longtime radio host says his 185-pound dog refuses to leave his side.
Jury trials to resume soon in Hays County courts
District Court jury trials will resume on Monday, June 7 and Courts-at-law jury trials will begin on July 6.
District Court jury trials will resume on Monday, June 7 and Courts-at-law jury trials will begin on July 6.
NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
Canine coronavirus found in humans in Malaysia, study says
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
Fed's report of positive economic growth could bring end to COVID-era forbearances
The economy is improving and many COVID-era forbearance periods are coming to an end. What does that mean for your student loans?
The economy is improving and many COVID-era forbearance periods are coming to an end. What does that mean for your student loans?
US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses
The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.
The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.
Side of sprinkles with your vaccination? One California ice cream shop is offering just that
Vaccinations are being offered with a side of sprinkles at Wicked Slush in Healdsburg.
Vaccinations are being offered with a side of sprinkles at Wicked Slush in Healdsburg.
US unemployment claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Even vaccinated California workers may have to keep masks on
The state safety board’s staff says conditions are different among workers, leading to their proposed rule that even vaccinated employees remain masked unless everyone else in their workspace is inoculated.
The state safety board’s staff says conditions are different among workers, leading to their proposed rule that even vaccinated employees remain masked unless everyone else in their workspace is inoculated.
Austin evictions explained: tenant and landlord rights as of June 1
Austin's overall eviction moratorium doesn't end until August 1. Most tenants are covered until then.
Austin's overall eviction moratorium doesn't end until August 1. Most tenants are covered until then.
City of Austin shares requirements for issuing notices to vacate
Austin's overall eviction moratorium doesn't end until August 1. Most tenants are covered until then.
Austin's overall eviction moratorium doesn't end until August 1. Most tenants are covered until then.
Emergency SNAP benefits extended for June in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $208 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits for the month of June.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $208 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits for the month of June.