NFL drops most COVID-19 protocols for fully-vaccinated players, staff
The NFL and NFLPA came to an agreement Wednesday that returned fully-vaccinated players and staff to pre-pandemic norms.
The NFL and NFLPA came to an agreement Wednesday that returned fully-vaccinated players and staff to pre-pandemic norms.
Colorado joins Ohio in offering $1M COVID-19 vaccine lottery
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced that the state will be offering five $1 million lottery prizes, totaling $5 million, to residents who have been vaccinated.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced that the state will be offering five $1 million lottery prizes, totaling $5 million, to residents who have been vaccinated.
American Rescue Plan to enable modernization, reduce claims backlog
Thomas J. Murphy, Acting Under Secretary for Benefits Veterans Benefits Administration, joins Dave Froehlich to talk about the American Rescue Plan.
Thomas J. Murphy, Acting Under Secretary for Benefits Veterans Benefits Administration, joins Dave Froehlich to talk about the American Rescue Plan.
Only .01% of fully vaccinated Americans experienced breakthrough COVID infections through April, CDC says
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
One McDonald's is so desperate for workers it is giving away iPhones
A McDonald’s restaurant in Illinois is offering iPhones to try to attract new workers.
A McDonald’s restaurant in Illinois is offering iPhones to try to attract new workers.
Hospitality employees, volunteers gather to cleanup downtown Austin
A group of 150 hospitality workers and Downtown Austin Alliance volunteers cleaned sidewalks, benches, and more in anticipation of summer visitors.
A group of 150 hospitality workers and Downtown Austin Alliance volunteers cleaned sidewalks, benches, and more in anticipation of summer visitors.
Hospitality employees, volunteers gather to cleanup downtown Austin
A group of 150 hospitality workers and Downtown Austin Alliance volunteers cleaned sidewalks, benches, and more in anticipation of summer visitors.
A group of 150 hospitality workers and Downtown Austin Alliance volunteers cleaned sidewalks, benches, and more in anticipation of summer visitors.
US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Americans can reenter US with expired passports through 2021, State Department says
The State Department is relaxing its rule and will allow Americans to reenter the U.S. with an expired passport through the end of 2021.
The State Department is relaxing its rule and will allow Americans to reenter the U.S. with an expired passport through the end of 2021.
Austin ISD providing free meals for children, caregivers during summer
AISD is providing free meals for children and caregivers over the summer. Children do not have to be enrolled in AISD to receive meals.
AISD is providing free meals for children and caregivers over the summer. Children do not have to be enrolled in AISD to receive meals.
Pfizer begins testing COVID-19 booster shot with pneumococcal vaccine in older adults
Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.
Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects older kids after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds. The company plans to submit its teen data to the FDA in early June.
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects older kids after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds. The company plans to submit its teen data to the FDA in early June.
Q2 Stadium to open at 100 percent capacity for Austin FC home opener
The Austin FC's home opener against San Jose is fast approaching and now the Q2 stadium will be able to fill every seat.
The Austin FC's home opener against San Jose is fast approaching and now the Q2 stadium will be able to fill every seat.
Austin ISD to hold outdoor, socially-distant graduation ceremonies
In-person graduation ceremonies will be held from May 28 to June 3 at one of three Austin ISD outdoor stadiums.
In-person graduation ceremonies will be held from May 28 to June 3 at one of three Austin ISD outdoor stadiums.
Ohio Vax-a-Million lottery: Nearly 2.8 million vaccinated residents sign up for a chance to win $1M
The lottery provides five $1 million prizes to adults and five full-ride college scholarships to children.
The lottery provides five $1 million prizes to adults and five full-ride college scholarships to children.
‘We need data’: White House supports probe into COVID-19 origin
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
Average reproductive lifespan in women has increased by 2 years, study finds
A recent study found that the average waning reproductive age for women increased from 35 to 37.1.
A recent study found that the average waning reproductive age for women increased from 35 to 37.1.
United offering rewards members chance to win free flights for a year with COVID-19 vaccine card
United Airlines will be offering new and old MileagePlus members a chance to win free flights for a year with proof of a valid COVID-19 vaccine card.
United Airlines will be offering new and old MileagePlus members a chance to win free flights for a year with proof of a valid COVID-19 vaccine card.
NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.