CDC eviction moratorium left in place by Supreme Court
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines provides ‘robust’ protection, study says
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
Some Texas students with disabilities thrived on remote learning, but have few options this fall
Legislation that would have funded remote learning at Texas schools failed to pass, leaving families who preferred distance learning to figure out their options.
Legislation that would have funded remote learning at Texas schools failed to pass, leaving families who preferred distance learning to figure out their options.
Biden in Wisconsin: Infrastructure deal on the docket in La Crosse
President Joe Biden will look to sell voters on the economic benefits of the $973 billion infrastructure package while in Wisconsin on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden will look to sell voters on the economic benefits of the $973 billion infrastructure package while in Wisconsin on Tuesday.
Magnetic weight loss device prevents mouth from opening more than .2cm, sparks outcry
The weight loss tool, which was developed by researchers in the UK and New Zealand, has been likened online to a 'medieval torture device.'
The weight loss tool, which was developed by researchers in the UK and New Zealand, has been likened online to a 'medieval torture device.'
“Let’s Stick Together” initiative launched to increase vaccinations
The initiative includes new mobile vaccines and incentive programs.
The initiative includes new mobile vaccines and incentive programs.
Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
TSA sees highest traveler count at airports since March 2020
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 2.1 million flight passengers this weekend, the most since the beginning of the pandemic.
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 2.1 million flight passengers this weekend, the most since the beginning of the pandemic.
LA County Public Health strongly recommends masking indoors amid Delta variant concerns
Health officials in Los Angeles County are now strongly recommending everyone – regardless of their vaccination status – to wear masks indoors in public places in the wake of the recent Delta variant spread.
Health officials in Los Angeles County are now strongly recommending everyone – regardless of their vaccination status – to wear masks indoors in public places in the wake of the recent Delta variant spread.
United orders dozens of new planes in plan for post-pandemic growth
United Airlines placed one of the largest orders ever for commercial planes so it can replace aging ones and prepare for growth as the pandemic subsides.
United Airlines placed one of the largest orders ever for commercial planes so it can replace aging ones and prepare for growth as the pandemic subsides.
Officials say virtual learning to blame for poor STAAR testing scores
Failure rates on the 2021 tests were higher almost across the board, with results showing four in ten students unprepared for the next grade level.
Failure rates on the 2021 tests were higher almost across the board, with results showing four in ten students unprepared for the next grade level.
Disney delays test cruise over ‘inconsistent’ virus results
Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.
Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.
Routine exercise could lead to Medicare savings later, study finds
A recent study revealed younger adults could annually save between $824 and $1,874 in later Medicare costs if they routinely exercise.
A recent study revealed younger adults could annually save between $824 and $1,874 in later Medicare costs if they routinely exercise.
Federal plan to ramp up computer chip supply pending House approval
Sen. John Cornyn is pushing legislation to help get the auto industry back in gear amid a chip shortage.
Sen. John Cornyn is pushing legislation to help get the auto industry back in gear amid a chip shortage.
Austin Public Library increases capacity, expands services
The Austin Public Library System will not operate at its pre-pandemic level until August 2.
The Austin Public Library System will not operate at its pre-pandemic level until August 2.
State of Texas to invest $94.6M to support higher education
The state will be investing $94.6 million in addition to the $175 million Abbott allocated last year to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
The state will be investing $94.6 million in addition to the $175 million Abbott allocated last year to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Florida condo collapse: Man in town for COVID-19 funeral among missing
Jay Kleiman traveled from Puerto Rico to go back to the condominium where he grew up north of Miami Beach for an old high school friend's funeral. But hours before the ceremony, the high-rise building in the affluent neighborhood of Surfside collapsed, leaving more than 100 people missing overnight.
Jay Kleiman traveled from Puerto Rico to go back to the condominium where he grew up north of Miami Beach for an old high school friend's funeral. But hours before the ceremony, the high-rise building in the affluent neighborhood of Surfside collapsed, leaving more than 100 people missing overnight.
CDC extends eviction ban through July, but enforcement in Texas is up to individual judges
The agency cited the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant as reason to keep the anti-eviction measure in place.
The agency cited the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant as reason to keep the anti-eviction measure in place.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines likely offer long-lasting protection, study finds
A study found that immune cells were still being churned out to fight the virus nearly four months after receiving the first dose of an mRNA vaccine.
A study found that immune cells were still being churned out to fight the virus nearly four months after receiving the first dose of an mRNA vaccine.
Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic relief funds
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.