US unemployment claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative
Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide.
Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide.
2.9M fully vaccinated in Texas, why are some counties ahead of others?
The state has fully vaccinated 2.9 million people.
The state has fully vaccinated 2.9 million people.
2.9M fully vaccinated in Texas, why are some counties ahead of others?
The state has fully vaccinated 2.9 million people.
The state has fully vaccinated 2.9 million people.
Doctor teaches 4-year-old son how to perform surgeries using play dough
Dr. Jessica So, a California-based dermatologist, has gone viral for her videos showing how she meticulously recreates various surgeries with her 4-year-old son using play dough.
Dr. Jessica So, a California-based dermatologist, has gone viral for her videos showing how she meticulously recreates various surgeries with her 4-year-old son using play dough.
Survey: Over 50% of businesses returning to normal operation
The country had shut down. Now a year into the pandemic, some businesses are starting to recover.
The country had shut down. Now a year into the pandemic, some businesses are starting to recover.
EU to propose COVID-19 vaccine passport to allow free travel by summer
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
Dell Diamond COVID vaccine hub in Williamson County opens to 1C category
After dealing with a shortage earlier in the week, the Williamson County hub is moving forward with the 1C group.
After dealing with a shortage earlier in the week, the Williamson County hub is moving forward with the 1C group.
Mask-related incidents in Austin have spiked since Abbott's decision
Mask-related calls to Austin Police, Fire, 3-1-1, and code have spiked since Governor Greg Abbott lifted the statewide mask mandate.
Mask-related calls to Austin Police, Fire, 3-1-1, and code have spiked since Governor Greg Abbott lifted the statewide mask mandate.
Woman arrested after refusing to wear mask at Office Depot
The same woman who went viral for refusing to wear a mask at a Galveston Bank of America has just been arrested after refusing to wear a mask at an Office Depot in Texas City.
The same woman who went viral for refusing to wear a mask at a Galveston Bank of America has just been arrested after refusing to wear a mask at an Office Depot in Texas City.
Michigan woman survives double lung transplant after battling COVID-19 during pregnancy
The first person to receive a COVID-related lung transplant in Michigan is recovering after catching the virus while pregnant.
The first person to receive a COVID-related lung transplant in Michigan is recovering after catching the virus while pregnant.
IRS will delay tax filing deadline until May 17
The IRS began sending out a new round of $1,400 checks to qualifying households over the weekend, in the midst of the current, truncated tax season that opened on Feb. 12.
The IRS began sending out a new round of $1,400 checks to qualifying households over the weekend, in the midst of the current, truncated tax season that opened on Feb. 12.
Where is my stimulus check? IRS tool shows status of third payment
The IRS has launched an online tool to help you check the status of your third stimulus payment. See here:
The IRS has launched an online tool to help you check the status of your third stimulus payment. See here:
Matthew McConaughey criticizes Texas Gov. Abbott's decision to lift mask mandate: 'A little dumbfounded'
Matthew McConaughey is speaking out about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to lift the state's mask mandate as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues.
Matthew McConaughey is speaking out about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to lift the state's mask mandate as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues.
Michigan COVID-19 numbers: Rates similar to October as cases continue to climb
Michigan's COVID-19 rate is similar to October's. See a breakdown of all the recent data here.
Michigan's COVID-19 rate is similar to October's. See a breakdown of all the recent data here.
Austin residents struggle to get vaccine appointment through APH system
“Right at 5:45 I clicked in and immediately I was like 5,000 in the cue. After about an hour and a half, it said all the spots had been filled.”
“Right at 5:45 I clicked in and immediately I was like 5,000 in the cue. After about an hour and a half, it said all the spots had been filled.”
Vaccinating children against COVID-19 will be crucial to ending pandemic, experts say
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
FAA extending zero-tolerance policy amid COVID-19 pandemic for unruly passengers
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
90% of California can dine indoors, go to movies, hit a gym
San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.
San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.