Millions of jobs lost to coronavirus pandemic could take years to return
The damage inflicted to the jobs market is expected to persist for years, IRS projections show.
The damage inflicted to the jobs market is expected to persist for years, IRS projections show.
FEMA approves additional unemployment benefit funding for Texas
According to a release, FEMA will work with Gov. Greg Abbott to implement a system to make this funding available to Texas residents.
According to a release, FEMA will work with Gov. Greg Abbott to implement a system to make this funding available to Texas residents.
As ash rains from the sky, California farmworkers 'fill your plates without hazard pay'
Footage taken by a Twitter user named @PocketNihilist showed the hazy and smoky conditions, as farm workers were worked near a farm plow.
Footage taken by a Twitter user named @PocketNihilist showed the hazy and smoky conditions, as farm workers were worked near a farm plow.
Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Applications now being accepted for RENT Assistance Program
The City of Austin has created a Relief of Emergency Need for Tenants (RENT) Assistance Program.
The City of Austin has created a Relief of Emergency Need for Tenants (RENT) Assistance Program.
FEMA awards $1.8M grant to Texas DPS for COVID-19 response
FEMA has awarded a $1.8 million grant to Texas DPS to use in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
FEMA has awarded a $1.8 million grant to Texas DPS to use in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Apple becomes the 1st US company to be valued at $2 trillion as tech fortunes soar
The company's hugely loyal customer base trusts its products so much that they continued to buy iPhones and other devices online while stuck at home. Apple recently reported blowout earnings for the April-June quarter,
The company's hugely loyal customer base trusts its products so much that they continued to buy iPhones and other devices online while stuck at home. Apple recently reported blowout earnings for the April-June quarter,
IRS extends deadline to claim extra $500 for children from COVID-19 stimulus checks
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
Amazon to add 3,500 jobs within these US tech hubs
Amazon Inc. announced plans Tuesday to expand operations and add thousands of jobs within six major U.S. tech hubs across the country.
Amazon Inc. announced plans Tuesday to expand operations and add thousands of jobs within six major U.S. tech hubs across the country.
Pizza Hut franchisee NPC International files bankruptcy: 300 restaurants, mostly dine-in locations, to close
The Leawood, Kansas, company filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
The Leawood, Kansas, company filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
Domino's to hire more than 20,000 workers in US
Domino's announced Monday that it will hire more than 20,000 employees nationwide for positions including delivery drivers, pizza makers, customer service representatives, managers and assistant managers.
Domino's announced Monday that it will hire more than 20,000 employees nationwide for positions including delivery drivers, pizza makers, customer service representatives, managers and assistant managers.
US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
Texas Lottery jackpot grows to largest jackpot prize in North America
Lotto Texas has grown to $32.25 million, making it the largest jackpot prize in the country and continent.
Lotto Texas has grown to $32.25 million, making it the largest jackpot prize in the country and continent.
Governor Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton react to Austin's decision to cut police budget
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton both released statements following the city's announcement to cut the police department's budget.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton both released statements following the city's announcement to cut the police department's budget.
Residents in Avery Ranch neighborhood battling utility bills
The water bill Watson got for July was $177. Last year it was much less; only $30. That lower amount came at the time when there were more people living here.
The water bill Watson got for July was $177. Last year it was much less; only $30. That lower amount came at the time when there were more people living here.
Reduced water rates to continue for vulnerable Austin Water customers
City of Austin’s Customer Assistance Program (CAP), a program that allows for a 10 percent reduction in water and wastewater rates for Austin's most vulnerable low-income customers, will continue through the 2021 fiscal year.
City of Austin’s Customer Assistance Program (CAP), a program that allows for a 10 percent reduction in water and wastewater rates for Austin's most vulnerable low-income customers, will continue through the 2021 fiscal year.
Number of Americans filing for unemployment falls below 1M for first time since pandemic started
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 1 million last week for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started in mid-March.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 1 million last week for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started in mid-March.
For Americans waiting on coronavirus aid, no new relief in sight
Americans counting on emergency coronavirus aid from Washington may have to wait until fall.
Americans counting on emergency coronavirus aid from Washington may have to wait until fall.