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Uber to lay off 3,700 workers, CEO to waive salary as coronavirus continues to hinder its business

May 6, 2020 10:44am CDT

Uber has already imposed a hiring freeze and has offered up to 14 days of financial assistance to drivers and delivery workers who were diagnosed with COVID-19.

Walt Disney World will reopen within months, economist predicts

May 6, 2020 4:36am CDT

Disney World has not announced a reopening date, as of now.

Shanghai Disneyland to reopen May 11 with controlled capacity

May 5, 2020 4:20pm CDT

Officials for the park say that they took their first “measured steps towards reopening” in early March.

Amazon VP resigns after accusing company of 'firing whistleblowers'

May 5, 2020 2:34pm CDT

Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.

California sues Uber, Lyft over alleged labor law violations

May 5, 2020 12:59pm CDT

California is suing ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, alleging they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors under the state’s new labor law.

Austin-Bergstrom task force formed to assess COVID-19 impact

May 4, 2020 7:31pm CDT

Before the viral outbreak, Austin-Bergstrom was considered the second-fastest growing airport in the nation.

Austin City Council member Greg Casar to run again for District 4

May 4, 2020 2:09pm CDT

Casar said in a statement that he came to the decision "after rigorous conversations with family, friends and colleagues."

Apple set to deliver thousands of iPads to LA, New York to help with remote learning

May 1, 2020 7:33am CDT

Approximately 100,000 iPads will be delivered to the city of Los Angeles, and 350,000 to New York City to help with remote learning, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday during the company's 2nd quarter earnings conference call.

FOX 7 Discussion: Changes to travel as Texas reopens

April 30, 2020 10:28pm CDT

ABIA has stayed open during the coronavirus outbreak as critical infrastructure concerning travel needs.

California family, missing Disney, puts on a 'Fantasmic!' show in backyard

April 30, 2020 3:02pm CDT

A family who has been following their at stay-at-home orders during the pandemic have truly been missing one thing they love: Disney.

Ring camera shows Amazon driver playing hopscotch after making delivery

April 30, 2020 11:55am CDT

A doorbell camera caught this delivery driver enjoying a game of hopscotch after leaving a package near a front door.

Council member launches pilot program to help equip East Austin with COVID-19 resources

April 29, 2020 5:53pm CDT

Natasha Harper-Madison, a Lupus survivor, said little access to healthcare, transportation access, and even pre-existing conditions often plague her constituents.

Oprah to headline Facebook, Instagram graduation event

April 29, 2020 4:20pm CDT

Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.

Infrastructure report recommends projects to increase Austin-area student's safety

April 29, 2020 12:17pm CDT

According to the city, Safe Routes has completed over 50 projects and has over 25 more projects currently in development.

Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers reportedly plan walk-out strike May 1

April 28, 2020 8:24pm CDT

According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.

Austin health officials say it’s too early to open up Texas economy

April 28, 2020 7:10pm CDT

In a phased plan, beginning Friday, restaurants, retailers, movie theaters and malls can reopen if they want to, but operate at only 25 percent capacity.

Austin-Bergstorm to host online music festival with 22 airports

April 28, 2020 2:39pm CDT

Each airport will feature a musician local to their city in support of the creative community during the COVID-19 crisis.

Austin City Council discusses plans after state stay-at-home order expires

April 28, 2020 6:28am CDT

The council's work session is set to begin at 9 a.m. and they will be joined by a panel of experts to talk about COVID-19 related issues directly affecting Austin.