FEMA ends Lost Wages Assistance unemployment benefit program
The program ended on Sept. 5 and the Texas Workforce Commission says that because funding provided by FEMA was limited, they cannot extend payments beyond that date.
The program ended on Sept. 5 and the Texas Workforce Commission says that because funding provided by FEMA was limited, they cannot extend payments beyond that date.
Struggling American Airlines prepares to furlough 19,000 workers
American Airlines is preparing to furlough tens of thousands of workers if Congress does not approve another loan package.
American Airlines is preparing to furlough tens of thousands of workers if Congress does not approve another loan package.
‘I literally let my guard down for an hour’: Jillian Michaels got COVID-19 after working out with close friend
Jillian Michaels, famously known as a fitness guru, revealed she recovered after contracting COVID-19 from a workout friend during a FOX Business interview.
Jillian Michaels, famously known as a fitness guru, revealed she recovered after contracting COVID-19 from a workout friend during a FOX Business interview.
Texas universities blame off-campus parties for rising COVID-19 cases, but few are disciplining students
As Texas college towns see rising COVID-19 cases with the return of hundreds of thousands of students to campus, a small but increasing number of universities are disciplining students who attend or host house parties or Greek rush events.
As Texas college towns see rising COVID-19 cases with the return of hundreds of thousands of students to campus, a small but increasing number of universities are disciplining students who attend or host house parties or Greek rush events.
Bob Woodward says Trump told him of COVID-19: ‘I wanted to always play it down’
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
American Airlines Center welcomes fans for first time since COVID-19 outbreak began
The arena, which can hold up to 18,500 when the Stars are playing, was capped at 20 percent capacity for social distancing purposes due to COVID-19.
The arena, which can hold up to 18,500 when the Stars are playing, was capped at 20 percent capacity for social distancing purposes due to COVID-19.
Baylor postpones season opener due to outbreak on Louisiana Tech roster
Baylor is the third Big 12 team that has had to postpone its scheduled season opener this week because of the coronavirus.
Baylor is the third Big 12 team that has had to postpone its scheduled season opener this week because of the coronavirus.
Allen fire chief participating in COVID-19 vaccine trial
Allen's fire chief is one of the tens of thousands of people worldwide who are helping researchers develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
Allen's fire chief is one of the tens of thousands of people worldwide who are helping researchers develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial put on hold due to ‘unexplained illness’
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
Study: 19% of COVID-19 cases nationwide from last month can be traced back to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
Man hires live mariachi band, serenades wife sick with COVID-19 outside hospital
Santos Gutierrez planned the mariachi concert when he discovered his wife was feeling down.
Santos Gutierrez planned the mariachi concert when he discovered his wife was feeling down.
Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious coronavirus cases
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
SMU expands COVID-19 quarantine space as the number of cases climbs
One local college is already sensing it might have to put students in to quarantine with classes underway.
One local college is already sensing it might have to put students in to quarantine with classes underway.
What should I look for in a hand sanitizer?
When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.
When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.
Health officials worry about Labor Day setbacks in social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
The New York Public Library wants to record your COVID-19 pandemic stories
NYPL is giving people the chance to submit audio records of themselves or family telling stories about life amid a global COVID-19 pandemic.
NYPL is giving people the chance to submit audio records of themselves or family telling stories about life amid a global COVID-19 pandemic.
Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.