Texas bar employees — unemployed again — could wait 3 weeks for state benefits

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Bar employees in Texas had only been back to work for a month before Gov. Greg Abbo…

Hill Country family begs Gov. Abbott to allow them to reopen their winery

STONEWALL, Texas (KXAN) — A family-owned winery in the Hill Country is pleading with Governor Greg …

Senate Approves Extending Small-Business Program

The Senate granted five additional weeks for the remaining money left in the program to be spent. …

In Early February, the Coronavirus Was Moving Through New York

Antibodies appeared in blood samples taken later in the month, a new study finds. source https://…

San Francisco will likely be added to watch-list after sharp increase in COVID-19 cases

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – The city and county of San Francisco will likely be added to the sta…

New California restrictions to come as coronavirus hospitalizations spike

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – Governor Newsom warns that he might impose more shutdowns of countie…

Covid-19 tests at 700 wet markets: West Java’s new normal

The Indonesian province of 50 million people has bucked a nationwide trend that has seen a surge in…

Trump ‘more and more angry at China’ over coronavirus

Trump ‘more and more angry at China’ over coronavirus

Senate Approves Extending Small-Business Program

The Senate granted five additional weeks for the remaining money left in the program to be spent. …

Austin’s ambitious plan to ramp up COVID-19 testing proves to be more challenging in June

Austin (KXAN) — In May, Austin health leaders set up ambitious benchmarks to ramp up COVID-19 testi…

‘More angry’ Trump lashes China on Twitter over coronavirus

Trump broadside comes as the US government’s top infectious disease specialist warns infections cou…

Fauci says US could see 100,000 new Covid-19 cases a day if no changes made

Fauci says US could see 100,000 new Covid-19 cases a day if no changes made

La familia que perdió cinco integrantes a causa del coronavirus quiere que sepas esto

Todos murieron de la COVID-19: la matriarca de la familia, de 73 años, su hermana y tres de sus 11 …

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

Did protests lead to more outbreaks? Here’s what we know so far. source https://www.nytimes.com/2…

Minor League Baseball Season Is Canceled for the First Time

The decision was expected but still devastating for tens of thousands of players and workers who re…

In Early February, the Coronavirus Was Moving Through New York

Antibodies appeared in blood samples taken later in the month, a new study finds. source https://…

$1 Billion Is Shifted From N.Y.P.D. in a Budget That Pleases No One

“We can’t allow folks from outside our community to lecture us about Black lives,” said a City Coun…

Well, It Was a Nice Try: Some Sports Aren’t Going So Well

Some colleges are calling off fall sports entirely as leagues around the world grapple with how to …

Newsom says more coronavirus restrictions to come in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) – Governor Newsom confirmed Tuesday more coronavirus restrictions are com…

Several Williamson County hospitals approach ICU bed capacity

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Williamson County ICU beds are at 87% capacity, according to numbers obtained by KX…

$9 million in federal funding available to nursing homes for thermometers, plexiglass barriers

AUSTIN (Texas) — Millions of dollars in federal funding will soon be available to help nursing home…

The View | Beijing shows other economies how to live with Covid-19

Beijing authorities responded quickly to the outbreak of a new wave of infections with aggressive m…

Opinion | Why US economic outlook looks cloudy until November

Opinion | Why US economic outlook looks cloudy until November

Bali’s hotels go on sale for cheap as coronavirus hammers tourism

Bali’s hotels go on sale for cheap as coronavirus hammers tourism

UK reimposes lockdown on virus-hit city of Leicester

UK reimposes lockdown on virus-hit city of Leicester

Boris Johnson declares war on fat

Boris Johnson declares war on fat

N.Y.C., Facing Fiscal Crisis Over Virus, Agrees on Budget With Big Cuts

The mayor and City Council pared $1 billion from the N.Y.P.D., but nearly half of that would come f…

Boris Johnson declares war on fat

The UK has one of the highest rates of obesity in the world: nearly one in three adults are obese.�…

China’s economy steadied in June, PMI suggests

China’s economy steadied in June, PMI suggests

All L.A. County beaches closed for July 4th weekend as coronavirus cases skyrocket

(KTLA) – Fourth of July revelers have been advised to stay away from Los Angeles County beaches as …

Longhorns football coach Tom Herman calls for ‘teamwork’ in COVID-19 PSA

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman is asking for teamwork in the fight against t…

India has over 500,000 Covid-19 cases

India has over 500,000 Covid-19 cases

China’s economy steadied in June, PMI suggests

China’s post-coronavirus recovery held steady in June, with the official manufacturing purchasing m…

Thailand looks to open borders to some foreigners, including medical tourists

Thailand looks to open borders to some foreigners, including medical tourists

Luxury brands seen closing concept stores to limit Covid-19 losses

Luxury brands seen closing concept stores to limit Covid-19 losses

Francis Bacon Triptych Sells for $84.6 Million

Sotheby’s tests a new hybrid auction market with a work by the British painter — and socially-dista…

F.B.I. Warns of Fraudulent Coronavirus Antibody Tests

Scammers are out to get personal information that could lead to identity theft. source https://ww…

Most inmates at San Quentin test positive for coronavirus in last 14 days | The Hill: Healthcare Policy

Most of the more than 1,000 inmates at San Quentin State Prison in California contracted COVID-19 i…

Gov. Newsom considers more restrictions after directing several counties to shut down bars

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) – Governor Gavin Newsom is considering more restrictions in more parts of…

Luxury brands seen closing concept stores to limit Covid-19 losses

Mercedes-Benz announced the closure of Mercedes Me Beijing, which boasted a vast dining space servi…

Investors seek cheap Japanese hotels as Covid-19 cripples tourism

Investors seek cheap Japanese hotels as Covid-19 cripples tourism

Survey: Americans trust CDC most, Trump least for information about COVID-19 | The Hill: Healthcare Policy

Americans say they trust information on the coronavirus pandemic from the Centers for Disease Contr…

Multiple COVID-19 cases confirmed at West Lake Hills assisted living facility

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Belmont Village Senior Living, an assisted living and memory care facility in West …

Construction workers top list of 14 COVID-19 clusters being investigated at Travis County businesses

AUSTIN (KXAN) — KXAN Investigators reached out to Austin Public Health for any current data they co…

Investors seek cheap Japanese hotels as Covid-19 cripples tourism

Sentiment in Japan’s real estate sector remains positive, with investors hoping bargains will emerg…

Groundbreaking CEO talks guiding Australian iron ore miner through Covid-19

Groundbreaking CEO talks guiding Australian iron ore miner through Covid-19

I Never Expected to Love Full-Time Motherhood

A queer woman who once shunned tradition discovers domestic calm in uncertain times. source https…

Black Families Were Hit Hard by the Pandemic. The Effects on Children May Be Lasting.

Setbacks in household wealth and the toxic stress of racism can have longterm impacts, experts said…

Caring for Children With Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome

Now, nearly two months after the first cases were reported, doctors can reassure parents that the s…

These Are the Heartbreaking Belongings That Covid Victims Left Behind

When virus patients died, New York hospitals were faced with a sensitive problem: What to do with t…

India reports nearly 20,000 coronavirus cases a day

Over the past week alone, the South Asian nation has seen a jump of nearly 100,000 cases according …

Italian Soccer’s Fractious Chorus Tries a New Tune: Cooperation

Serie A’s president, Paolo Dal Pino, walked into a crisis when he took the job in January. Six mont…

Across Asia, amateur investors pile into equity markets

Millions of investors who had never so much as opened a trading account before have helped lift equ…

Australia’s ‘lucky’ economy faces long road to coronavirus recovery

Australia’s ‘lucky’ economy faces long road to coronavirus recovery

Former UT golfer Dylan Frittelli tests positive for COVID-19 during PGA Tour testing

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former Texas Longhorn and current PGA Tour player Dylan Frittelli is the fourth PGA…

Houston hospitals stop reporting COVID-19-related data after reaching base ICU capacity: report | The Hill: Healthcare Policy

Data released by a major Houston hospital system no longer includes information about the hospital …

Australia’s ‘lucky’ economy faces long road to coronavirus recovery

While the country has been relatively successful in containing the spread of the virus, the cure of…

Abuse, suicide threats: challenges facing Hong Kong’s quarantine staff

Abuse, suicide threats: challenges facing Hong Kong’s quarantine staff

‘Feeling Like Death’: Inside a Houston Hospital Bracing for a Virus Peak

As young patients fill new virus wards, Houston Methodist is calling nurses to work extra shifts an…

H-E-B updates purchasing limits for paper towels, toilet paper

AUSTIN (KXAN) — H-E-B grocery chain announced new purchasing limits for multiple household items in…

Abuse, suicide threats, killer litter: challenges facing Hong Kong’s quarantine staff

With Covid-19 crisis stabilising in city, government announces closure of largest camp in Fo Tan, b…

Daily death toll in New York, once the US virus epicentre, drops to five

Daily death toll in New York, once the US virus epicentre, drops to five

Inside Out | How bad will the Covid-19 bankruptcy tsunami be?

The global recession will be worse than forecast, with bankruptcies in Hong Kong likely to exceed t…

Macroscope | Coronavirus bailouts: how long can we keep throwing money at the problem?

Macroscope | Coronavirus bailouts: how long can we keep throwing money at the problem?

Voters in Poland Appear to Force a Runoff for President

The incumbent, Andrzej Duda, will face Warsaw’s mayor, Rafal Trzaskowski, on July 12, according to …

APH finalizing plans for care site outside of hospitals for hundreds of patients

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Public Health officials are finalizing plans that include a site where care …

Travis County constable dies due to COVID-19

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Travis County constable has died due to COVID-19 complications, acc…

Daily death toll in New York, once the US virus epicentre, drops to five

The figure was the lowest daily death toll since March 15. The global death toll hit 500,000 on Sun…

Singapore election: Workers’ Party manifesto targets cost of living

Singapore election: Workers’ Party manifesto targets cost of living

La arquitectura podría ayudar a adaptarnos a la pandemia

La propagación del virus no es solo una crisis de salud; también es un problema de diseño. source…

African Migrants in Yemen Scapegoated for Coronavirus Outbreak

Migrants say Houthi militia who control northern Yemen are brutally forcing them out of their terri…

Bares, clubes de estriptis e iglesias: los brotes del virus en Estados Unidos entran a una fase descontrolada

Durante meses, los brotes se centraron en asilos de ancianos, prisiones y plantas procesadoras de a…

Experts want governments to act faster to create travel bubbles in Asia-Pacific

Experts want governments to relax travel restrictions and remove quarantine requirements to facilit…

Coronavirus and floods destroy China’s Dragon Boat Festival holiday plans

Coronavirus and floods destroy China’s Dragon Boat Festival holiday plans

Opinion | How coronavirus bailouts can kick off a great economic reset

Governments must use today’s short-term rescue measures to encourage more responsible business prac…

Opinion | EU-China summit showcases Europe’s growing disillusionment with Beijing

Opinion | EU-China summit showcases Europe’s growing disillusionment with Beijing

Coronavirus and floods destroy China’s Dragon Boat Festival holiday plans

Tourism revenues down nearly 70 per cent with only half of last year’s trip numbers taken during th…

China’s industrial firm profits grow in May in a first since Covid-19

China’s industrial firm profits grow in May in a first since Covid-19

African Migrants in Yemen Scapegoated for Coronavirus Outbreak

Migrants say Houthi militia who control northern Yemen are brutally forcing them out of their terri…

US tops 2.5 million virus cases as infections surge in Florida

US tops 2.5 million virus cases as infections surge in Florida

American Airlines taking full flights during COVID-19 pandemic

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) — On Friday — American Airlines announced it won’t be blocking middle …

China’s industrial firm profits grow in May in a first since Covid-19

China’s industrial firms’ profits in May increased 6 per cent year on year after a four-month slump…

‘Inhuman’: outrage in India after virus victim moved with excavator

‘Inhuman’: outrage in India after virus victim moved with excavator

COVID-19 victim posts haunting warning on Facebook days before death

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One Texas family is in mourning after the sudden death of a family member f…

‘Inhuman’: outrage in India after virus victim moved with excavator

Body of 70-year-old man seen on footage aired by local television channels being taken to crematori…

Florida hits one-day coronavirus case record as state struggles to reopen

Florida hits one-day coronavirus case record as state struggles to reopen

Stimulus check round 2 update: Here’s why next week is crucial

WASHINGTON – If you’re one of the millions of Americans hoping to receive a second round of stimulu…

28 members of California family test positive for COVID-19: ‘I want people to understand coronavirus is a real thing’

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Richard Garay says he was the first in his family from South Los Angeles to co…

3 people dead after apparently drinking hand sanitizer, officials say

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three people are dead, three in critical condition and a seventh is perman…

Florida hits one-day coronavirus case record as state struggles to reopen

The state recorded almost 10,000 new cases, as the number of cases across the US topped 2.5 million…

Brazil strikes US$127 million deal to produce Covid-19 test vaccine

Brazil strikes US$127 million deal to produce Covid-19 test vaccine

Officers testing positive for coronavirus at ‘alarming’ rate, Austin Police Association says

When will it end? The mirage of normal life in coronavirus-hit Beijing

The Chinese capital had lowered its public health emergency level and people were starting to feel …

‘Stop it, it’s ridiculous’: Australia’s toilet paper frenzy is back

‘Stop it, it’s ridiculous’: Australia’s toilet paper frenzy is back

Local health experts weigh in after Pence says young people contracting COVID-19 is ‘encouraging’

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Many states across the country are reporting a rise in new positive COVID-…