IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims
The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week
There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
US approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall
The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday, hoping to rev up protection against the latest coronavirus strains and blunt any surge this fall and winter.
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Covid cases increasing in every state, Texas listed among the highest in a new study
A new report showing the covid cases in every state, ranked Texas as one of the highest in the country.
New COVID booster could be approved Friday
Federal regulators could greenlight a COVID booster as early as Friday.
New COVID variant found in Texas
A new COVID variant called B.A.2.86 has been found in Texas. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says this variant may have more ability to cause breakthrough infections than previous strains. FOX's Grif Jenkins reports we'll soon have a new booster to help protect us as cases surge in the Fall.
Anthony Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
Partial government shutdown deadline looming
Like so many other Americans, members of Congress are returning to work but they're on a tight deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown. FOX's Doug Luzader reports from Washington, as the deadline is less than three weeks away.
Labor Day: Workers fight for better pay
For most Americans, Labor Day is a long weekend with a barbecue or vacation, but the holiday has more than a hundred years of history honoring workers' contributions to America. It has made strides in higher pay and better working conditions, some still continue to fight for. FOX's CB Cotton reports more.
How does student loan interest work?
September 1 marks the first significant step toward resuming student loan payments as interest rates begin to accrue with the first payments due in October. University of Houston Downtown professor Dietrich Von Biedenfeld helps us crunch the numbers and explains how student loan interest works.
More Americans living paycheck to paycheck
Struggling to make ends meet? You're not alone. New research shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and its not just those living off low wages. Danny Ratliff, Financial Advisor with RIA Advisors, joined FOX 26 with the research and how to start saving.
President Biden to address job market
The United States job market may be starting to slow down and that could influence the Central Bank's decision on whether to kick up interest rates again later this month. Doug Luzader has more from Washington where President Biden is due to address the new report later on Friday.
CDC tracks new version of coronavirus
Covid-19 hospitalizations are steadily rising again as the CDC tracks a new version of the coronavirus. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has a look at the next round of COVID vaccinations.
CDC tracks new version of coronavirus
COVID-19 hospitalizations are steadily rising again as the CDC tracks a new version of the coronavirus. Here's a look at the next round of vaccinations.
Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
COVID-19 cases spike as kids go back to school
Dr. David Persse, chief medical officer for the City of Houston, talks about the status of COVID-19 in the city and how students and teachers can stay healthy as they head back to school.
Mask mandates return as COVID-19 cases spike
COVID-19 cases continue to spike so mask mandates are returning.
What has 'Inflation Reduction Act' done?
This week marks one year since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law. Edward Lawrence with FOX Business looks at what the biggest piece of legislation from the Biden Administration has done.
Tips to save money on gas
Gas prices have started climbing again this summer, hitting an average of $3.45 per gallon in Texas. AARP just posted their annual list of "99 Great Ways To Save", which includes tips to save money on gas.