North Texas couple stuck in Cancun, Mexico with COVID-19
A couple from Carrollton is stuck in Mexico right now after both tested positive for COVID-19. Their three-day getaway has turned into a weeks-long medical ordeal.
A couple from Carrollton is stuck in Mexico right now after both tested positive for COVID-19. Their three-day getaway has turned into a weeks-long medical ordeal.
American Rescue Plan could make 2021 tax bill $0 for those making less than $75K, congressional committee says
According to a recent report from Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, Americans who make between $75,000 and $100,000 a year will pay an average tax rate of just 1.8%, while Americans making less than $75,000 may owe nothing in federal taxes for 2021.
According to a recent report from Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, Americans who make between $75,000 and $100,000 a year will pay an average tax rate of just 1.8%, while Americans making less than $75,000 may owe nothing in federal taxes for 2021.
If you're vaccinated, do you still need to wear a mask? Researchers look to college students for answers
The PreventCOVID-U study will track students at 22 colleges and universities across the US. he goal is to find out whether people who are vaccinated can still get infected by SARS-CoV-2 or infect others around them.
The PreventCOVID-U study will track students at 22 colleges and universities across the US. he goal is to find out whether people who are vaccinated can still get infected by SARS-CoV-2 or infect others around them.
Thousands attend music festival without masks, social distancing as part of UK COVID-19 research project
The music festival is just one of several research efforts the UK government is offering as a way to test whether such events spread the coronavirus.
The music festival is just one of several research efforts the UK government is offering as a way to test whether such events spread the coronavirus.
Georgia family entertainment centers step up hiring, boost pay
To attract new employees, Malibu Grand Prix Norcross and Mountasia Marietta are boosting pay to $12 an hour.
To attract new employees, Malibu Grand Prix Norcross and Mountasia Marietta are boosting pay to $12 an hour.
Southwest flight attendant files lawsuit blaming airline for husband’s COVID-19 death
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
Douglas County ICU workers honored for dedication during pandemic
The past year has been hard on everyone, particularly the dedicated members of the frontline healthcare industry.
The past year has been hard on everyone, particularly the dedicated members of the frontline healthcare industry.
Trouble receiving unemployment? Officials address a common issue
Leaders say unemployment claims in Georgia are decreasing after experiencing record amounts during the pandemic. But several people complained of suddenly not receiving benefits anymore.
Leaders say unemployment claims in Georgia are decreasing after experiencing record amounts during the pandemic. But several people complained of suddenly not receiving benefits anymore.
Hospital fire kills 18 coronavirus patients in India
A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India has killed 18 patients, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge that has filled hospitals and crematoriums.
A fire in a COVID-19 hospital ward in western India has killed 18 patients, as the country grapples with an unprecedented surge that has filled hospitals and crematoriums.
Summer travel season, gas prices set to explode
As more Americans get vaccinated and our states reopen, more people are hitting the road, but they will find higher gas prices at the pump.
As more Americans get vaccinated and our states reopen, more people are hitting the road, but they will find higher gas prices at the pump.
Already received your 3rd stimulus check? A bonus payment could be on the way
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
India's COVID-19 crisis: How to help
COVID-19 is overwhelming India's health care system. Hospitals and clinics desperately need oxygen concentrators. Several nonprofits are on the ground to help. Here is how you can help them do their jobs.
COVID-19 is overwhelming India's health care system. Hospitals and clinics desperately need oxygen concentrators. Several nonprofits are on the ground to help. Here is how you can help them do their jobs.
MARTA employees to receive proposed $3,500 COVID-19 bonus
All of MARTA's bus and rail operators, mechanics, supervisors, and more could receive a $3,500 COVID-19 bonus next month.
All of MARTA's bus and rail operators, mechanics, supervisors, and more could receive a $3,500 COVID-19 bonus next month.
While de Blasio calls for fully reopening NYC on July 1, Cuomo responds it's his call
Pointing to a successful effort to vaccinate millions of New Yorkers from the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will fully reopen on July 1.
Pointing to a successful effort to vaccinate millions of New Yorkers from the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will fully reopen on July 1.
Houston-area nurse says she was terminated for declining the COVID-19 vaccine
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
President Biden marks 100th day in office in Georgia pushing new spending plan
President Joe Biden emphasized how important Georgia was in helping push his administration's agenda in his first 100 days in office by spending the day in the state, meeting with former President Jimmy Carter and holding a rally in metro Atlanta.
President Joe Biden emphasized how important Georgia was in helping push his administration's agenda in his first 100 days in office by spending the day in the state, meeting with former President Jimmy Carter and holding a rally in metro Atlanta.
Georgia members of Hindu organization send supplies to COVID-ravaged India
Members of SEWA International in Georgia have spent the last few weeks raising money for resources to send to COVID-ravaged India.
Members of SEWA International in Georgia have spent the last few weeks raising money for resources to send to COVID-ravaged India.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Woman with advanced breast cancer gets COVID-19 vaccine after weighing benefits, risks
A Georgia woman diagnosed with advanced breast cancer says she was worried about getting the COVID-19 vaccine after learning of potential risks.
A Georgia woman diagnosed with advanced breast cancer says she was worried about getting the COVID-19 vaccine after learning of potential risks.