Newswest 9 | Midland, Texas | newswest9.com

No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'

Government

No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'

Business

Yes, the lumber shortage is real

Videos shared on TikTok recently claim the lumber shortage was created to boost profits in the lumber industry.
National

Is the lumber shortage real?

Several TikTok videos claim the lumber shortage was created to boost profits in the lumber industry.
National

Biden’s claim of historic job creation at the start of his presidency needs context

The reopening of the economy has played a major role in the historic number of people finding work during the first four months of Biden’s presidency.
Business

Yes, employees required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 can file a workers’ compensation claim for vaccine adverse effects

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said employers can require workers coming back into the workplace to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
National

Mask fast facts: Verifying claims about masks and COVID-19

The VERIFY team answered a few questions about the CDC’s mask guidance and its impact on businesses and customers.
National

VERIFY Weekly: The Colonial Pipeline shutdown was just one reason for the gas shortage

The VERIFY team investigated claims related to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown and subsequent gas shortage.
Business

Yes, businesses can require unvaccinated customers to wear masks even if there are no mandates

With last week’s change of guidance from the CDC, states, cities and businesses have been adjusting their mask rules.
Travel

Yes, U.S. airlines could start weighing passengers, but that’s been an option for years

As more people return to flying, a blog post about airlines potentially weighing passengers has caught the attention of people on social media.
Government

No, the federal government isn’t dropping enhanced unemployment benefits, but some states are

Some states are dropping the enhanced unemployment benefits provided by the federal government due to the pandemic in June or July.
Business

No, most businesses won’t violate HIPAA by asking customers if they’ve been vaccinated

After the updated CDC mask guidance for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19, some wondered if businesses can legally ask customers if they’ve been vaccinated.
National

Yes, gas stations are running low on gas, but panic buying just makes that problem worse

The Colonial Pipeline’s shutdown is just one factor among many that has led to gas stations running out of fuel. But consumer reaction is exacerbating the issue.

Wagner Noël hosts 'The 100,' a night of worship

Vehicle-pedestrian accident near FM 1788, W County Road 150

We finally made it up over 100 degrees for the first time this year today!

One more day of triple-digit heat for Midland-Odessa before dropping back into the 90s

Inspired by Novotna, Krejcikova wins 1st Slam title in Paris

Fans or no fans? Tokyo Olympic still debating decision

Report of shots fired prompted JBSA-Lackland lockdown, but no 'credible' evidence has emerged, SAPD says

Wagner Noël hosts 'The 100,' a night of worship

Newswest 9 | Midland, Texas | newswest9.com

No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'

Yes, the lumber shortage is real

Is the lumber shortage real?

Biden’s claim of historic job creation at the start of his presidency needs context

Yes, employees required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 can file a workers’ compensation claim for vaccine adverse effects

Mask fast facts: Verifying claims about masks and COVID-19

VERIFY Weekly: The Colonial Pipeline shutdown was just one reason for the gas shortage

Yes, businesses can require unvaccinated customers to wear masks even if there are no mandates

Yes, U.S. airlines could start weighing passengers, but that’s been an option for years

No, the federal government isn’t dropping enhanced unemployment benefits, but some states are

No, most businesses won’t violate HIPAA by asking customers if they’ve been vaccinated

Yes, gas stations are running low on gas, but panic buying just makes that problem worse

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