26 Million Have Sought US Jobless Aid Since Virus Hit
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
Ticketmaster Says They Will Issue Refunds For Postponed Events Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Beginning May 1st, Ticketmaster says they will start issuing refunds for concerts and events that were postponed due to the coronavirus, according to Ticketmaster.
Less Driving, Fewer Crashes Should Bring Cheaper Insurance
Those lightly traveled freeways and streets could be putting a few dollar bills into your wallet.
Chipotle Agrees To Record $25 Million Fine Over Tainted Food
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. agreed Tuesday to pay a record $25 million fine to resolve criminal charges that it served tainted food that sickened more than 1,100 people in the U.S. in outbreaks from 2015 to 2018 and sent sales plunging.
Senate Approves $500B Virus Aid Deal; Sends To House
A nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small business payroll fund and provided new money for hospitals and testing. It now goes to the House.
Small Businesses Pivoting During Pandemic
Without their usual flow of patrons to their three businesses in Chinatown and the Lower East Side neighborhoods of Manhattan, Abby and Paul Sierros needed a plan. They saw a neighborhood need and went to work, replacing the tables and chairs with shelving and refrigerators in their bar, Forgtmenot, transforming it into a grocery store.
A Week Of Images From The Coronavirus Pandemic | PHOTOS
A week of images from the coronavirus pandemic
Trump Vows To 'Temporarily Suspend Immigration' Into The US
Returning to a divisive issue at a time of national crisis, President Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order βto temporarily suspend immigration into the United Statesβ because of the coronavirus.
Oil Price Goes Negative As Demand Collapses; Stocks Dip
Oil prices plunged below zero on Monday as demand for energy collapses amid the coronavirus pandemic and traders donβt want to get stuck owning crude with nowhere to store it.
16 Killed In Shooting Rampage, Deadliest In Canadian History
A gunman disguised as a police officer shot people in their homes and set fires in a rampage across the Canadian province of Nova Scotia that killed 16 people, the deadliest such attack in the countryβs history. Officials said Sunday the suspected shooter was also dead.
Storms Hit South In Prelude To Tornado Threat Later Sunday
High winds, hail and heavy rain pounded parts of Alabama on Sunday, as forecasters warned residents to brace for possible tornadoes and flooding later in the day across a wide swatch of the southern United States.
βCartels Are Scramblingβ: Virus Snarls Global Drug Trade
Coronavirus is dealing a gut punch to the illegal drug trade, paralyzing economies, closing borders and severing supply chains in China that traffickers rely on for the chemicals to make such profitable drugs as methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Gaga Raises $35M For Virus Fight, Curates All-Star TV Event
Lady Gaga and advocacy organization Global Citizen have raised $35 million to fight the coronavirus and will launch a TV special featuring Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Billie Eilish to combat the growing virus.
Rolling Stones To Join Lady Gaga For TV Event Battling COVID-19
The Rolling Stones will join Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Billie Eilish for the upcoming TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Ex-Trump Lawyer Cohen To Serve Out Prison Sentence At Home
President Donald Trumpβs former lawyer and longtime fixer Michael Cohen will be released from federal prison to serve the remainder of his sentence in home confinement because of the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump Gives Governors 3-Phase Plan To Reopen Economy
President Donald Trump gave governors a road map Thursday for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out βa phased and deliberate approachβ to restoring normal activity in places that have strong testing and are seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases.
FBI Offers Reward In Hunt For New York Fugitive Who May Be In North Carolina
The FBI says a fugitive wanted for murder in New York might be in North Carolina.
Small Business Lending Program On Hold After Reaching Limit
The governmentβs lending program for small businesses is on hold.
Apple Rolls Out Cheaper iPhone As Pandemic Curbs Spending
Apple is releasing a new iPhone that will be vastly cheaper than the models it rolled out last fall when the economy was booming and the pandemic had yet to force people to rethink their spending.
BBB Tip: Thinking Of Sharing Your Senior Picture On Facebook? Think Twice!
Scammers will now have the name of your high school and graduation year, which are common online security questions.
