Small Business Lending Program On Hold After Reaching Limit
The government’s 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.
5.2 Million More Seek Unemployment Aid As US Layoffs Spread
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck forced 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
Despite What You Are Seeing Online, Feds Say You Don't Have To Repay Your Coronavirus Relief Money
Videos and online reports claiming that millions of Americans will have to repay the relief checks they receive from the federal government under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery bill are not true.
Mary C. Curtis: Battle Escalates Between Trump, Governors
President Trump, governors clash over who has the power to reopen the economy. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis gives her thoughts on the debate.
President Donald Trump Halts U.S. Payments To The World Health Organization
President Donald Trump says he has directed a halt to U.S. payments to the World Health Organization pending a review of its warnings about the coronavirus and China.
Obama Endorses Biden, Says Former VP Has 'Qualities We Need'
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden on Tuesday, giving the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee a boost from the party’s biggest fundraiser and one of its most popular figures.
Bojangles' Gives Free Tea To Healthcare Workers, First Responders, And Law Enforcement
To show its appreciation to those in the community working to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Bojangles’ is giving away any size of its Legendary Iced Tea to healthcare workers, first responders and law enforcement no purchase necessary.
Reports: Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey Signs 4-Year Extension Making Him Highest-Paid Running Back In NFL History
Carolina Panthers' running back Christian McCaffrey signed a four-year contract extension worth $16M a year, according to Adam Schefter.
Bernie Sanders Endorses Former Democratic Rival Joe Biden For President
Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy on Monday as he made a joint online appearance with the former vice president.
Attorney General Josh Stein Urges Federal Government To Ensure Emergency Stimulus Payments Don't Go To Debt Collectors
Attorney General Josh Stein today called on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to take immediate action to ensure billions of dollars in emergency stimulus payments authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) go to American families, not debt collectors. The CARES Act, which was passed three weeks ago, does not explicitly designate these emergency stimulus payments as exempt from garnishment from creditors.
What You Need To Know Today About The Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown millions out of work and devastated economies worldwide, and governments are struggling with the delicate balance between keeping people safe from a highly contagious virus and making sure they can still make a living or even have enough to eat.
Severe Storms Kill At Least 19 People In The Southeast, Including One Death In South Carolina
Strong storms pounding the Deep South have killed at least 19 people in Mississippi, Georgia, Arkansas and South Carolina.
Easter Storms Sweep South, Killing At Least 6 In Mississippi
Strong storms pounded the Deep South on Sunday, killing at least six people in south Mississippi and damaging up to 300 homes and other buildings in northern Louisiana.
Fears Of ‘Wild West’ As COVID-19 Blood Tests Hit The Market
Blood tests for the coronavirus could play a key role in deciding whether millions of Americans can safely return to work and school. But public health officials warn that the current “Wild West” of unregulated tests is creating confusion that could ultimately slow the path to recovery.
Trump Leaves Trail Of Unmet Promises In Coronavirus Response
For several months, President Donald Trump and his officials have cast a fog of promises meant to reassure a country in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump and his team haven’t delivered on critical ones.
The 6 Things to Do If You Can't Pay Your Bills With Financial Expert Chris Hogan
The 6 Things to Do If You Can't Pay Your Bills with financial expert Chris Hogan
Record 16.8 Million Have Sought US Jobless Aid Since Virus
With a startling 6.6 million people seeking unemployment benefits last week, the United States has reached a grim landmark: More than one in 10 workers have lost their jobs in just the past three weeks to the coronavirus outbreak.
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