Why Has Toilet Paper Run Out During The Pandemic?
Blame the empty shelves on hoarders who stockpiled the plush paper goods.
Neiman Marcus Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Neiman Marcus, the 112-year-old storied luxury department store chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the first department store chain to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic.
33 Million Have Sought US Unemployment Aid Since Virus Hit
Nearly 3.2 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the business shutdowns caused by the viral outbreak deepened the worst U.S. economic catastrophe in decades.
Trump: COVID-19 Task Force Not Dismantling, Just Refocusing
President Donald Trump on Wednesday reversed course on plans to wind down his COVID-19 task force, attempting to balance his enthusiasm for “reopening” the country with rising infection rates in parts of the nation.
10 Patients To Receive Experimental COVID-19 Anti-Viral Drug 'Remdesivir' At Charlotte Hospital
Atrium Health is on the front lines of new clinical trial
'Murder Hornets' With Sting That Can Kill, Land In United States
The world’s largest hornet, a 2-inch killer dubbed the “Murder Hornet” with an appetite for honey bees, has been found in Washington state, where entomologists were making plans to wipe it out.
Another 1,700 Coronavirus Deaths Reported In New York Nursing Homes
New York state is reporting more than 1,700 previously undisclosed deaths at nursing homes and adult care facilities as the state faces scrutiny over how it’s protected vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Faced With 20,000 Dead, Care Homes Seek Shield From Lawsuits
Faced with 20,000 coronavirus deaths and counting, the nation’s nursing homes are pushing back against a potential flood of lawsuits with a sweeping lobbying effort to get states to grant them emergency protection from claims of inadequate care.
NRA Cutting Staff And Salaries Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The National Rifle Association has laid off dozens of employees, canceled its national convention and scuttled fundraising, membership and shooting events that normally would be key to rallying its base in an election year.
White House Blocking Fauci Testimony To House Panel, Spokesman Says
A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.
Western Europe Relaxes Virus Measures, Russia Numbers Spike
Spaniards filled the streets Saturday to exercise outside in gorgeous spring weather for the first time in seven weeks, while German children rushed to playgrounds as countries in Western Europe moved ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Women’s Soccer Claim Of Unequal Pay Tossed, Can Argue Travel
A federal judge threw out the unequal pay claim by players on the U.S. women’s national soccer team in a surprising loss for the defending World Cup champions but allowed their allegation of discriminatory working conditions to go to trial.
New White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Holds First Briefing
President Donald Trump’s new spokeswoman, Kayleigh McEnany, vowed on Friday not to lie to reporters as she made her debut at the first White House briefing by a press secretary in more than a year.
SouthPark Mall, Concord Mills, Premium Outlet All Reopening May 8th
Simon Property Group announced they are reopening SouthPark Mall, Concord Mills, and the Premium Outlet on May 8th.
Joe Biden On Sexual Assault Allegation: 'Never, Never Happened'
Joe Biden denied a former Senate staffer’s allegation of sexual assault on Friday, saying the accusation isn’t true. “This never happened,” Biden said.
30 Million Have Sought US Jobless Aid Since Virus Hit
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
Trump Says He Won't Extend Social Distancing Guidelines
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government’s coronavirus social distancing guidelines will be “fading out” when they expire Thursday, counting on states taking charge as they pivot to reopening.
Gov. Cooper Says He Expects NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 To Take Place Memorial Day Weekend At Charlotte Motor Speedway
The governor of North Carolina said Tuesday that NASCAR can go forward with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway without fans in attendance at the end of May unless health conditions deteriorate in the state.
Overcrowded Flight Causes Fears Over Lack Of Social Distancing
A stunned passenger took video onboard a packed flight from New York to Charlotte.
Coronavirus Expected To Reduce Meat Selection And Raise Prices
Meat isn’t going to disappear from supermarkets because of outbreaks of the coronavirus among workers at U.S. slaughterhouses. But as the meat plants struggle to remain open, consumers could face less selection and slightly higher prices.
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