California gym owner is re-opening, says shelter-in-place order is unconstitutional

     "This is government overreach, and under the First, the Fifth and the 14th amendments of the United States Constitution, we have a constitutional right to do exactly what we’re doing,” the gym owner's attorney said.

Smallest businesses get a few hours at head of loan line

Smaller businesses that need coronavirus relief will get to move to the front of the line come Wednesday.

Bad hair days: Virus confounds stylists in NYC

The barbershops and salons that provide New Yorkers with cuts, colors, manicures and more are scrambling to ensure their small businesses can survive even after a stay-at-home order is lifted.

Refinance student loans now and you'll likely save money — here's why

The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.

Stocks surge on Gilead’s coronavirus drug and Fed’s pledge to keep rates near zero

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 449 points, or 1.86 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.04 percent and 2.03 percent, respectively.

Coronavirus pandemic forcing retailers to alter return and exchange policies
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The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the retail industry on its head, forcing companies to quickly adapt in the hopes that once spending resumes, you?ll spend your money with them. One of those changes, generous return policies.

Abbott says alcohol to-go could become permanent in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.

Indian Point nuclear plant to begin shutdown

One of the two operating nuclear reactors at the Indian Point Energy Center north of New York City is shutting down this week. The 1,020-megawatt Unit 2 reactor will shut down Thursday night and the Unit 3 reactor will close a year later under an agreement plant owner Entergy reached in 2017 with the state and the environmental group Riverkeeper.

#ThankYouHeroes: Mattel unveils new collection of toys honoring front line workers of COVID-19

All net proceeds will be donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.

Gas now costs half the price of milk

With few Americans driving and gas prices plunging, a gallon of gas is now cheaper than a half-gallon of milk.

Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open

The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.

Walk-thru scanner could help screen people for illnesses

Sensors use ultrasound to calculate a person's height to properly calibrate the scanner. Similar to a security checkpoint at the airport, someone will man the medical gateway that could potentially scan up to 1,000 people an hour.