Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
High school sweethearts who overcame cancer and strokes beat COVID-19 with help of caring doctor
Robert Beecham and his wife, Janice, overcame COVID-19 thanks to the diligent and empathetic efforts of Dr. Satyam Nayak.
Robert Beecham and his wife, Janice, overcame COVID-19 thanks to the diligent and empathetic efforts of Dr. Satyam Nayak.
New York City Fire Museum honors frontline workers from COVID-19 pandemic
A new exhibit at the New York City Fire Museum will honor the frontline workers who battled the COVID-19 pandemic in March and April.
A new exhibit at the New York City Fire Museum will honor the frontline workers who battled the COVID-19 pandemic in March and April.
Charter schools navigate obstacles for fall semester
More than 1,000 students attend the grade school, middle school, and high school operated by Coney Island Prep.
More than 1,000 students attend the grade school, middle school, and high school operated by Coney Island Prep.
2nd US virus surge hits plateau, but few experts celebrate
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
Gov. Tony Evers declares public health emergency, issues statewide mask mandate
Gov. Tony Evers Thursday declared a public health emergency and issued a statewide mask mandate aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19.
Gov. Tony Evers Thursday declared a public health emergency and issued a statewide mask mandate aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19.
Over 10 million people have recovered from COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
Cuomo: Coronavirus hospitalizations in NY hit new low
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have dropped below 600 for the first time since March 17, according to a statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have dropped below 600 for the first time since March 17, according to a statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo.
U.S. average mortgage rates drop; 2.99% for 30-year loan
U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages declined this week, remaining near historic lows.
U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages declined this week, remaining near historic lows.
Starbucks to introduce curbside pickup at 1,000 locations, bring back Pumpkin Spice Latte
Starbucks is introducing a new way to get your hands on your favorite latte: curbside pickup.
Starbucks is introducing a new way to get your hands on your favorite latte: curbside pickup.
Administration wants West Wing remodel money in virus bill
The administration says the White House work would “increase the White House campus’s ability to detect, mitigate, and alleviate external security and pandemic threats.”
The administration says the White House work would “increase the White House campus’s ability to detect, mitigate, and alleviate external security and pandemic threats.”
Fauci suggests goggles, eye shield for better protection against coronavirus
Fauci recommended goggles in addition to a face mask for those who want “perfect protection” from the COVID-19, but admitted it’s not “universally recommended.”
Fauci recommended goggles in addition to a face mask for those who want “perfect protection” from the COVID-19, but admitted it’s not “universally recommended.”
Buddy, the first dog in U.S. with coronavirus, dies on Staten Island
The first dog in the United States to test positive for coronavirus has died.
The first dog in the United States to test positive for coronavirus has died.
Philadelphia trash piles up as coronavirus pandemic stymies its removal
Philadelphia is struggling to overcome a surge in garbage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philadelphia is struggling to overcome a surge in garbage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hitters slow out of the box to start 60-game MLB season
Major league hitters have opened this 60-game sprint by stumbling out of the blocks. Coming off a condensed preseason camp for a season truncated by the coronavirus pandemic, hitters can't seem to get in the swing of things.
Major league hitters have opened this 60-game sprint by stumbling out of the blocks. Coming off a condensed preseason camp for a season truncated by the coronavirus pandemic, hitters can't seem to get in the swing of things.