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.
Herman Cain, former GOP presidential candidate, dies after being hospitalized with COVID-19
A statement posted on his website Thursday confirmed the news.
A statement posted on his website Thursday confirmed the news.
Key West couple jailed for refusing to quarantine after testing positive
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
Without extra manpower, custodians wonder how NYC schools will be cleaned when they reopen
New York City's schools will receive extra cleaning and disinfection when they reopen in September, but the city's custodians say that the level of cleaning being asked is impossible without extra funding.
New York City's schools will receive extra cleaning and disinfection when they reopen in September, but the city's custodians say that the level of cleaning being asked is impossible without extra funding.
House COVID oversight panel demands documents from 4 states
The Democratic head of a congressional coronavirus oversight panel has demanded that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and three other Republican governors provide documents showing how their states are combating the pandemic.
The Democratic head of a congressional coronavirus oversight panel has demanded that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and three other Republican governors provide documents showing how their states are combating the pandemic.
18 anesthesiologists at UF hospital system reportedly contract COVID-19 after attending private party
The Miami Herald reported that 14 junior residents, two senior residents, a fellow and an administrative employee contracted COVID-19 after attending a private party.
The Miami Herald reported that 14 junior residents, two senior residents, a fellow and an administrative employee contracted COVID-19 after attending a private party.
Families of every child in NYC public schools to receive $420 for food
The program is part of the stimulus bill that Congress passed in March. The $420 on the card is to buy food at grocery stores and farmer's markets.
The program is part of the stimulus bill that Congress passed in March. The $420 on the card is to buy food at grocery stores and farmer's markets.
US coronavirus deaths surpass 150,000, according to Johns Hopkins
There were more than 16.7 million confirmed cases and 661,000 deaths due to COVID-19 worldwide.
There were more than 16.7 million confirmed cases and 661,000 deaths due to COVID-19 worldwide.
JetBlue deploys ultraviolet cleaning robot for airplanes in fight against COVID-19
JetBlue is the first airline in the country to use ultraviolet light technology to combat the novel coronavirus on its aircraft.
JetBlue is the first airline in the country to use ultraviolet light technology to combat the novel coronavirus on its aircraft.
Boeing slashes production as COVID-19 batters airline customers
Boeing is significantly slowing down production for commercial jets, which includes its grounded 737 MAX.
Boeing is significantly slowing down production for commercial jets, which includes its grounded 737 MAX.
New research suggests COVID-19 can leave long-lasting heart damage
A pair of studies published this week in JAMA Cardiology looked at the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19.
A pair of studies published this week in JAMA Cardiology looked at the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19.
NY Giants player opts out of 2020 season over COVID-19 concerns
New York Giants tackle Nate Solder has announced that he will opt out of the 2020 NFL season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
New York Giants tackle Nate Solder has announced that he will opt out of the 2020 NFL season due to the coronavirus pandemic.