Neiman Marcus to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week: sources

(Reuters) - Neiman Marcus Group is preparing to seek bankruptcy protection as soon as this week, becoming the first major U.S. department store operator to succumb to the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, people familiar with the matter said.

When to ease lockdowns? Nations offer wide mix of solutions

Pressure mounted Sunday on governments to ease the economic pain of coronavirus lockdowns after protests from those fearing for their livelihoods. Authorities responded with a range of possible dates and solutions — and a few emphatic “not yets.”

Coronavirus at core of California couple's custody case

Coronavirus and the fallout of what it’s doing to the economy, education, daily habits -  and now, parenting decisions - has changed the world as we know it.

The latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic for April 18, 2020

FOX 5 NY is updating this blog with the latest developments on the coronavirus outbreak so you can get the information in one spot.

Researchers discover new coronavirus symptoms: feet lesions

Researchers in Spain believe they have discovered another symptom —lesions on feet. The lesions have been found in Italy and France, the researchers added.

Events canceled, but LI beaches may remain open this summer

Officials on Long Island say that beaches won’t necessarily be empty this year if they can figure out a way to reopen them while continuing to enforce social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Why some military members had stimulus checks snatched, reduced

USAA, a financial company that caters to military members and veterans, has suspended a policy that had resulted in members having their stimulus checks used to offset existing debts.

New NY virus deaths under 550 for first time since April 1

The daily increase in coronavirus deaths in New York state has dropped under 550 for the first time in over two weeks as hospitalizations continue to decline, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday, while warning that the crisis is far from over: Hospitals are still reporting nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 patients per day.

Self-described Florida 'church' ordered to stop selling coronavirus 'cure'

Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.

Bill Cosby cannot be granted early prison release due to COVID-19

Bill Cosby's spokesperson says the comedian won't be leaving prison despite the trend of offenders being released early due to COVID-19 concerns.

Racial toll of coronavirus grows even starker as more data emerges

As a clearer picture emerges of COVID-19’s decidedly deadly toll on black Americans, leaders are demanding a reckoning of the systemic policies they say have made many African Americans far more vulnerable to the virus, including inequity in access to health care and economic opportunity.

Gov. Murphy reports 4,070 deaths, but signs of progress

The state of New Jersey says more than 4,000 people in the state have died during the coronavirus outbreak, but the governor is reporting signs of progress. Gov. Phil Murphy announced Saturday another 231 deaths among those who have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 4,070. Another 3,026 cases were announced, bringing the statewide total to 81,420, he said.

Walmart requiring employees to wear face masks

Walmart is also encouraging customers to wear face masks while stopping in their stores. 

NJ boy commended for asking for food donations instead of birthday gifts

Gov. Phil Murphy called attention to Dominic's incredible efforts to help during the COVID-19 pandemic in a press conference Saturday.

Lacking US coordination, states team up on when to reopen

President Donald Trump, in a roller-coaster week of reversals and contradictions, told governors to “call your own shots” on lifting stay-at-home orders once the coronavirus threat subsides. But then he took to Twitter to push some to reopen their economies quickly and tell them it was their job to ramp up testing.