AT&T paying coronavirus front-line workers 20% bonus
AT&T said on Thursday that it was paying a 20 percent bonus to its front-line union employees above their regular hourly base rate.
AT&T said on Thursday that it was paying a 20 percent bonus to its front-line union employees above their regular hourly base rate.
A new beat for police across US: Enforcing social distance
In New York City, they've started dismantling basketball hoops to prevent people from gathering in parks and playing. In Lakewood, New Jersey, police broke up a wedding being held in violation of a ban on large gatherings. And in Austin, Texas, officers are encouraging people to call a hotline to snitch on violators of the city's orders for people to stay home.
In New York City, they've started dismantling basketball hoops to prevent people from gathering in parks and playing. In Lakewood, New Jersey, police broke up a wedding being held in violation of a ban on large gatherings. And in Austin, Texas, officers are encouraging people to call a hotline to snitch on violators of the city's orders for people to stay home.
Some grocery stores close to protect customers, employees from COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, concerns are growing for the safety of shoppers and grocery store workers.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, concerns are growing for the safety of shoppers and grocery store workers.
US surpasses China, Italy in number of COVID-19 cases with more than 82,000 reported
The United States has officially surpassed China and Italy in its number of COVID-19 cases, becoming the country with the most reported novel coronavirus cases in the world.
The United States has officially surpassed China and Italy in its number of COVID-19 cases, becoming the country with the most reported novel coronavirus cases in the world.
MAP: This is where there are confirmed coronavirus cases in the US and around the world
This is everywhere in the U.S. and around the world with confirmed cases of COVID-19 virus.
This is everywhere in the U.S. and around the world with confirmed cases of COVID-19 virus.
Unemployment surges on Long Island during pandemic
With all nonessential stores closed for business, thousands of Long Islanders are trying to get by without a paycheck, some dipping into their savings while others are banking on the government for assistance. We asked people to share their stories and the responses poured in.
With all nonessential stores closed for business, thousands of Long Islanders are trying to get by without a paycheck, some dipping into their savings while others are banking on the government for assistance. We asked people to share their stories and the responses poured in.
US Navy ships headed to Los Angeles, New York for coronavirus relief: Here's a look inside
As a U.S. Navy hospital ship steams toward Los Angeles to help relieve the strain of the coronavirus pandemic, those on board are making final preparations.
As a U.S. Navy hospital ship steams toward Los Angeles to help relieve the strain of the coronavirus pandemic, those on board are making final preparations.
If you don't laugh, you cry: Coping with virus through humor
Are we allowed to chuckle yet? We'd better, psychologists and humorists say. Laughter can be the best medicine, they argue, so long as it's within the bounds of good taste. And in a crisis, it can be a powerful coping mechanism.
Are we allowed to chuckle yet? We'd better, psychologists and humorists say. Laughter can be the best medicine, they argue, so long as it's within the bounds of good taste. And in a crisis, it can be a powerful coping mechanism.
'It felt like I was working in a war zone' - Michigan ICU nurse breaks down after 13-hour shift battling coronavirus
An intensive care unit (ICU) nurse from southeast Michigan shared a tearful plea after a long shift treating critical coronavirus patients, sharing the brutal reality of fighting the pandemic on the front lines.
An intensive care unit (ICU) nurse from southeast Michigan shared a tearful plea after a long shift treating critical coronavirus patients, sharing the brutal reality of fighting the pandemic on the front lines.
US unemployment claims shatter record as coronavirus hammers economy
The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shutter their doors.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shutter their doors.
FBI warns of potential increased risk of child exploitation due to COVID-19 related school closures
The FBI provided tips for parents and guardians to help keep children safe.
The FBI provided tips for parents and guardians to help keep children safe.
Newly unemployed head to social media to crowdfund rent money
Many of the millions of Americans who lost their jobs in March amid COVID-19 lockdowns have turned to social media to crowdfund financial support to pay their bills, a Storyful analysis has found.
Many of the millions of Americans who lost their jobs in March amid COVID-19 lockdowns have turned to social media to crowdfund financial support to pay their bills, a Storyful analysis has found.
Dow exits bear market adds 1,351 points on $2 trillion relief pkg.
Investors are beating down the bear as optimism returns to equities.
Investors are beating down the bear as optimism returns to equities.
Pa. grocery store tossed $35K worth of food after woman purposely coughed on fresh produce, owner says
Joe Fasula, the store’s co-owner, explained he received a call that told him of the horrific incident amid an already tense time nationally amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joe Fasula, the store’s co-owner, explained he received a call that told him of the horrific incident amid an already tense time nationally amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lowe's hiring, McMenu shrinks, top Ford execs to defer pay
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to spread across the world. Here is a look at some of the latest developments Thursday related to the global economy, particular economic sectors, and the workplace:
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to spread across the world. Here is a look at some of the latest developments Thursday related to the global economy, particular economic sectors, and the workplace:
Dyson builds ventilators for coronavirus patients
The appliance brand will now build 15,000 ventilators to help in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The appliance brand will now build 15,000 ventilators to help in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rumors of martial law fly despite reassurances
Millions of Americans have been ordered to stay home. Businesses and schools are shuttered. And National Guard units have been activated in more than half the states.
Millions of Americans have been ordered to stay home. Businesses and schools are shuttered. And National Guard units have been activated in more than half the states.