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.
Gov. Abbott orders mandatory self-quarantine for those who traveled from U.S. COVID-19 hot spots
Gov. Greg Abbott instituted a mandatory self-quarantine period for people visiting from several areas hard hit by the coronavirus in the United States.
Gov. Greg Abbott instituted a mandatory self-quarantine period for people visiting from several areas hard hit by the coronavirus in the United States.
Trump says federal officials developing new guidelines for coronavirus risk by county
The announcement of the forthcoming new guidelines comes days after Trump said he hoped to “reopen” the country by Easter.
The announcement of the forthcoming new guidelines comes days after Trump said he hoped to “reopen” the country by Easter.
Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx: A look at 2 of the leaders of the US COVID-19 response
Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx are helping to craft the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx are helping to craft the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
'It can happen to anybody': Georgia woman speaks out after battle with coronavirus
A Georgia woman has spoken out about the seriousness of the novel coronavirus after almost succumbing to the illness.
A Georgia woman has spoken out about the seriousness of the novel coronavirus after almost succumbing to the illness.
Do you qualify for a stimulus check in Senate's coronavirus response bill?
In the middle of the bill's hundreds of pages are details regarding exactly who can expect to receive money and how much they can expect. Here is a breakdown.
In the middle of the bill's hundreds of pages are details regarding exactly who can expect to receive money and how much they can expect. Here is a breakdown.
SoCal man arrested by FBI for attempting to sell coronavirus 'cure’
The FBI has arrested a Southern California man who officials said falsely claimed to have developed a cure for the coronavirus and solicited investments in a company he said would market the medication, federal prosecutors said.
The FBI has arrested a Southern California man who officials said falsely claimed to have developed a cure for the coronavirus and solicited investments in a company he said would market the medication, federal prosecutors said.
Groups call for new taxes to pay for coronavirus response
A coalition of advocacy groups is asking for a "coronavirus tax" on millionaires in New York to cover expenses due to the outbreak that is growing in the state instead of budget cuts.
A coalition of advocacy groups is asking for a "coronavirus tax" on millionaires in New York to cover expenses due to the outbreak that is growing in the state instead of budget cuts.
Amid coronavirus pandemic, man's note to hospital staff who saved wife goes viral
While it’s not clear if the man’s wife was treated for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has infected more than 4,000 people in The Garden State alone, the moment was touching nevertheless.
While it’s not clear if the man’s wife was treated for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has infected more than 4,000 people in The Garden State alone, the moment was touching nevertheless.
REAL ID enforcement deadline pushed back to 2021
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is delaying the deadline for REAL ID enforcement to October 1, 2021, due to the crisis caused by the global coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is delaying the deadline for REAL ID enforcement to October 1, 2021, due to the crisis caused by the global coronavirus pandemic.
Worldwide coronavirus infections top 500,000 as Italy reports more than 6,000 new cases
Both Italy and the U.S. were on track to surpass China in the number of reported COVID-19 cases.
Both Italy and the U.S. were on track to surpass China in the number of reported COVID-19 cases.
Cheesecake Factory claims it can't pay April rent because of coronavirus pandemic
Cheesecake Factory said that they have suffered a severe decrease in restaurant traffic," which has caused a "tremendous financial blow" amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Cheesecake Factory said that they have suffered a severe decrease in restaurant traffic," which has caused a "tremendous financial blow" amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Fears for civil rights mount amid fight against COVID-19
The orders seem prudent in the bid to thwart the spread of the novel coronavirus: Don't go out, don't gather with others and keep your stores closed. But growing segments of the U.S. population say state and federal governments are trampling on freedoms central to American life in the name of protecting public health.
The orders seem prudent in the bid to thwart the spread of the novel coronavirus: Don't go out, don't gather with others and keep your stores closed. But growing segments of the U.S. population say state and federal governments are trampling on freedoms central to American life in the name of protecting public health.
Every night, Vancouver residents applaud health care workers from balconies
Vancouver’s West End erupts in applause every night in honor of the medical professionals on the front lines of the world’s fight with COVID-19.
Vancouver’s West End erupts in applause every night in honor of the medical professionals on the front lines of the world’s fight with COVID-19.
Crocs donating shoes to healthcare workers during coronavirus outbreak
Workers can go to Crocs.com to order their pair that includes free shipping.
Workers can go to Crocs.com to order their pair that includes free shipping.
Quarantine means no bowling for birthday boy; friends surprise 6-year-old anyway
All six-year-old Jonah Pulido wanted to do for his birthday was to have a bowling party.
All six-year-old Jonah Pulido wanted to do for his birthday was to have a bowling party.
California volunteers sew hospital masks for healthcare workers
In just a few days, 700 people, organized via a Facebook group, have sewn 250 cloth masks.
In just a few days, 700 people, organized via a Facebook group, have sewn 250 cloth masks.
Two Grand Princess passengers die of coronavirus: health officials
Both male passengers died “due to complications from the coronavirus,” according to the Department of Health and Human Services,
Both male passengers died “due to complications from the coronavirus,” according to the Department of Health and Human Services,