US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
Interest rates steady during coronavirus pandemic: What it means for your wallet
Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.
Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.
Half of working-age Americans might not have a paycheck in May as layoffs surge
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Gov. Newsom announces temporary hard closure of Orange County beaches
In the continued fight against COVID-19, Gov. Gavin Newsom imposed a temporary hard closure of all Orange County beaches after seeing images of large crowds last weekend.
In the continued fight against COVID-19, Gov. Gavin Newsom imposed a temporary hard closure of all Orange County beaches after seeing images of large crowds last weekend.
Stocks wrap best month since 1987 as coronavirus recovery continues
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home
The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.
The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.
Little League cancels World Series and Region Tournaments for first time in history
The cancellation was prompted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The cancellation was prompted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
NASA images show Florida's pollution has decreased since coronavirus lockdowns began
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
California family, missing Disney, puts on a 'Fantasmic!' show in backyard
A family who has been following their at stay-at-home orders during the pandemic have truly been missing one thing they love: Disney.
A family who has been following their at stay-at-home orders during the pandemic have truly been missing one thing they love: Disney.
Poll: Many Americans feel lonely and anxious during coronavirus pandemic
“It’s just so overwhelming, the fear and anxiety,” said 49-year-old Julie Hitchcock of Milwaukee, who had pneumonia last fall. She spent two weeks on a ventilator and 10 weeks away from work, only to be furloughed because of the coronavirus shutdown shortly after resuming work full time.
“It’s just so overwhelming, the fear and anxiety,” said 49-year-old Julie Hitchcock of Milwaukee, who had pneumonia last fall. She spent two weeks on a ventilator and 10 weeks away from work, only to be furloughed because of the coronavirus shutdown shortly after resuming work full time.
Americans’ retirement accounts dropped during coronavirus — here’s how much the average account has now
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Vacation rentals still off limit because of coronavirus pandemic
DeSantis late Wednesday issued an executive order that kept in place a prohibition on vacation rentals that started last month because of concerns about infected people coming to Florida.
DeSantis late Wednesday issued an executive order that kept in place a prohibition on vacation rentals that started last month because of concerns about infected people coming to Florida.
UK holds minute of silence for healthcare workers who died from coronavirus, families to receive $78K each
The moment of silence comes a day after the government announced that the families of National Health Service and social care staff who died after contracting COVID-19 will each receive a payment of more $78,500 in compensation.
The moment of silence comes a day after the government announced that the families of National Health Service and social care staff who died after contracting COVID-19 will each receive a payment of more $78,500 in compensation.
More than 1 million people have recovered globally from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data
As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
Will Smith remotely reunites with ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ cast
Smith chatted it up with former costars including Alfonso Ribeiro and Tatyana Ali.
Smith chatted it up with former costars including Alfonso Ribeiro and Tatyana Ali.
Frontier Airlines becomes latest carrier to require passengers wear face coverings
“We want our passengers to feel comfortable when flying with us by protecting themselves and their fellow travelers as we all navigate the COVID-19 pandemic,” Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle said.
“We want our passengers to feel comfortable when flying with us by protecting themselves and their fellow travelers as we all navigate the COVID-19 pandemic,” Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle said.
Coronavirus vaccine developed by UK researchers could prove effective by July, executive says
"By June, July we'll have a first idea already of the efficacy and safety of this vaccine and we'll need to wait a few more months,” the head of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said.
"By June, July we'll have a first idea already of the efficacy and safety of this vaccine and we'll need to wait a few more months,” the head of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said.
Ring camera shows Amazon driver playing hopscotch after making delivery
A doorbell camera caught this delivery driver enjoying a game of hopscotch after leaving a package near a front door.
A doorbell camera caught this delivery driver enjoying a game of hopscotch after leaving a package near a front door.
Minnesota reports 492 additional positive COVID-19 cases, 24 more deaths Thursday as testing ramps up
Minnesota reported 24 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 Thursday. The state's death toll from the disease is now 343.
Minnesota reported 24 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 Thursday. The state's death toll from the disease is now 343.
Shelter staff cheer on dog leaving for new home after New Jersey owner died of COVID-19
Footage by Monmouth County SPCA shows tiny Che-Che receiving a walk of honor as she leaves with her new owner after spending a couple of weeks in the Eatontown shelter’s care.
Footage by Monmouth County SPCA shows tiny Che-Che receiving a walk of honor as she leaves with her new owner after spending a couple of weeks in the Eatontown shelter’s care.