Gloomy summer looms as pandemic cancels US festivals, trips

Thelma Uranga is sprucing up her back deck in Chicago, hoping to host some small gatherings to take the place of the summer’s usual neighborhood festivals built on music, food and time with friends.

California food for seniors plan could run out of money soon

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first-in-the-nation plan to pay for and deliver three meals a day to vulnerable seniors during the coronavirus crisis has less than two weeks to launch before federal funding runs out, government documents show.

Coronavirus cases in Florida push past 33,000; death toll rises to 1,218, Florida Department of Health says

Over 340 more cases of coronavirus were announced statewide by the Florida Department of Health, bringing the total count to 33,193. Another 47 deaths were reported as well, putting the death toll at 1,218.

What will dining out be like after reopening? Orange County discusses mandates, guidelines for restaurants

When discussing the restaurant portion of the phased reopenings, the Orange County Economic Task Force highlighted several guidelines and mandates for restaurants to follow when reopening.

Gilead says remdesivir proved effective against coronavirus in US study

A biotech company says its experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.

Scores of veterans killed in 'horrific' coronavirus outbreak at Massachusetts elder care facility

The coronavirus has killed at least 80 veterans at an elder care facility in Massachusetts, in what's being described as the deadliest known outbreak at a long-term care facility in the U.S.

Navy to widen USS Roosevelt probe, delaying decision on commander

The United States Navy will widen its probe of the USS Roosevelt, a coronavirus-infected aircraft carrier, officials told the Associated Press.

Coronavirus keeps Florida's gasoline prices low

The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is below $2 throughout Florida, according to the AAA auto club. Amid a 70-percent decline in demand because of the coronavirus, prices are down $1 a gallon from a year ago and average $1.77 a gallon.

Univ. of Florida looks at testing students for COVID-19

University of Florida officials on Tuesday said they are considering testing 500 to 1,000 students a day for COVID-19 as the school looks at plans to reopen campus in the fall semester.

NJ school district halts Zoom meetings after hacker reportedly streamed porn, racist message

A New Jersey school district on Monday announced it will halt using Zoom, the video conferencing platform, amid an investigation into allegations that a hacker streamed pornography and racist language during an online lesson.

SNAP benefits expanded for online grocery store orders

Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, will be able to shop for groceries online during the coronavirus pandemic.