Analysis: The NBA seems on the cusp of a comeback plan
It might not be a unanimously approved notion, but 2-1/2 months into this pandemic-caused shutdown, the NBA finally seems on the cusp of being able to move forward.
It might not be a unanimously approved notion, but 2-1/2 months into this pandemic-caused shutdown, the NBA finally seems on the cusp of being able to move forward.
Q&A: Safety a big concern as workers return to their jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic
The stakes are high since without a vaccine or treatment, an outbreak of COVID-19 could be devastating for companies and workers alike.
The stakes are high since without a vaccine or treatment, an outbreak of COVID-19 could be devastating for companies and workers alike.
Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Where’s my stimulus check? IRS adds phone operators to answer relief payment questions
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Millennial Money: Put off debt payments to start saving now
If you’re one of the millions of Americans making less or receiving unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus pandemic, you’re probably working to recalibrate your finances.
If you’re one of the millions of Americans making less or receiving unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus pandemic, you’re probably working to recalibrate your finances.
IRS to establish hotline to answer questions about coronavirus stimulus checks
The IRS said on Monday that they will add 3,500 telephone representatives to answer questions.
The IRS said on Monday that they will add 3,500 telephone representatives to answer questions.
Small theme park attractions like FunSpot, Gatorland, ICON Park want to reopen this week
Smaller Orlando attractions have their reopening plans in place and are awaiting approval from local and state authorities.
Smaller Orlando attractions have their reopening plans in place and are awaiting approval from local and state authorities.
What changes will phase 2 of reopening Florida bring now that 'full phase 1' is in effect?
'Full Phase 1' of reopening in Florida began on Monday, May 18th, allowing even more places to reopen and higher capacity limits at establishments that are open.
'Full Phase 1' of reopening in Florida began on Monday, May 18th, allowing even more places to reopen and higher capacity limits at establishments that are open.
Coronavirus pandemic puts Social Security at risk of insolvency by 2030
Bipartisan Policy Institute estimated that the depletion date would jump from 2035 to 2029.
Bipartisan Policy Institute estimated that the depletion date would jump from 2035 to 2029.
Dow surges over 900 points amid coronavirus vaccine progress as lockdowns ease
U.S. equity markets soared Monday after drugmaker Moderna announced progress toward a COVID-19 vaccine and as lockdowns continued to ease nationwide.
U.S. equity markets soared Monday after drugmaker Moderna announced progress toward a COVID-19 vaccine and as lockdowns continued to ease nationwide.
California governor: Shrink prisons to help cut budget
The proposals drew support from reformers, condemnation from crime victims’ advocates, and resistance from county officials who said they can’t take in the serious juvenile offenders who now go to state-run lockups.
The proposals drew support from reformers, condemnation from crime victims’ advocates, and resistance from county officials who said they can’t take in the serious juvenile offenders who now go to state-run lockups.
'Full Phase 1' of reopening now in effect, allowing more places to open and higher capacity limits
All 67 Florida counties are now included in phase one and may begin reopening businesses with limited capacity.
All 67 Florida counties are now included in phase one and may begin reopening businesses with limited capacity.
Osceola County leaders want Gov. DeSantis to ease restrictions on vacation rentals
There are 40,000 vacation rentals in Osceola County which generate roughly $32 million a year in bed taxes, according to Experience Kissimmee, the tourism authority for Osceola County.
There are 40,000 vacation rentals in Osceola County which generate roughly $32 million a year in bed taxes, according to Experience Kissimmee, the tourism authority for Osceola County.
Gym staff excited to get approval to reopen on Monday
Fitness centers will be allowed to reopen on Monday, May 18, in Florida.
Fitness centers will be allowed to reopen on Monday, May 18, in Florida.
JCPenney files for bankruptcy as coronavirus pushes retailer over edge
Retailer JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to shut, the company announced Friday evening, joining J. Crew and Neiman Marcus.
Retailer JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to shut, the company announced Friday evening, joining J. Crew and Neiman Marcus.
US retail sales plunged 16% in April as virus froze economy
U.S. retail sales tumbled 16.4% from March to April as business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus kept shoppers away, threatened stores across the country and weighed down a sinking economy.
U.S. retail sales tumbled 16.4% from March to April as business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus kept shoppers away, threatened stores across the country and weighed down a sinking economy.
'They're all like family': After layoffs, businesses slowly work to rehire employees
Businesses are reopening but some are having a hard time getting staff to return.
Businesses are reopening but some are having a hard time getting staff to return.
Masks, temperature checks mandatory as Universal CityWalk reopens
Masks covered employees' and guests' faces. Stickers were on the ground six feet apart to keep groups safely socially distancing. The property has hand sanitizer stations, lots of cleaning and temperature checks at the entrance.
Masks covered employees' and guests' faces. Stickers were on the ground six feet apart to keep groups safely socially distancing. The property has hand sanitizer stations, lots of cleaning and temperature checks at the entrance.
Businesses hope attractions reopening will bring customers
International Drive has been desolate for the last six weeks. The coronavirus pandemic caused several businesses to temporarily close down, and many remain closed.
International Drive has been desolate for the last six weeks. The coronavirus pandemic caused several businesses to temporarily close down, and many remain closed.