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U.S. jobless claims increase to 742,000 as pandemic worsens

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.

After nearly 2 years, FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again

By Tom Krisher, David Koenig, Associated Press

Regulators around the world grounded the Max in March 2019, after the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines jet. That happened less than five months after another Max flown by Indonesia's Lion Air plunged into the Java Sea.

Toilet paper limits, empty shelves are back as virus surges

By Joseph Pisani, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

A surge of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. is sending people back to stores to stockpile again, leaving shelves bare and forcing retailers to put limits on purchases.

New Orleans cancels Mardi Gras parades for virus

By Associated Press

The raucous Mardi Gras parades where riders on elaborate floats toss trinkets to adoring throngs have been canceled in New Orleans because the close-packed crowds could spread the coronavirus.

U.K. to ban gasoline car sales by 2030 as part of green plan

By Associated Press

Boris Johnson made the pledge as part of plans for a “green industrial revolution” that he claims could create up to 250,000 jobs in energy, transport and technology.

U.S. judge blocks Trump rule change affecting home care workers

By Don Thompson, Associated Press

Despite providing what the judge called “physically and psychologically demanding” home care services, the workers are paid a median $10.49 an hour nationwide.

How this financially troubled startup helped power Trump campaign communications

By Garance Burke, Associated Press

Phunware Inc., a software company that built the cellphone app propelling President Donald Trump's supporters, is in financial distress and has received key support from the administration and the president's reelection campaign.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says surge in virus cases threatens U.S. economy

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Powell said the threat also means Congress and the White House should provide more stimulus spending to support the unemployed, states and cities, and small businesses, and to keep the economy afloat.

Amazon opens online pharmacy, disrupting another industry

By Joseph Pisani, Tom Murphy, Associated Press

The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers who stop by frequently to pick up…

Louisiana landlords sue over CDC eviction moratorium

By Associated Press

Louisiana landlords have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn a moratorium on evictions ordered by the CDC to avoid spreading the novel coronavirus.