Jul 15 Watch 8:06 The economics behind racial coronavirus disparities By Paul Solman African Americans face immense disparities across a broad range of categories, including economic. That history of disadvantage is making the current problems of COVID-19 even worse. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports. Continue watching
Jul 15 Pelosi calls for Trump to invoke Defense Production Act By Associated Press Pelosi has warned that without a comprehensive federal strategy for the country the devastating virus and its economic toll will only persist. Continue reading
Jul 15 New York's Met Museum to open 5 days a week By Karen Matthews, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press Museum officials said Wednesday that the building will be open Thursday through Monday with safety protocols including frequent cleaning and visitors limited to 25% of the museum's capacity. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: House Small Business Committee holds hearing on pandemic recovery By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The Federal Reserve says economic activity has picked up in most regions of the country but still remains well below pre-pandemic levels with the country facing high levels of uncertainty. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH LIVE: Trump looks to scale back environmental reviews for projects By Kevin Freking, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Trump is traveling to Atlanta to formally announce the changes to the National Environmental Policy Act's regulations for conducting environmental reviews. Continue reading
Jul 14 White House campaign aims to help jobless find new paths By Darlene Superville, Associated Press A new White House-backed ad campaign aims to encourage people who are unemployed or unhappy in their jobs or careers to "find something new."… Continue reading
Jul 14 Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19 By Dee-Ann Durbin, Terence Chea, Associated Press Robots that can flip burgers, make salads and even bake bread are in growing demand as virus-wary kitchens try to put some distance between workers and customers. Continue reading
Jul 14 UK to exclude Huawei from role in high-speed phone network By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Britain's government on Tuesday backtracked on plans to give Chinese telecommunications company Huawei a limited role in the U.K.'s new high-speed mobile phone network. Continue reading
Jul 13 WATCH: Florida governor gives coronavirus update amid rise in cases By Associated Press The increase in coronavirus cases has filled some Florida hospitals, or brought them close to their capacity. Continue reading
Jul 13 In reversal, U.K. says it will make masks mandatory in shops By Associated Press After days of confused messaging, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government said late Monday that masks will be required in stores starting July 24. Continue reading