Jul 29 Fed wrestles with its next moves as virus stalls U.S. economy By Associated Press The central bank is working toward providing more specific guidance on the conditions it would need to see before considering raising its benchmark short-term interest rate, which is now pegged near zero. Continue reading
Jul 28 WATCH: Bezos, Zuckerberg, Cook and Pichai testify on tech industry dominance By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press Four Big Tech CEOs are fending off accusations of stifling competition in front of a congressional panel that is investigating market dominance in the industry. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 10:30 Should Congress extend the additional $600 per week in unemployment? The emergency unemployment benefits millions of Americans have been receiving are proving to be a major dividing point for lawmakers working on a coronavirus relief package. Should the extra $600 per week be extended through the end of 2020, or… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 7:28 As the pandemic upends higher education, is residential college worth the cost? By Hari Sreenivasan, Cat Wise The pandemic has upended the traditional model of higher education, particularly for residential colleges. As many schools announce plans to charge full tuition while continuing with remote learning, some students and parents are questioning whether the price is worth it. Continue watching
Jul 28 AP report: Russia spreading virus disinformation, officials say By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs. Continue reading
Jul 28 WATCH: Biden says post-pandemic plan can fight racial economic inequality By Will Weissert, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Joe Biden has unveiled a plan to ensure that the nation's post-pandemic economic recovery is built around promoting racial equality and promising to drastically spur investment in Black-owned small businesses. Continue reading
Jul 28 Democrats, GOP far apart as virus aid talks intensify By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The differences in Washington over the next coronavirus aid package are vast. And millions of Americans' jobless benefits, school reopenings and eviction protections are at stake. Continue reading
Jul 27 Mnuchin, Pelosi talk virus relief as deadline looms By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Unemployment assistance, eviction protections and other relief for millions of Americans are at stake as White House officials launch negotiations with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a new coronavirus aid package that's teetering in Congress. Continue reading
Jul 27 Virus-linked hunger tied to 10,000 child deaths each month, UN finds By Lori Hinnant, Sam Mednick, Associated Press In a study published Monday, four U.N. agencies said failing to act now will have devastating long-term consequences not just for the children, but for society as a whole. Continue reading
Jul 27 Oprah's O Magazine to end regular print editions after 20 years By Tali Arbel, Associated Press Hearst says the brand is not going away but will become more focused on its digital versions while offering some form of print. It is among the country's most recognizable magazines. Continue reading