May 27 EU proposes 750 billion-euro coronavirus recovery fund By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Union has proposed a recovery fund worth 750 billion euros, or $825 billion, to help countries weather a painful recession triggered by the coronavirus. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 10:20 COVID-19 has made life much harder for family caregivers. Here are some of their stories The number of Americans providing unpaid care for loved ones has been rising in recent years. The coronavirus pandemic and the associated shutdowns have made these difficult roles that much harder, increasing isolation and limiting resources. We hear stories from… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 2:43 A shopkeeper’s humble opinion on when to reopen for business U.S. cities and states are trying to balance economic activity and public health. The consequences of those decisions fall squarely on small businesses, with almost half of their owners saying the pandemic is having a large negative impact on business. Continue watching
May 26 France deploys $8.8 billion to rescue ailing car industry By Sylvie Corbet, Angela Charlton, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a plan to save the country's car industry from huge losses wrought by virus lockdowns, including a big boost for electric vehicles. Continue reading
May 26 McConnell discusses prospects for another round of pandemic relief By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The Senate's top leader says Congress needs to tend to unemployment insurance funds supporting millions thrown out of work by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: Trump announces deal to reduce insulin prices for seniors By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Medicare recipients will be able to get prescription plans that limit copays for insulin, a potential savings of hundreds of dollars, the White House announced Tuesday in a pivot to pocketbook issues that could influence November's election. Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: Trump ‘wants to see the convention take place,’ McEnany says By Associated Press A day after President Donald Trump demanded assurances from North Carolina's Democratic governor that the Republican National Convention can go forward in August despite coronavirus fears, the White House on Tuesday doubled down on its position that the huge gathering… Continue reading
May 25 Watch 13:00 How beach destinations are balancing health and tourism as visitors return Memorial Day represents the kickoff to summer and the usually busy vacation travel season. As states lift pandemic restrictions and reopen their economies, how are beach towns and business owners adjusting to a new landscape reshaped by coronavirus? John Yang… Continue watching
May 24 Watch 7:03 Work-share programs help some businesses avoid layoffs By Christopher Booker More than 38 million Americans have filed for unemployment since March, though the passage of the CARES Act has for now helped alleviate some of the financial fallout. But buried in the landmark legislation, there is also financial support for… Continue watching
May 24 Trump’s pitch to voters: Trust me, economy will soar in 2021 By Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press It's a delayed-reward tactic Trump was using long before the global pandemic gut-punched the country. He has turned to it with new urgency as the coronavirus has robbed him of the booming economy that was to be the core of… Continue reading