May 06 April jobs data to show epic losses and soaring unemployment By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The economic catastrophe caused by the viral outbreak likely sent the U.S. unemployment rate in April to its highest level since the Great Depression and caused a record-shattering loss of jobs. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 8:37 Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says 'individual discipline' key to reopening safely Weeks of business closures and stay-at-home orders have left the American economy in shambles. Now, a majority of states are starting to lift restrictions and resume business -- even though COVID-19 cases and deaths nationwide continue to climb. Arkansas Gov. Continue watching
May 05 Workers want virus protections before casinos reopen By Wayne Parry, Associated Press Casino workers across the country want their employers to provide them with protective equipment and adopt tough new cleaning and social distancing policies before the gambling halls reopen during the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
May 05 U.S. Treasury to begin distributing virus relief money to tribes By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press The U.S. Treasury Department says it will begin distributing billions in coronavirus relief funding to tribes. The announcement Tuesday comes more than a week after a congressional deadline to get $8 billion to tribal governments. Continue reading
May 05 Production shutdowns shrink meat supplies at stores By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press U.S. meat supplies are dwindling due to coronavirus-related production shutdowns. As a result, some stores like Costco and restaurants like Wendy's are limiting sales. Continue reading
May 05 WATCH: New Jersey governor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy held a news conference May 4 on the state’s response to the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
May 05 In clamor to reopen, many African Americans feel their safety is ignored By Jay Reeves, Associated Press Many African Americans watching protests calling for easing restrictions meant to slow the spread of the new coronavirus see them as one more example of how their health and their rights just don't seem to matter. Continue reading
May 05 California sues Uber, Lyft over alleged labor law violations By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press California is suing ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, alleging they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors under the state’s new labor law. Continue reading
May 05 Amazon executive quits to protest employee firings, company's climate change record By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press An Amazon executive says he quit his job at the online retail giant to protest the firing of employees who spoke up about the conditions inside Amazon’s warehouses and the company’s record on climate change. Continue reading
May 05 Pelosi pushes new virus package as GOP resists big spending By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democrats say key to any plan to reopen the economy is robust testing for the virus. They are also expected to propose another round of direct cash aid for anxious Americans, funds for states to prevent layoffs and more money… Continue reading