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Masks, temperature checks mark 'new normal' at reopening restaurants

By Kate Brumback, Russ Bynum, Associated Press

Some of the nation's restaurants reopened for dine-in service, but it was a different experience than before the coronavirus.

Small business loan program restarts, runs into snags

By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press

The second round of loan applications for the government's program to aid small businesses hit by the coronavirus has been slowed by computer issues at the Small Business Administration.

Digital ad downturn may complicate things for tech giants

By Michael Liedtke, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

Demand for digital advertising is shriveling after a decade of explosive growth amid the pandemic-fueled downturn.

WATCH: Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold news briefing

By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

The White House is preparing new guidelines on coronavirus testing and reopening businesses as it seeks to regain its footing after weeks of criticism and detours created in part by presidential sideshows.

Virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices

By David Pitt, Associated Press

As the meat plants struggle to remain open, consumers could face less selection and slightly higher prices.

U.S. Health officials ready new guidelines as restrictions ease

By Kevin Freking, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

The Trump administration is reviewing new federal plans designed to guide restaurants, schools and others as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions.

Over 4 million U.K. jobs furloughed under government plan

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

The British government says more than 4 million jobs have been saved in the U.K. as a result of a government scheme aimed at making sure firms hold onto staff during the coronavirus lockdown.

Supreme Court rules insurers can collect $12 billion under health care law

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies can collect $12 billion from the federal government to cover their losses in the early years of the health care law championed by President Barack Obama.

WATCH: IMF director discusses economic effects of coronavirus

By Candice Norwood

The International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, talks about the novel coronavirus pandemic.

White House aiming for Trump pivot from virus to economy

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

After two months of frantic response to the coronavirus, the White House is planning to shift President Donald Trump’s public focus to the burgeoning efforts aimed at easing the economic devastation caused by the pandemic.