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States still reporting surge in virus-related jobless claims

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday had reported a 25% increase in new unemployment claims during the week that ended last Saturday.

PG&E reaches bankruptcy deal with California governor

By Don Thompson, Daisy Nguyen, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Pacific Gas & Electric have reached a deal for the nation's largest utility to emerge from bankruptcy triggered by massive liabilities from wildfires.

Imports of medical supplies plummet as demand in U.S. soars

By Martha Mendoza, Juliet Linderman, Associated Press

The materials are critical to containing the highly contagious coronavirus as emergency rooms and clinics brace for a surge.

Federal Reserve to lend additional $1 trillion a day to large banks

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve has moved with unprecedented force and speed to pump huge amounts of cash into the financial system to ease disruptions that have escalated since the viral outbreak.

Happy hours go virtual amid novel coronavirus crisis

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Video chat happy hours have popped up all over social media as communities have closed bars and restaurants to all but delivery and takeout and banned large gatherings in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus.

Zimbabwe has 1st COVID-19 case while Africa cancels flights

By Cara Anna, Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press

The health minister says the infected man lives in Victoria Falls, one of Africa's most visited tourist destinations.

The U.S. has $23.5 trillion in debt, so how can it still afford a big coronavirus stimulus package?

By William D. Lastrapes, The Conversation

The Trump administration is asking for $850 billion in stimulus spending to address the coronavirus pandemic.

Minor league advocacy group demands $15,000 salaries

By Jake Seiner, Associated Press

Many have been shut out of their spring training camps due to the coronavirus pandemic, despite relying on those complexes for food, training facilities and often housing.

As virus grips nation, advocates move to halt evictions

By Kat Stafford, Aaron Morrison, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has announced a package that suspends evictions and foreclosures for 60 days. But the vast majority of renters, who are generally low income and disproportionately African American, Latino and other minorities, will not be covered.