Apr 13 Government loans start flowing to small businesses By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press Money that was held up by technological and legal issues and the sheer volume of applications began arriving in companies' bank accounts at the end of last week. The Small Business Administration says more than 941,000 applications have been approved… Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 3:47 How this New Orleans grocery store owner is trying to sustain his community The Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and the novel coronavirus pandemic has delivered another painful blow. Grocery store owner Burnell Cotlon has long been determined to sustain his community, most of which… Continue watching
Apr 13 Newsom says California will release plan on lifting virus constraints By Adam Beam, Associated Press Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will announce a detailed plan on Tuesday for lifting coronavirus restrictions, a decision he says will be made without “political pressure” in an apparent message to President Donald Trump declaring himself the ultimate decision-maker of… Continue reading
Apr 13 How COVID-19 is straining hospice care By Grace Birnstengel, Next Avenue How can medicine’s most compassionate arm thrive in pandemic times?… Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Sanders endorses Biden for president during virtual COVID-19 event By Associated Press The backing is a crucial development for Joe Biden, who must bridge the Democratic Party's ideological divide to unify voters against President Donald Trump in the fall. Continue reading
Apr 13 Navy reports first coronavirus death from USS Theodore Roosevelt crew By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Navy says a sailor who was hospitalized in intensive care on Guam last week has died of coronavirus-related complications. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp holds a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 13 How universities are developing COVID-19 solutions in real time By Cat Wise Dorms are empty and classroom lights are off at the vast majority of America’s colleges and universities, but that hasn’t stopped many in academia from jumping in to help. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy holds a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Texas Gov. Greg Abbott holds a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading