Mar 25 Rural America watches pandemic erupt in cities as fear grows By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press Those living in rural America fear the spread of the disease to areas with scarce medical resources, the social isolation that comes when the only diner in town closes its doors and the economic free fall that's hitting hard in… Continue reading
Mar 25 Stocks jump, heading for first back-to-back gain in 6 weeks By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Associated Press Stocks are adding to their gains Wednesday as Congress moves closer to passing a $2 trillion package to help the economy deal with damage caused by the coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 25 Primary purgatory with no 12th Democratic debate on horizon By Associated Press The uncertainty reflects both the political realities of Biden's lead and the public health realities of the virus, which could make another debate logistically difficult because of the social distancing orders from public officials. Continue reading
Mar 25 UN chief urges $2 billion for vulnerable nations with virus By Associated Press The U.N, chief called the amount a “drop in the ocean,” noting that the U.S. Senate is seeking $2 trillion — “1,000 times more” — for the U.S. economy. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: ‘You’re really not’ a superhero, Cuomo warns as NY virus cases grow By Associated Press New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gave an update on the status of covid-19 on Wednesday, March 25. He said New York now has 5,000 new coronavirus cases in the past day, with the total number of cases now above 30,000. Continue reading
Mar 25 Police struggle to enforce India’s sweeping virus lockdown By Associated Press On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a three-week countrywide lockdown covering nearly one-fifth of the world's population “to save India and Indians.”… Continue reading
Mar 25 COVID-19 around the world: Spain’s deaths leap and Prince Charles now infected By Associated Press Charles, the 71-year-old heir to the British throne, is showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and is self-isolating at a royal estate in Scotland. Continue reading
Mar 24 The switch to remote learning could leave students with disabilities behind By Sophie Quinton, Stateline Remote learning may violate disability protections. Continue reading
Mar 24 WATCH: ‘We’re now looking at a bullet train,’ says Gov. Cuomo of COVID-19 outbreak By Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sounded his most dire warning yet about the coronavirus pandemic, saying the infection rate in New York is accelerating and the state could be as close as two weeks away from a crisis that projects… Continue reading
Mar 24 India will begin 21-day lockdown to curb virus By Associated Press "To save India and every Indian, there will be a total ban on venturing out of your homes," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, adding that if the country failed to manage the next 21 days, it could be set back… Continue reading