Feb 12 Britain’s COVID infection rate lowers to July numbers By Associated Press The U.K. is in lockdown to try to curb Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreak, which has caused more than 116,000 deaths. Continue reading
Feb 12 Amid systemic inequality, U.S. salaries recover even as jobs haven’t By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The turnaround in total wages underscores how disproportionately America's job losses have afflicted workers in lower-income occupations. Continue reading
Feb 11 GOP attacks Dems’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill from all angles By Alan Fram, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The package would provide $1,400 payments to some Americans, hundreds of billions for state and local governments and boost vaccination efforts, raise tax credits for children and increase unemployment benefits. Continue reading
Feb 10 Powell stresses commitment to full employment and low rates By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Powell spent little time on inflation in prepared remarks for a webcast to the Economic Club of New York. Continue reading
Feb 10 Oscars will be broadcast from multiple locations By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Specific plans have yet to be unveiled for the show, but the academy said it is “determined to present an Oscars like none other, while prioritizing the public health and safety of all those who will participate,” a spokesperson said. Continue reading
Feb 10 WHO expert group recommends use of AstraZeneca vaccine By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Independent experts advising the World Health Organization have recommended the use of AstraZeneca’s vaccine to fight COVID-19 even in countries that have turned up worrying coronavirus variants in their populations. Continue reading
Feb 09 Jill Biden pushes free access to community college, training By Darlene Superville, Associated Press A longtime community college professor and advocate, the first lady said people struggling to get by during the coronavirus-induced economic slump need access to these schools. Continue reading
Feb 03 Why U.S. hiring could rebound faster than expected By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass in the United States, perhaps around midyear, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster. Continue reading
Feb 03 UN-backed program seeks rollout of 100 million coronavirus vaccine doses in Q1 By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press A U.N.-backed program to deploy COVID-19 vaccines to the neediest people worldwide has announced plans for an initial distribution of some 100 million doses by the end of March. Continue reading
Jan 22 Fauci says lack of candor on virus likely cost lives By Associated Press Dr. Anthony Fauci says a lack of candor and facts about the coronavirus pandemic under President Donald Trump “very likely” cost lives because it delayed getting sound scientific advice to the country. Continue reading