Jul 27 As Congress fights, analysts warn economy needs help now By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press As Congress and the White House resume their efforts to agree on a new economic aid package, evidence is growing that the U.S. economy is faltering. And so is concern that the government may not take the steps needed to… Continue reading
Jul 27 Coronavirus crisis sparks a young Israeli protest movement By Aron Heller, Associated Press A wave of demonstrations is sweeping Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his perceived failure to handle the country’s deepening economic crisis. Continue reading
Jul 27 Trump’s national security adviser has coronavirus By Associated Press President Donald Trump's National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien has tested positive for the coronavirus — making him the highest-ranking official to test positive so far. Continue reading
Jul 27 Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for downsized hajj amid pandemic By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press Muslim pilgrims have started arriving in Mecca for a drastically scaled-down hajj as Saudi authorities balance the kingdom’s oversight of one of Islam’s key pillars and the safety of visitors in the face of a global pandemic. Continue reading
Jul 27 Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers By Associated Press The world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine study got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers helping to test shots created by the U.S. government. Continue reading
Jul 27 European tourism faces turbulence only weeks after restart By Associated Press Europe's tourism revival is running into turbulence only weeks after countries opened their borders, with rising infections in Spain and other countries causing increasing concern. Continue reading
Jul 27 Price of gold surges but stocks mixed amid U.S.-China feud and pandemic By Associated Press Major indexes in London, Tokyo and Hong Kong declined while Frankfurt and Shanghai edged up. U.S. stock futures were slightly higher ahead of the open. Continue reading
Jul 24 Judge denies Oregon’s request to stop arrests by federal agents By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press A U.S. judge denied an order sought by Oregon's top law enforcement officer to stop federal agents from arresting people during nightly protests in Portland that have roiled the city. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 8:18 In Alabama, racial disparities in health outcomes predate the pandemic By Stephanie Sy, Zach Fannin In Alabama, doctors and nurses are seeing record numbers of hospitalizations associated with COVID-19. The state has reported more than 1,300 deaths since the pandemic began. But certain regions and populations within the state are faring far worse than others… Continue watching
Jul 24 COVID-19 recovery can take several weeks, even for young adults By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday. It found that even among young adults, 1 in 5 had lingering symptoms. Continue reading