Apr 21 Criminal records shut small business owners out of aid program By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The Paycheck Protection Program is supposed to be a lifeline for small businesses, but government guidelines say that businesses are ineligible if anyone who owns the company is incarcerated, under indictment, on probation or parole or had been convicted of… Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: New York Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus update ahead of White House meeting By Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is heading to the White House as he seeks billions in federal aid and help with coronavirus testing. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy gives coronavirus update By Courtney Vinopal New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy gave an update April 21 on the state’s response to the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 21 4 good practices for anyone caring for quarantined kids By Erika Bocknek, The Conversation About 55 million U.S. schoolchildren attend schools that have been closed or are being directly affected by the new coronavirus social distancing rules. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Senate approves $483 billion virus aid deal By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small-business payroll fund and provided new money for hospitals and testing. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Courtney Vinopal New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a news conference April 21 to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 21 Conspiracy theorists burn 5G towers claiming link to virus By Kelvin Chan, Beatrice Dupuy, Associated Press In Europe, conspiracy theories linking new 5G mobile networks and the coronavirus pandemic are fueling arson attacks on cell towers. Continue reading
Apr 21 Muslims try to keep Ramadan spirit amid virus restrictions By Samy Magdy, Associated Press As Ramadan begins with the new moon later this week, Muslims around the world are trying to maintain the cherished rituals of Islam's holiest month without further spreading the outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 21 South Korea downplays concerns over Kim Jong Un’s health By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korean officials reported no unusual activity in North Korea on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that leader Kim Jong Un was in fragile health after surgery. Continue reading
Apr 21 UN urges world to quickly scale up medicines, vaccines By Cara Anna, Elena Becatoros, Chris Blake, Associated Press The U.N. resolution asked Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to work with the WHO and make recommendations to ensure that all people have equitable and timely access to testing, medical supplies, drugs and future vaccines, especially in developing countries. Continue reading