Apr 01 California cities want transparency rules waived in pandemic By Juliet Williams, Associated Press The request by the League of California Cities includes everything from environmental rules to public records laws that give people a window into how the government spends public money. Continue reading
Apr 01 FDA wants heartburn meds off the market due to cancer risk contaminant By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Companies have recalled dozens of lots of Zantac and related drugs due to the issue. Continue reading
Apr 01 Nearly 3,000 sailors to leave carrier amid virus outbreak By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The USS Theodore Roosevelt is now docked in Guam. Navy leaders say fewer than 100 of the 5,000 sailors assigned to the Roosevelt have tested positive for the virus. Continue reading
Apr 01 Trump resists national shutdown, leaving it up to states By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Alan Fram, Associated Press This is despite his administration's projections that tens of thousands of Americans are likely to be killed by the disease. Continue reading
Apr 01 Call for virus volunteers yields army of health care workers By Larry Neumeister, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press An army of health care workers has heeded New York's call for help reinforcing hospitals overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 01 Stocks slide worldwide as coronavirus infections keep soaring By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press Treasury yields sank as investors moved into safer investments. Stocks worldwide fell following a weak reading on Japanese business sentiment and after big British banks cut their dividends to preserve cash. … Continue reading
Apr 01 Pennsylvania governor expands state’s stay-at-home order By Associated Press All Pennsylvania residents must stay home as much as possible to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Tom Wolf said Wednesday as he dramatically expanded the footprint of the quarantine to include the entire state. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: Florida governor issues statewide stay-at-home order By Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a statewide stay-at-home order on Wednesday as federal and local pressure mounted for him to abandon the county-by-county approach he had implemented. Watch Gov. Ron DeSantis’ remarks in the player above. Continue reading
Apr 01 ‘I am not a virus.’ How this artist is illustrating coronavirus-fueled racism By Stephanie García Inspired by recent events, Korean-Swedish artist Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom is addressing the hostility Asians increasingly are facing during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: Minnesota governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gives an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads. Continue reading