COVID-19
Another Bankruptcy At The Mall: Parent Company Of Ann Taylor, Loft Is Latest To Fail
Ascena Retail Group is the latest clothing seller to try a restructuring during the pandemic when demand has cratered. The firm, which also owns Lane Bryant and Justice, will close some stores.
UNC-Chapel Hill To Conduct COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
The University of North Carolina is among the new sites for a COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Protests Helped Save Black-Owned Business That Coronavirus Nearly Killed
When coronavirus killed foot traffic at Tommy Rhine's downtown Denver cobbler shop, he fell behind on rent. A "Black owned business" sign in his shop window during protests led to lots of business.
As Georgia Governor Calls To Reopen Schools, Largest District Will Teach Online Only
Public schools in Gwinnett County will move online this fall. The district's superintendent said most everyone will have the Internet but he "can't guarantee" reliable access for all.
One-Third Of U.S. Museums May Not Survive The Year, Survey Finds
In a survey of more than 750 museum directors, 33% of them said there was either a "significant risk" of closing permanently by next fall or that they didn't know if their institutions would survive.
Houston's COVID-19 Cases Level Off After Sudden Surge In Late June
Health officials say they're not ready to determine if the data are statistically significant yet, but there's a positive trend. They say people should still practice social distance and wear masks.
Record Low Mortgage Rates Put More Cash In Pockets, But May Not Boost Economy Much
A historic drop in rates has millions of homeowners refinancing to save money. It's helping home sales, but it's not helping the broader economy as much as it would in a normal recession.
Elon University Releases COVID-19 Testing Plan For The Fall
Elon University students, faculty, and staff must have a COVID-19 test before
