36.5 Million Have Filed For Unemployment In 8 Weeks
Nearly 3 million people filed for unemployment benefits last week, the Labor Department says. It's the latest grim sign of the economic damage from the coronavirus crisis.
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Wilkes Tyson Plant Closes Again, Struggles To Balance Operations and Worker Safety
The Tyson Foods Plant in Wilkes County is closing temporarily. This is the second time in a week the facility has shut its doors after an outbreak of COVID-19 cases.
After Days Of No New Coronavirus Cases, New Zealand Reopens Most Businesses
The country is reopening thousands of shops after three days of no new coronavirus cases. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said New Zealand has won the "battle" against the disease.
7-Year No-Interest Loans: What It Takes To Sell Cars In A Pandemic
U.S. new car sales have been recovering for six straight weeks. They're still low compared with pre-coronavirus levels, but huge incentives have helped attract buyers despite an economic crisis.
His New Amazon Warehouse Job Got Him Something He Really Wanted From His Previous Job
The hourly pay at Amazon is much lower than what Theodore Johnson earned as a massage therapist, but the new job comes with a key benefit he didn't have before.
Wisconsin Bars Welcome Crowds After Court Strikes Down 'Safer At Home' Bans
One bar posted an image of a crowd, along with the caption: "45 minutes after the bars open in Wisconsin."
VIDEO: 3 Tips To Make Your Face Mask More Effective
If you're looking to boost your mask's ability to filter out small particles, we've got three tips from researchers who've been testing homemade mask materials in light of the pandemic.
18 Counties In California Set To Further Relax Coronavirus Restrictions
About a third of the state's counties have been certified to begin Expanded Stage 2 of California's four-stage process, which allows more types of businesses to reopen.
Why Antibiotic Resistance Is More Worrisome Than Ever
The novel coronavirus is the world's most pressing health concern. But other threats remain — and are heightened by this current crisis.
Remdesivir Distribution Causes Confusion, Leaves Some Hospitals Empty-Handed
Gilead Sciences is donating its initial supply of the experimental treatment for COVID-19. The federal government is deciding where the scarce medicine goes, and there are questions about the choices.