Starbucks’ Contactless Payment Options Will Help Prevent Spread Of Coronavirus And Still Earn Stars
Cash, credit or debit card, or mobile wallets will let Loyalty customers earn stars.
Minnesota Reports First Child Death From COVID-19 Amid State's Highest Day Of Coronavirus Cases
The 9-month-old infant was thought to have no underlying health conditions and was not hospitalized.
California Governor Allows Hair, Nail Salons To Operate Outdoors As Coronavirus Cases Grow
Californians can get a haircut outside if the salon requires face masks, uses enhanced sanitation procedures, practices social distancing and follows Occupational Safety and Health codes.
Coronavirus Developments: Vaccine Developments, COVID Treatment Breakthroughs As Virus Cases Rise
As coronavirus cases surge, two vaccine makers announce promising test results, with possible treatment breakthrough also touted.
New York, New Jersey See Lowest Day Coronavirus Cases On Record
New York reported 519 cases of coronavirus on Sunday while New Jersey reported 363 cases of coronavirus on the same day.
Chicago Retightens Restrictions, Bans Alcohol Consuption Inside Bars, Taverns, Breweries
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued an order preventing bars, breweries, and taverns that don't have a retail food license from serving alcohol inside their establishment.
Trump To Start Holding Daily Coronavirus Briefings, Cites 'Record Numbers' Watching On Cable News
President Trump's daily coronavirus briefings will return on Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Delta Updates Face Mask Policy: Medical Exemption Required To Fly Without A Face Mask
Delta passengers that have a medical condition will need to complete a Clearance-to-Fly process in order to travel without a face mask.
India Reports Record Number Of Coronavirus Cases: Hits 43,000 In Single Day
India has tested 14 million of its of 1.3 billion population for the coronavirus.
New York Governor Warns Of State Closures After Large Crowds Of Young People Over Weekend
After multiple reports of large crowds of young people over the weekend, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned that he will reclose the state.
Arizona Coronavirus Cases Spike While Residents, Businesses Await Financial Impact Of Benefits Running Out
Arizona has reported over 143,600 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 2,700 deaths as of mid-morning on Monday.
Bahamas Bans American Travelers After Rise In Coronavirus Cases
Bahamas prime minister said all ravel from the U.S. would stop on Wednesday at midnight.
Coronavirus Developments: Lawsuits, Face Masks, Funding, And Closed Borders
A lawsuit looking to require face masks in schools was filed by Illinois' governor while another lawsuit filed by Georgia's governor looked to ban them.
Illinois Governor Wants Face Mask Requirement For Schools, Sues For Court Approval
"As a father, I would not send my children to a school where face coverings are not required" -- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker
More Funding For Hospitals Impacted By COVID-19: HHS To Distribute $10 Billion
HHS said it will give out a second round of COVID-19 funding to help hospitals impacted by COVID-19 based on admissions totals.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated For Liver Cancer, Will Continue ‘Full Steam’
Ruth Bader Ginsburg said her chemotherapy has been "yielding positive results."
Georgia Governor Sues Atlanta Over Mask Mandate, Urges Georgians To Wear Them Anyway
Georgia's governor said residents need to "realize their exposure can have serious consequences on their loved ones."
US Foreign Aid Agency Poised To Award First Domestic Coronavirus Loan Amid Congressional Concern
As much as $1 billion has been earmarked for the U.S. International Development Finance Corp. under the CARES Act.
US Extends Canada, Mexico Border Closures As Coronavirus Cases Rise
Americans are still barred from crossing into Canada and Mexico until at least Aug. 20.
Los Angeles Man Fraudulently Spends $8.5 Million In Coronavirus PPP Loans In Las Vegas Casino
Andrew Marnell was arrested and charged with one count of bank fraud after he allegedly falsified applications to secure PPP loans with aliases and fake tax returns.
Coronavirus Developments: Face Mask Requirements, Georgia Face Mask Ban, Russian Cyberattacks On Vaccine Data
A growing number of retailers across the country are issuing new policies that require customers to wear masks when shopping at their stores. Here's what else happened Thursday.
Fast-Food Workers Strike, Call For More Pay, Safety Protections Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Workers at a Santa Monica, California, Burger King went on strike after a coworker died. An investigation in to the victim's death has been started by officials.
EU Updates Travel Restrictions, Extends US Ban As Coronavirus Cases Rise
The U.S. was absent from the EU's list of countries allowed to travel in the region, which now includes Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea.
Which Retailers Require Face Masks At Their Stores? [COMPLETE LIST]
Several retailers have enacted face mask policies for their customers. Here's what stores customers have to wear a mask when shopping there.
Virginia Becomes First State To Issue Workplace Safety Standards For Employers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Virginia's workplace safety standards require all employees to receive notice with 24 hours if a coworker tests positive for coronavirus.
Scientists Want To Speed Up COVID-19 Vaccine Trials By Infecting Human Volunteers With Virus
“If challenge trials can safely and effectively speed the vaccine development process, then there is a formidable presumption in favor of their use, which would require a very compelling ethical justification to overcome” -- letter to NIH
Georgia Bans Face Mask Requirements, Rejects City, County Guidelines
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said requiring people to wear face masks in public places is "legally unenforceable."
Amazon Allows Employees Option To Work From Home Through January 2021
The reallowing its global workforce to work from home, if their job allows, until Jan. 8.
IRS Is Paying More Interest Than A Bank On Tax Refunds For Returns Filed By Midnight
Taxes are due by midnight on Wednesday. Those who have filed by the deadline may receive as much as 5% interest on their refunds. Here's why.
Alabama The Latest State To Issue Face Mask Requirement As Coronavirus Cases Climb
Alabama will require face masks when in public or close contact with other people for the next two weeks.