Biotech News: New Drug To Treat Elephant Man Disease In Children Wins FDA Approval
The Food and Drug Administration designated Koselugo as an orphan drug to treat neurofibromatosis type 1, which affects 3,000 to 4,000 individuals.
Small Businesses At Risk From Coronavirus: Where And Why Some Small Businesses Are Suffering
WalletHub survey indicates small businesses at the most risk in Hawaii, Nevada and South Dakota.
Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: Will Direct Payments To Taxpayers Help Or Hurt The Economy?
Trillion-dollar deficits now likely will mean higher taxes and spending cuts in the future.
How Much Does US Government Owe? Federal Deficit Climbs Ahead Of Coronavirus Mitigation Efforts
The federal deficit was on track to exceed $1 trillion before the coronavirus pandemic hit and Congress started passing emergency relief packages.
Which Auto Insurance Companies Are Offering Coronavirus Rebates? We List A Dozen
Some of the nation's largest insurers are rebating more than $7 billion in premiums because of the reduction in driving resulting from COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.
Did Wisconsin Primary Spread Coronavirus? Health Department Hires Contact Tracers To Track COVID-19
Gov. Tony Evers tried to postpone Tuesday's primary but was thwarted by the state Supreme Court.
What Is Zoom Worth? Coronavirus Sees Usage Swell 2,000% Amid Lockdowns
The video conferencing service had 10 million active users at the beginning of the year. Now that number is 200 million.
Chloroquine Coronavirus Cure? Not So Fast, Chinese Doctors Say
Chinese doctors have been using the anti-malaria drug for months and say evidence of its efficacy is unclear.
Coronavirus Loans: Democrats Block More Funds For SBA Loans Seeking Add-Ons
Democrats want funds for hospitals, healthcare systems, state and local governments, and food stamps, in addition to the $250 billion for small businesses.
Biden vs. Trump: President Trailing Democratic Rival In Monmouth Poll
The results are consistent with last month's, indicating dissatisfaction with the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Depression? Oxfam Predicts Pandemic Will Push Half Billion Into Poverty
IMF head says the economic fallout from COVID-19 could result in Great Depression-level impact.
Need A Stiff Drink? More States Give Green Light To Distillers Delivering Liquor To Consumers During Coronavirus
Virginia gave local distilleries permission to ship directly to consumers as a means of easing the impact of the coronoviris pandemic.
Help Wanted: Programmers To Help Fix New Jersey's Antiquated Unemployment Computer System
There's just one catch: They have to know COBOL, programming language developed in the 1960s that has fallen out of favor.
Coronavirus Insurance Rebate: Allstate Reducing Auto Premiums For April, May
While Allstate plans to return $600 million to customers, American Family Insurance plans to return $200 million.
Can Universal Income Save Economies From Coronavirus Fallout? Spain Makes Plans After Being Crippled By Pandemic
Spain has the largest cluster of confirmed coronavirus infections outside the United States even though its population is a fraction of the U.S population.
How Many Jobs Can Be Done From Home? Researchers Say A Lot
Two University of Chicago researchers estimate a third of U.S. jobs could be performed from home.
Political Primary Postponements: Pew Poll Indicates Voters Favor Delayed Balloting Due To Coronavirus
Large majorities of both Republicans and Democrats say they are uncomfortable with going to the polls as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread.
How Small Businesses Can Apply For $369 Billion In Coronavirus Loans: Application Processing Begins
Some of the nation's biggest banks put off the loan process Friday, apparently waiting for final rules and word on the necessary documentation.
Coronavirus Economy: Asian Development Bank Says Pandemic Could Cost World $4.1 Trillion
The International Monetary Fund and World Health Organization say governments need to concentrate on controlling the virus, not short-term job prospects.
Few Patients Sent To Navy Hospital Ships, Not Accepting Coronavirus Cases
The Navy has a list of 49 conditions it won;'t allow on the USNS Comfort or Mercy, docked at New York and Los Angeles.
Coronavirus N95 Mask Shortage: Trump Invokes Defense Production Act Against 3M, Threatens Retaliation
Trump invoked the Defense Production Act Thursday to boost the number of masks available in the U.S. to fight coronavirus.
Coronavirus Antibodies: FDA Approves First COVID-19 Serology Test, Could Lead To Plasma Treatment
Knowing who has antibodies to the virus could lead to collection of plasma to treat sick patients.
Coronavirus Testing: False Negatives Could Undermine COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
Doctors reportedly finding coronavirus tests are accurate only 70% of the time, meaning one in three people testing negative could be spreading the disease further.
Coronavirus Relief: Pelosi Annnounces Panel To Oversee COVID-19 Funds Distribution
“Where there's money there's also frequently mischief" -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Coronavirus Hoarding: Feds Seize 192,000 N95 Respirator Masks, Other Equipment
The seizures were in New York and New Jersey. Officials said it was the first of a number of coming enforcement actions by the Hoarding and Price Gouging Task Force.
Coronavirus Economy: McConnell Dampens Hopes For Swift Action On Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
McConnell says he's concerned about the pressure the emergency relief packages have put on the U.S. budget, which already was in deficit.
Coronavirus Deaths: Chicago-Area Medical Examiner Looking For Warehouse To Store COVID-19 Victims
The medical examiner is looking for space for 1,000 bodies. The morgue can only hold 285.
Coronavirus And Taxes: Trump Calls For Reinstatement Of Full Meal And Entertainment Business Deduction
The president says it will boost the restaurant industry even though the meal deduction was not changed by the 2017 tax bill.
Gender Pay Gap: Creating More Opportunities For Women Can Add Trillions To World's GDP, Study Shows
The study found workplace parity could add $28 trillion to global GDP -- $5.1 trillion in Western Europe and $4.3 trillion in the United States.
Coronavirus Insurance: Trump Won't Open Obamacare Exchanges To The Suddenly Unemployed
A special enrollment period had been under consideration, and it was unclear why the administration decided against it.
