Latest Unemployment Claims Up Due To Coronavirus Surge
Some 1.4 million Americans filed initial unemployment claims last week, threatening the nascent recovery.
Who Is Stella Immanuel? Doctor Says Demons Responsible For Infertility, Sexual Diseases
Immanuel appeared on a video saying face masks are not necessary to protect against coronavirus and that she's cured hundreds with hydroxychloroquine, despite scientific research to the contrary.
Pentagon Plans To Pull Nearly 12,000 Troops From Germany, Costing Billions
President Trump long has complained Germany does not contribute enough of its gross domestic product to the NATO budget.
Tuesday's Stock Market Close: Corporate Earnings, Forecasts Weigh On Investors
U.S. markets closed lower as investors also worried about whether lawmakers could reach agreement on a new round of coronavirus relief.
COVID Protests: American Federation Of Teachers Backs Coronavirus ‘Safety Strikes’
The nation's second largest teachers union said members are fighting for the health and safety of both teachers and educators.
William Barr Defends Performance As Attorney General, Denies Being Trump Lackey
Barr sparred with Democrats during his hourslong appearance before the House Judiciary Committee, defending the administration right to protect federal property and to prevent violent protests from metastisizing across the country.
GOP Coronavirus Stimulus Plan Called ‘Inadequate,’ Devastating To Families And Economy
Cutting the pandemic unemployment benefit would take $10 billion from families, limiting spending power and threatening the nascent economic recovery.
Tuesday's Stock Market Open: Investors Weigh Latest Stimulus Package In Congress
Investors also eyed company forecasts for the rest of the year.
Back-To-School Amid Coronavirus: How Pandemic Is Interfering With Annual Ritual
Now teachers and parents, not just kids, are balking at returning in person to classrooms.
Coronavirus Stimulus: Republicans Unveil Relief Proposals, Including Check For Taxpayers, Unemployment Bonus Extension
The stimulus plan includes $16 billion for testing, $26 billion for the development and distribution of vaccines, $105 billion for schools, $20 billion for farmers and ranchers, and $30 billion for the defense industrial base.
Biden vs. Trump: Presumptive Democratic Nominee Targets President’s Handling Of Coronavirus
The Biden campaign made a $14.5 million ad buy in 25 markets, airing an ad in which a woman whose grandmother died of COVID-19 accuses the Trump administration of not caring.
Robert O’Brien, White House National Security Adviser, Tests Positive For Coronavirus
It was unclear how much contact Robert O'Brien has had with President Trump.
Trump Signs Executive Orders Lowering Drug Prices, Says Effect Will Be 'Massive'
Trump said nearly all drug research is accomplished on the backs of the American public, which pays higher drug prices than people in any other country.
Fauci: No Wide Availability Of Coronavirus Vaccine Until Well Into 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci says scientists still don't know enough about the coronavirus or the body's ability to ward it off.
Millions In Limbo As Coronavirus Stimulus Measures Approach July 31 Expiration Date
The Senate went home without settling details of the next round of coronavirus relief as cases surged across the West and South and millions eyed the loss of supplemental unemployment benefits.
Daimler Labor Leaders Reject Layoffs, Factory Closures Despite Coronavirus Impact
Daimler on Thursday reported second-quarter losses of $2.21 billion. It was in the middle of a restructuring when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Environment News: Plastic Waste In Oceans Could Triple By 2040, Threatening Habitats, Wildlife
A report by Pew Charitable Trusts and Systemiq finds the technology exists right now to reduce the plastics flow by 80%.
‘Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV’ -- Trump Again Touts His Mental Acuity
Trump says the standard test given to seniors is not that easy, and his doctors were amazed at his scores.
Latest Unemployment Claims Show Layoffs On Rise As Coronavirus Surges
The number of initial claims rose 109,000, the first increase in 15 weeks.
Action Replaces Rhetoric: Closure of China’s Houston Consulate May Jeopardize US Debt
China holds $1.1 trillion in U.S. debt, a fraction of the $26.5 trillion owed by the U.S. government.
'Put Your Guns Down,' Chicago Police Chief Tells Gangs After Mass Shooting
Chicago is on pace to record more than 700 homicides this year as Trump prepares to send in federal agents.
Pfizer, BioNTech Reach $1.95 Billion Coronavirus Vaccine Deal With US Government
The deal covers 100 million doses to be delivered in early 2021.
More Temporary Coronavirus Business Closures Turning Permanent, Yelp Reports
An analysis of Yelp data also indicates that as interest in bars, restaurants, nightlife and gyms increased, so did the number of COVID-19 cases.
Trump Holds First Coronavirus Briefing In Weeks, Acknowledges 'The Plague' Is Serious
The president held his first pandemic briefing in weeks. Absent were the experts who surrounded him in previous appearances.
Fla. Rep. Gaetz Wants Liz Cheney Out As No. 3 Republican In House
Cheney has been outspoken when she disagrees with Trump but has voted with the president 96.5% of the time.
Coronavirus Pandemic Providing Boon to Pornography; Spending, Traffic Both Up
American spending on pornography is up 28% compared to last year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Chinese Hackers Indicted For Trying To Steal Coronavirus Research, Trade Secrets
The hackers allegedly conducted a decadelong campaign that targeted pharmaceutal firms, high tech industries and numerous other sectors.
Republican Convention Being Scaled Back Despite Trump Wishes Amid Coronavirus Surge
In addition to coronavirus-forced cutbacks, the sheriff of Duval County says he can't guarantee security for convention-goers because of a lack of adequate funding, clear plans and difficulty in recruiting additional officers.
FDA Sends Warnings To 10 Companies Offering Vaping Products That Appeal To Youth
The companies offer vaping products in flavors that appeal to youth or are packaged to look like popular junk food products.
Interferon Beta Shown To Rev Up Lung Response To Coronavirus Infection, Reducing Need For Ventilation
The British study involved just 101 patients but results are being labeled a game-changer.
