The ranks of unemployed Americans are continuing to swell, as the coronavirus and its effects throw more people out of work. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday that over 4.4 million […]
4.4 million more jobless Americans
Most think restrictions “about right”
Despite protests that attracted considerable media attention, most Americans are not in a hurry to “open up the country” and drop restrictions inspired by the coronavirus. That’s the conclusion from an Associated […]
U.S. Senate passes $483 billion in aid
More financial help is on the way for a nation battling both the coronavirus pandemic and a plunging economy. The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a $483 billion aid package on Tuesday and […]
Good news on virus? Or too soon?
Is the worst of the coronavirus pandemic over? There are some hopeful signs. On Monday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that COVID-19 is likely “on the descent” in the Empire State. […]
17 are fatally shot in Canada
UPDATE: The death count in the Nova Scotia mass shooting has been raised to 17, including the gunman. ——- Ten or more people were shot to death Sunday in Nova Scotia, Canada. […]
Progress and protests on coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic continues to dominate the news and the daily lives of millions, perhaps billions of people. Sometimes contradictory information comes from various levels of government and the fight against the […]
“Opening Up America” plan revealed
President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a plan for “Opening Up America” in an effort to revive an economy staggered by the coronavirus pandemic. With some evidence that the COVID-19 outbreak was […]
Financial aftershocks hitting hard
Money is starting to flow to Americans but federal efforts to provide relief during the coronavirus crisis are already showing their limitations. The checks for $1200 (and $500 for each child) for […]
Fauci: U.S. unready to open economy
The United States is not ready to reopen the national economy yet, said Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday in an interview with the Associated Press. Dr. Fauci is the director of the […]
Sanders endorses Biden for president
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Monday he was endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination. “I am asking all Americans, I’m asking every Democrat, I’m asking every independent, […]
