Global August 2020

Hurricane Laura Aims At US Coast

Laura has strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane and is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane. Areas of Texas and Louisiana are being evacuated.

Financing August 2020

More Than 1M Americans File For Unemployment

More than 1 million Americans have again applied for jobless aid. More than 14.5 million are collecting unemployment aid, which is much higher than last year’s number of 1.7 million.

Technology August 2020

Teacher Develops Coronavirus Screening App

A Rhode Island teacher has created a questionnaire-based app for screening for COVID-19. The app includes questions provided by the state Department of Health.

Global August 2020

Portland Oregon Shootings

Following a fatal shooting in Portland, Oregon, state police will be returning to the state. The person shot was identified as a supporter of the right-wing group Patriot Prayer.

Global September 2020

Detained Migrants Plead For Help After Storm

Men at a Louisiana immigration detention center pounded on windows, pleading to be let outside. According to two detainees, conditions include overflowing toilets.

Global September 2020

Layoffs Remain Elevated, Jobless Claims Fall

Although still elevated, jobless claims fell to 881,000, however, layoffs are still high because of COVID-19 adversely impacting many businesses, including Ford and Coca-Cola.

Health Care September 2020

Can I Get The Coronavirus Twice?

As the medical community continues to learn about COVID-19, there is evidence to suggest that a person can be infected twice. The likelihood and severity of this requires more data.

Global September 2020

172,000 Californians Lose Power

Latest on California wildfires: 172,000 utility customers had their power turned off to try to prevent additional fires from sparking up. The state has had 900 wildfires since Aug. 15.

Health Care September 2020

Does My Boss Have To Say If A Coworker Has COVID?

Although businesses are required to provide a safe work environment, employers are not required to disclose if an employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

Health Care September 2020

Does My Boss Have To Say If A Coworker Has COVID?

Although businesses are required to provide a safe work environment, employers are not required to disclose if an employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

Health Care September 2020

Drug May Shorten COVID-19 Recovery Time

A study shows baricitinib, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, when combined with remdesivir has helped shorten the recovery time in COVID-19 patients.

Health Care September 2020

Infection Rates Soar In College Towns

According to AP, the 20 of the 50 large United States counties with the highest percentage of student residents have consistently reported higher rates of COVID-19 since Sept. 1.

Health Care September 2020

Virus Cases Rise In US Heartland

Coronavirus cases are rising in the Midwest and West in such states as Wisconsin, Utah, Oklahoma, Missouri, Idaho, Iowa and South Dakota, creating problems for hospitals and schools.

Financing September 2020

Stocks Move Lower; Market Cools

After rallying on September 28, the stock market has cooled as investors wait to see what happens during the debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Health Care September 2020

Disney To Lay Off 28K At Its US Parks

The Walt Disney Co. said it is laying off 28,000 workers from its U.S. theme parks. Disney officials said the company would provide severance packages and job assistance.