Global April 2020

Trump, Harvard And Virus Relief Package

President Donald Trump said he’s going to ask Harvard to pay back money intended for small businesses. Harvard said in a statement that it neither received nor asked for that money.

Financing April 2020

26M Have Sought US Jobless Aid Since Virus Hit

Workers applying for unemployment in the past five weeks has reached 26 million. Governors in some states have begun easing restrictions; health authorities warn it may be too soon.

Health Care April 2020

Lysol Warns Don't Inject Disinfectants

Reckitt Benckiser, the parent company of Lysol, said in a statement “under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body.”

Financing April 2020

Trump Set To Sign Nearly $500B Virus Aid Bill

A nearly $500 billion virus aid bill is slated to be signed by the president. The bill includes aid for small- and medium-size businesses, hospitals and a nationwide testing program.

Health Care April 2020

US COVID-19 Death Toll Passes 50,000

The confirmed number of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. has exceeded 50,000. Georgia is allowing some businesses to reopen, including gyms, nail salons and barber shops.

Financing April 2020

Trump Signs $484B Virus Aid Bill

A $484 billion coronavirus aid bill has been signed by President Donald Trump. This measure includes funds for businesses, hospitals and nationwide COVID-19 testing.

Global April 2020

Is Trump’s Green-Card Halt Just Temporary?

Both critics and supporters of President Donald Trump are weighing in on his 60-day hold on green cards, and some are speculating what will happen if the halt is extended.

Global April 2020

3M Confirmed COVID-19 Infections Worldwide

There are now about 3 million confirmed COVID-19 infections worldwide. The official death toll for the world is more than 200,000. The actual death toll is believed to be much higher.

Global April 2020

AP-NORC Poll: Rising Support For Mail Voting

A new poll has found that 47% of Democrats now support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail; only 29% Republicans support mail-in voting.

Technology April 2020

High Schoolers Head Online For Their Proms

With social distancing during the pandemic, high school students are turning to virtual proms. Zoom “meetings” in this case allow teenagers to have the social part of the prom.

Hispanic Community April 2020

Virus Spreads Fear In Latin America’s Prisons

Overcrowding in Latin American prisons is making social distancing hard and threatening to spread the novel coronavirus, leaving some inmates terrified.

Global April 2020

When Should Schools Reopen?

During a phone call with governors, President Donald Trump urged them to consider reopening their public schools before the summer. Concerns remain that such a move would be unsafe.

Global April 2020

Virus Is Expected To Reduce Meat Selection

COVID-19 has impacted meat production in the United States. While it does not appear at this time, beef, chicken and pork will disappear from supermarkets, prices may go up slightly.

Health Care April 2020

Costs Could Keep Infected From Seeking Help

The Gallup-West Health Healthcare Costs Survey has found that 1 in 10 would not seek help if they thought they were infected with COVID-19 because of cost considerations.

Financing April 2020

US Economy Shrank At 4.8% Rate Last Quarter

The pandemic has caused the U.S. economy to shrink at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter. The gross domestic product posted a quarterly drop for the first time in six years.