Financing September 2020

Stock Market, Household Wealth And Economy

While the stock market has recovered from a plunge in March, and household wealth is up (mainly for affluent households), the economy has only recovered only about half its lost jobs.

Health Care September 2020

CDC Changes Then Retracts Virus Info

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put online information on how COVID-19 can spread from person to person and then retracted that information, claiming it was a mistake.

Legal September 2020

'Tough, Brave, A Fighter, A Winner'

Around 500 members of the public gathered at the Supreme Court to pay respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The eight remaining justices gathered in the Great Hall to remember her.

Financing September 2020

Jobless Claims At 870,000

Those seeking unemployment aid increased slightly last week to 870,000. Backlogs in part impacted by fraudulent applications are causing delays for some to receive benefits.

Global September 2020

Data: Undergrad Students Need More Support

Recent data based on the findings of 3.6 million students at 629 colleges show undergraduate students’ enrollment is down, indicating they need more pandemic support.

Financing September 2020

NY Times: Trump Paid $750 In Taxes In 2016, 2017

A report from the New York Times says President Donald Trump paid only $750 in federal income taxes when he first ran for president and he paid no income taxes in 10 of the previous 15 years.

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.

Health Care October 2020

NY Schools Report 1,200 Infections

At least 1,200 teachers, staff and students have tested positive for COVID-19 in schools across New York. The state’s 64 universities and colleges are reporting almost 2,000 cases.

Global October 2020

22,000+ Miami-Dade Students Return To Class

The Miami-Dade County school board wanted to wait until mid-October for reopening, but the state’s education secretary threatened to withhold state funding.

Global October 2020

No Mask And Still Infectious, Trump Back At WH

The CDC says those with mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 can be contagious for as many as 10 days. President Donald Trump returned to the White House and entered without a mask.

Financing October 2020

Intuit Board Chief Donates $25M To WVU

Brad Smith, the executive chairman of Intuit's board of directors, has donated $25 million to West Virginia University. The money will support outdoor recreation programs.

Health Care October 2020

More Than 160 UW Students Contract COVID-19

There were 163 COVID-19 cases at UW. Health officials warn cooler weather will likely mean more time indoors, which could further facilitate the spread of the COVID-19.

Global October 2020

Hurricane Delta Makes Landfall In Mexico

The center of Hurricane Delta came ashore just south of the Mexican resort of Cancun around 5:30 a.m. and is expected to grow "considerably larger" before striking the U.S. Gulf coast.

Global October 2020

Trump Vows Not To Participate In Virtual Debate

The next presidential debate was supposed to be virtual because of President Donald Trump testing positive for COVID-19. The president has refused to participate in a virtual debate.