Financing March 2020

Income Tax Filing Deadline Moved To July 15

Normally, Tax Day is April 15. However, the treasury secretary announced that Tax Day has been moved this year to July 15.

Financing March 2020

Fed To Buy Government Debt To Aid Economy

The Federal Reserve said it would buy as much government debt as it judges as needed to aid the U.S. economy. It is also going to be lending to businesses, as well as local governments.

Technology March 2020

Factories Pivot To Fight Coronavirus

Car manufacturers, distilleries and electronics makers both here and abroad may be soon producing items like ventilators, hand sanitizers, disinfectants and surgical masks.

Health Care March 2020

US Virus Deaths Exceed 1,000

Coronavirus-related deaths in the U.S. have risen to above 1,000. Spain has become the country in Europe where COVID-19 is spreading the fastest and has had more than 4,000 fatalities.

Financing March 2020

Last-Minute Snag On $2.2T Aid Plan

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., may delay the passage of the $2.2 trillion virus relief bill; he is threatening to try to force a roll call vote. Members would need to travel to Washington.

Global March 2020

Universities Offer Pandemic Grading Options

Three universities in Iowa are giving their students grading options like pass/nonpass, satisfactory/unsatisfactory and credit/no credit because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Financing March 2020

Update: House Passes $2.2T Rescue Package

Despite an earlier potential snag, the house has passed the $2.2 trillion rescue package and has rushed it to President Donald Trump who said he would sign it immediately.

Arts and Media March 2020

Dutch Museum Says Van Gogh Painting Stolen

In an overnight smash-and-grab raid the painting by Vincent van Gogh entitled "The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring 1884" was stolen from a museum closed due to COVID-19.

Financing March 2020

UW-Madison Expects To Lose $100M

If social distancing is over by June, the UW-Madison is expected to lose $100 million. The pandemic is also expected to economically hit counties dependent on tourism hard.

Global March 2020

Health Official: Italy Hits 'Plateau'

Dr. Silvio Brusaferro, the head of Italy’s national institutes of health says Italy has hit the “plateau” in COVID-19 infection rate and should see a decline in new cases.

Health Care April 2020

WH: Could Be 100K To 240K COVID-19 Deaths In US

The White House is projecting that the death toll in the U.S. because of COVID-19 could be as high as 100,000 to 240,000. Social distancing could help to reduce this number.

Financing April 2020

How Small Businesses Can Get Aid For COVID-19

The Paycheck Protection Program will begin distributing loan money to small business owners and freelancers this week to help weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Care April 2020

Did US Waste Pandemic Preparation Time?

Although alarms of a pandemic were sounding in early January, the U.S. did not take such action as bolstering the critically needed medical equipment and supplies.

Hispanic Community April 2020

Hunt For Food By Peru’s Poor During Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Peru’s poorest citizens are struggling to find food. Peru has had more than 2,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 80 virus-related deaths.

Health Care April 2020

Trump-Pitched Drug Has Serious Side Effects

President Donald Trump has been pitching a drug called hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19. The drug, however, has major potential side effects, especially for the heart.