Administration March 2020

‘Things Are Going To Get Worse…’

The Surgeon General on COVID-19: “Things are going to get worse before they get better.” Congress and the White House are struggling to complete the economic rescue package.

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.

Global March 2020

Spain's Coronavirus Deaths Leap

The novel coronavirus death toll in Spain shot up by more than 700 for a total of over 3,400. In Britain Prince Charles has tested positive and has isolated himself.

Global March 2020

US Woman Needs Medicine But Can’t Leave Peru

Anna has an auto-immune disease, is out of vital medicine and is unable to leave Peru because the country has closed its borders to hinder the spread of COVID-19.

Financing March 2020

Senate Unanimously Passes $2.2T Aid Plan

The Senate has passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus aid package that includes direct payments to most Americans, expanded unemployment benefits and subsidized loans.

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.

Hispanic Community March 2020

Venezuela’s Maduro Threatens Trump

Following the U.S. putting a $15 million bounty on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Maduro said he would fight both the U.S. and Colombia if they tried to invade his country.

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.

Health Care March 2020

'Please Come Help Us'

Gov. Andrew Cuomo implored medical workers to come to New York to help deal with the coronavirus crisis. The death toll in New York because of COVID-19 totals more than 1,200.

Hispanic Community March 2020

US Outlines Plan For Venezuela Transition

The U.S.’s plan for Venezuela requires Nicolas Maduro and Juan Guaidó to hand power to a council of state to govern until presidential and parliamentary elections can be held.

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.

Global April 2020

College Prospects Impacted By COVID-19

With social distancing because of COVID-19, the NFL is relying more heavily on game film and non-in-person methods for finding college prospects.

Hispanic Community April 2020

Campaign To Help Hispanic Owned-Businesses

Hispanic Owned-Businesses have a nationwide campaign to help them during the COVID-19 pandemic courtesy of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and the USHCC.

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.