Global May 2020

10 Takeaways From The Worst US Jobs Report Ever

The April jobs report is the worst one in the history of the U.S. Among those most likely to lose their jobs were Latinos. Compared to a year ago, 5.7 million immigrants lost jobs.

Global May 2020

Historic First: NY Subway Stops Running

New York is called “the city that never sleeps,” but last week for the first time, NYC’s subway line stopped running, so trains could be cleaned and disinfected because of COVID-19.

Global May 2020

US Approves At Home Saliva-Based Virus Test

In news from around the world, the U.S. has approved the first saliva-based at home COVID-19 test, which is expected to expand the use of the test developed by Rutgers University.

Global May 2020

US Unemployment Spikes To 14.7%

The unemployment rate in the United States has hit a level last seen during the Great Depression: 14.7%. The job growth that was achieved over 11 years is now all but gone.

Global May 2020

Governors Disregard Guidelines On Reopening

Seventeen states did not meet the White House’s guidelines for loosing restrictions to begin reopening. Despite this, many of those states have begun to or are about to reopen.

Global May 2020

Wildfires Rage In Florida Panhandle

A lack of rainfall and high winds have helped spread wildfires in the Florida Panhandle, forcing part of Interstate 10 to close and some 1,600 people to evacuate their homes.

Global May 2020

New Campus Sexual Assault Rules

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced campus sexual assault rules have been changed to bolster the accused’s rights and reduced legal liabilities for education institutions.

Global May 2020

New York Schools To Remain Shut Through Spring

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that New York’s colleges and schools will remain closed through the spring. This order will impact the 4.2 million students in New York state.

Global April 2020

US Jobless Claims Soar Past 30 Million

Figures from the government show 3.8 million Americans filed for unemployment last week. The total of unemployment claims is up to now around 30.3 million.

Global April 2020

Trump Orders To Keep Meat Packing Plants Open

The president signed an executive order that classifies meat processing as critical infrastructure. Unions say the order jeopardizes processing plant workers’ lives and health.

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.

Global April 2020

Spain, France Reveal Lockdown Exits

Spain and France revealed how they respectively are planning to lift their lockdowns. There are doubts that Japan will be able to host the already postponed Summer Olympics in 2021.