66 players opt out of NFL season due to the coronavirus pandemic No team has come close to New England in losing players for the upcoming season. Eight Patriots players have opted out. Aug 6, 2020
L'Oreal requires doctor's note to work from home It's legal to ask for official documentation of a medical condition, but the policy could seriously affect morale. Aug 6, 2020
New Mexico oil boom towns hope worst is over In Artesia, one in 5 workers were directly employed by oil and gas companies. Businesses that provide services for the industry have also seen revenues dry up. Aug 6, 2020
116 students quarantined after start of school in Mississippi town Each day this week, Corinth School District has reported an uptick in coronavirus cases in its schools. Aug 6, 2020
DOJ argues migrant kids set to be expelled aren't entitled to safeguards The Trump administration has placed scores of migrant children in hotel rooms before expelling them from U.S. soil, denying them the opportunity to seek asylum. Aug 6, 2020
Navarro: Trump executive order on drug prices a "beautiful thing" Mr. Trump is set to travel to northern Ohio Thursday where he will visit a Whirlpool appliance factory. Aug 6, 2020
Nintendo sales surge as COVID-wary homebound turn to gaming Quarterly profits for the maker of Pokemon, Super Mario and Animal Crossing have soared more than 600% since last year. Aug 6, 2020
19 dead from virus at Texas nursing home; 24 staffers infected "This harrowing development speaks to the severity of this pandemic," said Yolanda Ford, the mayor of Missouri City, Texas. Aug 6, 2020
Facebook, Twitter remove Trump video over false COVID-19 claims A recent study from South Korea showed children ages 10-19 can spread the coronavirus at least as well as adults can. Aug 6, 2020
Transcript: DCPS Chancellor on coronavirus impacts on fall year The following is a transcript of an interview with DC Public Schools Chancellor Lewis Ferebee with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan. Aug 6, 2020
Los Angeles to cut water and power to homes hosting large parties The announcement comes hours after the city introduced a motion to increase penalties for property owners who hold large house parties in violation of public health orders. Aug 6, 2020
Chicago public schools to be fully remote this fall "In a perfect world, students would be in classrooms more not less, but unfortunately that is not where we find ourselves today," Chicago Public Schools' executive officer said. Aug 5, 2020
Coronavirus lockdowns are making the workday longer Working from home often means more email, more meetings and more pressure to be "seen" online. Aug 5, 2020
U.S. sees 24% jump in COVID deaths in past week There have been over 1,000 deaths per day most days since July 21. Aug 5, 2020
SEC reportedly zooms in on Kodak loan disclosure Stock surge followed by announcement of lucrative pharma deal reportedly prompts SEC investigation into inside trading Aug 5, 2020
Florida becomes second state to pass half a million virus cases California, Florida and Texas now lead the U.S. in coronavirus cases. Aug 5, 2020
27 million in U.S. at risk of losing health coverage amid pandemic "We're seeing an unprecedented loss in jobs, and what's going to come along with that, is unfortunately the loss of health insurance as well," Kaiser Foundation Executive Vice President Larry Levitt said. Aug 5, 2020
How to help your kids through a "disruptive" year "Decades of psychological research" point to two things that made a difference in helping children deal with stressful conditions: structure and having an emotionally warm, safe space. Aug 5, 2020
Senate could be in session until deal reached on coronavirus bill Republicans and Democrats remain in stalemate over what should be included in the next coronavirus relief bill. Aug 5, 2020
NYC setting up COVID-19 checkpoints for visitors "We cannot go back to the hell we experienced just a few months ago," Governor Cuomo said. Aug 5, 2020
Second grader tests positive for virus after first day of school Pictures show students packed shoulder-to-shoulder at two school districts that began in-person classes Monday with mask-optional policies. Aug 5, 2020
Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy as airline woes mount Carrier is the second linked to Richard Branson to seek a court's relief from its debts because of the coronavirus. Aug 5, 2020
Black-owned businesses twice as likely to fail during pandemic Fed finds "disturbing relationship" between areas hit by COVID-19 and the economic health of Black-owned businesses. Aug 5, 2020
Companies race to develop COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment In contrast to the convalescent plasma taken from survivors' blood, monoclonal antibodies can be manufactured in large amounts in a lab. Aug 5, 2020
Clorox wipes shortage might last until 2021 "Disinfecting wipes, which are the hottest commodity in the business right now, will probably take longer because it's a very complex supply chain to make them," the company's CEO told Reuters. Aug 5, 2020