Unemployment could worsen in a COVID-19 second wave
The jobs recovery could lose ground if a second wave of coronavirus cases hits the U.S. this year, economists warn.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Major retailers urge governors to mandate mask-wearing
Trade group representing Target, Home Depot and other big chains says different rules in different places confuse shoppers, lead to confrontations.
Fauci warns U.S. is "knee-deep" in coronavirus first wave
Nation's leading infectious disease expert says many places reopened before infection rates were low enough
MLB releases shortened schedule amid COVID-19 testing delays
The schedule was a bright spot on an otherwise shaky day in baseball's reboot following a monthslong shut down. Opening night on July 23 will feature the Yankees visiting the Nationals.
Stars remember Broadway actor Nick Cordero: "What a light"
"I have honestly never known a kinder person. But Covid doesn't care about the purity of your soul, or the goodness in your heart," wrote actor Zach Braff.
Is the coronavirus airborne? Scientists say it's "a real risk"
The World Health Organization has said the coronavirus is only confirmed to be airborne during certain medical procedures, but many experts disagree.
Nick Cordero, Broadway actor who battled COVID-19, dies at 41
Cordero's leg was amputated after he was sedated in the ICU for 18 days.
ICE says foreign students can't take online-only fall classes while in U.S.
Foreign students in the U.S. planning to attend schools that will only offer online classes in the fall will need to transfer, depart the country or face potential deportation.
U.S. is an "outlier" in global virus fight, ex-CDC director says
Dr. Tom Frieden said that it was a mistake to reopen public spaces, like bars, early, and that the country is paying for that mistake.
FDA warns about 5 additional toxic hand sanitizers
The hand sanitizers tested positive for methanol, a toxic substance when absorbed through the skin or ingested.
Man fleeing debris in iconic 9/11 photo dies from coronavirus
Stephen Cooper, an electrical engineer from New York, died of COVID-19 in Florida, his family said.
Louvre reopens after four-month closing due to coronavirus
But officials of museum that houses Mona Lisa and countless other treasures expect low attendance due to E.U. ban on travelers from U.S.
Standoff over funding leaves 13,400 immigration workers facing furlough
Congress and the administration have yet to reach an agreement to prevent mass furloughs of USCIS employees.
Pointe at the kitchen counter and more: Ballet amid coronavirus
While physical and financial challenges persist, the dance world is reinventing itself online.
Canceled festivals slam New England economy amid COVID-19 pandemic
Maine's largest festival went on despite the 1918 Spanish Flu, the Great Depression and WWII. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fryeburg Fair has postponed festivities for the first time in 169 years.
Contract workers for summer festivals look for job options amid COVID
In California, artists and builders would usually be producing floats for events like the San Francisco Pride parade or July 4th celebrations.
Trump to hold next rally outdoors in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
In a survey of New Hampshire voters released last month, the president trails Joe Biden.
Gottlieb says U.S. "right back where we were" at earlier virus peak
Gottlieb said there are four major epicenters of coronavirus spread in the U.S.
Houston mayor warns hospital system close to "overwhelmed" by COVID spike
Texas is one of 40 states reporting a surge in coronavirus infections.
David Price opts out of 2020 MLB season
Price is the seventh player to opt out of the 2020 season thus far.
"Not your typical Fourth of July": Americans celebrate amid pandemic
Communities across the country are canceling or dialing back traditional fireworks.
England's pubs reopen as officials warn it is not "risk-free"
While new infections are declining in the United Kingdom, the country still has the highest death toll in Europe.
Florida tops daily record with over 11,400 new COVID-19 cases
As hospitals are pushed to their limits, Miami-Dade County implemented a curfew ahead of July 4 weekend — continuing indefinitely.
"Unnecessary situation": Surging virus cases frustrate experts
Experts have blamed the spike on some states reopening too early, as well as people defying health guidelines.
Donald Trump Jr.'s girlfriend tests positive for coronavirus
Kimberly Guilfoyle had traveled to South Dakota to see the president's Fourth of July speech and celebration fireworks at Mount Rushmore.
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AI leaders lobby Trump health officials in government-run chat room
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Can GLP-1 drugs help people stop throwing away their money?
Fears about kids' online safety unite Democrats and Republicans
WHO demands answers from Russia on plague
Russia open to a Trump-Putin call as questions mount over plague lab death
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