JetBlue passenger with coronavirus banned from airline
A man with coronavirus who flew aboard JetBlue from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport has reportedly been banned from the airline.
A man with coronavirus who flew aboard JetBlue from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport has reportedly been banned from the airline.
H-E-B, "ready and here for Texas," amid coronavirus concerns
The company has stated that they are working with their partners to ensure that the latest health and safety information is being shared.
The company has stated that they are working with their partners to ensure that the latest health and safety information is being shared.
Coronavirus scare closes California venues, delays weddings
Likewise at San Francisco’s Curran Theater, where performances of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” have been suspended for the rest of the month. San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater is also being shuttered.
Likewise at San Francisco’s Curran Theater, where performances of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” have been suspended for the rest of the month. San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater is also being shuttered.
For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history
Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
Jersey City implements curfew on bars, nightclubs due to coronavirus
A curfew has been implemented in Jersey City for all bars and nightclubs in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
A curfew has been implemented in Jersey City for all bars and nightclubs in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Spirit Airlines apologizes for ‘never been a better time to fly’ email amid COVID-19 outbreak
Spirit Airlines said it mistakenly sent out an email urging its customers to purchase tickets saying, “never been a better time to fly,” amid coronvirus pandemic.
Spirit Airlines said it mistakenly sent out an email urging its customers to purchase tickets saying, “never been a better time to fly,” amid coronvirus pandemic.
Worst day on Wall Street since 1987 as coronavirus fears spread
U.S. equity markets were halted shortly after the opening bell when the S&P fell by 7 percent.
U.S. equity markets were halted shortly after the opening bell when the S&P fell by 7 percent.
Toilet paper appears to be sold out on Amazon as coronavirus pandemic triggers panic buying
It appears that toilet paper is currently out of stock on Amazon amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.
It appears that toilet paper is currently out of stock on Amazon amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Salesforce to donate to coronavirus, will pay hourly employees and interns
March Benioff said he will pay all of its hourly service providers and interns if they need to stay home sick.
March Benioff said he will pay all of its hourly service providers and interns if they need to stay home sick.
Princess Cruises voluntarily stops all trips for two months
The "proactive" decision, the company said in a news release, will impact trips departing March 12 to May 10.
The "proactive" decision, the company said in a news release, will impact trips departing March 12 to May 10.
Princess Cruises will stop all operations for 2 months due to the coronavirus
The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.
The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.
Sporting goods chain Modell’s to close its remaining stores
Modell’s Sporting Goods, the century-old family-owned sporting goods chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be closing its remaining 115 stores.
Modell’s Sporting Goods, the century-old family-owned sporting goods chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be closing its remaining 115 stores.
Trump administration weighs delaying April 15 tax deadline amid coronavirus outbreak
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.
Chick-fil-A is going to start selling bottles of its signature sauce – only in Florida
Soon, Chick-fil-A will be selling its special sauce by the bottle. They are testing out the product in Florida stores, starting between April and May.
Soon, Chick-fil-A will be selling its special sauce by the bottle. They are testing out the product in Florida stores, starting between April and May.
Austin community steps up to help each other after SXSW cancelation
Canceling SXSW has affected many in the Austin community, but for some, it's a chance to lean on their community for help and for businesses to give back.
Canceling SXSW has affected many in the Austin community, but for some, it's a chance to lean on their community for help and for businesses to give back.
BOGO: Dairy Queen is celebrating 80 years with an 80-cent Blizzard deal
Dairy Queen is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a BOGO deal on its famous Blizzards.
Dairy Queen is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a BOGO deal on its famous Blizzards.
Target limiting quantities of hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes per customer
Target’s CEO says the retailer has started to limit the number of items such as hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes that each customer can purchase as the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread in the United States.
Target’s CEO says the retailer has started to limit the number of items such as hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes that each customer can purchase as the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread in the United States.
Restaurant chain is taking temperature of would-be patrons before dining to help fight coronavirus
As the spread of coronavirus continues, one restaurant chain is taking a proactive approach to fighting off the coronavirus. The Sichuan Impression restaurant greets every would-be customer by taking their body temperature at the door, so any potential for spreading the coronavirus would not occur at their establishment. If the infrared thermometer reads more than 100 degrees, the would-be customer is politely asked to leave.
As the spread of coronavirus continues, one restaurant chain is taking a proactive approach to fighting off the coronavirus. The Sichuan Impression restaurant greets every would-be customer by taking their body temperature at the door, so any potential for spreading the coronavirus would not occur at their establishment. If the infrared thermometer reads more than 100 degrees, the would-be customer is politely asked to leave.
SXSW lays off one-third of full-time staff following cancellation of 2020 event
The 2020 events were due to start this week but were canceled on Friday in a joint press conference of city and county leaders. Austin and Travis County
The 2020 events were due to start this week but were canceled on Friday in a joint press conference of city and county leaders. Austin and Travis County
Mayor asks businesses to let workers telecommute if possible
The mayor wants New York City businesses to let their employees telecommute if possible.
The mayor wants New York City businesses to let their employees telecommute if possible.