Billionaires got $283B richer during coronavirus: Study
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
Crowd cheers for Washington D.C. flyover to praise essential workers
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
Man arrested trying to quarantine on private Disney World island
Orange County Sheriff's deputies found Richard McGuire on Disney's Discovery Island on Thursday. He said he'd been there since Monday or Tuesday and had planned to camp there for a week, according to an arrest report.
Orange County Sheriff's deputies found Richard McGuire on Disney's Discovery Island on Thursday. He said he'd been there since Monday or Tuesday and had planned to camp there for a week, according to an arrest report.
Man arrested for trying to quarantine on private Disney World island
Florida deputies arrested a man who had been living out his quarantine on a shuttered Disney World island, telling authorities it felt like a “tropical paradise.”
Florida deputies arrested a man who had been living out his quarantine on a shuttered Disney World island, telling authorities it felt like a “tropical paradise.”
8-year-old takes first steps after 12-hour brain tumor removal surgery
Justin Sullivan, 8, takes his first stroll through the pediatric intensive care unit following a 12-hour brain tumor removal operation.
Justin Sullivan, 8, takes his first stroll through the pediatric intensive care unit following a 12-hour brain tumor removal operation.
Austin restaurant owners discuss possibility of alcohol-to-go sticking around
Abbott says the Texas legislature will have to pass a law next session allowing alcohol-to-go to stay, but that based on what he's heard from constituents across the state, he thinks it should pass.
Abbott says the Texas legislature will have to pass a law next session allowing alcohol-to-go to stay, but that based on what he's heard from constituents across the state, he thinks it should pass.
ATX Hospital Help raising money for frontline workers
Matt Silk with ATX Hospital Help joined Good Day Austin?s Casey Claiborne via Zoom this week to talk about the group?s efforts to feed frontline workers. The group says 3,261 meals have been delivered since the 27th of March. And they?ve raised nearly $72,000 from 194 donors.
Matt Silk with ATX Hospital Help joined Good Day Austin?s Casey Claiborne via Zoom this week to talk about the group?s efforts to feed frontline workers. The group says 3,261 meals have been delivered since the 27th of March. And they?ve raised nearly $72,000 from 194 donors.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks ?to-go alcohol?
Governor Greg Abbott joined Good Day Austin?s Casey Claiborne via satellite this weekend to talk about the economy re-opening, nursing homes as COVID-19 hotbeds and whether ?to-go alcohol? will continue.
Governor Greg Abbott joined Good Day Austin?s Casey Claiborne via satellite this weekend to talk about the economy re-opening, nursing homes as COVID-19 hotbeds and whether ?to-go alcohol? will continue.
Kroger placing purchase limits on ground beef, pork at 'select stores'
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
Man arrested three times in one day, given citation and released due to California zero-bail policy
Officers with the Glendora Police Department arrested a man three times in one day due to California’s new zero-bail policy.
Officers with the Glendora Police Department arrested a man three times in one day due to California’s new zero-bail policy.
NJ man intentionally removes mask, repeatedly coughs on police officers
Authorities say that officers were responding to a report of domestic dispute on April 28 when the incident happend.
Authorities say that officers were responding to a report of domestic dispute on April 28 when the incident happend.
Rollerskaters rejoice! Throwback activity has revival during pandemic
As one person aptly asked on Twitter: "Who knew our society was only one pandemic away from collectively taking up baking, tie-dyeing and rollerblading?"
As one person aptly asked on Twitter: "Who knew our society was only one pandemic away from collectively taking up baking, tie-dyeing and rollerblading?"
'Grim Reaper' visits Florida beaches to protest reopening during pandemic
The Grim Reaper made an appearance at Florida beaches as they reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Grim Reaper made an appearance at Florida beaches as they reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Andrew Yang calls for $2,000 a month for Americans during pandemic
“The first thing we need to do is put money in people’s hands so we can weather this crisis.”
“The first thing we need to do is put money in people’s hands so we can weather this crisis.”
COVID-19 outbreak among workers at Ralphs in Hollywood
It's known as the rock-and-roll Ralphs but the Hollywood grocery store is reeling after more than a dozen employees tested positive for COVID-19.
It's known as the rock-and-roll Ralphs but the Hollywood grocery store is reeling after more than a dozen employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Thin Blue Line mask doesn't fly with SFPD Chief Scott
In an internal email obtained by KTVU from San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott to officers on Friday, the chief said, "Thin Blue Line masks shall not be worn by our on-duty members."
In an internal email obtained by KTVU from San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott to officers on Friday, the chief said, "Thin Blue Line masks shall not be worn by our on-duty members."
Crowd fails to social distance while protesting in Huntington Beach over pandemic restrictions
A large crowd that failed to display social distancing gathered in Huntington Beach Friday afternoon in opposition to multiple restrictions that have been implemented by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A large crowd that failed to display social distancing gathered in Huntington Beach Friday afternoon in opposition to multiple restrictions that have been implemented by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Flagler County graduates will drive across finish line to receive their diplomas
The ceremony is scheduled to happen on May 31 for the county's two high schools.
The ceremony is scheduled to happen on May 31 for the county's two high schools.
Defiant strip club shut down by HPD, granted restraining order
Despite HPD shutting it down in the wee hours of Friday morning, a southwest Houston strip club was prepared to open again Friday night. Since then, the club has been granted a temporary restraining order against the City of Houston and the police and fire departments.
Despite HPD shutting it down in the wee hours of Friday morning, a southwest Houston strip club was prepared to open again Friday night. Since then, the club has been granted a temporary restraining order against the City of Houston and the police and fire departments.
FOX 7 Discussion: Businesses struggling as Texas reopens
Some businesses have shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic while others have managed to adapt services with to-go orders and delivery.
Some businesses have shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic while others have managed to adapt services with to-go orders and delivery.