Layoffs and pay cuts are now striking more white collar jobs
The record-setting flood of layoffs unleashed by the viral outbreak is extending beyond the services industries that bore the initial brunt and are still suffering most.
The record-setting flood of layoffs unleashed by the viral outbreak is extending beyond the services industries that bore the initial brunt and are still suffering most.
Brian Dennehy, Tony-winning stage, screen actor, dies at 81
Brian Dennehy, the burly actor who started in films as a macho heavy and later in his career won plaudits for his stage work in plays by William Shakespeare, Anton Chekhov, Eugene O’Neill and Arthur Miller, has died. He was 81.
Brian Dennehy, the burly actor who started in films as a macho heavy and later in his career won plaudits for his stage work in plays by William Shakespeare, Anton Chekhov, Eugene O’Neill and Arthur Miller, has died. He was 81.
Despite stay-at-home order, hundreds gather to watch cars turn doughnuts in California, troopers say
Troopers in California broke up a gathering where hundreds of people watched drivers turn doughnuts in a Sacramento street on April 12.
Troopers in California broke up a gathering where hundreds of people watched drivers turn doughnuts in a Sacramento street on April 12.
Wisconsin governor extends Safer at Home order until May 26, closes schools for remainder of school year
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday, April 16 directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26—or until a superseding order is issued.
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday, April 16 directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26—or until a superseding order is issued.
Reopening US could require thousands more public health workers
Without the extra help, officials insist, states cannot possibly be ready to resume normal everyday activities.
Without the extra help, officials insist, states cannot possibly be ready to resume normal everyday activities.
‘Very lucky’: Health care workers applaud seniors who beat COVID-19
Older individuals still have a high risk of developing serious COVID-19 health complications.
Older individuals still have a high risk of developing serious COVID-19 health complications.
Pflugerville ISD to begin providing weekend meal service
Beginning April 17, families visiting any of the 10 Pflugerville ISD meal delivery sites may pick up meals for that day as well as two extra breakfast and lunch meals per child.
Beginning April 17, families visiting any of the 10 Pflugerville ISD meal delivery sites may pick up meals for that day as well as two extra breakfast and lunch meals per child.
City of Austin develops interactive COVID-19 basic needs map
The map, which according to the city is updated frequently, shows the locations and operations of services available during the coronavirus response.
The map, which according to the city is updated frequently, shows the locations and operations of services available during the coronavirus response.
Scam text message says you've come in contact with someone with coronavirus
"The virus is not the only invisible enemy. Be vigilant against all threats!"
"The virus is not the only invisible enemy. Be vigilant against all threats!"
Georgia dad creates hibachi dinner for son's birthday
A Fayetteville father recently got creative with his family's dinner while sheltering in place.
A Fayetteville father recently got creative with his family's dinner while sheltering in place.
#SoundTheHorn campaign to pay tribute to US transit workers during COVID-19 pandemic
At 3 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. PT, trains, buses and ferries across the country will be sounding their horns to honor transportation workers.
At 3 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. PT, trains, buses and ferries across the country will be sounding their horns to honor transportation workers.
WHO found no evidence coronavirus started in lab, China says
China's foreign ministry Thursday told reporters the World Health Organization has said there is no evidence the coronavirus outbreak came from a laboratory, according to a report.
China's foreign ministry Thursday told reporters the World Health Organization has said there is no evidence the coronavirus outbreak came from a laboratory, according to a report.
North Texas woman sues Princess Cruise Lines for husband’s COVID-19 death
A North Texas woman is suing Princess Cruise Lines for exposing her and her husband to the coronavirus. It later caused his death.
A North Texas woman is suing Princess Cruise Lines for exposing her and her husband to the coronavirus. It later caused his death.
Video shows hundreds of Disney buses parked at Magic Kingdom as theme parks remain closed
Visitors at Walt Disney World are used to seeing Disney buses throughout the resort area -- but they're definitely not used to seeing them all in one spot.
Visitors at Walt Disney World are used to seeing Disney buses throughout the resort area -- but they're definitely not used to seeing them all in one spot.
Andy Roddick Foundation launches Family Emergency Fund
The fund is aimed at empowering and supporting families and teachers with the greatest need in the community to help those who will be hit the hardest.
The fund is aimed at empowering and supporting families and teachers with the greatest need in the community to help those who will be hit the hardest.
Food distribution program launched for Austin homeless community
On April 9, the Central Texas Food Bank supplied the city with shelf-stable, easy to open food. Packaging and distribution was then staged at the Austin Convention Center, where convention staff helped pack over 1,000 bags. The bags were then distributed to encampments outside of the 'urban core.'
On April 9, the Central Texas Food Bank supplied the city with shelf-stable, easy to open food. Packaging and distribution was then staged at the Austin Convention Center, where convention staff helped pack over 1,000 bags. The bags were then distributed to encampments outside of the 'urban core.'
Doctor claims that as many as 8 in 10 sick children in NYC may have coronavirus
According to one pediatrician, as many as 8 in 10 children currently sick in New York City likely have coronavirus.
According to one pediatrician, as many as 8 in 10 children currently sick in New York City likely have coronavirus.
Santa Monica nurses suspended for refusing COVID-19 care without N95 mask: report
Ten nurses at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica have reportedly been suspended after refusing to care for COVID-19 patients without N95 masks.
Ten nurses at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica have reportedly been suspended after refusing to care for COVID-19 patients without N95 masks.
Latina sewing project makes masks for essential workers
Ten mothers from the Half Moon Bay have set out to make at least 1,000 masks for farmworkers, housekeepers, grocery workers, construction crews and other essential workers in coastal San Mateo County communities.
Ten mothers from the Half Moon Bay have set out to make at least 1,000 masks for farmworkers, housekeepers, grocery workers, construction crews and other essential workers in coastal San Mateo County communities.
Small business loan program runs out of money, no longer accepting applications
A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.
A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.