Coronavirus student loan forbearance ends soon — 4 things to do right now
If you think you won’t be able to make payments, the time to act is now.
If you think you won’t be able to make payments, the time to act is now.
Amid ventilation worries, schools mull outdoor classes during coronavirus pandemic
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Extreme poverty rises amid pandemic and a generation sees a future slip away
Decades of progress in one of modern history’s greatest achievements, the fight against extreme poverty, are in danger of slipping away because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Decades of progress in one of modern history’s greatest achievements, the fight against extreme poverty, are in danger of slipping away because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Antonio Banderas reveals COVID-19 diagnosis on his 60th birthday, is 'confident' he'll recover soon
The actor noted that he's feeling “relatively well.”
The actor noted that he's feeling “relatively well.”
Police break up NJ house party with 300 guests
Police arrested the owner of a house in Howell where a party attended by about 300 people took place despite a state order banning indoor gatherings of more than 25 people due to coronavirus concerns.
Police arrested the owner of a house in Howell where a party attended by about 300 people took place despite a state order banning indoor gatherings of more than 25 people due to coronavirus concerns.
California's public health director abruptly resigns in midst of coronavirus pandemic
California’s top public health official has resigned, just days after the state announced a fix for a glitch that caused a lag in reporting coronavirus test results used to make decisions about reopening businesses and schools.
California’s top public health official has resigned, just days after the state announced a fix for a glitch that caused a lag in reporting coronavirus test results used to make decisions about reopening businesses and schools.
Virginia Supreme Court grants eviction moratorium after Northam request
The Virginia Supreme Court has granted a request from Gov. Ralph Northam to suspend judicial proceedings related to evictions for tenants who can’t pay rent.
The Virginia Supreme Court has granted a request from Gov. Ralph Northam to suspend judicial proceedings related to evictions for tenants who can’t pay rent.
New Zealand marks 100 straight days without new coronavirus infection
New Zealand on Sunday marked 100 days since it was able to effectively eliminate the spread of coronavirus.
New Zealand on Sunday marked 100 days since it was able to effectively eliminate the spread of coronavirus.
US reaches 5 million confirmed coronavirus cases
With confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. hitting 5 million Sunday, by far the highest of any country, the failure of the most powerful nation in the world to contain the scourge has been met with astonishment and alarm in Europe.
With confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. hitting 5 million Sunday, by far the highest of any country, the failure of the most powerful nation in the world to contain the scourge has been met with astonishment and alarm in Europe.
Maryland lawmakers want to use Montgomery County schools, staff for child care
A group of Maryland lawmakers representing Montgomery County are encouraging the state’s largest school district to use staff and empty school sites for child care as parents prepare for virtual learning this fall.
A group of Maryland lawmakers representing Montgomery County are encouraging the state’s largest school district to use staff and empty school sites for child care as parents prepare for virtual learning this fall.
AP source: MAC cancels fall football season due to virus
The Mid-American Conference on Saturday became the first league competing at college football's highest level to cancel its fall season because of COVID-19 concerns.
The Mid-American Conference on Saturday became the first league competing at college football's highest level to cancel its fall season because of COVID-19 concerns.
Ellicott City business remade on Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back closes because of COVID
Ellicott City's Jaxon Edwin Social House survived two devastating floods, but it won't make it through the coronavirus pandemic.
Ellicott City's Jaxon Edwin Social House survived two devastating floods, but it won't make it through the coronavirus pandemic.
DC among 9 cities Dr. Birx says need to "get on top of" rising COVID cases
White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr.
White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr.
Virus aid talks collapse; no help expected for jobless now
A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment at week’s end, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people who are losing enhanced jobless benefits and further damage for an economy pummeled by the still-raging coronavirus.
A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment at week’s end, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people who are losing enhanced jobless benefits and further damage for an economy pummeled by the still-raging coronavirus.
Prince George’s County residents being turned away from free COVID-19 testing
A number of Prince George’s County residents are wondering what’s going on after they were turned away from free COVID-19 testing because they didn’t meet certain criteria.
A number of Prince George’s County residents are wondering what’s going on after they were turned away from free COVID-19 testing because they didn’t meet certain criteria.
Prince Georges County residents confused after being turned away for county coronavirus testing
A number of Prince George’s County residents are wondering what’s going on after they were turned away from free COVID-19 testing because they didn’t meet certain criteria.
A number of Prince George’s County residents are wondering what’s going on after they were turned away from free COVID-19 testing because they didn’t meet certain criteria.
Suspected rapist murder victim after coronavirus release
Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect who was released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.
Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect who was released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.
4 US deaths tied to methanol-based hand sanitizers
Health officials reported this week that 15 adults were poisoned in Arizona and New Mexico in May and June after drinking hand sanitizer.
Health officials reported this week that 15 adults were poisoned in Arizona and New Mexico in May and June after drinking hand sanitizer.
Poll: 1 in 3 Americans say they would not get coronavirus vaccine if it were ready now
As many as one in three Americans said they would not get a vaccine for COVID-19 — even if the vaccine were FDA-approved and free of charge.
As many as one in three Americans said they would not get a vaccine for COVID-19 — even if the vaccine were FDA-approved and free of charge.
Order prohibiting Montgomery County private schools from opening rescinded by health officer
The order prohibiting Montgomery County private schools from opening for in-person instructions until after October 1, 2020 has been rescinded by the county.
The order prohibiting Montgomery County private schools from opening for in-person instructions until after October 1, 2020 has been rescinded by the county.