Chance the Rapper to perform in livestreamed concert to support small businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic
Donations made during the concert will benefit the Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s (LISC) Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund.
Donations made during the concert will benefit the Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s (LISC) Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund.
Boy Scouts banned from planting American flags on veterans' graves for Memorial Day due to coronavirus
A longtime Memorial Day weekend tradition to honor veterans is now canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but there are persisting calls to bring it back.
A longtime Memorial Day weekend tradition to honor veterans is now canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but there are persisting calls to bring it back.
'The American people are worth it': Pelosi defends $3T virus aid package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the stunning $3 trillion price tag on Democrats' pandemic relief package as what is needed to confront the “villainous virus” and economic collapse.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the stunning $3 trillion price tag on Democrats' pandemic relief package as what is needed to confront the “villainous virus” and economic collapse.
Coronavirus cancellations: These major events, concerts called off amid COVID-19 outbreak
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
Ticket refunds: Here’s what to do if your events are canceled or postponed due to COVID-19
Here’s how Ticketmaster, Live Nation, StubHub, SeatGeek and more are handling ticket refunds amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Here’s how Ticketmaster, Live Nation, StubHub, SeatGeek and more are handling ticket refunds amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mom makes 'hug time' device so her kids can give Nana a hug
A mom in Illinois came up with a way for her kids to hug their Nana while doing their best to keep her safe.
A mom in Illinois came up with a way for her kids to hug their Nana while doing their best to keep her safe.
‘Graduate Together’: LeBron James assembles all-star talent to honor high school class of 2020
COVID-19 has halted nearly all social life around the world, including preventing students who have waited all year for their graduation ceremonies to hang up their caps and gowns.
COVID-19 has halted nearly all social life around the world, including preventing students who have waited all year for their graduation ceremonies to hang up their caps and gowns.
Maryland, DC among prosecutors demanding more transparency, worker protection at Amazon
Amazon, which has come under intense scrutiny from its own employees and lawmakers over worker safety during the coronavirus pandemic, is now being pressed by 13 state attorneys general over how it's keeping employees safe.
Amazon, which has come under intense scrutiny from its own employees and lawmakers over worker safety during the coronavirus pandemic, is now being pressed by 13 state attorneys general over how it's keeping employees safe.
12-year-old uses allowance to buy 3D printer to make masks for grandma in nursing home
A 12-year-old boy from the U.K. saved up his allowance and bought a 3D printer to make PPE for his grandma.
A 12-year-old boy from the U.K. saved up his allowance and bought a 3D printer to make PPE for his grandma.
DC stay at home order extended through June 8, says Mayor Bowser
Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended D.C.'s stay at home order through June 8.
Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended D.C.'s stay at home order through June 8.
Can community pools safely open during the coronavirus pandemic?
We're less than two weeks away from Memorial Day. Typically, that would mean the kick-off to pool season, but this isn’t going to be your average summer. Will you be able to hit the pool and, if so, when?
We're less than two weeks away from Memorial Day. Typically, that would mean the kick-off to pool season, but this isn’t going to be your average summer. Will you be able to hit the pool and, if so, when?
Virginia doctors implement host of safety measures to protect patients and staff
As parts of Virginia prepare to enter phase one of reopening, more and more dentist offices are opening their doors. But what will a trip to the dentist look like in this age of COVID-19 and is it even safe to go?
As parts of Virginia prepare to enter phase one of reopening, more and more dentist offices are opening their doors. But what will a trip to the dentist look like in this age of COVID-19 and is it even safe to go?
Coronavirus outbreak at Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia sickens at least 7 workers
An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia has sickened several workers, according to local reports.
An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia has sickened several workers, according to local reports.
Some say they're making more money being on unemployment than working
As restaurants and other businesses reopen in Arizona, they will be calling furloughed and laid off workers back as the state begins to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
As restaurants and other businesses reopen in Arizona, they will be calling furloughed and laid off workers back as the state begins to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort released from prison over coronavirus concerns, lawyer says
Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's onetime presidential campaign chairman who was convicted as part of the special counsel's Russia investigation, has been released from federal prison to serve the rest of his sentence in home confinement due to concerns about the coronavirus, his lawyer said Wednesday.
Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's onetime presidential campaign chairman who was convicted as part of the special counsel's Russia investigation, has been released from federal prison to serve the rest of his sentence in home confinement due to concerns about the coronavirus, his lawyer said Wednesday.
Coronavirus pauses federal student loans for 6 months — should you pay anyway?
Federal student loan borrowers have caught a break on payments. But should they take it?
Federal student loan borrowers have caught a break on payments. But should they take it?
Family turns home into aquarium for grandma with dementia
“I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it and it’s so beautiful,” Hendrika van Genderen said in a video featuring the homemade aquarium.
“I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it and it’s so beautiful,” Hendrika van Genderen said in a video featuring the homemade aquarium.
Walmart to give hourly employees another round of cash bonuses amid COVID-19 pandemic
The bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly associates and $150 for part-time hourly and temporary associates, the company said.
The bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly associates and $150 for part-time hourly and temporary associates, the company said.
Moderna coronavirus vaccine granted 'fast-track' designation from FDA
Moderna announced Tuesday its fast-track designation awarded by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to accelerate the development of an effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Moderna announced Tuesday its fast-track designation awarded by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to accelerate the development of an effective COVID-19 vaccine.
What happens to your unemployment benefits if you refuse to go back to work?
More than 33 million Americans are out-of-work as a result of the coronavirus-induced lockdown throughout the nation, but even as states begin to ease stay-at-home measures and allow businesses to open up, some workers remain hesitant to return to their jobs.
More than 33 million Americans are out-of-work as a result of the coronavirus-induced lockdown throughout the nation, but even as states begin to ease stay-at-home measures and allow businesses to open up, some workers remain hesitant to return to their jobs.