Coronavirus creates ground beef shortage, drives prices for fast food restaurants
The meat supply chain is especially vulnerable since processing is increasingly done at massive plants that butcher tens of thousands of animals daily, so the closure of even a few big ones can quickly be felt by customers.
What is contact tracing?
The process is being practiced in states throughout the country as the nation grapples with the effects of COVID-19.
In coronavirus fight, your pharmacist could be an unexpected hero
There are more than 300,000 licensed pharmacists employed in the United States.
Georgia businesses reopen, some warily, as states begin unwinding coronavirus shutdowns
Nearly every business in Georgia was free to reopen on Friday after being shut for weeks, in a move closely watched by the government officials and other states to see if the lifting of restrictions triggers a spike in coronavirus deaths.
Coronavirus stimulus cash: IRS warns VA, SSI recipients about approaching deadline
If some beneficiaries don’t fill out a form by Tuesday they may receive inaccurate payments.
Top banker says US economy needs to reopen to help rest of the world
The World Bank president says it's important for the global economy for the U.S. and other major economies to end their coronavirus lockdowns in order for poorer countries to not be crippled.
Coronavirus proves we need to protect America's inventors more than ever
It’s never been more important for Americans to stay connected, informed, and entertained.
May Day demonstrators, coronavirus lockdown protesters take to streets nationwide
Protesters in at least 29 states called upon local governments to allow them to return to work and their daily lives.
FDA clears Gilead's emergency coronavirus treatment remdesivir
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of Gilead’s experimental drug remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment.
Stocks slump as coronavirus hits big tech, oil earnings
The month of May began on down note after the Dow and S&P 500 wrapped up their strongest months in 33 years.
Coronavirus can't stop truckers: Long-haul trips continue at near-normal levels, study shows
Truck trips show only modest decline as overall passenger vehicle trips plummet.
Coronavirus small business rescue recipients could face loan forgiveness challenges — here's why
Banks have called on the SBA to issue a standard forgiveness form for borrowers
Cleaners risk health to work during coronavirus pandemic, then lose jobs
Lissette Serrano is one of about 3,000 cleaners in New York’s Hudson Valley and Connecticut’s Fairfield County put themselves in harm’s way to disinfect public areas with little protective equipment.
NASA begs public amid coronavirus outbreak: Avoid historic Space X launch
NASA and SpaceX on Friday urged everyone to stay home for the first home launch of astronauts in nearly a decade because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus social distancing scoreboard shows best, worst states at staying 6 feet apart
The U.S. has received a D score for its social distancing as of Friday, according to social-distance scoreboard.
More college students suing for tuition refunds, as some schools refuse reimbursement
Brown, Boston and Montclair State universities were slapped with separate lawsuits by students calling to be reimbursed.
Back to work, owners make changes so workers feel safe
As small and midsize businesses rehire laid-off employees and get back to work, many owners are taking steps to ensure employee safety- and masks and gloves won't be enough.
Amazon, Walmart, Target workers hold May Day strike, demand coronavirus hazard pay
Workers for Amazon, Whole Foods, Walmart, FedEx, Trader Joes, Target, Shipt and Instacart are staging May Day walkouts.
Filet mignon bounces back from record low coronavirus price
Demand and prices will continue to pick up as restaurants reopen across the country and the summer grilling season moves toward its peak.
More restaurants could start taking SNAP benefits
With the hunger crisis heightening during the COVID-19 crisis as more workers file for unemployment, restaurants could start accepting SNAP.



















