In coronavirus pandemic, Wendy’s offers free chicken nuggets
Dubbed “GroupNug,” the giveaway is set to take place Friday.
Rural grocers in coronavirus keep local communities fed
One rural grocer is donating the milk processed on its farm to a local food bank, putting to use a product that dairy operators across the nation are being forced to pour down the drain after demand from bars and restaurants fizzled.
Coronavirus puts trucker training at risk
America’s trucking industry, seen as the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, may now be threatened due to the closure of training schools and with social distancing mandates in place.
The 10 colleges receiving the most coronavirus aid from the CARES Act
At least half of the money going toward universities must be reserved for emergency financial grants to students.
$23M coronavirus mission to connect students in Detroit
As part of a $23 million investment, Detroit students will receive more than 50,000 laptops and free internet to help supply access to virtual learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
Possible Gilead coronavirus treatment remdesivir fails in China trial: report
A summary of the study was posted to the World Health Organization website before being taken down.
Coronavirus patient study raises questions about whether temperature checks work
The low number of patients who had fevers when first assessed could undercut hopes that instituting widespread temperature checks will allow the U.S. to reopen its economy.
Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk among billionaires gaining net worth in pandemic
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 34 of the nation’s wealthiest billionaires, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Tesla Inc chief Elon Musk, have seen their net worth increase by tens of millions of dollars.
CDC tells South Dakota pork plant how to operate more safely
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended that the operators of a South Dakota meatpacking plant where nearly 800 workers contracted the coronavirus implement a strict social distancing policy and find ways to overcome language barriers.
Stopping coronavirus in US meat plants nearly impossible, experts say
Given that the plants employ thousands of people who often work side by side carving meat, social distancing is all but impossible. Because of that, the risk of catching the virus will likely remain even as companies take steps to increase worker protections.
Casino giant reveals when Las Vegas Strip may light up after coronavirus
Corporate bookings point to action in Las Vegas picking up around August.
Air France-KLM CEO forfeits bonus under Dutch pressure
The CEO Ben Smith is the latest executive to give up a bonus as the coronavirus hurts company profits.
More chain restaurants returning coronavirus small-business loans
At least 75 publicly traded companies — some with market values of well over $100 million — tapped the government-backed loans.
Fast food chains compete for coronavirus delivery spike
Domino's Pizza said Thursday sales increased 10.7 percent from March 23 to April 19 amid shelter in place orders.
Top 3 underlying conditions behind death in coronavirus: Study
Patients who suffered the most had diseases like diabetes that the U.S. has spent years fighting.
Florida's exclusive Fisher Island approved for $2M federal loan: Report
The homeowners’ association’s board of directors announced in an email Wednesday it had applied for the federal PPP loan on April 4.
Tom Hanks sends typewriter to bullied boy named Corona
Corona De Vries wrote to the Hollywood star after he and his wife, Rita, had tested positive for COVID-19.
Oil surges on Middle East tensions, output cuts
The oil market has come under siege this year as ballooning supplies exacerbated by the price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia hit the market at the same time that government responses to COVID-19 has destroyed demand.
IKEA donates $1.6M in coronavirus supplies, 30,000 N-95 masks
IKEA U.S. is donating $1.6 million in coronavirus supplies and 30,000 N-95 masks to people in need.
Coronavirus possibly exposed to nearly 1 million in NYC: health official
As many as 1 million people in New York City may have been exposed to the coronavirus, the city's health commissioner said Thursday.



















