NY bar offers 'Cuomo chips' to satisfy gov's rule on alcohol sales
Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar in Saratoga Springs added the quick snack to comply with the governor’s latest edict on coronavirus safety, which was issued on Thursday and didn't explicitly say that chips weren't enough to satisfy the requirement.
Firms with troubled pasts got millions in PPP small-business aid
The government pushed to quickly lend more than $650 billion to businesses of all sorts based on an honor system that took companies’ claims at face value and offered the promise of loan forgiveness.
Trump prepared to cut more regulations: Wilbur Ross
Quicker approval times would be critical as the administration has reportedly been weighing a $1 trillion infrastructure plan.
What is a pyramid scheme?
The Federal Trade Commission describes it as a scam in which people within the pyramid are more likely to profit off the purchases or payments each recruit is required to make than they are off the sale of the actual product or venture being sold.
Cruises banned through September over coronavirus spread, CDC says
The CDC announced Thursday that cruise ships won’t be allowed to sail in U.S. jurisdictions until at least Oct. 1.
Barr says US now overly reliant on Chinese goods, services
Barr also accused hackers linked to the Chinese government of targeting American universities and businesses.
Mail delays likely as new postal boss pushes cost-cutting
Postal service officials have warned they will run out of money by the end of September without help from Congress
Are police in America militarized?
Some heavy-handed tactics by police during protests over the death of George Floyd have put the militarization of police back in the spotlight.
Restaurant group asks for more coronavirus aid from Congress
On Wednesday, the National Restaurant Association sent a “Blueprint for Revival” to Congress.
Pompeo says US to impose visa curbs on Huawei over rights
He also said telecommunications companies around the world “should consider themselves on notice” that if they do business with Huawei, “they are doing business with human rights abusers.”
NYPD retirements on the rise: 'It's a no-brainer'
From June 29 to July 6 of this year, 179 uniformed NYPD cops submitted their retirement paperwork, up 411 percent from the 35 who did so during the same period last year.
What does 'defund the police' really mean?
The idea of defunding the police has been around for decades, but the movement picked up steam as protests erupted nationwide following George Floyd’s death while in the custody of Minneapolis police in May.
Florida sets 1-day coronavirus death record
Doctors had been predicting a surge in deaths because Florida’s daily reported infection cases have gone from about 2,000 a day to more than 12,000 in the past month.
Opponents want Formosa Plastics to stop work at Louisiana site
Planned construction would irreparably harm the community, environment and desecrate a slave grave sites, according to legal papers.
What happens if I owe money on my taxes but don’t pay?
You could have an underpayment on your hands, which means you owe the IRS money, and soon.
Small town mayor reboots local currency to kick start regional recovery
Local businesses across Tenino, Washington, accept the 'wooden dollars.'
What is the Antiquities Act — and what does it say about monuments?
Teddy Roosevelt, known for his emphasis on nature conservation, was the first president to establish a national monument.
Officials weigh tax hikes to offset coronavirus impact on budgets: What to know
Homeowners, beware. State and local governments scrambling to raise money during the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic are looking to increased property taxes -- as well as wealth taxes and more -- to fill budget holes.
FDA adds methanol warning to more coronavirus hand sanitizer products
The FDA has expanded its hand sanitizer warning to 59 products manufactured in Mexico.
U.S. warns citizens of heightened detention risks in China
The U.S. State Department warned American citizens on Saturday to “exercise increased caution” in China due to heightened risk of arbitrary law enforcement including detention and a ban from exiting the country.



















