Powell warns of a possible sustained recession from pandemic
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Wednesday of the threat of a prolonged recession resulting from the viral outbreak and urged Congress and the White House to act…
Grocery prices are soaring. Here’s what’s getting more expensive
That probably feels … off to you. And for a good reason: Every time you go to the grocery store, that number at the end of the receipt keeps getting…
‘Billions’ Star Asia Kate Dillon Aims To Get LGBTQ Rights On 2020 Election Agenda
MEXICO CITY, May 8 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Actor Asia Kate Dillon is proud to be a role model for people who don’t identify as either male or female after…
Stacey Abrams Endorses Joe Biden
WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) – Former Georgia state minority leader Stacey Abrams, a possible Democratic vice presidential pick, endorsed presumptive nominee Joe Biden for U.S. president on Tuesday, citing his…
Want to be a contact tracer? Johns Hopkins is offering a free course
The lessons are available to anyone who wants to take them. May 11, 2020, 9:30 PM 7 min read 7 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A…
Semiconductor companies consider new plants in the U.S.
Chip makers Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor are talking to the Trump administration about building new semiconductor plants in the United States May 10, 2020, 11:42 PM 2 min read 2…
NY to require virus testing for nursing home staffers
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York nursing homes must start twice-weekly coronavirus testing for all staffers and will no longer be sent COVID-19 patients leaving hospitals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday…
White House, Birx now say detailed CDC reopening guidelines ‘in the editing process’
A task force official said Thursday decisions should be up to the states. May 8, 2020, 6:15 PM 6 min read 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this…
Gilead may have a breakout coronavirus drug in remdesivir, but how do you market a pandemic treatment?
The situation has thrust the pharmaceutical company behind the experimental drug, Gilead Sciences (GILD), into the spotlight. The company’s stock is up nearly 20% from the start of this year,…
California sues Uber, Lyft over alleged labor law violations
California is suing ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, alleging they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors under the state’s new labor law By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press May 5, 2020,…