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A tool to provide policymakers with real-time economic data
An interactive tool that uses real-time data to measure the depth of the economic downturn and give evidence of any recovery was launched today by Opportunity Insights, a Harvard-based institute...
April jobs report says more than 20M in U.S. out of work last month
More than 20 million American workers lost their jobs last month, the Labor Department said Friday in its monthly employment analysis.
Watch: Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber release at-home video for 'Stuck with U'
Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber released their music video for "Stuck With U."
An Orange County cafe opened in defiance of Newsom. Now it's the center of stay-at-home resistance
When it opened last week for the first time since mid-March, Nomads Canteen in San Clemente quickly filled with customers eager to get out of the house and return to...
Someday we'll return to the office. It'll be nothing like we've seen before
With no coronavirus vaccine in sight, employers and building landlords are turning to tech, design and distancing to keep office workers healthy.
Google brings back 'Pac-Man' game in latest Doodle
Google's homepage features arcade classic "Pac-Man" in the latest Doodle.
South Korea sees new cluster of COVID-19 cases tied to nightclubs
Just days after South Korea loosened its social distancing guidelines, a new COVID-19 cluster infection has sprung up in the capital city of Seoul tied to several nightclubs.
Quebec police investigating possible link between cell tower fires and 5G coronavirus conspiracy theories
Quebec provincial police are investigating whether at least two cellphone tower fires north of Montreal could be linked to conspiracy theories that 5G wireless technology caused the coronavirus pandemic.
Jobs report expected to show biggest labor market shock in U.S. history
Analysts say steep jump in unemployment and layoffs will be hard to reverse quickly.
U.N. chief Antonio Guterres: COVID-19 has caused 'tsunami' of hate
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on world leaders, news media and the public Friday to put forth efforts to end hate speech worldwide.
U.N. chief calls for end of hate speech amid pandemic
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on world leaders, media and the public Friday to put forth efforts to end hate speech worldwide.
On This Day, May 8: V-E Day marks end of World War II in Europe
On May 8, 1945, President Harry S. Truman officially declared V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe.
House intelligence committee releases 57 transcripts from Russia probe
The House intelligence committee released 57 transcripts related to its investigation into Russian collusion to interfere in the 2016 presidential election on Thursday.
Former Bad Company lead singer Brian Howe dead at 66
Brian Howe's manager and sister confirmed Thursday the British rock musician has died of cardiac arrest at his Florida home. He was 66.
'Full-flower supermoon' rises on world starting to emerge from pandemic lockdowns
The last "supermoon" of 2020 rose in the night sky on Thursday over a world beginning to re-emerge after weeks of coronavirus-related lockdowns.
Pandemic hits first-quarter chemical earnings
Many results are down, and executives with US firms see the impact from COVID-19 growing
Judge grants request to delay start of prison sentence for former Rep. Duncan Hunter
A federal judge found that the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic was good cause for the delay.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh proposes major changes to NFL Draft eligibility rules
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is urging the NFL and NCAA to amend their rules and provide flexibility to college football players who consider making the jump to the next level.
California to allow more retailers to open for curbside pickup Friday
California and several other states announced plans to start lifting some restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as early as Friday.
Raytheon nabs $19M for RAM missiles, GMLS launchers
Raytheon Missile Systems was awarded a $19 million contract modification to exercise options for Navy Rolling Airframe Missile and Guided Missile Launching Systems, according to the Department of Defense.
Computational researchers pledge openness in COVID-19 studies
Hundreds of researchers commit to sharing data and tools so they can better work together to understand and treat SARS-CoV-2
'A wild ride': Expanding coronavirus testing takes center stage with reopening
Until millions of Americans can be tested weekly for coronavirus, states will walk blindly into restarts. But NIH director has a plan to ramp up.
Editorial: California was ready for a recession, but nothing could have prepared it for coronavirus
The good news: The state is far better prepared to meet this challenge than it was a decade ago. The bad news: It will need help from the feds, and...
Armed Forces deploys almost all of its medical capacity against pandemic in Quebec nursing homes
The Canadian military has stripped bases across the country of their uniformed medical personnel to support long-term care homes in Quebec that have been overrun by COVID-19.
'Wonderful World of Disney' returning to ABC
ABC announced Thursday that it is bringing back its "The Wonderful World of Disney" programming banner.
Even if you want to buy a home, it's harder now to get a loan. Or tap home equity
As the economy has cratered, mortgage lenders tightened standards for people who are still interested in buying or refinancing a home.
Drive-through celebrations and car parades nixed in Santa Clara County
The coronavirus outbreak has forced the cancellation of myriad life events. Santa Clara County won't even let you celebrate in your car now.
Newsom unveils rules governing how quickly California communities can reopen businesses
Newsom said earlier this week that bookstores, music stores, toy stores, florists, sporting goods retailers, clothing stores and others can reopen for curbside pickup as early as Friday, unless barred...