A judge has ruled in favor of tribal nations in their bid to keep Alaska Native corporations from getting a share of $8 billion in coronavirus relief funding — at least for now.
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Washington mental hospital staff call virus testing unsafe
Workers who had been exposed to the coronavirus at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital were herded into a small building to be tested. Inside, few wore masks. They were given test kits by people without gloves and told to swirl a swab insi…
Doubts about testing remain in spite of Trump’s assurances
The White House released new guidelines aimed at answering criticism that America’s coronavirus testing has been too slow, and President Donald Trump tried to pivot toward a focus on “reopening” the nation.
Partisan division might hold up next virus relief package
Congress is plunging ahead on a new coronavirus relief package, but deepening partisan divide and uncertainty in the schedule could stall the federal response to the health crisis and deteriorating U.S. economy.
Winfrey, Bush to appear in global virus relief livestream
Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts and former President George W. Bush will be among 200 star-studded participants in a 24-hour global livestream event.
Asian celebs work to combat racist attacks amid pandemic
Actress Olivia Cheng was recently volunteering in Vancouver when she says she witnessed a man drive up to an elderly Chinese woman, roll down his window and yell, “This is your fault!” before throwing trash at her.
As fewer people fly, rate of guns found in bags by TSA jumps
With far fewer people flying because of travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, airport security screeners are naturally finding fewer guns in carry-on baggage.
Masks, temperature checks mark ‘new normal’ at restaurants
With staff wearing masks, checking customers’ temperatures and using disposable paper place mats, some of the nation’s restaurants reopened for dine-in service Monday as states loosened more coronavirus restrictions. But many eateries remained closed…
Nevada joins Western States Pact for COVID-19 response, reopening economy
Sisolak said that the partnership will help in “sharing critical information and best practices on how to mitigate the spread.”
Caesars Entertainment announces COVID-19 work force and community assistance efforts
Caesars Entertainment announced that an assistance fund has been established for purposes of supporting team members at the company’s properties across the U.S.