The U.S. government on Friday is poised to report the worst set of jobs numbers since record-keeping began in 1948, a snapshot of the devastating damage the coronavirus outbreak has inflicted on the economy.
Monthly Archives: May 2020
Dems eye money for smaller cities, towns in next virus bill
Eyeing a major expansion of federal assistance, top Democrats are promising that small- to medium-sized cities and counties and small towns that were left out of four prior coronavirus bills will receive hundreds of billions of dollars in the next one.
Prominent lawyer, Trump donor representing Biden accuser
Tara Reade, a former Senate staffer who alleged Joe Biden sexually assaulted her 27 years ago, is being represented by a prominent lawyer and political donor to President Donald Trump’s 2016 Republican campaign.
Brady’s move to Tampa Bay posed late challenges for networks
Tom Brady’s move to Tampa Bay didn’t just create ripples with fans. It caused networks to drastically rework their last-minute requests with the NFL scheduling office to make sure the Buccaneers got as many high-profile dates as possible.
Sound of silence: Baseball thinking ahead to silent stadiums
Tom Murphy has become somewhat of an online sensation during baseball’s shutdown for the array of workouts the Seattle Mariners’ catcher posts on Instagram from his home in upstate New York.
Shooting at I-15, Jean involving NHP trooper is investigated
The Nevada Highway Patrol said at least one trooper opened fire during an incident on Interstate 15 in Jean.
Clark County equestrian parks are set to reopen
Clark County’s seven equestrian parks will reopen just in time for the weekend, but Parks and Recreation officials urge the public to adhere to social distancing guidelines while using trails and arenas.
California doom: Staggering $54 billion budget deficit looms
California will have a budget shortfall of $54.3 billion because of the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced Thursday, a deficit so large it will swallow the state’s reserves and put teacher job…
Nevada Gaming Commission ratifies casino reopening policies
The Nevada Gaming Commission today ratified a list of rules and guidelines for reopening casinos that have been closed to fight the …
Governor moving up first phase of Nevada business reopenings
Gov. Steve Sisolak is moving up the date for the first phase of reopening Nevada businesses, which was initially set for May 15, state officials said. Sisolak is set to announce …