IRS says stimulus payments will begin next week
The Internal Revenue Service said Friday that some stimulus payments will start going out next week, starting with people who have filed tax returns for 2018 or 2019 and authorized direct deposit.
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Grandma who mistakenly invited teen to Thanksgiving loses husband to COVID-19
Do you remember Wanda Dench and her husband, Lonnie Dench? Their story got national attention after she, a grandma, accidentally texted the wrong teen, starting a new Thanksgiving tradition for years to come. Sadly, Lonnie has passed away from COVID-19.
100 American Airlines flight attendants have coronavirus, union says
The union representing flight attendants for American Airlines says about 100 flight attendants have tested positive for the coronavirus.
MLB is considering starting season in one location
Now, Major League Baseball is examining how to start its 2020 season, after canceling spring training and indefinitely delaying Opening Day, originally scheduled for March 26. Most notably, the league is considering playing the entire season in one location.
Auto insurance companies return $800 million in premiums because no one is driving
Two insurers -- Allstate and American Family Insurance -- announced Monday they will give back about $800 million to their auto insurance customers because people are driving far less during the coronavirus crisis.
In just one day, Louisiana reports 2,700 new cases and 37 new deaths from coronavirus
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he will extend the state's stay-at-home order until April 30 as the numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths surge.
Democratic National Convention pushed back to August
The Democratic National Convention has been pushed back to the week of August 17 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the committee tasked with planning the event announced on Thursday.
'Tiger King': 'Doc' Antle and Jeff Lowe speak out against docuseries
The founder of The Institute for Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.) appears in the hit Netflix docuseries and has not been happy about his portrayal. He told The Media Exchange that it's "not a documentary."
Car sales are plunging in the US because of coronavirus
US car sales fell sharply in March, the latest blow to the nation's economy from the coronavirus outbreak.
New dates for Olympic Games confirmed for 2021
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) -- The postponed Tokyo Olympics will be held from July 23 to August 8 in 2021, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed. An agreement was reached on Monday after a call between leaders from the IOC,…
A therapy dog brings comfort to ER doctors on the frontlines
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes -- this one just happens to have four legs and a furry coat. Wynn, a service dog in training, is bringing joy and comfort to the medical staff on the front lines of the coronovirus fight in Denver.
'Top Chef Masters' winner Floyd Cardoz dies after coronavirus diagnosis
World-renowned chef Floyd Cardoz died Wednesday in New Jersey at age 59. Cardoz had tested positive for Covid-19 on March 18.
These states have implemented stay-at-home orders as of March 23
As the US grapples with the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus that has the health care system at a tipping point, a growing number of states are ordering their residents to stay at home.
Neil Diamond changes the lyrics of "Sweet Caroline" to give folks a little hope during these times
Musician Neil Diamond reached out on Twitter Sunday to give folks a little hope during these tense times.
FDA authorizes new test that could detect coronavirus in about 45 minutes
The US Food and Drug Administration announced it has authorized the use of the first rapid diagnostic test that could detect the novel coronavirus in approximately 45 minutes.
President Trump pushes to fast track an anti-Malaria drug as a possible coronavirus treatment
President Trump says he's pushed the FDA to eliminate barriers to getting therapeutics for coronavirus to patients. He said a drug currently used as an antimalarial -- hydroxychloroquine -- would be made available almost immediately to treat coronavirus.
Bernie Sanders says he is 'assessing' his presidential campaign
Bernie Sanders said he will assess his presidential campaign after his poor showing in Tuesday's Democratic primaries.
5.7 magnitude earthquake in Utah knocks out power to thousands and diverts flights
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook Utah's Salt Lake City area Wednesday morning, cutting power to tens of thousands and suspending work at the state's public health lab amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.
Senate overturns DeVos rule limiting debt relief for defrauded students
Senate Republicans joined Democrats Wednesday to overturn a rule backed by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos that would have limited the student debt relief granted to people defrauded by for-profit colleges — an unusual bipartisan move to undo a Trump administration initiative to weaken an Obama-era policy.
Dance, garden and swim your way to a better brain as you age, study says
Walking, gardening, swimming, dancing and other leisurely activities may prevent brain shrinkage in older adults, a new study finds.
Replace red meat with plant protein or dairy to live longer, two new studies suggests
According to the results of two preliminary studies, eating more protein from plant sources or dairy while reducing how much red meat you consume could help you live longer.
Dow tumbles nearly 1,000 points again, because stocks can't figure out coronavirus
US stocks had another extremely volatile day on Thursday, as investors couldn't seem to make up their minds about the impact of the global coronavirus outbreak.
A guide for waiters and restaurants navigating coronavirus
Restaurants and bars gather large groups of people to eat, drink and talk in close quarters. That kind of mingling might repel customers and workers as the coronavirus continues to spread. Businesses looking to control the situation need to tread carefully.
Everything travelers need to know about novel coronavirus
The spread of novel coronavirus has travelers around the world on edge. Much is still unknown about the outbreak, and health officials are urging caution.
