Facebook removes anti-quarantine protest events in some U.S. states
Facebook Inc said on Monday that it has removed events in Nebraska, New Jersey and California promoting protests against stay-at-home measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the new coronavirus.
Suburban New York City county residents sue WHO over coronavirus pandemic response
Residents of a suburban New York City county that was one of the earliest U.S. hot spots for the coronavirus sued the World Health Organization on Monday, accusing it of gross negligence in covering up and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York nurses sue state, two hospitals over ‘inadequate’ coronavirus protection
The New York State Nurses Association sued the state and two hospitals on Monday to force them to provide safety equipment and adopt measures to prevent COVID-19 from spreading among its members, highlighting the growing disputes over workplace safety …
With Congress feuding, a small business deal seems elusive
U.S. Democrats and Republicans in Congress feuded on Monday over who was responsible for delay even as they worked on details of a possible $450 billion-plus deal to provide more aid to small businesses and hospitals hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.
Pentagon to ask U.S. Congress for emergency coronavirus funds to support defense industry
The Pentagon will request billions of dollars in the next version of the stimulus package from Congress to assist the defense industry during the economic slump caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer said on Monday.
Debate over lifting of U.S. coronavirus lockdowns ramps up
The U.S. debate intensified on Monday over when to lift restrictions to control the coronavirus outbreak, with protesters describing mandatory lockdowns as “tyranny” and New York’s governor and other officials urging caution until more testing becomes …
Talks drag on over U.S. small business aid; Senate sets Tuesday session
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday announced the scheduling of a session on Tuesday, as negotiators continue working on a coronavirus aid bill providing more money for small businesses seeking loans to help them stay afloat during th…
In coronavirus lockdown, Californians take the high road and get cannabis delivered
Facing isolation and rising stress because of the novel coronavirus, Californians are buying more cannabis products, especially for home delivery.
CDC reports 746,625 coronavirus cases, 39,083 deaths
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 746,625 cases of the coronavirus, and said the number of deaths had risen to 39,083.
U.S. senators propose $500 billion rescue for state, local governments
A U.S. Senate Republican and a Democrat proposed a $500 billion rescue package for state and municipal governments on Monday, as it became increasingly clear that the next coronavirus relief bill will not include money for reeling local authorities.
