Lakers return federal relief loan funds amid coronavirus lockdown
The Los Angeles Lakers returned a loan obtained through the U.S. government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the team confirmed on Monday, after learning that funds in the federal program had been depleted.
Ohio governor outlines ‘first steps’ to begin reopening state amid coronavirus crisis
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Monday outlined the “first steps” to begin reopening the Midwestern state’s economy as it battles the coronavirus pandemic, starting with non-essential surgeries this week and then moving on to the manufacturing and retail …
CDC reports 957,875 coronavirus cases, 53,922 deaths
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 957,875 cases of the coronavirus, and said the number of deaths had risen to 53,922.
Trump reverses course on briefings, to update on testing
U.S. President Donald Trump’s pause in holding White House coronavirus briefings only lasted the weekend as officials said he would participate in one on Monday to update Americans on an expansion in virus testing.
Michelle Obama’s book tour documented for ‘Becoming’ film
Michelle Obama’s tour to promote her best-selling 2018 memoir “Becoming” has been turned into a documentary film for Netflix .
U.S. states ease coronavirus curbs, plot an economic path forward
Georgia started letting residents dine at restaurants and watch movies at theaters on Monday as more U.S. states from Minnesota to Mississippi took steps to ease coronavirus restrictions even though health experts warned it may be too early.
New York state cancels presidential primary over coronavirus risk
New York state on Monday canceled its presidential primary over concerns voting was an unnecessary risk amid the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing an angry response from the campaign of Bernie Sanders, who has suspended his White House bid but hoped to remain…
U.S. banks in another mad grab for $310 billion in new small-business aid
U.S. banks on Monday began another chaotic dash to grab $310 billion in fresh small-business aid released by the government, after 11th-hour changes to the first-come-first-served program led to technology issues for some lenders.
New York Governor Cuomo to extend stay-at-home order in some parts of state
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday his stay-at-home order will likely be extended beyond May 15 in many parts of the state, but that restrictions could be relaxed in some regions if they have sufficient hospital capacity and meet other crite…
Trump slams cities, states seeking U.S. aid to offset coronavirus losses
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday slammed U.S. cities and states seeking billions more dollars in federal aid to offset huge losses from the coronavirus outbreak as members of Congress spar over the next round of potential economic relief.
