President Donald Trump said Monday that he would “certainly consider” mandating governors to test all nursing home residents for the coronavirus. “I will mandate it if you like,” Trump told a reporter who asked why the White House had not issued such an order. Nursing homes have in some states […]
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The biggest US mall owner plans to have 50% of its centers reopened this week
The biggest U.S. mall owner, Simon Property Group, said Monday that it plans to have roughly 50% of its properties reopened again within the next week, as states begin to loosen their lockdown restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. It made the announcement as it reported quarterly earnings, where Simon’s quarterly profits […]
Another study shows drug touted by Trump doesn’t help coronavirus patients, but it can raise heart attack risk
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a meeting with Texas Governor Greg Abbott about coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, May 7, 2020. Tom Brenner | Reuters Another study shows that hydroxychloroquine — a drug President Donald Trump said showed promise […]
Coronavirus live updates: White House requires masks for staff, Western states ask for $1 trillion in aid
As more foreign and state governments outline the early stages of reopening, World Health Organization officials say countries that have already lifted lockdowns saw a jump in Covid-19 cases. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said some of the state’s restrictions will lift on Friday, and LA County beaches were set […]
‘Cabin fever’ leads to big reopening weekend for South Dakota casinos
For weeks, the burning question facing casino operators nationwide has been: “If you open, will they come?” If Deadwood, South Dakotavis any indication, the answer is yes. This weekend 11 casinos in the historic destination town, which was the last in the nation to close its commercial gaming establishments, became […]
Nasdaq Composite jumps for a sixth day, longest winning streak this year
The Nasdaq Composite climbed for a sixth straight session on Monday as shares of major technology companies added to their comeback rally. The strength in big tech also lifted the S&P 500 to the flat line from losses earlier in the day. The tech-heavy index jumped 0.7%, or 71.02 points, […]
Coronavirus live updates: NY eases some restrictions as US death toll nears 80,000
As more foreign and state governments outline the early stages of reopening, World Health Organization officials say countries that have already lifted lockdowns saw a jump in Covid-19 cases. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said some of the state’s restrictions will lift on Friday, and United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris […]
‘Feels like we’re at the bottom’: Some executives see signs of recovery in April
A server wearing a protective mask serves a drink to a customer in the outside dining area of a restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Monday, May 4, 2020. Zack Wittman | Bloomberg via Getty Images The coronavirus pandemic ground the U.S. economy to a near halt in March and […]
Coronavirus live updates: US death toll nears 80,000, WHO warns of more cases after lockdowns lifted
As more foreign and state governments outline the early stages of reopening, World Health Organization officials say countries that have already lifted lockdowns saw a jump in Covid-19 cases. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said some of the state’s restrictions will lift on Friday, and United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris […]
Nasdaq jumps 1% as big tech shares climb, heads for 6-day winning streak
Stocks recovered most of their earlier losses on Monday as shares of major technology companies advanced to start the week. The Nasdaq Composite traded 1% higher and was headed for its sixth straight winning session. Earlier in the day, the tech-heavy average fell 0.8%. The S&P 500 was up 0.5% after falling as […]