Coronavirus unemployment records continue as Anne Arundel County hits over 8,900 claims. More than 84,000 filed in Maryland, 6.6 million in U.S.
Unemployment claims in the county nearly doubled in the past week alone with 8,983 people filing for unemployment benefits, capping…
Baltimore’s Metropolitan Transition Center on full quarantine after corrections officer tests positive for coronavirus
The disclosure came two days after the prison system said it had its first confirmed cases of COVID-19, with an…
Have you lost a loved one to coronavirus? We invite you to share their stories.
The Baltimore Sun is looking to memorialize those who have died from coronavirus in the Baltimore area or who have…
A roundup of CNN Underscored’s coronavirus coverage
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has undeniably changed how we go about our daily lives. That's why the CNN Underscored team has…
UK slammed for coronavirus testing shortfall as officials release guidance on who to save first
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to ramp up the country's coronavirus testing efforts after facing a barrage of…
6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week — a record high as coronavirus takes its toll
Millions more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, as businesses continue to lay off and furlough workers amid the…
Photos of New York City quieted by coronavirus
While New York may still be the city that never sleeps, it is also a city that has been subdued,…
Should the public wear face masks? Experts weigh new advice
Top officials are considering new guidance for public use of face masks.
A Widening Toll on Jobs: ‘This Thing Is Going to Come for Us All’
After the initial impact of shutdowns on a few industries, the coronavirus pandemic is leaving a much broader swath of…
Latest Kobe Bryant book release announced by his wife
Vanessa Bryant has announced a new book created by her late husband.
Coronavirus: Branson defers Virgin brand payments
Sir Richard Branson is to defer tens of millions of pounds in fees owed by the hardest-hit Virgin-branded companies as…
Denver weather: Cloudy, cold and some snow before the sun returns over the weekend
There will be some snow and colder weather in the metro area before temperatures rebound to more spring-like levels over…
More than 300,000 Michigan residents filed for unemployment last week
More than 300,000 Michigan residents filed for unemployment last week under an expansion of the state's unemployment benefits
A letter to readers
Dear Reader, I woke up New Year's Day convinced that 2020 would be the most consequential year in recent memory.
‘9k Tablighi members, their contacts quarantined’
About 9,000 Tablighi Jamaat members and their primary contacts have been quarantined across the country in view of coronavirus infection,…
Book Lockdown violators under IPC: MHA
The government on Thursday directed states and union territories to book under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and…
On your left: How to avoid coronavirus, collisions on Lincoln’s booming bike trails
Lincoln's trail system is busier than ever, but not everyone is staying safe. Here's how.
Starting Thursday, Dolly Parton will read bedtime stories to your kids
Country music superstar Dolly Parton wants to bring a little comfort to kids and families during the coronavirus pandemic by…
Biden says he thinks the Democratic convention will ‘have to move into August’
Joe Biden said he believes the Democratic National Convention scheduled to take place in July will be pushed back a…
The Technology 202: State unemployment websites are crashing amid record number of claims
The websites are ill-equipped to handle the drastic economic downturn from coronavirus.
UMB Bank Updated Economic Forecast
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US weekly jobless claims double to 6.6 million
First-time claims for unemployment insurance were expected to total 3.1 million, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.
More than 300K Michigan residents filed for unemployment last week
More than 300,000 Michigan residents filed for unemployment last week under an expansion of the state's unemployment benefits
US futures are rising ahead of unemployment numbers: April 2, 2020
Investors continue to worry about the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the economy. Here's what's moving markets today.
Record 6.6M Americans filed for jobless benefits last week
More than 6.6 million Americans filed for new jobless claims last week, doubling the record amount seen the previous week,…
How two funerals helped turn one small Georgia city into a hotspot for coronavirus
Albany, Georgia is no longer a coronavirus outlier. Instead, it serves as an example of how the virus can impact…
What you need to know about coronavirus on Thursday, April 2
As global cases of the novel coronavirus near the staggering milestone of 1 million, spreading to almost every country and…
U.S. delivers 128 anti-tank Javelin missiles to Estonia
HELSINKI (AP) - The United States says it has delivered 128 anti-tank Javelin missiles to Estonia as part of a…
Fresh out of medical school, young Italian doctors are being fast-tracked to the coronavirus frontline
Medical student Chiara Bonini, 26, had barely finished her final exam, before the young doctor was headed for the front…
Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases?
More than 952,000 infections are confirmed in at least 180 countries and territories, including at least 48,000 deaths.
Nearly 85,000 Marylanders file for unemployment in a single week as COVID-19 outbreak shutters businesses
Nearly 85,000 Maryland residents filed for unemployment benefits last week as business continued to shut their doors in response to…
Zoom CEO responds after calls hacked with slurs and porn
The popular app said its number of users has ballooned to hundreds of millions with people isolated at home under…
Coronavirus pandemic alters life as we know it
The novel coronavirus pandemic continues to impact countries worldwide, particularly in Europe and the US. Follow here for live updates.
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Spain passes 10,000 deaths after its highest single-day rise yet — but the curve is stabilizing
Spain passed another grim milestone as it grappled to contain its coronavirus outbreak on Thursday, reporting that more than 10,000…
Australia will impose huge fines for illegally exporting medical supplies amid coronavirus pandemic
The Australian government will punish people convicted of illegally exporting masks, hand sanitizer or other personal protective equipment with hefty…
Coronavirus: US jobless claims hit 6.6 million as virus spreads
More than 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment last week as the coronavirus spreads.
Jobless claims surged to record 6.6 million last week
A flood of workers are applying for jobless aid as the coronavirus plunges the U.S. economy deeper into recession.
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Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 strain forces dire change in EMS protocol
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Doctor weighs in on coronavirus face mask debate
The CDC estimates that as many as 25% of people with the coronavirus may not feel any symptoms, but could…
Jill Biden and leading teachers: How to school your kids
Jill Biden, Lily Eskelsen García & Randi Weingarten write that, as educators, their hearts are with everyone who is struggling…
A record 6.6 million seek US jobless aid as layoffs mount
Numbers far exceed a record high set just last week, a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of…
Amid global shortage, Israel races to develop ventilators
Defense Ministry leads drive for relatively crude devices that help in extreme situations, can be produced quickly
US jobless claims hit 6.6 million as coronavirus layoffs continue
More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the coronavirus continued to gut the US labor…
US jobless claims surge to more than 6m as virus measures take hold
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in the US last week hit a new record of more than 6…
Coronavirus updates from March 31, 2020
The White House projects 100,000 to 240,000 people could die in the U.S., even with social distancing measures.
U.S. unemployment claims hit record 6.6 million as layoffs mount amid coronavirus
WASHINGTON — More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, far exceeding a record high set just…