Appeals grow to close US national parks during coronavirus pandemic

The state saw nearly 30,000 new filings, a 760% increase from the week before. It is expected to see an exponential increase in filings for the current week as restaurants, bars, resorts and other industries that cater to tourists and the public cut huge numbers of staff.

Smartphone COVID-19 test created by Sugar Land company

DetectaChem says its detection technology will provide test results for COVID-19 detection in minutes via an automated smartphone app that provides the user real-time information.

Dow, S&P 500 post worst March since the Great Depression

The Dow, which through Monday had fallen almost 22 percent this year, was on track for its biggest quarterly decline since 1987.

Honeywell hiring 500 people in Phoenix to make N95 masks

Honeywell says it is adding 500 jobs at its aerospace facility in Phoenix to help beef up the production of N95 masks and personal protection equipment.

Valley dry cleaning business lost nearly all customers during COVID-19 pandemic, owner says
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The coronavirus outbreak has hit many small businesses hard and that's the case for dry cleaners in the state. Brad Keeling, owner of Organicare Dry Cleaning says 80 to 90 percent of his customer vanished overnight. FOX 10 photojournalist Joe Tillman shows us how Keeling is trying to stay open during these tough times.

Stocks jump building on best week since 1938

Monday’s advance comes after President Trump on Sunday evening announced the extension of social distancing guidelines through at least April 30.

Macy’s to furlough majority of its 130,000 workers

The majority of its 130,000 employees, including stock people and sales clerks, will still collect health benefits, but Macy's said that it is transitioning to an “absolute minimum workforce” needed to maintain basic operations.

California restaurants say 30% to close permanently without state aid due to coronavirus

As many as 30,000 California restaurants could close permanently because of coronavirus restrictions that have shuttered dining rooms and led to widespread layoffs, the industry warned Friday, while urging the state to delay tax payments and planned minimum-wage increases to help the ailing businesses.

Instacart workers seek strike as jobs get busier, riskier

Some Instacart workers have called for a walk-out Monday, saying they need hazard pay and protective gear, among other demands.

Some dentists busier than ever during coronavirus outbreak
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A Mesa doctor who specializes in dental emergencies is seeing more business these days. FOX 10 photojournalist Joe Tillman shows us how Dr. Steven Frost of Red Mountain Endodontics is handling the sudden increase.

Are salons essential businesses? Some don't seen to agree
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At least one salon owner says she should not be allowed to open her business during the COVID-19 crisis. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.

Texas Roadhouse CEO foregoes salary for 1 year to pay workers amid coronavirus: reports

Texas Roadhouse CEO and founder Kent Taylor will give up his pay for the rest of the year so that the money can go to “front-line workers” amid an industry crunch due to restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, according to reports.

Dow slides as $2T coronavirus aid package sails through Congress

On Thursday, Wall Street appeared to shrug off miserable news on unemployment as the S&P 500 rose 6.2 percent, bringing its three-day rally to 17.6 percent.