Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic

Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.

12th California inmate dies of COVID-19 at same institution; 3rd death in 4 days

Activists have been urging the state to release more prisoners to free them from crowded conditions, and many prisoners have said they are living in "inhumane conditions" that lack the necessary hygiene and social distancing to prevent the spread of the disease.

Coronavirus case count surges as 40 new Arizona deaths reported

The state Department of Health Services on Wednesday also reported 40 new deaths. bringing the total who have died of the disease in Arizona to 981. Hospitals reported a total of 1,092 people were being treated for the virus as of Tuesday, with 379 of those in intensive care and 239 on ventilators.

Musically Fed grocery distribution happening at Gila River Arena
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Today, out-of-work crews in the entertainment, concert, and sports industries are invited to stop by Gila River Arena to pick up food boxes. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.

US private sector lost 2.7M jobs in May

Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.

Scottsdale school district giving free meals to kids through June 24
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The Scottsdale Unified School District is extending their free meal program for kids through June 24 as food insecurity continues to be an issue for many Arizonans struggling financially due to the pandemic.

Looting devastates businesses already shaken by virus

Looting and vandalism in cities across the country have dealt another blow to small businesses that were already reeling from the coronavirus outbreak.

Stocks fight for gains after Trump vows to quell rioting

U.S. equity markets fought for gains Tuesday after President Trump threatened to deploy the military to quell violence and looting in cities across America after the death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis.

Epidemiologists call for widespread contact tracing ‘as soon as possible’ amid COVID-19 pandemic

A new report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, is calling for immediate expansion of contact tracing in the U.S. using a more “tailored approach” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Arizona hits record of 1,000-plus COVID-19 hospitalizations

The state Department of Health Services says hospitals reported a total of 1,009 hospitalizations on Monday. It’s the first time the daily number has reached 1,000. The agency has been disclosing hospitalization data since April 9.

Hall of Flame Museum reopens in Phoenix
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The Hall of Flame Museum in Phoenix has reopened after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. FOX 10 photojournalist Tom Fergus has the details on the reopening.

Travelers now required to wear face masks at Sky Harbor Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport officials have announced that travelers will be required to wear face coverings effective June 1.