Stocks post weekly gains after quiet Friday session ahead of Memorial Day
U.S. equity markets slipped Friday but registered solid weekly gains as investors focused on the reopening of the American economy while also keeping tabs on Chinese President Xi JInping's efforts to tighten his grip over Hong Kong ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
U.S. equity markets slipped Friday but registered solid weekly gains as investors focused on the reopening of the American economy while also keeping tabs on Chinese President Xi JInping's efforts to tighten his grip over Hong Kong ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
Coronavirus pandemic disrupts crucial vaccination for 80 million children
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
A new report says the coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children at risk.
Chuck E. Cheese offering takeout food under ‘Pasqually's Pizza & Wings' name on delivery apps
The devastation to businesses due to widespread coronavirus lockdowns across the U.S. has prompted many restaurants to rely on delivery and take-out services, and children’s pizza purveyor Chuck E. Cheese is apparently no exception.
The devastation to businesses due to widespread coronavirus lockdowns across the U.S. has prompted many restaurants to rely on delivery and take-out services, and children’s pizza purveyor Chuck E. Cheese is apparently no exception.
Pima County leaders drop some state rules involving virus
The original rules included occupancy limitations, protective-equipment requirements, social-distancing protocols and more.
The original rules included occupancy limitations, protective-equipment requirements, social-distancing protocols and more.
Arizona Senate to take up series of House measures on May 26
The Arizona Senate plans to return to the Capitol on Tuesday to deal with measures the House enacted this week. It also will take up 28 House bills that have been awaiting votes since the Legislature halted major work in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Arizona Senate plans to return to the Capitol on Tuesday to deal with measures the House enacted this week. It also will take up 28 House bills that have been awaiting votes since the Legislature halted major work in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Cave Creek Rodeo underway despite pandemic
Cave Creek Rodeo is happening May 22-24 with some new changes to follow social distancing guidelines. It is not open for the public to visit, but it will be televised on the Cowboy Channel.
Cave Creek Rodeo is happening May 22-24 with some new changes to follow social distancing guidelines. It is not open for the public to visit, but it will be televised on the Cowboy Channel.
Suns honor educators with teacher appreciation drive-thru in downtown Phoenix
The Suns, alongside other groups like NAU, Studio-B Smiles, and Talkies, handed out goodie bags and an opportunity for teachers to win a pizza party for their classroom next year.
The Suns, alongside other groups like NAU, Studio-B Smiles, and Talkies, handed out goodie bags and an opportunity for teachers to win a pizza party for their classroom next year.
Dr. Preeti Malani shares quarantine-friendly summer safety guidelines
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and with quarantine fatigue setting in, many of us are ready to head out and perhaps open up our circle of contacts and get outdoors.
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and with quarantine fatigue setting in, many of us are ready to head out and perhaps open up our circle of contacts and get outdoors.
Trump deems houses of worship 'essential,' calls on governors to allow them to reopen
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Some recreation sites in Coronado National Forest reopening
Campfire, smoking and recreational shooting restrictions to prevent human-caused forest fires are in place as Coronado National Forest reopens.
Campfire, smoking and recreational shooting restrictions to prevent human-caused forest fires are in place as Coronado National Forest reopens.
Crimes with masked suspects on the rise amid COVID-19 pandemic
“They were wearing masks! How was I to know?” says the scared looking clerk at a Santa Ana liquor store robbed by two armed, masked men.
“They were wearing masks! How was I to know?” says the scared looking clerk at a Santa Ana liquor store robbed by two armed, masked men.
As Memorial Day tempts people outdoors, virus rebound feared
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
'A big blessing' - Queens baby receives life-saving liver transplant during COVID-19 pandemic
Seven-month-old Nathaniel Capelo has a new lease on life now after Mount Sinai Hospital saved the baby's life with a liver transplant.
Seven-month-old Nathaniel Capelo has a new lease on life now after Mount Sinai Hospital saved the baby's life with a liver transplant.
Matthew McConaughey, Camila hit the road to deliver masks to rural hospitals in Texas
The 110-thousand masks were donated by the luxury vehicle Lincoln.
The 110-thousand masks were donated by the luxury vehicle Lincoln.
Mother Nature's Farm in Gilbert giving away clothing, shoes
Mother Nature's Farm located near Baseline and Gilbert Roads has been giving away fresh produce over the last few months amid the coronavirus pandemic. This weekend, they are giving away clothing and shoes for those in need.
Mother Nature's Farm located near Baseline and Gilbert Roads has been giving away fresh produce over the last few months amid the coronavirus pandemic. This weekend, they are giving away clothing and shoes for those in need.
35 percent of coronavirus patients could be asymptomatic, CDC says
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Survey shows effect of coronavirus on food scarcity, rent payments
A U.S. Census Bureau survey showed almost a quarter of respondents said they will have difficulty paying their rent or mortgage or will defer payments.
A U.S. Census Bureau survey showed almost a quarter of respondents said they will have difficulty paying their rent or mortgage or will defer payments.
Researchers: Job losses due to pandemic hit Tempe hardest
Researchers say one zip code in Tempe had over 6,600 unemployment claims between March 14 and May 14, the most of any zip code in the state.
Researchers say one zip code in Tempe had over 6,600 unemployment claims between March 14 and May 14, the most of any zip code in the state.
Arizona House OKs coronavirus liability shield for businesses
The Arizona House voted Thursday to give businesses sweeping protections from lawsuits if their customers or employees get sick from the coronavirus and to eliminate criminal penalties for violating the governor’s public-health orders.
The Arizona House voted Thursday to give businesses sweeping protections from lawsuits if their customers or employees get sick from the coronavirus and to eliminate criminal penalties for violating the governor’s public-health orders.