COVID-19 in Minnesota: Non-ICU hospitalizations spike to 316 Tuesday, over 300 for 1st time
Minnesota recorded 665 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 17 new deaths attributed to the disease Tuesday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 748 and the total number of positive cases to 17,029, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Minnesota recorded 665 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 17 new deaths attributed to the disease Tuesday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 748 and the total number of positive cases to 17,029, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Mattel expands #ThankYouHeroes toy collection to drive donations to pandemic’s front line workers
Mattel has announced they will be expanding their #ThankYouHeroes toy collection to continue honoring those who are battling COVID-19 on the front lines.
Mattel has announced they will be expanding their #ThankYouHeroes toy collection to continue honoring those who are battling COVID-19 on the front lines.
Fed's Powell says new lending programs to launch by June 1
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank’s lending programs for medium-sized businesses and state and local governments will be operational by the end of this month.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank’s lending programs for medium-sized businesses and state and local governments will be operational by the end of this month.
Millennial Money: Put off debt payments to start saving now
If you’re one of the millions of Americans making less or receiving unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus pandemic, you’re probably working to recalibrate your finances.
If you’re one of the millions of Americans making less or receiving unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus pandemic, you’re probably working to recalibrate your finances.
Scam alert: Text message offering free groceries from Target amid coronavirus pandemic is fake
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
New York pastor threatened with $1,000 fine for holding drive-in church service
A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
Agency: US provides $150M to Arizona for COVID-19 testing
The federal government is providing $150.1 million of new funding to Arizona to support testing for COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.
The federal government is providing $150.1 million of new funding to Arizona to support testing for COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.
Annie Glenn, widow of U.S. Sen. John Glenn, dies of COVID-19 complications at Minnesota nursing home
Annie Glenn, the widow of astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn and a communication disorders advocate, died Tuesday of complications from COVID-19. She was 100.
Annie Glenn, the widow of astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn and a communication disorders advocate, died Tuesday of complications from COVID-19. She was 100.
Ocean City bar promotes social distancing with giant inflatable inner tube tables
Fish Tales in Ocean City, M.D. is using giant inflatable inner tube tables to ensure customers maintain safe social distancing.
Fish Tales in Ocean City, M.D. is using giant inflatable inner tube tables to ensure customers maintain safe social distancing.
Peoria library expands curbside service, creates home hangout kits
The City of Peoria's libraries have expanded curbside service and created home hangout kits to help parents entertain their kids amid COVID-19.
The City of Peoria's libraries have expanded curbside service and created home hangout kits to help parents entertain their kids amid COVID-19.
Dad shows off his best ballet moves while dancing with daughter
One dad exhibited beauty and grace while dancing to Tchaikovsky’s famous “Dance of the Little Swans.”
One dad exhibited beauty and grace while dancing to Tchaikovsky’s famous “Dance of the Little Swans.”
IRS to issue coronavirus stimulus payments on prepaid debit card
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.
Malaysian woman, born without arms, sews PPE with feet
A Malaysian woman born without arms has been sewing personal protective equipment for frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
A Malaysian woman born without arms has been sewing personal protective equipment for frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
The Raging Grannies have a message: Stay home, save a granny
The Raging Grannies' message: Stay home, save a granny.
The Raging Grannies' message: Stay home, save a granny.
Nancy Pelosi digs at Trump, calls president 'morbidly obese'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., took a shot at President Trump's weight amid the revelation that he has been taking the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine that he previously touted as a treatment for the coronavirus.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., took a shot at President Trump's weight amid the revelation that he has been taking the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine that he previously touted as a treatment for the coronavirus.
South Jersey gym reopens in defiance of governor's order, owners cited
Police in Camden County told the owners of a New Jersey gym that reopened this morning that they were “formally” in violation of the state’s shutdown order before telling them to "have a good day."
Police in Camden County told the owners of a New Jersey gym that reopened this morning that they were “formally” in violation of the state’s shutdown order before telling them to "have a good day."
House Republicans push coronavirus liability, Democrats object
Republicans who control the Arizona House hope to rush through a bill this week protecting businesses that reopen from lawsuits by employees or patrons who contract coronavirus.
Republicans who control the Arizona House hope to rush through a bill this week protecting businesses that reopen from lawsuits by employees or patrons who contract coronavirus.
Pier One Imports to wind down retail operations, JC Penney to close 250 stores
There is no hope for one North Texas-based retail chain while another could be thrown a lifeline by an online competitor.
There is no hope for one North Texas-based retail chain while another could be thrown a lifeline by an online competitor.
Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin now selling coronavirus masks
Are you a cool cat or kitten? There’s now a coronavirus mask out there for you.
Are you a cool cat or kitten? There’s now a coronavirus mask out there for you.