Arizona Senate votes to adjourn; House remains in session
The Arizona Senate returned to work Friday and voted to adjourn for the year, but House Republican leaders refused to follow suit, throwing the Legislature into limbo.
The Arizona Senate returned to work Friday and voted to adjourn for the year, but House Republican leaders refused to follow suit, throwing the Legislature into limbo.
Officials: 5 Chandler nursing center residents dead from COVID-19
Another person has died at a Chandler nursing center due to COVID-19, according to officials.
Another person has died at a Chandler nursing center due to COVID-19, according to officials.
Top White House officials buried detailed CDC advice on reopening US
This new CDC guidance had been approved and promoted by the highest levels of its leadership, including Director Robert Redfield. Despite this, the administration shelved it.
This new CDC guidance had been approved and promoted by the highest levels of its leadership, including Director Robert Redfield. Despite this, the administration shelved it.
Yosemite employees evicted amid coronavirus pandemic
The group of Yosemite Hospitality workers were told this week layoffs require them to leave Yosemite by May 21, the Fresno Bee reported Friday.
The group of Yosemite Hospitality workers were told this week layoffs require them to leave Yosemite by May 21, the Fresno Bee reported Friday.
Lawyers: Investigators recommend whistleblower scientist be reinstated
Federal investigators have found “reasonable grounds” that a government whistleblower was punished for speaking out against widespread use of an unproven drug that President Donald Trump touted as a remedy for COVID-19, his lawyers said Friday.
Federal investigators have found “reasonable grounds” that a government whistleblower was punished for speaking out against widespread use of an unproven drug that President Donald Trump touted as a remedy for COVID-19, his lawyers said Friday.
Stocks surge as economic recovery hopes put record unemployment in the rearview mirror
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 455 points, or 1.91 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.69 percent and 1.58 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 455 points, or 1.91 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.69 percent and 1.58 percent, respectively.
Store workers become enforcers of social distancing rules
In the U.S., workers at stores are facing challenges when enforcing social distancing guidelines.
In the U.S., workers at stores are facing challenges when enforcing social distancing guidelines.
COVID-19 shutdowns are clearing the air, but pollution will return as economies reopen
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
Llama antibodies studied as potential treatment for COVID-19
A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.
A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.
A majority of vaccine skeptics plan to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine, a study suggests, and that could be a big problem
According to someestimates, 50% to 70% of Americans would need to develop immunity to COVID-19 – either naturally, or via a vaccine – in order to thwart the spread of the virus, Kristin Lunz Trujillo writes for The Conversation.
According to someestimates, 50% to 70% of Americans would need to develop immunity to COVID-19 – either naturally, or via a vaccine – in order to thwart the spread of the virus, Kristin Lunz Trujillo writes for The Conversation.
FTC warns of work-from-home scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
Promises of a big income working from home, especially when the “opportunity” involves an up-front fee or giving your credit card information, “should make you very suspicious,” the FTC says.
Promises of a big income working from home, especially when the “opportunity” involves an up-front fee or giving your credit card information, “should make you very suspicious,” the FTC says.
Advocacy group says accidental shootings by children have increased during pandemic
A gun-control advocacy group is raising the alarm about a steep increase in accidental shootings involving children.
A gun-control advocacy group is raising the alarm about a steep increase in accidental shootings involving children.
VP Pence's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.
Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week.
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
COVID-19 potentially sexually transmitted after researchers find virus in semen of male patients
The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.
The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.
Nordstrom in Chandler Fashion Center permanently closes due to COVID-19
A Nordstrom in Chandler Fashion Center is closing for good because of COVID-19.
A Nordstrom in Chandler Fashion Center is closing for good because of COVID-19.
Kroger to discontinue 'Hero Pay' bonus for employees working during pandemic
The union that represents Kroger grocery store workers Friday called for the company to not eliminate its $2-an-hour bonus to employees working during the pandemic, known as "Hero Pay," which is planned to end May 16.
The union that represents Kroger grocery store workers Friday called for the company to not eliminate its $2-an-hour bonus to employees working during the pandemic, known as "Hero Pay," which is planned to end May 16.
Commemorative Air Force holds VE Day flyover, saluting Arizonans fighting COVID-19
The Commemorative Air Force held a flyover in the Valley on May 8 to support Arizonans fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Commemorative Air Force held a flyover in the Valley on May 8 to support Arizonans fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona still struggling to process unemployment claims
Arizona’s social services agency continues to struggle to process unemployment claims.
Arizona’s social services agency continues to struggle to process unemployment claims.
California sheriff refuses to enforce state's coronavirus stay-at-home orders: 'Doesn't make sense anymore'
Riverside County, Calif. Sheriff Chad Bianco said Friday that he refuses to make criminals out of law-abiding business owners exercising their constitutional rights and providing for their families.
Riverside County, Calif. Sheriff Chad Bianco said Friday that he refuses to make criminals out of law-abiding business owners exercising their constitutional rights and providing for their families.