US unemployment claims surge by another 4.4 million

More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.

Walmart begins mandating one-way aisles

In order to encourage social distancing while shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart stores are updating their policy by creating one-way aisles. 

Mom and daughter dress up for grocery visit to lighten mood during coronavirus pandemic

A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.

Frustration grows as people unemployed continue to face problems with unemployment applications

The Department of Economic Security is facing an unprecedented amount of claims for unemployment insurance as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the economic problems it is causing.

'We are over this': Orlando restaurant announces plans to reopen dining room on May 1st

However, while no officials plans for reopening Florida has been announced, a gourmet grilled cheese restaurant in Windermere announced that they will reopen for dine-in guests on May 1st.

Beaumont worker turned away 4 times with COVID-19 symptoms before dying

"The fact that she got infected by doing the job she did for 31 years and she couldn't get taken care of by her own family, meaning Beaumont it’s sad," said Corrothers. "It is disheartening to say the least."

Valleywise Health's new testing quickly detects COVID-19

Valleywise Health has acquired a break in the race to detect COVID-19 as quickly as possible in the form of a new, advanced technology that allows hospitals to more effectively target, diagnose, and treat COVID-19 infections.

Gov. Ducey: Elective surgeries can resume on May 1 in Arizona if certain requirements are met

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced that hospitals and outpatient surgical centers can resume elective surgery on May 1, so long as they have adequate personal protective equipment.

Penguin Random House donates 750K books to students following school closures due to COVID-19

Publishing company Penguin Random House announced it has donated 750,000 books to First Book, an education nonprofit dedicated to bringing books to students in need amid school closures due to COVID-19. 

AZ Gov: Lake Powell to reopen with limited services April 24th

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey said Lake Powell will open Friday, April 24th, with limited services, in a news conference Wednesday.

Che-Che the dog looking for new forever home after losing both owners to COVID-19

A New Jersey animal shelter is looking to find a new forever home for a 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che after both her owners passed away due to complications of COVID-19.