Pelosi anticipates reaching relief deal, says Trump diagnosis ‘changes the dynamic’
The pace of talks between Democrats and Republicans—and the possibility of a new pandemic relief package—have picked up markedly since Thursday.
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House Dems pass $2.2T relief bill over GOP opposition, but bipartisan talks continue
The legislation, which passed 214-207, has no chance of advancing. But negotiations between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are continuing behind the scenes.
Trump awaits test results after close aide Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID-19
Hicks, a close adviser to President Donald Trump, traveled with him several times this week aboard Air Force One. Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump were tested after they learned about Hicks and were awaiting the results.
Chicken cutlets can stretch your dollar in a delicious way
Once you’ve created your cutlets, they will cook quickly in a saute pan with olive oil and a few shakes of your favorite seasoning blend.
Warming up to your outdoor spaces for the upcoming cooler season
You can sit on a front or screened porch if it’s raining or even snowing if you have enough layers on.
Fat Bear Week is upon us. Here’s how to celebrate the big, glorious event.
Think of Fat Bear Week as a March Madness meets Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, but for bears in southwest Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve that are beefing up for winter hibernation.
Millions of Americans risk losing power, water as unpaid utility bills pile up
In Indiana, more than 112,000 households are behind 120 days or more on their power bills, a Washington Post analysis of the largest local energy companies’ records found.
Airlines say furloughs will begin Thursday after no relief deal is reached
U.S. airlines said they will begin furloughing tens of thousands of employees on Thursday, but they left open the possibility that workers could be called back if a federal relief package is reached in the next few days.
Mnuchin sees one more chance for stimulus, as House readies vote
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested he’ll offer Democrats a proposal for roughly $1.5 trillion in pandemic relief. He said the plan is similar to one put forward by a bipartisan group of House members.
Pelosi, Meadows say they’re hopeful new economic relief deal within reach
Many lawmakers are feeling intense pressure to make a new deal, with millions still out of work and cities and states delaying infrastructure projects and laying off workers because of massive revenue shortfalls.
JPMorgan Chase to pay $920 million in illegal trading settlement
The settlement, the largest ever imposed for this type of fraudulent activity, known as spoofing, resolves investigations by the Justice Department, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Decor: English decorator Cath Kidston on creating charming rooms using color and pattern
“I like the notion that a room full of objects can be more soothing than a plain space, as the eye has something to rest on. I love color and print, but that being said I like a room that feels quite edited and tidy.”
Economic relief talks between White House, Pelosi suddenly resume
The White House and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., renewed discussions over a possible economic-relief bill as Democrats offered a $2.2 trillion package and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin immediately engaged in talks.
Report: Trump avoided paying income taxes for years as businesses lost money
President Donald Trump called the story by the New York Times “fake news.” His attorney said Trump has paid “tens of millions of dollars in personal taxes to the federal government” over the past decade.
Judge blocks TikTok ban in 2nd ruling against U.S. effort to curb popular Chinese apps
During a rare Sunday hearing, the judge questioned whether TikTok had been given enough opportunity to defend itself before President Donald Trump issued an executive order last month barring the app from online stores.
Pelosi abruptly shifts course, restarts economic relief push
The parameters of the new legislation were not immediately clear but it’s expected to be narrower in scope than the failed $3.4 trillion Heroes Act the House passed in May.
Instant Pot spaghetti delivers a saucy dose of nostalgia, with little hands-on effort
This hands-off approach results in a nostalgic, American take on spaghetti, with soft (not al dente) noodles that soak up the sauce.
The pandemic shows we all should know ‘psychological first aid.’ Here are the basics.
Like regular first aid, PFA is a way of helping someone in pain – except rather than cleaning and bandaging a cut or applying ice to a sprained ankle, you tend to someone’s anxiety or distress in a way that will ease it and help restore a sense of equanimity.
Strategies to help make online furniture shopping less daunting
Before getting started, know the space you are working with. Carefully measure the room and think about volume.
Massive genetic study shows coronavirus mutating amid rapid U.S. spread
The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, appears to be the largest single aggregation of genetic sequences of the virus in the United States.