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.
Restaurants are trying to figure out how to extend the outdoor dining season using space heaters, tents, temporary igloos and even blankets. Heat lamps are already in short supply.
The injunction approved by Judge Sarah Evans Barker means that all mail-in ballots postmarked on or before Nov. 3 and received on or before Nov. 13—10 days after the election—must be counted, if otherwise valid.
Even though many Indiana districts have reopened campuses, some school superintendents want the freedom to offer fewer, but longer, instruction days
The American Hotel & Lodging Association report is meant to underscore what the lobbying group says is a critical need for additional stimulus ahead of Congress breaking for its October recess.
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.
After preying heavily on the elderly in the spring, the coronavirus is increasingly infecting American children and teens in a trend authorities say appears driven by school reopenings and the resumption of sports, playdates and other activities.
The Tennessee Titans have suspended in-person activities through Friday after three players and five staffers tested positive. The outbreak threatens to jeopardize the team’s game this weekend against the Steelers.
The 20 deaths were the most seen in the daily report since Sept. 15, matching that day’s total. The state has reported 90 deaths over the past week, up from 63 the previous week.
Consumer confidence is closely watched for signals about consumer spending, which accounts for 70% of economic activity in the United States.
The coronavirus’s rapid spread and ability to transmit in people who show no signs of the disease have enabled it to outrun measures to accurately quantify cases through widespread diagnostic testing.
A moderate Republican, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb can point to several ways he’s responded to educators’ concerns. But he has also been criticized by Indiana teachers.
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.
Big Tech stocks did the heaviest lifting. And several companies announced big mergers and acquisitions, which helped to push markets higher.
The tests will go out to states based on their population and can be used as governors see fit, but the administration encourages states to place a priority on schools.
Like many other providers, Ascension suspended all elective, nonessential medical and surgical procedures for several months to prepare for the surge of COVID-19 patients, reducing volume and revenue.
The Air Line Pilots Association said Monday that the deal will allow United to spread a reduced amount of flying across the airline’s 13,000 pilots to save jobs at least until June.
Ed Sahm, the restaurant group’s founder and owner, said the pandemic-related exodus of downtown office workers meant the two locations are no longer financially viable.
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday said cumulative positivity rate for unique individuals rose from at 8.6% to 8.7% and the seven-day positivity rate for unique individuals increased from 6.8% to 7.1%.
Even before Amazon’s announcement Monday, major retailers have said they plan to push shoppers to start their holiday shopping in October and offer deals earlier, hoping to avoid crowds in their stores in November and December.
