Long-term jobless caught in squeeze that imperils recovery
More than one-third of workers who have been laid off or furloughed regard their job loss as permanent, according to a survey by Morning Consult. That’s up from just 15% in April.
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Indianapolis man’s fight against COVID began in March—and still isn’t over
For Larry Brown, 80 days in the hospital, a medically induced coma and sepsis were only part of the battle. He didn’t die of the virus, but he’s coming to terms with the fact that his life might never be the same.
Cineworld might close U.S. theaters after James Bond film delay
Cineworld Group operates 543 Regal cinemas in the United States, including six in Indianapolis and the surrounding communities.
Indiana seeing surge in COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday reported 1,096 new COVID-19 cases, the fourth straight day that new reported cases have topped 1,000.
Indiana reports 1,400-plus new COVID-19 cases for second straight day
The Indiana State Department of Health on Saturday reported 13 additional deaths from COVID-19, the sixth day in a row that deaths have been in double digits.
Trump ‘fatigued,’ heading to military hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis
The president’s physician said in a memo late Friday that Trump received a dose of an experimental antibody cocktail by Regeneron that is in clinical trials.
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.
Congress taking another run at airline bailout
House Democrats on Friday proposed a new $28.8 billion bailout for the airline industry after the carriers began furloughs of more than 32,000 workers to cut costs during a pandemic that has devastated air travel.
Notre Dame’s president tests positive for coronavirus
Earlier this week, Rev. John Jenkins apologized for not wearing a mask during Saturday’s Rose Garden ceremony for Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Biden, Harris, Barrett test negative for COVID-19; Trump suffering ‘mild symptoms’
Many White House and senior administration officials were undergoing tests Friday, but the full scale of the outbreak around the president might not be known for some time as it can take days for an infection to be detectable by a test.
Stocks fall, then bounce back after word of Trump’s positive test
Also stirring up the market’s movements Friday was the latest report on U.S. jobs growth, in which employers added fewer jobs last month than economists expected.
Indiana reports near-high in new COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Friday reported 13 more deaths from COVID-19, the fifth day in a row that deaths have been in double digits.
Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders
At 74, the U.S. president is the oldest head of state to become infected with the virus, and his age puts him at higher risk of serious complications from COVID-19.
President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19
President Donald Trump’s positive test comes just hours after the White House announced that senior aide Hope Hicks came down with the virus after traveling with the president several times this week.
Amazon: Nearly 20,000 workers have tested positive for COVID-19
The online retail behemoth, revealing the data for the first time, said that the infection rate of its employees was well below that seen in the general U.S. population.
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.
Stocks tick up as Wall Street waits for pandemic aid from Washington
Big swings have become typical recently, as investors handicap the chances of a deal on Capitol Hill to send more cash to Americans, restore jobless benefits for laid-off workers and deliver assistance to airlines and other industries.
EU agency starts ‘rolling review’ to speed OK for COVID-19 vaccine
A similar process was used to issue an approval for remdesivir, one of the only licensed drugs to treat COVID-19. That approval was issued in just over one month, while the standard process can take nearly seven months.
H&M’s new CEO gets tough with plan to eliminate 5% of stores
H&M is making its biggest retrenchment ever as the pandemic exacerbates its record inventory buildup. The retailer said Thursday it plans to permanently shut 250 stores on a net basis in 2021 after eliminating 50 this year.