Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote
The unanimous vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced.
The unanimous vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced.
Cheers fill Atlanta's streets each night to praise medical professionals fighting the coronavirus
As the clear day turned into dusk in Midtown Atlanta on Wednesday, the normally busy streets were mostly still, save for the sounds of the occasional footsteps hitting the sidewalk. “The city too busy to hate” seems to have turned into the “city that will just have to wait” as residents remain under a shelter-in-place order amid the threat of furthering the coronavirus pandemic.
As the clear day turned into dusk in Midtown Atlanta on Wednesday, the normally busy streets were mostly still, save for the sounds of the occasional footsteps hitting the sidewalk. “The city too busy to hate” seems to have turned into the “city that will just have to wait” as residents remain under a shelter-in-place order amid the threat of furthering the coronavirus pandemic.
Henry Ford Health reaches capacity at 2 hospitals for COVID-19 patients
Henry Ford Health announces two of its hospitals have reached capacity for treating COVID-19 patients.
Henry Ford Health announces two of its hospitals have reached capacity for treating COVID-19 patients.
'Dark Day': Detroit Police captain dead due to coronavirus, second DPD member to die
A second Detroit Police Officer has died in connection to the coronavirus.
A second Detroit Police Officer has died in connection to the coronavirus.
Busch offering 3-month beer supply incentive to adopt dog from rescue during COVID-19 crisis
The beer company is looking to give three months’ worth of beer to anyone willing to open their homes to a canine companion.
The beer company is looking to give three months’ worth of beer to anyone willing to open their homes to a canine companion.
'The whole city laid off': US jobless claims climb sky high amid coronavirus crisis
Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans’ illustrious restaurants.
Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans’ illustrious restaurants.
Amazon says Shelby Township fulfillment center worker has coronavirus
An Amazon employee at the Shelby Township fulfillment center has the coronavirus, the company said Wednesday.
An Amazon employee at the Shelby Township fulfillment center has the coronavirus, the company said Wednesday.
Dow gains fade as $2T coronavirus pkg. meets Democratic opposition
U.S. equity markets rose Wednesday but gave up the bulk of the gains after Democratic lawmaker Sen. Bernie Sanders raised some concerns over the $2 trillion relief measure to provide aid to those most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. equity markets rose Wednesday but gave up the bulk of the gains after Democratic lawmaker Sen. Bernie Sanders raised some concerns over the $2 trillion relief measure to provide aid to those most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘This is bigger than sports’: Mich. Olympic athlete responds to 2020 Tokyo games postponement
A Olympic athlete, who's from Ypsilanti and is also a University of Michigan star athlete, talks to us about the 2020 Olympic games postponement.
A Olympic athlete, who's from Ypsilanti and is also a University of Michigan star athlete, talks to us about the 2020 Olympic games postponement.
Elton John to host ‘iHeart Living Room Concert for America’ on FOX benefiting those impacted by COVID-19
The commercial-free, one-hour concert special on FOX will pay tribute to front-line medical professionals working to treat patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The commercial-free, one-hour concert special on FOX will pay tribute to front-line medical professionals working to treat patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wayne County extends paid furlough for non-essential employees
Wayne County is extending furlough for all non-essential employees through April 13.
Wayne County is extending furlough for all non-essential employees through April 13.
'We are collapsing': Coronavirus pummels medics in Spain and Italy
The coronavirus is waging a war of attrition against health care workers throughout the world.
The coronavirus is waging a war of attrition against health care workers throughout the world.
Chef Floyd Cardoz dies of coronavirus complications
Chef Floyd Cardoz, a critically praised chef and TV celebrity, died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 59.
Chef Floyd Cardoz, a critically praised chef and TV celebrity, died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 59.
Detroit’s 36th district court suspends felony exam, criminal misdemeanor dockets
The 36th District Court in downtown Detroit announced Wednesday that felony exam and criminal misdemeanor dockets are suspended through March 31.
The 36th District Court in downtown Detroit announced Wednesday that felony exam and criminal misdemeanor dockets are suspended through March 31.
Detroit sets up drive-thru coronavirus screening site at State Fairgrounds
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Wednesday that a drive-thru testing site will be set up at the State Fairgrounds to test up to 400 people each day.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Wednesday that a drive-thru testing site will be set up at the State Fairgrounds to test up to 400 people each day.
Amazon employees test positive for coronavirus at 6 US warehouses
Warehouse workers sounded alarms last week that the company is not doing enough to protect them.
Warehouse workers sounded alarms last week that the company is not doing enough to protect them.
Ziebart offering free first responder vehicle wipe downs
Ziebart stores are offering free wipe downs of first responder vehicles.
Ziebart stores are offering free wipe downs of first responder vehicles.
Starbucks offers free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during coronavirus pandemic
Starbucks is giving away free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Starbucks is giving away free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Target to stop accepting in-store returns, exchanges for 3 weeks amid COVID-19 pandemic
Target will stop accepting in-store returns and exchanges for the next three weeks--one of several changes the Minneapolis-based retailer is making to protect employees and customers amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Target will stop accepting in-store returns and exchanges for the next three weeks--one of several changes the Minneapolis-based retailer is making to protect employees and customers amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
People think the coronavirus only threatens the elderly. That's not true
Even though elderly people are some of the highest risk patients in world against coronavirus, it's a misconception that they're are the only demographic threatened. Doctors are nothing growing numbers of younger people diagnosed with COVID-19 showing up in the ICU as well
Even though elderly people are some of the highest risk patients in world against coronavirus, it's a misconception that they're are the only demographic threatened. Doctors are nothing growing numbers of younger people diagnosed with COVID-19 showing up in the ICU as well