Restaurant group asks for more coronavirus aid from Congress
On Wednesday, the National Restaurant Association sent a “Blueprint for Revival” to Congress.
Pompeo says US to impose visa curbs on Huawei over rights
He also said telecommunications companies around the world “should consider themselves on notice” that if they do business with Huawei, “they are doing business with human rights abusers.”
NYPD retirements on the rise: 'It's a no-brainer'
From June 29 to July 6 of this year, 179 uniformed NYPD cops submitted their retirement paperwork, up 411 percent from the 35 who did so during the same period last year.
What does 'defund the police' really mean?
The idea of defunding the police has been around for decades, but the movement picked up steam as protests erupted nationwide following George Floyd’s death while in the custody of Minneapolis police in May.
Florida sets 1-day coronavirus death record
Doctors had been predicting a surge in deaths because Florida’s daily reported infection cases have gone from about 2,000 a day to more than 12,000 in the past month.
Opponents want Formosa Plastics to stop work at Louisiana site
Planned construction would irreparably harm the community, environment and desecrate a slave grave sites, according to legal papers.
What happens if I owe money on my taxes but don’t pay?
You could have an underpayment on your hands, which means you owe the IRS money, and soon.
Small town mayor reboots local currency to kick start regional recovery
Local businesses across Tenino, Washington, accept the 'wooden dollars.'
What is the Antiquities Act — and what does it say about monuments?
Teddy Roosevelt, known for his emphasis on nature conservation, was the first president to establish a national monument.
Officials weigh tax hikes to offset coronavirus impact on budgets: What to know
Homeowners, beware. State and local governments scrambling to raise money during the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic are looking to increased property taxes -- as well as wealth taxes and more -- to fill budget holes.
FDA adds methanol warning to more coronavirus hand sanitizer products
The FDA has expanded its hand sanitizer warning to 59 products manufactured in Mexico.
U.S. warns citizens of heightened detention risks in China
The U.S. State Department warned American citizens on Saturday to “exercise increased caution” in China due to heightened risk of arbitrary law enforcement including detention and a ban from exiting the country.
NYC cancels large events through September
Scheduled large gatherings have been canceled in NYC until this date, according to Mayor de Blasio.
Record low mortgage rates for the third consecutive week
The 30-year fixed rate average fell to record lows for the third consecutive week.
Feds feared Epstein confidante Ghislaine Maxwell might kill herself
The concern comes in part because Epstein, 66, killed himself in a federal jail in Manhattan last summer while in custody on sex trafficking charges.
8 smart things to do with this year's tax refund
Here are a few important things to do with your tax refund, especially in light of the current recession.
NYPD limits retirement applications amid 400 percent surge this week
New York’s Finest are putting in for retirement faster than the NYPD can handle.
Amazon hit with fine over US sanction violations
Amazon agreed to settle with the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control after selling goods to sanctioned individuals.
What big businesses got PPP loans?
These are the biggest businesses that received Paycheck Protection Program loans worth more than $1 million.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
President Trump is threatening to pull back federal funding should schools not reopen in the fall.