USDA announces another $470 million in purchases for food banks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a plan to purchase more food from struggling farmers and distribute it to food banks -- some $470 million this time.......
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DOJ announces first charges of alleged COVID-19 stimulus relief fraud
(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department announced its first series of charges targeting fraud in the COVID-19 stimulus relief package for small businesses on Tuesday after two Rhode Island men allegedly filed for more than half......
Treasury to borrow nearly $3T in second quarter due to coronavirus impacts
The Treasury Department announced Monday that it will borrow nearly $3 trillion to support the U.S. economy this fiscal quarter due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.......
Carnival Cruise Line plans to resume some operations in August
(HOUSTON) -- Carnival Cruise Line announced it plans to resume some North American sailings starting Aug. 1.The return to service will take a "phased-in approach," according to the company, focusing on eight ships from three......
With Jared’s “Love Can’t Wait” campaign, jewelry company offering 1,000 free virtual weddings
(LOS ANGELES) -- The jewelry company Jared has announced it's sponsoring 1,000 free virtual weddings to those couples whose wedding plans were derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of Jared's Love Can't Wait campaign, the......
Baseball Hall of Fame postpones 2020 induction ceremony until next year
The Baseball Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that it has canceled this year's induction ceremony because of the coronavirus pandemic. "Induction Weekend is a celebration of our national......
Facebook launches ‘Messenger Rooms’ so you can stay connected during quarantine
(NEW YORK) -- Facebook just announced the launch of "Messenger Rooms," a brand new way to interact via video chat.In the era of social distancing, this product is aimed to help keep people connected."We’re......
In SC, small business owners welcome governor’s reopening announcement
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -- South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday that the state will issue a new executive order to allow most retail stores to reopen, albeit under the strict new guidelines.Many......
Australia to make Google, Facebook pay for news it uses
(CANBERRA, Australia) -- Australia's government on Monday announced new measures to force tech giants including Google and Facebook to pay local news and media organizations for using their content, making it the first country in......
Experts: India has few coronavirus cases, but it is unprepared for a spike
(LONDON) -- Earlier this week, the prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, announced that the lockdown currently in place to protect 1.3 billion people would remain in force until at least May 3.While......