Unemployment claims skyrocket as the nation braced for what President Donald Trump said would be a dire few weeks. See the latest coronavirus updates.

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:47:21 -0400

BofA Prepares for Deluge of Small-Business Loan Applications - Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:14:20 -0400

Passover on Zoom: Jewish leaders split on digital Seders -

The Jewish holiday of Passover has long inspired intense debate, with favourite topics including whether Moses actually parted the Red Sea or if the Ten Plagues were an ethical response to enslavement. The videoconferencing application has emerged as an essential tool during a crisis that has confined people across the globe in their homes. Passover, an eight-day holiday that marks the Jewish people's biblical exodus from Egypt, begins Wednesday evening with a Seder, one of the most important events of the year for Jews.

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:01:21 -0400

'Really overwhelmed': Americans are facing mounting issues filing for unemployment during COVID-19 crisis -

To get an unemployment check, you first have to apply. That's the problem for many during the COVID-19 crisis.

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:37:51 -0400

Holland America ships caught in COVID-19 pandemic dock in Florida; here's how disembarkation will work -

Holland America said that passengers who are fit to travel will go through health screenings and customs Thursday. Most will fly home Friday.

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:59:58 -0400

One Worker’s Grueling Journey Home Shows China Isn’t Normal Yet - Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0400

Sweden had resisted mandatory social distancing measures. That changed on Wednesday. -

Sweden has had some of the least strict social distancing guidelines in Europe. The country released new rules Wednesday, but they're still loose.

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:45:52 -0400

Government housing agency unveils new mortgage relief policies for struggling borrowers -

FHA also instructed mortgage companies to delay due dates for reverse mortgage claims by six months.

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:26:55 -0400

Oil rockets as Trump signals end to price war -

Oil prices rocketed Thursday, posting the largeset percent increase ever, after US President Donald Trump said Russia and Saudi Arabia planned to end their price war by slashing output. After Trump tweeted that Saudi and Russia could slash production by up to 15 million barrels, Brent hit $36.29 a barrel, up almost 46 percent, and West Texas Intermediate soared around 35 percent to $27.39.

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:10:42 -0400

What you need to do to get your government stimulus check -

The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks within the next few weeks. The government urged them to file taxes and then later reversed course for certain groups. The IRS and Treasury have updated their guidance on how to ensure you get paid.

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:48:10 -0400