Unemployment claims for last week could shatter record amid millions of new layoffs – USA TODAY
Unemployment claims for last week could shatter record amid millions of new layoffs USA TODAY Unemployment benefits for gig and self-employed workers stalled by confusion, delays CNBC...
Portugal extends state of emergency to halt spread of coronavirus
Portugal’s parliament approved the extension of a state of emergency by another 15 days on Thursday to stop the spread of the coronavirus, as the...
Coronavirus compounds Lebanon’s woes, many struggle for food
Battered by Lebanon’s economic crisis, Hassan Zeitar was already struggling to keep his family fed when the coronavirus lockdown stripped him of the little money...
Futures pare gains as U.S. weekly jobless claims top 6 million
U.S. stocks index futures gave up early gains on Thursday after the number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits topped a whopping 6 million...
Saudi digital market place SARY boosted by coronavirus-driven demand
Saudi Arabia’s digital marketplace Sary, which connects small businesses with merchant wholesalers, has secured $6.6 million in financing to boost expansion as coronavirus-driven demand for...
Stock market live updates: Dow futures up 200, jobless claims top 6 million, oil jumps 10% – CNBC
Stock market live updates: Dow futures up 200, jobless claims top 6 million, oil jumps 10% CNBC States overwhelmed by previously unimaginable layoff numbers POLITICO Record 6.6...
Anthony Fauci to get a security detail after facing threats, reports say – USA TODAY
Anthony Fauci to get a security detail after facing threats, reports say USA TODAY Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the latest in the fight against coronavirus CBS Evening...
Southwest Airlines to seek aid from U.S. Treasury as demand craters
Southwest Airlines Co said on Thursday it intends to file an application with the U.S. Treasury department for aid to help it ride out the...
U.S. weekly jobless claims hit record once again
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits last week shot to a record high for a second week in a row – topping...
Biden says Democratic convention should be postponed until August
U.S. Democratic candidate Joe Biden said his party’s nominating convention should be held in August rather than July as the coronavirus health crisis upends life...
