Fed launches long-awaited Main Street lending program, seeks to reach nonprofits
The Federal Reserve on Monday launched its Main Street Lending Program, the most complex program undertaken yet by the U.S. central bank to help keep...
In landmark ruling, Supreme Court bars discrimination against LGBT workers
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday delivered a watershed victory for LGBT rights and a defeat for President Donald Trump’s administration by ruling that a...
Global coronavirus cases reach over 8 million as outbreak expands in Latin America
Global cases of the novel coronavirus reached over 8 million on Monday, as infections surge in Latin America, according to a Reuters tally....
After crowded NY bar scenes, Cuomo urges tighter enforcement of coronavirus rules
Scenes of merrymakers gathering outside bars prompted the governor of New York, the state hardest hit along with New Jersey by the coronavirus pandemic, to...
Relatives of Mexico’s disappeared surround president’s car, demand meeting
Dozens of protesters surrounded Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s motorcade on Monday, demanding he answer for the thousands of Mexicans who have gone missing...
FDA revokes emergency use of malaria drugs for COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday revoked its emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19, the drug championed by U.S. President Donald...
U.S. companies can work with Huawei on 5G, other standards: Commerce Dept
The United States on Monday confirmed a Reuters report that it will amend its prohibitions on U.S. companies doing business with China’s Huawei [HWT.UL] to...
GM CEO optimistic on U.S. demand, China, EV profitability
General Motors Co’s top executive struck an optimistic note on Monday about U.S. new vehicle demand despite the coronavirus pandemic, and the ability to sell...
Trump order on police reform would use financial incentives
An executive order on police reform U.S. President Donald Trump will sign on Tuesday following nationwide protests against police brutality and racism would seek to...
Coronavirus deaths near 44,000 in Brazil, No.2 global hotspot
Brazil’s death toll from the novel coronavirus pandemic rose to nearly 44,000 on Monday, according to Health Ministry data, as the country continued easing restrictions...