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What to know about taking Social Security in the pandemic
The trend has been moving in a positive direction: Over the past decade, far more workers who are eligible for Social Security have been waiting to file.
Gilead surges on news of encouraging virus drug trial
The University of Chicago’s phase 3 drug trial found that most of its patients had “rapid recoveries in fever and respiratory symptoms” and were discharged in less than a week, health-care publication STAT News reported.
One place the rich are sheltering in their vacation homes
The Jackson, Wyoming, metro area is the most unequal place in the US, where the average income of the richest 1% is more than $16.1 million.
Pharma giants race to find pandemic antibody test
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Friday it would soon have a test to tell whether people have had Covid-19, joining other firms racing to produce an effective system. Julian Satterthwaite reports.
Trump outlines a three-phase plan to reopen the economy
The White House on April 16 gave governors optional guidelines for gradually lifting economic restrictions put in place to slow the spread of covid-19.
CDC investigates coronavirus outbreak linked to South Dakota meat plant
Medical professionals from the CDC visited the Smithfield pork factory in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where hundreds have been infected. Workers there tell CBS News they felt pressured to stay on the job. Adriana Diaz reports.
Some states may run out of unemployment money within weeks
Before the pandemic, more than 20 states didn't have enough unemployment funds to weather a recession. Many will take on debt to pay claims.
Why the Strategic National Stockpile wasn't prepared for the coronavirus spread
In 1999, President Clinton ordered the formation of the Strategic National Stockpile — a series of warehouses in secret locations filled with medical supplies and personal protective equipment to be used in case of a natural disaster or health emergency. Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Stockpile has already distributed about 90% of its resources, according to federal officials. We asked the Department of Health and Human Services why the Stockpile didn't have enough resources to meet the demand for PPE required by healthcare professionals fighting COVID-19 on the front lines. According to a HHS spokesperson, the Stockpile wasn't designed for an event of this magnitude. However, thanks to billions in newly allocated funds from Congress and private contracts to replenish the Stockpile's warehouses, some much-needed help is on the way.
5 things you may think hurt your credit score — but don't
5 Things You May Think Hurt Your Credit Score — but Don’t
How grocery stores have fared during the pandemic
Grocery stores in dozens of states have seen a surge of shoppers searching for supplies and stockpiling food, and those in eight states have had over 50% sales growth year over year.
Dow futures rise 700 points on coronavirus treatment hope
U.S. stock futures surged after a report said a Gilead Sciences drug showed some effectiveness in treating the coronavirus.
When your coronavirus payment isn't what you expected
Americans are checking their bank accounts for the stimulus payments and some are surprised at how much or how little they got.
States and cities are 'falling off a cliff' as the economic crisis sets in
The next economic crisis is the one that will hit states, cities, and towns.
Gilead surges after news of early successes of COVID-19 trial
The University of Chicago’s phase 3 drug trial found that most of its patients had “rapid recoveries in fever and respiratory symptoms” and were discharged in less than a week, health-care publication STAT News reported.
18% of near-retirees are unaware of 1 key Social Security feature
Are you in the dark, as well?
20 industries that will never be the same after the coronavirus
COVID-19 will have lasting effects on these industries.
As $2 Trillion Relief Flows Almost Nobody Is Watching for Abuse
The last time Congress disgorged billions of dollars to treat a national emergency, some of the money went to an evening reception for housing counselors who enjoyed strawberry shortcake martinis and were served from a carved beef station.
Coronavirus auto insurance refunds: Here's what you need to know
Geico, State Farm, Progressive and others are offering car insurance relief to customers amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Here's what you need to know.
Why Trump stimulus checks may be delayed for low-income Americans
The lowest-income people expecting a coronavirus relief check may have to wait a bit longer than expected.
Americans agonize over $1,200 relief payments that won't be enough
Melanie Hayes and tens of millions of other Americans are asking the same question as stimulus checks begin to arrive: How do I prioritize spending a one-time relief payment that won’t be enough?
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