A select number of students in Chatham County are set to return to public school classrooms Monday amid widespread concern about health and safety due to COVID-19.
Among questions the school district has yet to resolve, however, is how much of the federal coronavirus relief funds allotted to it will go to which schools in the area. A recent judicial ruling means fewer dollars than expected will be going to private schools, amid a larger national debate over whether government funds to offset the economic costs of the coronavirus pandemic should prioritize economically disadvantaged families and businesses.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is proposing to shut down schools and non-essential businesses in nine zip codes in Brooklyn and Queens, which have had high positivity rates in recent days.
Women left jobs at four times the rate of men in September. The burden of parenting and running a household while also working a job has created a pressure cooker environment that's pushing women out.
Markets face a double whammy of bad news after the president's health upended an election heading into its final stretch and the September jobs report proved disappointing.
Airlines have furloughed tens of thousands of employees. Now they wonder what they'll do next. For some it's a career change; for others it's finding a temporary job until the industry recovers.
The Labor Department says U.S. employers added just 661,000 jobs last month, as unemployment fell to 7.9%, showcasing an economic recovery that is losing steam.
A new report finds 25% of women are considering downsizing or quitting their careers as a result of pandemic-related pressures. Facebook's chief operating officer says that "should terrify all of us."
Every large federal income tax refund is reviewed by a little-known committee in Congress. NPR's Planet Money podcast goes over the committee's purpose and a refund for Trump its been reviewing.
President Trump and the first lady have tested positive for the coronavirus. At 74, there are serious health implications for the president. The diagnosis has had a big impact on the stock market.
"To our departing 13,000 family members: thank you for your dedication and we look forward to welcoming you back," United told employees, as CARES Act payroll aid was set to expire.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended the 'no sail' order for cruise lines until Oct. 31. The CDC had wanted the delay into next year but the White House reportedly intervened.
Asian Americans have traditionally enjoyed some of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. But the pandemic is taking a heavy toll - and Trump's blaming China isn't helping.
With so many people voting by mail, experts warn final results of the 2020 election may be delayed — opening the door for misinformation on social media. What are the platforms doing to prepare?