New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Sunday warned that key employees — including health care workers, firefighters, police officers and teachers — could be laid off if the state does not receive additional funding from the federal government. The dire prediction from Murphy reflects what many governors across the country fear as states grapple with…… MORE
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Eddie Sutton, legendary college basketball coach, dies at 84
Eddie Sutton, the first college basketball coach to lead four different schools to the NCAA tournament, died on Saturday, his family said in a statement. He was 84. Sutton’s family said he passed away at home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, due to natural causes, surrounded by his sons and their families. His wife of 54 years,…… MORE
Hassett says unemployment rate could be ‘north of 20%’ in May with possible double-digits in November
A senior White House economic adviser on Sunday again forecasted the US could see steep unemployment rates in May and June amid the coronavirus crisis, with the possibility of double-digit jobless numbers in November. Kevin Hassett, a senior economic adviser to President Donald Trump, said in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of…… MORE
NASCAR to honor fallen veterans at Coca-Cola 600 race held without spectators
NASCAR will honor the country’s fallen military veterans when the Coca-Cola 600 race is held without spectators Sunday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. NASCAR Cup Series drivers and on-track vehicles will carry the name of a fallen military member in honor of Memorial Day. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark…… MORE
FDA commissioner issues Memorial Day warning: ‘Coronavirus is not yet contained’
The commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration on Sunday urged Americans observing Memorial Day weekend to follow federal guidelines aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus, saying the deadly virus “is not yet contained.” “With the country starting to open up this holiday weekend, I again remind everyone that the coronavirus is…… MORE
Trump administration likely to announce travel restrictions to Brazil because of coronavirus spike
National security adviser Robert O’Brien said Sunday that the Trump administration is likely to announce new restrictions on travel to Brazil. O’Brien, during an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation,” said the administration is likely to make a decision about restricting travel to Brazil on Sunday, and said White House officials “hope that will be…… MORE
Self-serve salad bars and all-you-can-eat buffets face an uncertain future in the age of coronavirus
Self-serve buffets and all-you-can-eat salad bars are, by design, hands-on affairs. So where’s their place in a hands-off world? It’s been just over 80 years since America got its first taste of the buffet. Now, thanks to the novel coronavirus, this subset of the restaurant industry is facing an increasingly uncertain future, and Americans may…… MORE
Federer thinks return of tennis is a ‘long way off’
Roger Federer thinks the professional tennis circuit won’t return for a while due to the coronavirus pandemic but, when the time does come, the Swiss superstar said he would find it difficult to play without fans. While European football’s Bundesliga resurfaced last week behind closed doors and Spain’s La Liga is set to resume the…… MORE
Health care stocks are solid, but some remain a big gamble
Investors can thank health care stocks for a chunk of the stock market’s rally. The S&P 500 healthcare sector has risen 33.5% since March 23, when the S&P 500 hit its recent low. That beats the broader index’s 32% gain in the same period. Both small and large companies have benefited from investor hopes that…… MORE
Democrats see Warren as rising VP contender as coronavirus reshuffles 2020 race
Joe Biden is thinking big. Confronted with the prospect of taking office next year in the depths of a historic economic and health crisis, Biden is now talking about a bolder presidency, with ambitions stretching beyond the restoration of pre-Donald Trump normalcy. And there is a growing sense in Democratic circles, particularly among the progressive…… MORE