US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus

The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.

Dr. Anthony Fauci undergoes surgery for vocal cord polyp, according to reports

Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a White House coronavirus adviser, confirmed the news to CNN.

Another Collin County school district reports COVID-19 cases

A second Collin County school district that recently re-opened with kids on campus is reporting coronavirus cases.

Iowa governor's push to reopen schools descends into chaos

An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.

COVID-19 pandemic is shifting how consumers use gig companies, according to poll

A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.

FDA medical supply shortage list includes respirators, gloves, testing swabs

The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.

How to choose the best mask for back-to-school

Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.

State-level backlog continues to inflate COVID-19 case numbers across North Texas

Issues with the state’s case reporting system are still causing dramatically higher numbers for some counties, including Collin, Tarrant and Dallas.