AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks

AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks.

TABC suspends seven bars, two in Central Texas, for not complying with Abbott's order to close bars

TABC says agents visited nearly 1,500 Texas businesses this past weekend to verify that they were complying with the order. 59 were found to be operating in violation of the order; 52 of those agreed to immediately close. 

Cuomo calls on Trump to sign executive order requiring face masks

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on President Donald Trump Monday to sign an executive order requiring all people to wear face coverings as the number of COVID-19 cases has increased across the country.

Texas restaurants return to 50% capacity in dining rooms

Beginning Monday, Texas restaurants must reduce the number of customers in their dining rooms to 50% of their seating capacity. That’s down from 75% as the state continues to see a surge in coronavirus cases.

EU finalizing coronavirus 'safe list,' US unlikely to make the cut

EU envoys in Brussels worked over the weekend to narrow down the exact criteria for countries to be included, mostly centered on their ability to manage the spread of the disease. Importantly, the countries are also expected to drop any travel restrictions they have imposed on European citizens.

Chesapeake Energy files for bankruptcy protection

Chesapeake Energy, a shale drilling pioneer that helped to turn the United States into a global energy powerhouse, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Texas Bar and Nightclub Association sues state over latest shutdowns

The Texas Bar and Nightclub Association (TBNA) is responding by announcing they are suing the state while encouraging other bars to join in and contest the closures. 

Coronavirus deaths top 500K globally, more than 10M cases, according to Johns Hopkins

The milestone comes at a time when new confirmed cases are surging in different parts of the world, causing some government leaders to question their decisions to reopen.