Walmart pays hourly staff nearly $180M in bonuses with 'more to come'
Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide on Thursday and has fulfilled its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees since March in response to demand prompted by the novel coronavirus, the company announced.
Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide on Thursday and has fulfilled its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees since March in response to demand prompted by the novel coronavirus, the company announced.
Dallas County reports record number of new COVID-19 cases Sunday, with 234
Dallas County reported a record number of new positive COVID-19 cases on Sunday, as the county topped 200 new cases for the first time in a single day.
Dallas County reported a record number of new positive COVID-19 cases on Sunday, as the county topped 200 new cases for the first time in a single day.
Line stretches out the door at Washington barbershop operating outside of stay-at-home order
A barbershop in Washington state is operating outside the “stay-at-home” order and the owner says he’s doing so because of the sheriff.
A barbershop in Washington state is operating outside the “stay-at-home” order and the owner says he’s doing so because of the sheriff.
New York sends out 1,000 police officers to enforce social distancing as people pack parks
Thousands of people poured into the streets and New York City's parks Saturday as warm weather lured people out of quarantine.
Thousands of people poured into the streets and New York City's parks Saturday as warm weather lured people out of quarantine.
How to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in quarantine
A few ideas for those who want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo while social distancing.
A few ideas for those who want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo while social distancing.
As businesses start to partially reopen, North Texans wrestling with decision to go out or stay in
Business is somewhat back this weekend, after phase one of four in Texas’ reopening started Friday.
Business is somewhat back this weekend, after phase one of four in Texas’ reopening started Friday.
North Texas mixed-status families continuing to fight for their stimulus payments
Millions of Americans are part of what's known as mixed-status families, and they’re now fighting for their right to get government stimulus payments.
Millions of Americans are part of what's known as mixed-status families, and they’re now fighting for their right to get government stimulus payments.
Billionaires got $283B richer during coronavirus: Study
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
Many North Texas colleges, universities planning to reopen their campus for classes in the fall
Universities and colleges across the country are starting to make plans for what the fall semester may look like if students are able to return to campus this year.
Universities and colleges across the country are starting to make plans for what the fall semester may look like if students are able to return to campus this year.
Man arrested for trying to quarantine on private Disney World island
Florida deputies arrested a man who had been living out his quarantine on a shuttered Disney World island, telling authorities it felt like a “tropical paradise.”
Florida deputies arrested a man who had been living out his quarantine on a shuttered Disney World island, telling authorities it felt like a “tropical paradise.”
Dallas County reports 181 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
Dallas County reported 181 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, along with four more deaths from the virus.
Dallas County reported 181 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, along with four more deaths from the virus.
Kroger placing purchase limits on ground beef, pork at 'select stores'
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”
Helping kids with closure during the pandemic
Prom, graduation and other milestones that involve huge gatherings were canceled because of COVID-19. Parenting coach Demi Austin-Thomas shares how you can help kids cope with the disappointment and how to handle the challenge of parents being laid off.
Prom, graduation and other milestones that involve huge gatherings were canceled because of COVID-19. Parenting coach Demi Austin-Thomas shares how you can help kids cope with the disappointment and how to handle the challenge of parents being laid off.
Should You Cancel Your Travel Plans?
Coronavirus has made many things uncertain for so many people and it has people thinking about travel plans. Megan Spurrell from Cond? Nast Traveler explains what you should consider before you cancel and if postponing is a better option. She also discusses travel insurance and if it is worth the cost.
Coronavirus has made many things uncertain for so many people and it has people thinking about travel plans. Megan Spurrell from Cond? Nast Traveler explains what you should consider before you cancel and if postponing is a better option. She also discusses travel insurance and if it is worth the cost.
Highland Park Village reopens for business
Businesses at Highland Park Village are offering different shopping experiences based on your level of comfort during the pandemic. Some shops made online shopping with "to go" pick up available. Some shops are offering a virtual experience to choose items. The stores that decided to open during the first phase of the governor's reopening plan have also implemented social distancing measures by limiting customers in the store. The employees are also wearing masks and encouraging customers to do the same.
Businesses at Highland Park Village are offering different shopping experiences based on your level of comfort during the pandemic. Some shops made online shopping with "to go" pick up available. Some shops are offering a virtual experience to choose items. The stores that decided to open during the first phase of the governor's reopening plan have also implemented social distancing measures by limiting customers in the store. The employees are also wearing masks and encouraging customers to do the same.
Small business owners adapt to new normal at Highland Park Village
Highland Park Village is back open for business. The shopping center on the edge of Park Cities in Dallas made changes to ensure all businesses and customers continue to keep the recommended social distancing measures. Hadleigh's is one of the stores that decided to open during phase 1 of the Governor's reopening plan. They decided to add custom masks to the inventory. The masks can be purchased online and in store; the masks can also be monogrammed.
Highland Park Village is back open for business. The shopping center on the edge of Park Cities in Dallas made changes to ensure all businesses and customers continue to keep the recommended social distancing measures. Hadleigh's is one of the stores that decided to open during phase 1 of the Governor's reopening plan. They decided to add custom masks to the inventory. The masks can be purchased online and in store; the masks can also be monogrammed.
Rollerskaters rejoice! Throwback activity has revival during pandemic
As one person aptly asked on Twitter: "Who knew our society was only one pandemic away from collectively taking up baking, tie-dyeing and rollerblading?"
As one person aptly asked on Twitter: "Who knew our society was only one pandemic away from collectively taking up baking, tie-dyeing and rollerblading?"
'Grim Reaper' visits Florida beaches to protest reopening during pandemic
The Grim Reaper made an appearance at Florida beaches as they reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Grim Reaper made an appearance at Florida beaches as they reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Andrew Yang calls for $2,000 a month for Americans during pandemic
“The first thing we need to do is put money in people’s hands so we can weather this crisis.”
“The first thing we need to do is put money in people’s hands so we can weather this crisis.”
Crowd fails to social distance while protesting in Huntington Beach over pandemic restrictions
A large crowd that failed to display social distancing gathered in Huntington Beach Friday afternoon in opposition to multiple restrictions that have been implemented by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A large crowd that failed to display social distancing gathered in Huntington Beach Friday afternoon in opposition to multiple restrictions that have been implemented by Gov. Gavin Newsom.