Georgia Power offers payback plan for those hit financially by COVID-19

Georgia Power announced on Tuesday it is willing to work with customers hit financially by the coronavirus pandemic. The power company is rolling out a special payment plan to help past-due account balances that accumulated over the past few months.

Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21

The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.

Two medical students write children's book to explain why we've been staying home

How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.

First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19

The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.

Atlanta protestors line up to get tested for coronavirus

As thousands of protestors hit the streets of Atlanta, one non-profit is trying to help marchers get tested for the novel coronavirus.

Florida researchers track COVID mutation that suggests virus is adapting to humans

The changes in the virus are within the spike proteins, which are what allows the virus to bind and infect human cells. The mutation, called D614G, stabilizes the spike protein, making it less likely to fall apart. That's why it's more infectious. 

Fear turns to greed on Wall Street as Fed details bond buys

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 629 points, or 2.5%, at 24,975, as of 9:48 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was down 1.5%. The losses were widespread, with 98% of the stocks in the S&P 500 lower

Maskless woman seen on video coughing on customer inside NY bagel store after argument

Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.

US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach canceled due to coronavirus

The 2020 Vans US Open of Surfing was canceled over health concerns caused by the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.

Poll: Black Americans most likely to know a COVID-19 victim

Eleven percent of African Americans say they were close with someone who has died compared with 5% of Americans overall and 4% of white Americans.

National Institutes of Health evaluating drugs prescribed to children with COVID-19

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.

Edible Arrangements looking to launch aspiring entrepreneurs after successful spring

"We're looking for people who are willing to come in and work for six months, run a location, we'll give them all that training, and then at the end they can convert that store to own it," Farid described.

Some tribes reopen their casinos despite state opposition

Some federally recognized tribes have pushed ahead with plans to reopen their casinos despite opposition from governors who have little to no say in the matter.