Macy’s to furlough majority of its 130,000 workers

Macy’s to furlough majority of its 130,000 workers

The majority of its 130,000 employees, including stock people and sales clerks, will still collect health benefits, but Macy's said that it is transitioning to an “absolute minimum workforce” needed to maintain basic operations.

The majority of its 130,000 employees, including stock people and sales clerks, will still collect health benefits, but Macy's said that it is transitioning to an “absolute minimum workforce” needed to maintain basic operations.

California courts' decision could force more people to stay behind bars during pandemic, critics say

California courts' decision could force more people to stay behind bars during pandemic, critics say

What that means is that those who are arrested or waiting for a court date will have to wait longer in custody. For example, someone who is waiting to be arraigned might now have to wait 7 days, instead of 48 hours, to get his or her first court hearing. 

What that means is that those who are arrested or waiting for a court date will have to wait longer in custody. For example, someone who is waiting to be arraigned might now have to wait 7 days, instead of 48 hours, to get his or her first court hearing. 

Fan-less games seen as last resort in MLS

Fan-less games seen as last resort in MLS

While the NBA reportedly has looked into restarting its season at some point with fan-less games, Major League Soccer is not considering that option at this time.

While the NBA reportedly has looked into restarting its season at some point with fan-less games, Major League Soccer is not considering that option at this time.

Oakland woman dies of coronavirus within days

Oakland woman dies of coronavirus within days

Barbara Johnson Hopper, who loved to garden at her Oakland Hills home and was an active real estate agent, died last Thursday after contracting the virus.

Barbara Johnson Hopper, who loved to garden at her Oakland Hills home and was an active real estate agent, died last Thursday after contracting the virus.

DeSantis doesn't want cruise ship with sick passengers, 4 dead to dock in South Florida

DeSantis doesn't want cruise ship with sick passengers, 4 dead to dock in South Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't want a cruise ship where four people died and others are sick to dock in his state, saying Monday that the state does not have the capacity to treat outsiders.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't want a cruise ship where four people died and others are sick to dock in his state, saying Monday that the state does not have the capacity to treat outsiders.

Americans can expect coronavirus rescue checks 'within 3 weeks'

Americans can expect coronavirus rescue checks 'within 3 weeks'

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a Sunday morning interview that qualifying Americans can expect to see their $1,200 checks deposited into their accounts "within three weeks."

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a Sunday morning interview that qualifying Americans can expect to see their $1,200 checks deposited into their accounts "within three weeks."

Prince Charles ends isolation period for coronavirus

Prince Charles ends isolation period for coronavirus

The prince’s Clarence House office says Charles is in good health after completing the seven-day quarantine.

The prince’s Clarence House office says Charles is in good health after completing the seven-day quarantine.

NYC setting temporary morgues for surge in coronavirus deaths

NYC setting temporary morgues for surge in coronavirus deaths

New York City is setting up temporary morgues and deploying refrigerated trucks outside of hospitals for the surge of coronavirus deaths overwhelm the city morgues.

New York City is setting up temporary morgues and deploying refrigerated trucks outside of hospitals for the surge of coronavirus deaths overwhelm the city morgues.

Saudi nurse breaks down as he's forced to refuse son's hug after work

Saudi nurse breaks down as he's forced to refuse son's hug after work

In the heartbreaking video, Naser Ali Al-Shahrani, a nurse working Riyadh, returns home from working at the hospital and refuses a hug from his son.

In the heartbreaking video, Naser Ali Al-Shahrani, a nurse working Riyadh, returns home from working at the hospital and refuses a hug from his son.

Tampa megachurch crowded with worshipers, despite social distancing orders

Tampa megachurch crowded with worshipers, despite social distancing orders

Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.

Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.

Sheriff: Man coughs on Florida deputy, claims he has COVID-19

Sheriff: Man coughs on Florida deputy, claims he has COVID-19

A Florida man is facing charges that he threatened and assaulted an officer after he coughed on a deputy and said he had the coronavirus, according to authorities.

A Florida man is facing charges that he threatened and assaulted an officer after he coughed on a deputy and said he had the coronavirus, according to authorities.

Instacart workers seek strike as jobs get busier, riskier

Instacart workers seek strike as jobs get busier, riskier

Some Instacart workers have called for a walk-out Monday, saying they need hazard pay and protective gear, among other demands.

Some Instacart workers have called for a walk-out Monday, saying they need hazard pay and protective gear, among other demands.