Grocery stores have seen a 40% increase in revenue from a year ago. Also seeing a surge: gun shops – at 120%.
Lynley Price
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Barr tells prosecutors: Look for unconstitutional virus rules
The directive comes as many stay-at-home orders are set to expire.
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Virus spreads fear through Latin America’s prisons
The facilities create perfect conditions for disease to spread: little soap and water and crowded cell blocks.
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Health officials ready new guidelines as restrictions ease
The draft from the CDC is is only a recommendation, as state and local officials will be the ones to adopt and enforce rules.
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Supreme Court tosses N.Y. case that could have expanded gun rights
Gun rights advocates were hopeful the majority conservative court would use the case to expand on landmark decisions.
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‘You are a miracle’: Home care is new front in virus fight
Agencies in most states are taking COVID-19 patients referred after hospitalizations, or as an alternative to them.
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Cuomo announces phased plan to reopen New York
He didn’t give any firm dates but set two markers: The state is closed until May 15th, and new hospitalizations would need to have dropped for two weeks.
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Spain lets children outside as U.S. states move at various speeds
Starting May 4, Italy will reopen parks, funerals will be allowed and people can visit relatives living in the same region.
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Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for minors and floggings
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is the force behind the kingdom’s easing of restrictions in an effort to modernize the country.
Posted inBusiness
Back to work? Companies finding it easier said than done
Retailers are looking at China’s experience to figure out the best way to reopen stores.