August 17, 2020

Coming up: Is it safe to start investing during an economic crisis?

The economic hit of the coronavirus pandemic has left thousands of people unemployed or working fewer hours. It might seem insensitive to think about investing during […]
August 17, 2020

CDC study finds Hispanics hit disproportionately hard by workplace outbreaks

A COVID-19 test is collected in Salt Lake City, Utah. A federal study published Monday found that Hispanic and non-white workers make up a disproportionate […]
August 17, 2020

Pandemic electric bills are searing hot, as families stay home

Lisa Vrooman with her boyfriend John Rock, dog Umar and cat Mochi. They love the high ceilings in their 650 square foot apartment, but keeping […]
August 17, 2020

2020 Watch: Democrats begin their all-virtual convention

NEW YORK — Presidential politics move fast. What we’re watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign: Days to general election: 78 Days […]
August 17, 2020

The Latest: India's total coronavirus death toll tops 50,000

NEW DELHI — India’s number of reported fatalities from the coronavirus has crossed 50,000 after 941 new deaths were reported in the past 24 hours. […]
August 17, 2020

Virus pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle

In a bid to survive, airlines are desperately trying to convince a wary public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make […]
August 17, 2020

Reset the economy to end systemic racism

An APM Marketplace special report: “The economy, reset.” The pandemic and the financial crisis have highlighted a fundamental truth: our economy has never worked for […]
August 17, 2020

What's it like to start a new job remotely?

Millions of Americans have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s getting less attention is the difficulty of starting a new job when so […]
August 17, 2020

AP FACT CHECK: Trump muddies facts on mail ballots, Harris

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is muddying the facts about mail-in voting and vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris on the eve of the Democratic National […]
August 17, 2020

This Week: Home Depot, Target results, US home sales

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: IMPROVE THIS Home Depot reports its second-quarter results Tuesday. The […]