April 24 is National Arbor Day
Friday, April 24, is National Arbor Day.
Falcons go corner at No. 16 with Atlanta native Terrell
The Falcons addressed a position of need by drafting Atlanta native A.J. Terrell No. 16 overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.
US OKs 1st coronavirus test that allows self-swab at home
U.S. health regulators on Tuesday OK’d the first coronavirus test that allows people to collect their own sample at home, a new approach that could help expand testing options in most states.
As Earth Day turns 50, green movement faces fresh challenges
Gina McCarthy remembers the way things used to be: Tar balls clinging to her legs after swimming in Boston Harbor. The Merrimack River colored bright blue and green by textile mill chemicals. Black smoke everywhere.
Trump announces 60-day 'pause' on immigration, will only apply to those seeking certain green cards
The president made the announcement in a tweet on Monday.
Shake Shack to return $10M small business loan
The burger chain Shake Shack says it will return a small-business loan it got to help weather the coronavirus crisis after topping up its funding.
Neiman Marcus to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week: sources
(Reuters) - Neiman Marcus Group is preparing to seek bankruptcy protection as soon as this week, becoming the first major U.S. department store operator to succumb to the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, people familiar with the matter said.
Chinese epicenter Wuhan raises number of virus dead by 1,290
The central Chinese city of Wuhan has raised its number of COVID-19 fatalities by 1,290, with state media saying Friday the undercount had been due to the insufficient admission capabilities at overwhelmed medical facilities at the peak of the outbreak.
AP source: Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen being released from prison
President Donald Trump’s former lawyer and longtime fixer Michael Cohen will be released from federal prison to serve the remainder of his sentence in home confinement because of the coronavirus pandemic, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
April 16 encourages people to wear pajamas to work
Thursday, April 16, is national "Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day."
Best Buy to furlough 51K store employees nationwide
Thousands of Best Buy employees will soon be without a paycheck.
Unemployment claims jumped by 5.25M last week as coronavirus job carnage continues
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck caused 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
Ciara, Russell Wilson share gender reveal on social media
Celebrity couple Ciara and Russell Wilson celebrated a special moment with their fans on social media.
Amazon stocks hit all-time high
Amazon is now worth more than $1 trillion.
A year after blaze, Notre Dame restoration halted by virus
Notre Dame Cathedral stands crippled and alone, locked in a dangerous web of warped scaffolding one year after a cataclysmic fire gutted its interior, toppled its famous spire and horrified the world.
April 14 is National Ex-Spouse Day
Tuesday, April 14, is National Ex-Spouse Day.
Easter storm tears through South amid pandemic; at least 30 dead
Severe weather has swept across the South, killing at least 18 people and damaging hundreds of homes from Louisiana into the Appalachian Mountains.
Bernie Sanders endorses former rival Joe Biden for president
Bernie Sanders endorsed his former rival Joe Biden for president on Monday in a joint online appearance.
April 13 is Make Lunch Count Day
Monday, April 13, is National Make Lunch Count Day.
George Stephanopoulos tests positive for coronavirus, announces it on 'Good Morning America'
George Stephanopoulos, an anchor on ABC's "Good Morning America" revealed that he has tested positive for COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.