Trump, Pelosi say they’re back to negotiating broad relief package
There appears to be a new sense of urgency from the White House and some congressional Republicans to reach some sort of agreement amid signs the economic recovery is weakening.
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A Fat Bear Week champion has been crowned: 747 is 2020’s thickest king
Fat Bear Week was born in 2014 as a way to “celebrate all the hard work that these bears do to survive and thrive and get through six months of starvation.”
Recipe: Muffin tin deep dish pizzas let kids get creative in the kitchen
I have great memories of those times and agree with a working mother who told me that when cooking with kids “there are wonderful messes to be made.”
Pence, Harris clash under the shadow of surging pandemic
Seated at distant tables and separated by clear plexiglass barriers to help prevent infection, Pence, 61, and Harris, 55, arrived at the Salt Lake City debate as two of the most consequential running mates in recent history.
Airline industry fights for financial relief in one form or another
Aviation leaders had hoped to be included in a broader pandemic relief package, but once it became clear that the White House was done negotiating, industry leaders quickly shifted focus to a stand-alone bill.
White House lurches in new direction on stimulus talks, pushing for airline aid
The stock market rallied sharply Wednesday on the prospect of a partial deal. The Dow Jones industrial average closed up more than 500 points, or nearly 2%.
House investigation faults big tech firms for engaging in anti-competitive tactics
The House investigation of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google stopped short of calling for a breakup of any of the companies. Instead, it proposed the most sweeping overhaul of U.S. antitrust law in decades.
Returning to the office means wearing fancy clothes again. Or at least nicer leggings.
As much as people have reveled in their at-home informality, they also speak of a desire for normalcy, a condition marked by a return to the office – with all its bells and whistles. They want to wear the clothes that have gathered dust in their closet. They want to wear all those clothes that still have price tags on them because the restaurants closed, the theaters went dark and the parties were all canceled before they could be debuted. They want leggings, but a dressier version.
Here are the latest products the pandemic is making hard to find
Spices, yarn, fitness equipment and the Nintendo Switch are among the products that remain hard to find during the pandemic.
Study: Americans drinking more alcohol during pandemic
The increase in drinking frequency has been higher for women and for those ages 30 to 59, according to findings from Rand Corp.
Pelosi anticipates reaching relief deal, says Trump diagnosis ‘changes the dynamic’
The pace of talks between Democrats and Republicans—and the possibility of a new pandemic relief package—have picked up markedly since Thursday.
House Dems pass $2.2T relief bill over GOP opposition, but bipartisan talks continue
The legislation, which passed 214-207, has no chance of advancing. But negotiations between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are continuing behind the scenes.
Trump awaits test results after close aide Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID-19
Hicks, a close adviser to President Donald Trump, traveled with him several times this week aboard Air Force One. Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump were tested after they learned about Hicks and were awaiting the results.
Chicken cutlets can stretch your dollar in a delicious way
Once you’ve created your cutlets, they will cook quickly in a saute pan with olive oil and a few shakes of your favorite seasoning blend.
Warming up to your outdoor spaces for the upcoming cooler season
You can sit on a front or screened porch if it’s raining or even snowing if you have enough layers on.
Fat Bear Week is upon us. Here’s how to celebrate the big, glorious event.
Think of Fat Bear Week as a March Madness meets Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, but for bears in southwest Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve that are beefing up for winter hibernation.
Millions of Americans risk losing power, water as unpaid utility bills pile up
In Indiana, more than 112,000 households are behind 120 days or more on their power bills, a Washington Post analysis of the largest local energy companies’ records found.
Airlines say furloughs will begin Thursday after no relief deal is reached
U.S. airlines said they will begin furloughing tens of thousands of employees on Thursday, but they left open the possibility that workers could be called back if a federal relief package is reached in the next few days.
Mnuchin sees one more chance for stimulus, as House readies vote
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested he’ll offer Democrats a proposal for roughly $1.5 trillion in pandemic relief. He said the plan is similar to one put forward by a bipartisan group of House members.
Pelosi, Meadows say they’re hopeful new economic relief deal within reach
Many lawmakers are feeling intense pressure to make a new deal, with millions still out of work and cities and states delaying infrastructure projects and laying off workers because of massive revenue shortfalls.