Amazon is using thermal cameras for coronavirus temperature checks
Amazon has started using thermal cameras at its operations facilities to screen workers for fevers, a common symptom of the novel coronavirus. The…
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Shake Shack returns $10 million emergency loan to the US government
Shake Shack is returning a $10 million loan it received from the US government under an emergency program that was touted as a way to help small…
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Experts say it may be time for grocery stores to ban customers from coming inside because of Covid-19
Dozens of grocery store workers have died from the coronavirus, despite masks, temperature checks and capacity restrictions to keep them safe. So…
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Piers Morgan says his friend President Trump is ‘failing the American people’
The coronavirus pandemic is “the biggest news story that any of us have every dealt with,” Piers Morgan says, and it requires “a…
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“It’s OK to not be OK right now.” A month of grief, worry and frustration
Most nights I send out the “Reliable Sources” newsletter at 10 or 11 p.m. Eastern time. I missed Friday night’s deadline for the…
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Trump says small biz deal near, rejects testing complaints as U.S. virus deaths top 40,000
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump opened Sunday’s coronavirus task force briefing by discussing the negotiations on Capitol Hill over…
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How one hospital system is using technology to reduce health care providers’ exposure to coronavirus
Video calling has, for many, been key to staying connected with friends, family and coworkers as coronavirus forces people to stay apart. Now, the…
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60 million Europeans could suffer furloughs, layoffs or wage cuts
Nearly 60 million jobs across the European Union and the United Kingdom are at risk from the coronavirus pandemic, according to McKinsey. The…
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Texas begins easing virus restrictions this week amid questions, skepticism
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus starting this week by letting retailers sell items…
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Stuck at home, families find a new way to bond: creating TikTok videos
Families all over the world have been stuck inside together for weeks. Have they completely torn each other apart by now? Are the bonds of familial…
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Stuck at home, families find a new way to bond: creating TikTok videos
Families all over the world have been stuck inside together for weeks. Have they completely torn each other apart by now? Are the bonds of familial…
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Stuck at home, families find a new way to bond: creating TikTok videos
Families all over the world have been stuck inside together for weeks. Have they completely torn each other apart by now? Are the bonds of familial…
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Las Cruces physical therapy group thanks, feeds first-responders
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces physical therapy group owner is looking out for essential workers on the front lines of this crisis. “The…
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As New York takes weddings online, Cuomo jokes now there’s ‘no excuse’ to not tie the knot
The novel coronavirus won’t be halting New York weddings anymore. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to sign an executive order allowing couples…
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Last in testing, Texas governor tries to be 1st big state to reopen
AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott formulated a plan this week to reopen the world’s 10th largest economy, he had to strike a…
Continue Reading El Paso auto dealer gives each employee a $1,000 bonus as it awaits arrival of ‘Paycheck Protection’ loan
EL PASO, Texas — Car dealerships were deemed essential business by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this month as part of an executive order. While…
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How Las Cruces Public Schools is providing technology to 1 in 5 students who need it
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Before the pandemic, nearly 1 in 5 public school kids in Las Cruces did not have access to the technology they need to…
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New Mexico congresswoman says dairy farmers dumping milk due to restaurant closings
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As restaurants operate at a fraction of the capacity they normally would, dairy farmers are forced to dump their milk,…
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Texas Gov. Abbott issues orders to re-open some state parks, have retail to-go, but keep schools closed
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced initial steps to begin the process of re-opening the Texas economy during the…
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Fox News keeps inviting TV doctors on air who say crazy things
Fox News has displayed a knack in recent weeks for inviting prominent television doctors on its air who make absurd comments that ignite controversy.…
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What Borderland grocery chains say they’re doing to keep people safe at stores
EL PASO, Texas — Borderland grocery store chains say they are adapting in different ways to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the need for social…
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Fun at-home static-electricity experiment to do with your kids during coronavirus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
School closures due to the coronavirus outbreak mean borderland children are about to spend a lot more time at home. That’s challenging on any…
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The US dollar is still king during the coronavirus
The economic shock of the last few weeks has shaken the United States economy, erased the last two and a half years of stock market gains, and has…
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Parts of North America are in a megadrought — with their driest years since the 1500s. It could get worse
The past two decades have marked the driest years in southwestern North America since the 1500s, a new study finds, and it could get even worse. The…
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5 things to know for April 17: Coronavirus, economy, employment, election, supplies
Still haven’t gotten your stimulus money? Don’t freak out — there could be a few reasons why. Here’s what you need to know to…
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5 things to know for April 17: Coronavirus, economy, employment, election, supplies
Still haven’t gotten your stimulus money? Don’t freak out — there could be a few reasons why. Here’s what you need to know to…
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One Grub Community offers produce from garden to El Pasoans in need of produce
EL PASO, Texas– In a time when our health is so important, one local non-profit diner that recently closed its doors due to Covid-19 is hoping to…
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The money is gone: Small business lending program on hold after reaching limit
NEW YORK, NY — The government’s lending program for small businesses is on hold. The Small Business Administration said Thursday that it reached…
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New Mexico and Texas governors grapple with relaxing virus restrictions
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said New Mexico is not yet at a point where it can relax social distancing measures and reopen…
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Trump unveils 3-phase plan for governors to re-open the economy
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump gave governors a road map Thursday for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, laying…
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