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About half of U.S. homes lost wages during pandemic, Census Bureau finds

About half of U.S. homes lost wages during pandemic, Census Bureau finds

Because of COVID-19, 47 percent of adults say their households have lost employment income and close to 40 percent have delayed getting medical care, according to the first results of a new Census Bureau survey.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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'Things will never be the same': How the pandemic has changed worship

'Things will never be the same': How the pandemic has changed worship

The closure of churches due to the coronavirus could have long-lasting effects on congregations. Some people say they have become more connected with their faith, while others may be drifting away.
by Tom Gjelten

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U.S. births fall, and virus could drive them down more

U.S. births fall, and virus could drive them down more

Aside from a one-year uptick in 2014, U.S. births have been falling every year since 2007, when a recession hit the country. The drop continued even after the economy rebounded.
by The Associated Press

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Big box rules: Target's online campaign readied it for virus

Big box rules: Target's online campaign readied it for virus

Target had already transformed its 1,800 stores into distribution hubs, putting it in a better position than even Amazon.com to keep supplies flowing. Target's stores were directly involved in supplying goods for 80 percent of online sales. Same-day services, such as curbside pickup at stores for things ordered online, nearly tripled.
by The Associated Press

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Johnson & Johnson stops selling talc-based baby powder in U.S. and Canada

Johnson & Johnson stops selling talc-based baby powder in U.S. and Canada

The company said demand has declined "fueled by misinformation around the safety of the product and a constant barrage of litigation advertising." Lawsuits allege the powder causes cancer.
by Vanessa Romo

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More Lysol, no more pens in rooms. Hotels adapt to win back guests

More Lysol, no more pens in rooms. Hotels adapt to win back guests

Hotels have been devastated by the pandemic. To survive, they are adapting with extra-deep cleaning and contactless interactions. And it may mean rooms with no notepads and pens — and no minibars.
by Uri Berliner

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Unemployment claims up — way up — among Asian Minnesotans

Unemployment claims up — way up — among Asian Minnesotans

At a time when Asian Americans are reporting experiences with bigoted abuse because of COVID-19, they’re also reporting a surge in unemployment. The trend has created uncertainty about how Asian-owned businesses will survive. 
by Riham Feshir

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May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz plan slow-walks bar, restaurant restarts

May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz plan slow-walks bar, restaurant restarts

In moves certain to see pushback, Gov. Tim Walz Wednesday unveiled plans to let bars and restaurants serve sit-down customers beginning June 1 — but only at outdoor tables. He loosened other curbs but wouldn’t put dates to when vital parts of daily life could resume.
by Brian Bakst

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My 'decision to make': Trump defends criticized use of drug

My 'decision to make': Trump defends criticized use of drug

President Trump is emphatically defending himself against criticism from medical experts that his announced use of a malaria drug against the coronavirus could spark wide misuse by Americans. 
by The Associated Press

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