State and local officials nationwide are imposing new coronavirus restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the explosive spread of the disease as many Americans resist calls to limit gatherings and travel heading into the holidays. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak tightened restrictions on casinos, […]
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HARTLAND, Wis., Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With many states implementing strict lockdowns in advance of the holiday travel season, Batteries Plus Bulbs, a national retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs and phone repair services, is helping keep residents powered up and safe on the roads. Millions will opt to travel […]
Tropical Storm Eta pounded Cuba with strong winds, heavy rains and storm surge Sunday as forecasters warned the deadly storm would strengthen en route to the Florida Keys. Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Floridians to stash seven days of supplies. National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham said in a Facebook Live […]
Richard Chenoweth, owner of Scranton’s in Pascagoula For the Mississippi restaurant industry, like those nationwide, the early shelter-in-place months of the Covid pandemic were costly and uncertain. Fortunately for them, Mississippians never really lost their taste for dining out, even if that meant burgers and fries. “Restaurant tax collections saw […]
Stephen Ordway inside the mill building in Dover, N.H., where his restaurant Dos Mexican Eats is located. In late July, the state told him he had to return nearly $12,000 in unemployment benefits. Todd Bookman/NHPR hide caption toggle caption Todd Bookman/NHPR Stephen Ordway inside the mill building in Dover, N.H., […]
With Amy Coney Barrett’s ascension to the Supreme Court, the future of Roe v. Wade — the landmark decision establishing the constitutional right to an abortion — appears less certain than ever. If Roe falls, the legality of abortion will revert to the states, some of which are eager to […]
FILE – In this Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, file photo, voters wait in line to enter the Pip Moyer Recreation Center, in Annapolis, Md., on the first day of in-person early voting in the state. Tens of millions of Americans already cast ballots in the 2020 election amid record-breaking early […]