Category: News


Croatia earthquake shakes capital Zagreb, damaging buildings


ZAGREB, Croatia — A strong earthquake shook Croatia and its capital on Sunday, causing widespread damage and panic. A 15-year-old was reported in critical condition and others were injured, news outlets reported.

https://www.foxnews.com/world/croatia-earthquake-shakes-capital-zagreb-damaging-buildings

Medical aid for 3 states as US death tolls hits 417


Even as President Donald Trump was announcing federal aid Sunday for New York, Washington and California — three states walloped by the coronavirus crisis —lawmakers in Congress continued to haggle in the evening over a massive stimulus package that stalled after initially appearing close to being agreed on.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/03/22/coronavirus-updates-us-state-lockdowns-stimulus-package-congress-pence/2877552001/

Stocks fall as nations take coronavirus action


Global financial markets are set for another turbulent week as more countries take action to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-52000309

Jails release thousands of inmates to curb coronavirus spread


Thousands of inmates in at least 16 states are being released in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in crowded jails and prisons.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/jails-release-inmates-coronavirus

Senate at odds over makeup of coronavirus stimulus package; Utah rep hospitalized


Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate would vote again Monday morning to take up a stalled economic stimulus bill that Democrats blocked earlier Sunday evening, which critics said was too generous to big corporations and too stingy for working families.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/03/22/covid-19-updates-senate-expected-vote-coronavirus-aid/2894053001/