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The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus illness COVID-19 rose above 221,000 on Wednesday, according to data aggregated by Johns Hopkins University, as the nation’s leading public health agency said almost 300,000 Americans have died during the pandemic, including fatalities that would not have happened without the virus. In a …

Cars line up at a COVID-19 test site at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. AFP/Getty Images Consumers struggling to keep up with their auto debts filed a record number of complaints with a key federal consumer watchdog agency in the first five months of the pandemic, according to a new …

Opening a small business in New York City, where rents and risks can rise as high as a skyscraper, is no mean feat even under ideal circumstances. COVID-19 exacerbates everything. Ask Shweta Khare, Jackie Casiano and Myriam Simpierre, entrepreneurs behind an Upper West Side cafe, West Village hair salon and …

A century after winning the right to vote and in the midst of a pandemic, female fund managers are outperforming their male colleagues on Wall Street. That is according to a team of equity strategists at Goldman Sachs, who crunched the numbers in honor of 2020, which marks the 100th …

More and more homeowners are tackling home improvement projects during the COVID-19 pandemic. August 2020 — Home and garden centers, along with building materials suppliers and hardware stores, have seen a year-over-year sales increase of 22.6 percent, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau report. Home improvement stores are leading in …

For most people, the coronavirus pandemic represents a peculiar situation. Aside from the fact that the pandemic reminds us of our physical needs, it subverts almost every aspect of normal life. It has upset economic security and virtually put the world upside down. Aside from this pandemic, the stress it …

Amazon.com Inc. has become the go-to shopping site for many consumers during the COVID-19, including an increasing number of older customers, according to SunTrust Robinson Humphrey analysts. Amazon AMZN, -1.66% reported earnings late Thursday that nearly doubled year-over-year to $ 10.30 per share, with sales up 40% to $ 88.9 …

There won’t be any fans in attendance, but Major League Baseball will begin its regular season on July 23. While many European and Asian countries have found ways to reduce the number of coronavirus cases and deaths, cases in the U.S. continue to soar in many states. Despite the rising …

Gardens serve as a place of relaxation and a refuge from the world around us. Whether enjoying a day with a group of friends or simply lounging during the evening and staring at the overhead stars, these tranquil environments serve to define our home. The good news is that warmer …