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Job seekers targeted by online swindlers hoping to cash in

Scammers are trying to take advantage of vulnerable people during pandemic

(ABC News)— With a record number of Americans filing for unemployment, a rash of online criminals are looking to cash in on people seeking jobs during the coronavirus crisis. ABC’s Pierre Thomas has the latest on what you need to know in order to protect yourself if you’re hoping to find work from home. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National…

Millions of more Americans seek unemployment due to coronavirus

This is the fifth week in a row where millions of American workers have filed for unemployment

(CNN) — -For the fifth week in row, millions of American workers applied for unemployment benefits, seeking financial relief as businesses remained closed during the coronavirus crisis. The federal government reports 4.4 million people filed first-time claims for unemployment benefits last week. U.S. workers have filed 26.5  million initial claims since March 14. About 16% percent of the U.S. Labor…

Community heals the spirit of those who heal us

Members of one Spartanburg community shows their appreciation for the those on front line of coronavirus

(CNN) — Residents in one upstate community paid tribute to their local health care workers by giving them a loud and proud parade. Sirens and signs of support overshadowing fears of the coronavirus in Spartanburg. Here are some of the sights and sounds from the event. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, State

Some governors fear they don’t have the resources to reopen the economy

(CNN) – It’s been three months since the United States confirmed its first case of the coronavirus. Now, more than 41,000 people have died and there are fears of new hotspots. The economic toll continues to mount too and some governors say they don’t have the resources they need to safely get business going again. Watch the video above for…

Pope Francis unveils ‘plan for resurrection’ from coronavirus

The Pontiff says we need to unite and end, care for planet, and the poor

(CNN) — Pope Francis has written a so-called “plan for resurrection” from the coronavirus pandemic in which he calls for a united effort to end wars, care for the planet, and take care of the poor. In the plan, which was published in an article on Friday, the Pontiff says the pandemic has shown the, quote, “fragility of what we…

Coronavirus pandemic leads to more anxiety, stress

health experts say uncertainty of pandemic has more people trying to find emotional help

(CNN) — If you are feeling anxious or like you have very little control during the coronvirus pandemic, you are not alone. Health experts say it can be hard to feel like you are in control when there are so many unknowns happening right now. Doctors say they can tell the impact of the daily changes and fear over COVID…

Google set to add ‘teacher approved’ apps

Google is offering a way to help you keep your chidlren learning while having fun

(CNN) — Google has added a new kids tab on google play for content it’s calling teacher approved. The apps are meant to be entertaining, spark curiosity and some are simply for fun. some apps have a “teacher approved” badge in the Google play store. Google is introducing the kids tab somewhat earlier than initially planned because parents have given…

Trump announces US will halt WHO funding over alleged mishandling of COVID-19 pandemic

(ABC NEWS) – The coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 25,000 Americans and infected at least 600,000 more. It’s a grim milestone reached Tuesday, as some early hotspots showed promising signs in their fight. Still, some governors are finding themselves at odds with President Trump over how to get the economy going again. Watch the video above for the…

Google ‘Doodle’ series honors workers fighting COVID-19

Google to use daily images to pay tribute to those on the front-line of coronavirus fight

(CNN) — Google is honoring a range of workers responding to the covid-19 pandemic in a google doodle series. The ‘doodles’ are those daily images and animations the company often incorporates into its logo on the main search page. This special two week series will thank front line workers in health care, sanitation, food service and more. Last week’s ‘doodles’…