French court orders Amazon to suspend non-essential sales
PARIS (AP) — A French court has ordered Amazon to stop selling, receiving or delivering non-essential goods for the next month to protect its employees from the virus.Amazon protested Tuesday’s emergency ruling, while unions hailed it as a victory for workers’...
Lost insurance & need insulin? Makers offer it free or cheap
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Diabetes patients struggling to afford insulin, especially those losing health insurance because of the coronavirus pandemic, can get it at sharply reduced prices — even for free.All top three insulin makers are now offering programs to help...
Wells Fargo takes 1Q earnings, revenue hit from virus
NEW YORK (AP) — Wells Fargo’s profits plunged nearly 90% in the first quarter as the bank set aside billions of dollars in preparation for consumers and businesses defaulting on loans due to the coronavirus pandemic.The company said Tuesday that it boosted its...
Huge mall now testing site; grocery workers seek protections
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Tuesday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.________________________GLOBAL MALAISE: Economists are trying...