coronavirus

More U.S. voters see China as an “enemy” than as a friend or ally amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new Politico/Morning Consult poll. The data shows that the percentage of U.S. voters who see China as hostile has risen 11 percentage points since January to 31 percent, while the number of respondents who …

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Tuesday warned that continued lockdowns meant to slow the spread of coronavirus could scar the U.S. economy. “There is the risk of permanent damage” if the economy stays shut, Mnuchin told lawmakers at a hearing of the Senate Banking Committee. “We’re conscious of the health issues and we want to …

The Department of Justice warned California in a Tuesday letter that the state’s lockdown order “facially discriminates against religious exercise” and that Governor Gavin Newsom’s rulings “do not justify California’s actions” in banning in-person worship. Eric S. Dreiband, an assistant attorney general and the head of the Justice Department’s civil rights division, wrote in a …

Acting Department of Homeland Security director Chad Wolf announced Tuesday that the U.S. would be extending its border closures with Canada and Mexico by an additional 30 days. “The President has made it clear that we must continue to keep legitimate, commercial trade flowing while limiting those seeking to enter our country for non-essential purposes,” …

Jason Wahler is donating therapy sessions to families who are grieving the death of loved ones lost to coronavirus. “The Hills” alum partnered with singer Hilary Roberts and The Red Songbird Foundation to launch the #GiveGriefAChance campaign. “We’re looking to help at least 20 people with up to 12 therapy sessions at no cost, who …

The “Real Housewives” are stepping up to raise money for coronavirus relief. Former “Real Housewives of Miami” star Ana Quincoces has organized an auction of very special items to help support first responders. Bravolebrities from Orange County to New Jersey have donated designer gowns they wore during infamous reunion tapings or opening credits of their …

Target Corp’s quarterly online sales surged 141 percent due to panic buying in the coronavirus crisis, the retailer said on Wednesday, driving results past Wall Street expectations even as its operational costs soared. The company said it had set aside nearly $500 million to spend on maintaining safety standards at stores and pay employees higher …

This one might hit a little close to home. Director Michael Bay is cashing in on the increasingly viral pandemic movie craze with a bleak new thriller about a virus that never goes away. The Paramount film’s announcement comes just as world governments are starting to reopen in anticipation of the end of the coronavirus …

Australian airline Qantas plans to lure back wary travelers with flights as cheap as $12.50 – admitting Wednesday that it wants to pack planes without social distancing in its new coronavirus safety protocols. The hard-hit airline‘s chief executive, Alan Joyce, announced plans for $19 flights between Melbourne and Sydney – equivalent to $12.50 US – …

The Academy Museum is now the proud owner of Florence Pugh’s iconic floral dress from “Midsommar.” The organization behind the Oscars was the highest bidder in an auction held by A24, with proceeds going to coronavirus relief efforts. The final bid went for $65,000, per A24’s website, though the Academy Museum declined to confirm the …