NewsWatch: As coronavirus cases surge across the U.S., the internet has one word for this image of a crowded beach: Florida

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While Americans across the country grapple with the harsh reality of sickness, death, job losses, and isolation, beach-goers in Florida over the weekend seemed to be having a great time. See full story.

White House vows to start doling out emergency loans to small businesses this week

Senior Trump administration officials vow to launch a massive new loan program for small businesses by Friday in a frenetic effort to prevent them from laying off workers or going out of business as the coronavirus pandemic shuts down large segments of the economy. See full story.

I’m retired and claim Social Security — do I still get the $1,200 stimulus check?

Congress is expected to pass a bill giving Americans hurt by the coronavirus crisis financial relief. See full story.

When you lose your sense of smell and taste, should you suspect coronavirus?

Anecdotal evidence describes a high incidence in COVID-19 patients. See full story.

These indicators suggest a stock-market bottom, but coronavirus fears could send the S&P 500 swooning again

The question investors must now ask themselves is whether or not the market has already hit the bottom of this bear market, or whether investors should prepare themselves for worse to come. See full story.

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President Donald Trump passed the historic bill on Friday. See full story.