California owner defies orders and opens gym, calling it essential

"I'm big on the Constitution," Jacob Lewis said. "So if you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. If you don't, don't. If you want to come in, great, use it. If you don't want to come in, stay at home." 

8-year-old takes first steps after 12-hour brain tumor removal surgery

Justin Sullivan, 8, takes his first stroll through the pediatric intensive care unit following a 12-hour brain tumor removal operation.

More restaurants could start taking SNAP benefits

With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.

Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home

The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.

Coronavirus pushes cities to cap third-party delivery fees

More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.

SNAP benefits expanded for online grocery store orders

Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, will be able to shop for groceries online during the coronavirus pandemic.

Two Smithfield meat processing plants in Illinois closed due to coronavirus concerns

Smithfield Foods Inc. announced Friday that it will shutter operations at its Monmouth, Illinois, plant beginning Monday and until further notice. The company's location in St. Charles, Illinois, is also being closed until early May so that it can be cleaned and social distancing requirements put into place.

Family makes sidewalk chalk Monopoly game during COVID-19 lockdown

A family in Grimes, Iowa, made a full game of Monopoly on a neighborhood sidewalk using chalk as a way to keep themselves busy during the coronavirus lockdown, local media reported.

Major changes planned for restaurants due to COVID-19

Restaurants will have to struggle through another month by offering carryout, and when they do re-open, they will look and feel a lot different than we remember.

Pregnancy resources available during coronavirus pandemic
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Most everything in life might be put on hold for now but one thing that isn't is pregnancy. Bump Club and Beyond has taken its content online and launched a series of webinars with experts to help expectant parents all over the country get ready for parenthood.

Americans stockpile frozen pizza, causing potential shortage, amid coronavirus

During the month of March, Americans bought $275 million worth of frozen pizza, which is an increase of 92% from the same time period last year.

Without teachers to report abuse cases, many children likely suffering at home

Child abuse prevention experts said that they are concerned many cases are going unreported, since children are isolated at home and away from teachers, daycare workers and neighbors who might intervene.