Here’s what you need to know: At 5 million cases, the U.S. has passed another coronavirus milestone. With Congress at an impasse, Trump signs actions for another round of economic aid. Universities make reopening plans, and parents see tough choices no matter what. Motorcycles fill the streets of Sturgis, S.D., …
Read More »Hours of Talks on U.S. Coronavirus Relief End With No Deal
This briefing has ended. Read live coronavirus updates here. Here’s what you need to know: Negotiations to break the stimulus stalemate end with no compromise in sight. Ohio’s governor, who offered a stark virus warning, tests positive — then negative. Nine of the U.S.’s 10 largest school districts will begin …
Read More »Can’t Make Your Mortgage Payment? Here’s How to Request Relief
Photo by fizkes / Shutterstock.com The coronavirus pandemic and the millions of jobs lost due to it are whipsawing American households. Once you’ve put food on the table, the next most pressing question is, “How do I hang onto my home?” If you’re in a tight spot right now, you …
Read More »The RetroBeat: Games Done Quick will hold a special marathon to help with COVID-19 relief
Games Done Quick hit us with a bit bad news/good news today. Let’s give you the good news first! GDQ announced today that it will be hosting a mini-marathon, Corona Relief Done Quick. CRDQ will take place from April 17 to April 19. Sure, it’s not a week-long marathon, but …
Read More »Gamedev.world will raise money to provide relief for developers affected by GDC postponement
Gamedev.world, a nonprofit group dedicated to creating online events for game developers, has announced that it will raise money for indie game developers affected by the postponement of next month’s Game Developers Conference. Moments ago, the GDC announced that it will postpone the 29,000-person conference this March because of the …
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