In this articleThe coverage on this live blog has ended — but for up-to-the-minute coverage on the coronavirus, .The global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic crossed 200,000 on Saturday as countries and a handful of U.S. states ease lockdown restrictions. New York, the epicenter of the outbreak in the U.S., reported hospitalization and death rates that continue to improve, while doctors and experts around the globe weigh in on testing, treatment and vaccination. The data above was compiled by Johns Hopkins University.All times below are in Eastern time.British Prime Minister...…In this articleThe coverage on this live blog has ended — but for up-to-the-minute coverage on the coronavirus, .The global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic crossed 200,000 on Saturday as countries and a handful of U.S. states ease lockdown restrictions. New York, the epicenter of the outbreak in the U.S., reported hospitalization and death rates that continue to improve, while doctors and experts around the globe weigh in on testing, treatment and vaccination. The data above was compiled by Johns Hopkins University.All times below are in Eastern time.British Prime Minister...WW…

Key PointsIn this article announced Friday that its board of directors is moving to force out director and Chairman Charles Zhengyao Lu following an internal investigation of a financial scandal.A meeting will be held July 2 to consider the resignation removal proposal, according to  The proposal was requested by the majority of the board's directors and based on findings and recommendations presented by a special committee, according to Luckin. The Chinese coffee chain said the special committee based its recommendation on evidence gathered through an ongoing internal...…Key PointsIn this article announced Friday that its board of directors is moving to force out director and Chairman Charles Zhengyao Lu following an internal investigation of a financial scandal.A meeting will be held July 2 to consider the resignation removal proposal, according to  The proposal was requested by the majority of the board's directors and based on findings and recommendations presented by a special committee, according to Luckin. The Chinese coffee chain said the special committee based its recommendation on evidence gathered through an ongoing internal...WW…

Key PointsA growing list of states is telling residents to stay at home during the coronavirus crisis, as COVID-19 takes hold in the U.S.As of Monday, the virus had infected 41,500 people in the U.S. and killed at least 499, according to Johns Hopkins University. Health officials have said "social distancing" is key to slowing the spread of the virus, leading schools, places of worship and other large gathering spaces to shutter. Here's a round-up of what states announced on Monday:New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued "stay-at-home" instructions late Monday, to take...…Key PointsA growing list of states is telling residents to stay at home during the coronavirus crisis, as COVID-19 takes hold in the U.S.As of Monday, the virus had infected 41,500 people in the U.S. and killed at least 499, according to Johns Hopkins University. Health officials have said "social distancing" is key to slowing the spread of the virus, leading schools, places of worship and other large gathering spaces to shutter. Here's a round-up of what states announced on Monday:New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued "stay-at-home" instructions late Monday, to take...WW…

Key PointsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom announced additional unemployment benefits for the state on Wednesday as well as new measures to handle a record volume of unemployment inquiries."People are not where they were just a few weeks ago," Newsom said at a press briefing Wednesday. "Just in the last four weeks, 2.7 million Californians have formally filed for unemployment insurance."Newsom said California is now setting up the federal government's Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, which will provide benefits for certain unemployed individuals, including those who are self-employed,...…Key PointsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom announced additional unemployment benefits for the state on Wednesday as well as new measures to handle a record volume of unemployment inquiries."People are not where they were just a few weeks ago," Newsom said at a press briefing Wednesday. "Just in the last four weeks, 2.7 million Californians have formally filed for unemployment insurance."Newsom said California is now setting up the federal government's Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, which will provide benefits for certain unemployed individuals, including those who are self-employed,...WW…

Key PointsIn this article said Saturday that it will return its $10 million loan from the Paycheck Protection Program intended for small businesses, making it the latest notable name to return the funds. The sandwich shop chain follows like Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Shake Shack to give back the government funds meant to help businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic. The $350 billion total allotment , stirring outrage against . The government has allocated at least $243.4 million of the PPP loans to publicly traded companies, according to research from Morgan...…Key PointsIn this article said Saturday that it will return its $10 million loan from the Paycheck Protection Program intended for small businesses, making it the latest notable name to return the funds. The sandwich shop chain follows like Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Shake Shack to give back the government funds meant to help businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic. The $350 billion total allotment , stirring outrage against . The government has allocated at least $243.4 million of the PPP loans to publicly traded companies, according to research from Morgan...WW…

Key PointsPresident Donald Trump said Saturday morning that he is considering restoring some funding to the World Health Organization, after the White House froze U.S. contributions to the international agency last month despite widespread criticism from global leaders and Democrats in Congress who view the move as dangerous.  Trump wrote in a Twitter post the payments could be 10% of what the United States has historically paid to the international health agency, "matching much lower China payments." He said no final decision has been made yet and funds are currently still...…Key PointsPresident Donald Trump said Saturday morning that he is considering restoring some funding to the World Health Organization, after the White House froze U.S. contributions to the international agency last month despite widespread criticism from global leaders and Democrats in Congress who view the move as dangerous.  Trump wrote in a Twitter post the payments could be 10% of what the United States has historically paid to the international health agency, "matching much lower China payments." He said no final decision has been made yet and funds are currently still...WW…

Key PointsRep. Justin Amash announced Saturday that he will not be pursuing a third-party candidacy in this year's presidential election. The former Republican said that he had been watching the race unfold and concluded that "circumstances don't lend themselves to my success as a candidate."Amash cited multiple factors as playing a part in his decision not to run for the White House, including high levels of political polarization and an "idled economy" that poses fundraising challenges. He also said social-distancing requirements implemented amid the coronavirus pandemic make lesser-known...…Key PointsRep. Justin Amash announced Saturday that he will not be pursuing a third-party candidacy in this year's presidential election. The former Republican said that he had been watching the race unfold and concluded that "circumstances don't lend themselves to my success as a candidate."Amash cited multiple factors as playing a part in his decision not to run for the White House, including high levels of political polarization and an "idled economy" that poses fundraising challenges. He also said social-distancing requirements implemented amid the coronavirus pandemic make lesser-known...WW…

Key PointsFormer President criticized the federal government's coronavirus response in a thinly veiled swipe at the Trump administration during a virtual commencement address delivered to historically black colleges and universities on Saturday.  "More than anything, this pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they're doing," Obama said in his speech. "A lot of them aren't even pretending to be in charge."These latest comments could ignite further tension between Obama and President Donald Trump. Obama previously...…Key PointsFormer President criticized the federal government's coronavirus response in a thinly veiled swipe at the Trump administration during a virtual commencement address delivered to historically black colleges and universities on Saturday.  "More than anything, this pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they're doing," Obama said in his speech. "A lot of them aren't even pretending to be in charge."These latest comments could ignite further tension between Obama and President Donald Trump. Obama previously...WW…