Google makes Meet, its Zoom and Skype competitor, free for everyone

(CNN) — Free-to-use Zoom and Skype are getting some competition: Meet, which is Google’s premium video conferencing tool, is now free for everyone. Google saidRead More

30 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit

NEW YORK (AP) — Bleak new figures Thursday underscored the worldwide economic pain inflicted by the coronavirus: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefitsRead More

This teacher paid his students’ utility bills with his stimulus check. He’s not the only one donating the money

(CNN) — Teacher Kent Chambers says he’s fortunate to still be able to work during the coronavirus pandemic, so when he and his wife received theirRead More

LeBron James to honor Class of 2020 with all-star event

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James is putting together an all-star event to honor and celebrate the high school class of 2020, which has hadRead More

Volunteers at Pantry of Broward prepare to help families at another food distribution

Countless of groups and organizations continue to step up to assist families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Families struggling to put food on theirRead More

Georgia governor suspends road test requirement for driver’s licenses due to coronavirus pandemic

(CNN) — New Georgia drivers will not be required to take a road test in order to get their license. Gov. Brian Kemp announced inRead More

California governor intends to close all state beaches and parks, police memo says

(CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom intends to order the closure of all state beaches and parks starting Friday, according to a copy of aRead More

Boaters acclimating to new normal on the water

Boaters in Miami are having to get used to a new normal on the water. Alfredo Lara said, “No work, you know? I’m desperate. JustRead More

South Florida starts to explore a new normal as some restrictions are lifted

South Florida is beginning to spend time enjoying a little newfound freedom. Restrictions have been relaxed at some parks, golf courses and marinas. But theRead More

M-DCPS Superintendent outlines plans, contingencies ahead of next school year

The superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools has released some of the plans and contingencies the district is working on should the 2020-2021 school yearRead More