The unemployment rate for US veterans jumped to 11.7% last month as over 1 million former service members found themselves out of work.In April, as the coronavirus shuttered businesses across the country, the US unemployment rate climbed to 14.7%, with the loss of 20.5 million jobs.During the coronavirus pandemic, the US veteran community has seen over 10,000 coronavirus cases and over 800 related deaths.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.As the coronavirus pandemic continued to take its toll on the US economy, more than 1 million veterans found themselves without a job in April as the unemployment rate for this group rose to 11.7%, Military Times first reported, citing information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics out Friday.The rise in veteran unemployment, which was only

75644579President Donald Trump has overseen a chaotic response to the US coronavirus outbreak, downplaying its severity and repeatedly changing his stance on China.This is undermining US authority to criticize how China handled the initial outbreak, which began in Wuhan.China has capitalized on this, with state media and government officials highlighting the US inconsistencies and saying it is "hid[ing] their incompetence by blaming China."There are signs that the Chinese public — the Communist Party's most important audience — is also losing trust in the US.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.China's Communist Party has in recent weeks embarked on an expansive propaganda campaign to recoup its public image as the coronavirus ravages much of the world.Its efforts have included

The Project's Peter Helliar, 42, avoids discussing PMS symptoms with his co-hosts, in hilarious segment on Tuesday's program.

Tommy Little took his charity fundraising to extremes on Tuesday's episode of The Project when he stripped off and bungee jumped naked. 

The Project's Peter Helliar was not nominated for a Gold Logie this year. And on Monday, the comedian was mocked for being snubbed of an award nomination on Have You Been Paying Attention ?

She's known for her hard-hitting journalism on The Project.

Designer sandals loved by Rihanna have been named the most sought-after fashion item in the world, according to a recent report by London-based analysts Lyst.

Scarlett Johansson gushed that it's 'very exciting' to have Angelina Jolie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as she spoke with E! News on Sunday at San Diego Comic Con.

Star of The Block, Josh Densten has been candid about his shocking Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis just weeks after competing on the 2013 season, and now his wife has opened up

Peter Facinelli stepped out on Saturday evening to co-host the magazine's Pre-SAG Awards launch party alongside Riverdale's, Mädchen Amick, at the Choo Choo Club in West Hollywood.

Chrissy Teigen has called out a right wing 'philosopher' who tweeted about Taylor Swift's fertility. 

She's one of the biggest pop stars in the world, and she isn't interested in taking any chances.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Only seven days ago, Jack Nowell still had a note in his diary earmarking this weekend as the time for him to return to Exeter's starting team.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL KELLEHER: For players like Richard Wigglesworth nearing the end of their contracts, lockdown life has left them in limbo over what happens next.

England and Exeter wing Jack Nowell's season has been put on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving him and thousands of his colleagues at a loose end waiting for the season to restart.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL KELLEHER: Life in the lockdown is exacting enough for everyone - but not many have as many balls to juggle as Gareth Steenson.

The RFU will determine the final places of the Championship - the second tier of domestic competition - with a 'best playing record formula' after ending the season early due to coronavirus.

Exeter coach Rob Baxter could finish the season with a new-look team if the Premiership resumes in summer. Standard contracts run until June 30, when many players will transfer to new clubs.

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: The Premiership appeared to stand alone on Thursday night as the only league in world rugby still seeking to complete this coronavirus-disrupted season.

The trailer for Pete Davidson's new comedy "The King of Staten Island" was released on Thursday.It contains numerous references to the comedian's real-life upbringing in the New York City borough. Scott, a mid-20s slacker played by Davidson, tries to find himself and work out his lingering trauma over his father's death.Steve Buscemi, Maude Apatow, and Marisa Tomei also appear as Scott's mentor, ambitious little sister, and mother, respectively. Bill Burr, Moises Arias, and Bel Powley round out the cast. Much like Davidson, Scott's father was a firefighter who died when he was young, and the trailer shows him following in his dad's footsteps and becoming a firefighter himself — with some hilarious setbacks and speed bumps along the way. "The King of Staten Island" premieres June 12 on demand,

TUNIS, May 9 (Reuters) - Jet fuel tanks at Tripoli's Mitiga airport were targeted in an attack on Saturday that caused a large fire, Libya's National Oil...

By the time this column appears, the result of the General Election will be known. But whoever won, the biggest loser of the campaign is undoubtedly demented Brexit-hater Hugh Grant

The three main types of allergy medicine are antihistamines, corticosteroid nasal sprays, and decongestants. Sometimes, a combination of these medications will work to treat your seasonal allergies — though each have varying side effects and should be used in different situations. If these types of allergy medicine don't reduce allergy symptoms, you may want to consider immunotherapy, or allergy shots. This article was medically reviewed by Omid Mehdizadeh, MD, otolaryngologist and laryngologist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Pacific Eye, Ear & Skull Base Center at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis or seasonal allergies, affects up to 30% of people worldwide.

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England’s Max Whitlock is targeting success across the board in Glasgow but, if all goes to plan, he will have to compete on five straight days this week.

ROAD TO RIO 2016: I’ve just finished my first year playing abroad. I left Sheffield Steelers to join Amiab Albacete in Spain and it was awesome! The basketball is totally different and, because it’s a semi-professional league, you are there just to play.

The road to success for athletes is rarely a straightforward one. especially in the case of Paralympic sprinter Sally Brown, who is aiming for glory in Rio despite an injury-ravaged three years.

HARRY BROWN: I’ve been at home in Halifax in West Yorkshire for Christmas, which is a rare two weeks in the UK for me.

Emiliano Sala was killed in a plane crash as he returned to Wales from France just two days after his transfer from Nantes to Cardiff was announced on January 19 last year.

South Wales Police have confirmed that the former Cardiff City midfielder is in hospital after suffering a 'head injury' as a result of an accidental fall at a pub in Barry on March 7.

Police confirmed on Wednesday that he is fighting for his life in hospital after an accident in a seaside pub on the evening of March 7, the night England played Wales in the Six Nations.

The former England Under 21 international had been on a life support machine in hospital for the past 12 days but his pregnant wife Amanda was at his bedside when it was turned off on Thursday.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was Whittingham's manager from January 2014 until September that year, with the midfielder part of the Premier League squad that were relegated in the 2014-15 season.

Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan has paid an emotional tribute to former club icon Peter Whittingham, who passed away on Thursday aged 35.

Michael Chopra believes his former team-mate Peter Whittingham who died this week should be remembered as Cardiff City's greatest ever player.

Blackburn Rovers have completed the loan signing of Nottingham Forest striker Ben Brereton on an initial loan which can be made permanent on January 1, 2019.

The Geordie Shore star, 24, who has just returned from her Thailand break, took to Instagram on Monday to give her 3.4 million followers a tour of the luxurious new build.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that the median salary for an emergency management director is around $83,000 per year.Business Insider interviewed five crisis management teachers and consultants who all stressed that strong communication and critical-thinking skills are key attributes of people who work in the industry.Roles vary across in-house and consultancy firms, and between government and corporate, but the skill sets required are largely the same.Read the news, practice thinking of solutions to big problems, and start looking for roles and internships in house.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Whether it's for a large-scale disaster such as the COVID-19 pandemic or more routine problems such as fires, cyber-security breaches, financial losses, or product recalls, crisis managers

BW Businessworld’ s Manish Kumar Jha speaks with the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot on such critical issues.

As part of the ongoing drive towards environmentally friendly fashion, Fonda opted to accessorise her recycled red gown with 'ethically sourced' gold and diamonds at the event.

Hip couple Evan Peters and Emma Roberts hit the streets of New York City on Monday morning while toting matching cups of iced tea. Evan wore blue while Emma was a vision in black.

After tying the knot to long term finace DJ Ruckus, on Tuesday, Shanina Shaik posted a photo of herself from her wedding rehearsal dinner while revealing she did her own makeup

PETER OBORNE: The firing of ballistic missiles at US bases is the biggest and most dangerous military confrontation between America and Iran since the American hostage crisis in 1979.

Veterans of Foreign Wars said Trump (left) must apologize for saying concussion suffered by troops in the Iraq attack is 'headaches' - as Joe Biden (right) branded comments 'disgusting'.

Andrew Demma, an Iraq War veteran who served a one-day prison sentence for child porn charges, will be re-sentenced in Dayton, Ohio. Federal officials say the conviction was 'unreasonably low.'

It is my privilege to publish the defence of two scientists who could not abide the suppression of the evidence they had gathered regarding an alleged atrocity in Syria, writes PETER HITCHENS.

Lance Shingler, pictured, died after being found collapsed at his Birmingham home. He went to memorial services for each of his fallen colleagues and bravely battled a mental condition.

Veterans accused of wrongdoing overseas are set to get protection with the introduction of a new bill, but it will not apply to soldiers who served in Northern Ireland, nor Afghan and Iraq veterans.