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

Senators Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and Ed Markey will introduce a bill to give Americans an additional $2,000 a month for the duration of the coronavirus crisis.The bill would give $2,000 a month to every American with an income of less than $120,000 for the duration of the crisis, and for three months after, according to a release.Married couples filing jointly would get $4,000, and $2,000 for each child up to three children.The funds would be available to all U.S. residents, including those who had not filed taxes or did not have a social security card.This is a key difference from the $1,200 one-time stimulus provided by the CARES Act.House Democrats proposed a similar bill in April that would give $2,000 a month to U.S. citizens until the emergency was over.Visit Business Insider's

Trump's top economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Friday morning that the United States may not impose sweeping stay-at-home orders during a possible second wave of COVID-19. Kudlow said a member of the White House coronavirus task force told him "we won't have to reshut down because first of all we know more, we have more experience, and second of all we are much better equipped with the right tools."Despite Kudlow's optimism, the US still has a long way to go in terms of ramping up testing and scaling up contact tracing networks to be able to reopen the economy while combatting the virus. CDC Director Robert Redfield has also warned that a second wave of COVID-19 in the fall or winter on top of the regular seasonal flu could devastate healthcare systems and cause further economic damage.

Stanford Law School professor Pamela Karlan hypothesized a scenario last year in which President Trump conditioned disaster assistance to states on them giving in to his personal demands during a national crisis."Wouldn't you know in your gut that such a president has abused his office?" Karlan said while testifying at Trump's impeachment hearings in December.Karlan's testimony catapulted back into the spotlight this month as Trump suggested a quid pro quo similar to the one she laid out.Specifically, he implied the federal government would only send urgently needed financial aid to Democratic-led states grappling with the coronavirus if they gave in to his political demands regarding tax policy and sanctuary cities."Professor Karlan correctly envisioned this scenario, where an out-of-control

Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary, Katie Miller, reportedly has coronavirus. President Donald Trump on Friday said a woman named "Katie," whom he described as a "press person," had tested positive. Miller is also the wife of a top adviser to the president, Stephen Miller.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.President Donald Trump on Friday appeared to confirm that Katie Miller, Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary, has tested positive for coronavirus. After the White House said that a top staffer on Pence's team had tested positive, Trump said a woman named "Katie," whom he described as a "press person," was infected. Politico also reported that the staffer Miller is the staffer who tested positive. Miller is also the wife of one of Trump's senior advisers, Stephen

Quarantine restrictions are spurring several US states to weight adopting vote-by-mail policies for the November elections.Five states already have established vote-by-mail processes: Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, and Hawaii.Switching to vote-by-mail is typically a yearslong process, but states would have to do the work in just a few months.And the initiative is facing criticism from President Donald Trump, who has expressed fears of ballot fraud.View more episodes of Business Insider Today on Facebook.With much of the United States under quarantine restrictions, several states are weighing whether they'll be able to hold traditional elections this November.One alternative to in-person voting that is gaining steam is vote-by-mail, which is already an established process in five states:

On Friday, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz got a haircut at a Dallas salon that has become a symbol of protest against stay-at-home orders. Friday, May 8, was the first day salons were allowed to reopen in Texas.Salon A La Mode owner Shelley Luther was arrested and sentenced to seven days in jail this week for defying Texas' emergency order and keeping her Dallas salon open, then ignoring a cease and desist order.Luther was freed Thursday after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott intervened, changing the emergency order to eliminate jail time as a punishment.Luther has become a hero for conservatives and Republicans who oppose stay at home orders.Critics argue the orders, which are in place in many states to slow the spread of coronavirus, negatively impact the economy and constitute government overreach.Polling

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Friday offered a message in honor of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).The 93-year-old monarch spoke of the parallels between the Second World War that left more than 50 million dead, and the ongoing efforts to battle the coronavirus."The war had been a total war: it had affected everyone, and no one was immune from its impact," she said.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Friday offered a tribute and a message of hope in honor of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).In a video message, the 93-year-old monarch drew a parallel between the Second World War that left more than 50 million dead, and the ongoing efforts to battle the coronavirus.VE Day is remembered as the day when

Rick Bright, the Department of Health and Human Services scientist who was reassigned last month and then filed a whistleblower complaint, disputed the White House's characterization that he was "disgruntled.""I am frustrated at a lack of urgency to get a head-start on developing life-saving tools for Americans," he said in a CBS "60 Minutes" interview."I was thinking that we could have done more to get those masks and supplies to them sooner, and if we had, would they still be alive today," Bright added. "It's a horrible thought to think about the time that past when we could have done something and we didn't."Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Rick Bright, the Department of Health and Human Services scientist who was fired in April and then filed a whistleblower complaint

Ivanka Trump's personal assistant has tested positive for the coronavirus, CNN reported.The assistant has reportedly not been around the first daughter for several weeks. Both Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, tested negative on Friday.Earlier this week, one of President Donald Trump's valets tested positive for the virus. And on Friday, it surfaced that Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary, Katie Miller, also tested positive.The US is currently the global epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak, which the World Health Organization designated a pandemic in March. But Trump and several Republican lawmakers are already moving to loosen social distancing guidelines and reopen businesses.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Ivanka Trump's personal assistant has tested

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.

on Tuesday the bubbly blonde revealed her mother became 'so emotional' during the episode, in which her hunky fiance, Sam Cochrane, 34, proposed.

She's been based in London to cover the Royal Wedding. 

Fans of The Project have taken to social media to savage Meshel Laurie's choice of purple wig on Friday night's show.

The Project's Carrie Bickmore was left scrambling on Thursday night after guest Tom Gleeson refused to leave the show's desk following the end of his segment.

Since making their debut on Gogglebox Australia back in 2015, Melbourne couple Lee and Keith have become beloved all across the country. 

He's the fun-loving co-host of The Project, who's often cool, calm and collected on-air.

Cat Henesy and Romy Poulier have come under fire for their 'bullying' behaviour on The Bachelor.

She became one of the most hated women in Australia last week, after she was accused of 'bullying' Tenille Favios on The Bachelor.

Charlie Newling is currently one of the frontrunners to win Ali Oetjen's heart on the The Bachelorette.

Entertainment journalist Angela Bishop has described her awkward encounter with Hollywood actor John Travolta at 2018's G'Day USA gala as one of her 'worst red carpet moments'.

Speaking to the Israel Folau saga on Monday evening, Project Host Aly said he struggled to fathom the purpose of removing the GoFundMe page.

The Project celebrated its 10th anniversary with an extended live episode on July 19.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: It does not take long for a couple of rugby fans to pick out Quade Cooper from the crowds beneath the glow of Osaka's neon billboards.

The Barbados-born beauty was around 15 minutes late to the play, and Harris came to her defense in a tweet, saying he was happy to delay the production and receive the texts she sent.

The 31-year-old singing superstar teased the broadcast of her upcoming lingerie show with a sexy preview Tuesday featuring Cara Delevingne and scantily clad models amid backstage frenzy.

The songstress, 31, looked stunning in a sizzling ruched gown which showed off her eye-popping cleavage to perfection

The 31-year-old Bajan pop diva 'couldn't be happier or more proud of' of the performance art presentation for her 16-month-old lingerie label

Rihanna, 31, looked absolutely stunning wearing a black lace matching set while promoting her brand's launch on Amazon, only for Chris to ruin the fun with messages to his ex.

The 56-year-old reality star flaunted her impeccable physique wearing a black bra and matching bottoms while prancing around her bedroom to the song S&M from Rihanna's fifth studio album Loud.

The supermodel, 22, shared throwback backstage snaps from Rihanna's Savage X Fenty presentation on Instagram on Wednesday.

Rihanna was spotted heading out of the city in style on Tuesday evening, making airport wear look super chic by teaming a tracksuit with heels.

The 31-year-old pop diva will compete for the innovative 'Urban Luxe' trophy on December 2 at London's Royal Albert Hall

The Work songstress, 31, showed off her new pieces - which will be available in a special 'Truth Or Dare' VIP box - in a series of sultry Instagrams on Thursday. She sizzled in the all red looks.

Former Fifth Harmony member Normani was named the first-ever brand ambassador for Rihanna Savage X Fenty lingerie line. The singer shared a sultry set of red lingerie shots with the news.

The 31-year-old entrepreneur took to her Instagram on Thursday to share a sultry  leggy snap of herself to promote her Savage x Fenty range.

The Rude Boy artist was accompanied to the awards show by friend and collaborator Jahleel Weaver, who she recently thanked on Instagram, crediting him as her 'gusband' (gay husband).

Rihanna has proven it again in stunning new pics of the 31-year-old Umbrella hitmaker personally modelling her latest Savage X Fenty lingerie range.

It's been a positively titillating time for Rihanna. Since Christmas Day, the pop star, fashion icon and businesswoman has been posting several scantily clad shots to her various social media channels.

Last week, Rihanna split from her Saudi billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel.  But the singer appeared happier than ever to be back on the market, as she showed off her curves on Instagram Friday morning.

The red carpet vogue for ear jewellery appears to be 'the more bling the better', with stars from Rihanna to Charlize Theron all sporting enough dazzling ear glitter to fill an entire jewellery box.

The singer, 32, was every inch the savvy entrepreneur as she modelled her new Savage x Fenty collection in a series of sizzling promotional images for the brand's Spring campaign.

Rihanna debuted new photos of herself modeling her Savage x Fenty lingerie line for International Women's Day. The pop singer flaunted her curves in a stunning pale pink bustier.

The flirty exchange comes after they reunited at the Yams Day charity show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center in January, shortly after she and Saudi billionaire Hassan Jameel broke up after nearly three years.

Governor Cuomo tweeted: 'I want to thank @rihanna and the Rihanna Foundation for donating Personal Protective Equipment to New York State. We're so appreciative of your help.'

Normani sizzled in a new set of lingerie shots posted by Rihanna's Savage x Fenty line. The pop singer also shared a more reserved Savage x Fenty outfit to her personal Instagram the day before.

Megan Thee Stallion got in on the Savage challenge by dancing to her own song, this time while wearing lingerie from Rihanna's Savage x Fenty line.

'My daughter Robyn was checking in on me every day,' he said, referring to the pop star by her birth name.

Milian, 38, appeared on both Savage X Fenty's Instagram feed and Story on Saturday morning, wearing a couple of sexy looks.