Closures
Which Starbucks Stores Are Closing? Full List of Locations Shutting Down
Starbucks cited that it is concerned over the safety of its employees, explaining that they have been affected by disruptive behavior by members of the public.
Amazon Should Protect Workers When Closing Whole Foods Locations: Mayor
Chicago's mayor is fretting about the fate of employees at two Whole Foods slated to be shuttered, one of which is in a low-income area.
Ottawa Mall Evacuated on First Day of Opening After 24-Day Protest Closure
The Rideau Center had been closed since Freedom Convoy protesters arrived there on January 28.
Nate Silver Slammed for Comparing School Closures to Iraq War—'Worst Take'
The founder of FiveThirtyEight condemned the decision "depriving" school children of an in-person education.
Critical Race Theory Opponents Wade Into COVID School Closures Fight
"As far as I'm concerned, they should all lose their job," co-founder Tiffany Justice told Newsweek about the vote from the Chicago Teachers Union.
More Than 2,700 Schools Close Due to Rising COVID Concerns
New Jersey has the most school closures by far. The state's positive cases have doubled among students and more than quadrupled among staff.
Teen Arrested as TikTok School 'Threats' Spark Nationwide Closures
A school shooting that killed four students in Michigan on November 30 has prompted a spate of copycat threats that have put school officials on edge.
What The Cornell University Omicron Outbreak Means for Students
The university in Upstate New York was placed on high alert after evidence of the variant was identified in a "significant number" of cases reported Monday, December 13.
Since Oxford Shooting, At Least 519 Schools Have Closed Due to Threats
An analysis by Newsweek found that 519 schools closed on Friday as string of copycat threats of violence were made in seven different states.
U.S. Steel Plant Discharged Plume Into Water With Elevated Iron Levels
A spokeswoman for U.S. Steel said that upon analysis of the discharge, they discovered "elevated concentrations of iron causing the discoloration" in the Burns Waterway.
Possible Steel Plant Spill Forces Beaches, Water Treatment Plant to Close
The beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park and a water treatment plant closed Sunday as a precautionary measure after the apparent spill.
Howard University Cancels Classes After Ransomware, Wi-Fi Remains Down
The HBCU is investigating the cyberattack with the FBI and Washington, D.C.'s city government.
International Lawmakers Push for U.S.-Canada Border Reopening
On both sides of the border, more than half of population has received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
Hurricane Laura Raises Fears For 'Structurally Deficient' I-10 Bridge
Parts of the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge, running between Lake Charles and Westlake, have been closed due to safety concerns.
Italy, Europe's First COVID-19 Epicenter, Sees New Cases Double in 3 Weeks
From Monday, nightclubs were closed while masks are required by night in outdoors areas near bars and pubs in Italy.
Which Dunkin' Donuts Are Closing? 800 'Low-Volume Locations' May Shut
Approximately 350 more Dunkin' locations could be closed by the end of 2020, on top of the 450 Speedway locations that are already due to close.
Kentucky Latest State to Close Down Bars in Attempt to Curb Coronavirus
"I'm not confident that every bar can survive the next two weeks," said Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, whose state is one of six to continue closing bar service.
California Shut Down Again—Which Counties Are Closing?
Restaurants, bars, and movie theaters have been ordered to close across California, but the worst-affected states face more extensive closures.
80 Percent of California's Population On COVID-19 Watch List, Governor Says
"We anticipate over the next few days a number of new counties look like based upon the trends to be entering onto this list," California Governor Gavin Newsom said.
Colorado Latest State to Close Bars and Nightclubs Due to Coronavirus
"Having bars and nightlife in an unsustainable way is too big of a risk in Colorado," Colorado Governor Jared Polis said in a Tuesday news conference.
Bars Open Near Me: You Can Grab a Drink in These States
While some states are closing their bars again due to an increase in coronavirus cases, others continue to open and lift restrictions.
Bars Are Closing Again in These States Due to Coronavirus Spikes
Bars in California, Texas, Florida and Arizona have been temporarily shut following a rise in new infections.
Florida Closes Beaches for July 4 Weekend as Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket
The percentage of positive tests in the state has been on a mostly increasing trend in the past six weeks.
Texas Restaurants and Bars Closing Again as Coronavirus Cases Spike
In the last week, the total number of new cases in Texas increased by nearly a third from the total reported the previous week.
California Governor Newsom Expected to Close All Beaches and State Parks
Beaches in southern California were packed with people over the weekend. Many did not adhere to the state and White House's social distancing guidelines.
List of Companies Paying Their Employees During Coronavirus Closures
Major retailers including Apple, GAP, and Sephora will continue to pay their employees while their stores are closed.
Nevada Governor Orders Casinos Closed for 30 Days Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
"My ultimate goal here is to come together as Nevadans to save lives," Governor Sisolak said. "We don't have time to waste."
Patagonia Closes Stores and Website Due to Coronavirus, Workers Still Paid
"The scale of impact is still unknown, and we want to do our part to protect our community especially while testing availability is unknown," read a statement from the company.
Macy's Store Closures: List of Stores Closing and Clearance Sales in 2020
Clearance sales will run for eight to 12 weeks.
Kmart and Sears Closures: When Will They Close?
A confirmed list of Kmart and Sears store closures, plus when the closing down sales will begin and when they will officially close.