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Funding is shrinking for Medicare's Part A trust fund, which pays for hospitalization and in-patient care. The funding largely comes from a 1.45% payroll tax paid by employees and employers.

Another Problem On The Health Horizon: Medicare Is Running Out Of Money

With millions of people out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic, fewer payroll taxes are coming in to help keep Medicare's trust fund intact.

Floyd Van Alstyne, 100, and his wife, Marjorie Van Alstyne, 92, live on a farm in East Barnard.

Scenes Of Isolation Amid Pandemic In The Vermont Countryside

In the best of times, living in Vermont requires a type of isolation and self-sufficiency unknown in many parts of the country. But the coronavirus has tested the state like never before.

Vehicles are seen parked at the Tesla car plant in Fremont, Calif., on Monday. The parking lot was nearly full; Tesla resumed production in defiance of an order from county health authorities.

Elon Musk Reopens California Tesla Plant, Defying Local Health Officials (Again)

CEO Elon Musk tweeted that he was willing to be arrested for resuming production before getting approval from Alameda County. The county had earlier said it was working with Tesla on a safety plan.

San Diego Gulls center Kyle Criscuolo (11) and goalie Olle Eriksson Ek (31) in a game against the Tucson Roadrunners at the Tucson Convention Center on March 11, 2020.

Gulls Season Canceled, Team Offering Ticket Refunds For Unplayed Games

The American Hockey League announced Monday the league's Board of Governors has voted to cancel the remainder of the regular season and the 2020 Calder Cup playoffs due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Raymonde Elian no longer does her hair and makeup before work. No more earrings. But she still aims to look "neat and clean" as it helps her feel in good spirit.

The Front Line At Home: A Health Care Worker's New Normal

A photojournalist chronicles the daily home life of her mother, a health care worker, in the New York City area.

A new rule proposed by the Labor Department would allow employers to require waitstaff and others to share their tips with kitchen staff. But labor advocates say it could allow bosses to take advantage of their workers.

Restaurants Would Get More Flexibility With Workers' Tips Under Proposed Rule

The rule would allow employers to require waitstaff and others to share their tips with kitchen staff. But labor advocates say it could allow bosses to take advantage of their workers.

A woman walks past the theater showing Hamilton on Broadway on Thursday in New York City. Audiences won't be seeing the award-winning play for at least a month.

Broadway Shutters Its Stages Amid Coronavirus Threat

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced a statewide ban of gatherings of more than 500 people. That includes Broadway's 41 theaters.

President Trump defended Home Depot's co-founder after Bernie Marcus said he would support Trump's reelection campaign, sparking a company boycott.

Home Depot Responds To Calls For Boycott Over Co-Founder's Support For Trump

Bernie Marcus said he was backing Trump's 2020 presidential bid, prompting a backlash against the home improvement giant. Trump, in turn, tweeted his support for Home Depot.

President Trump Doesn't Need To Release His Tax Returns — For Now

A federal appeals court has granted President Trump a temporary stay of decision, saying he does not have to turn over eight years of tax records for a New York state criminal probe.

In this April 23, 2014 file photo, a man smokes an electronic cigarette in Chicago.

Supervisors OK Moratorium On Sale Of E-Smoking Devices, Tobacco Ban In Unincorporated Areas

The moratorium on electronic smoking devices would last until Feb. 28, 2021 — but could be lifted sooner in accordance with U.S. Center for Disease Control policy.

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