There were 3.8 million new claims for unemployment benefits filed last week, according to the latest Labor Department figures released on Thursday.

President Donald Trump on Thursday shrugged off the 30 million unemployment claims that came in the wake of the coronavirus, saying 'it is what it is.'

Gilead Sciences CEO Daniel O'Day wrote in an open letter obtained by Fox News that early results on his company's drug remdesivir's benefits for coronavirus patients offer 'hope' that's badly needed.

Gilead Sciences said Thursday in an earnings report that it is ramping up production of its antiviral remdesivir, and could make 'several million' 10-day treatment courses of the drug for 2021.

Riot police and the bomb squad stormed a home on Wangee Road in Lakemba, in south west Sydney, on  Thursday afternoon.

Gilead Sciences CEO Daniel O'Day told Stat News that his company understands its responsibility to make its antiviral drug affordable after it showed promise for treating coronavirus.

President Donald Trump announced Friday that the FDA has approved the drug remdesivir for emergency use in hospitalized coronavirus patients. 

President Trump said Joe Biden's 'choice of words' were not good during his televised denial of an assault allegation by a former Senate staffer. Tara Reade accused Biden of sexual assault.

Footage of Bradley Robert Edwards, a former Telstra technician hearing the allegations against him for the first time in December 2016 was played at Supreme Court of Western Australia trial on Tuesday.

Ginsburg, 87, underwent 'non-surgical treatment for acute cholecystitis, a gallbladder condition' on Tuesday afternoon at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, the Supreme Court said in a statement.

There were 3.1 million new claims for unemployment benefits filed in the week ending May 2, according to a Labor Department report released on Thursday.

JP Morgan's Bob Michele has said it will take between 10 to 12 years for US employment levels to get back to where they were before the coronavirus outbreak

The US unemployment rate has skyrocketed to 14.7% - the highest rate since the 1930s Great Depression as more than 20.5 million Americans suffer job losses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

ROBERT HARDMAN: Like every Sandhurst cadet, Prince Harry had the age-old maxim drummed in to him throughout his military training: time spent in reconnaissance is seldom wasted.

How many players in Premier League history have had a position named after them? The Neville shuttle? The Bergkamp shadow? The Heskey statue? No – just one – Claude Makelele.

Never had the Gunners faithful awaited a trip to the Stadium of Light with such excitement. After a summer of tearing their hair out thanks to the now-custom inactivity of manager Arsene Wenger in the summer transfer window, Arsenal fans were getting a chance to see a new signing – not just any signing, but a club record £42.5million capture from Real Madrid, Mesut Ozil.

CHARLIE SKILLEN: The final four of the champions League rarely remains purely the domain of the planet's best sides. Usually, a fairytale underdog story - that of Porto, Liverpool or Chelsea - works its way into the competition's narrative. This season, that's not the case. This week, The Numbers Game selects a side from the cream of the Champions League semi-finalists. But who makes the grade?

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Britain's top police officer, Met Commissioner Cressida Dick, yesterday promised that enforcement of the rules would be through persuasion, not punishment.

As she stepped out at the 2013 BET Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, the 31-year-old actress flaunted her lady parts in a plunging blue gown.

Award winning actress and singer showed off the daring pixie crop

She watched her former bandmates achieve worldwide success after she left Destiny’s Child in 1999 with fellow member LaTavia Robertson.

Chris Rock showed he has lost none of his edge after mocking infamous Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling during his BET Awards monologue on Sunday

The team broadcasting the BET Awards managed to misspell Lionel Richie's name as Ritchie on Sunday night.

Onlookers clearly got more than what they had bargained for as they attended the 2015 BET Awards on Sunday.

She donned a head-turning one-piece at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday

She's one of the world's most notorious female rappers. And Remy Ma certainly made sure that all eyes were on her as she attended the BET Awards on Sunday in an extremely revealing gown.

The red carpet at last night's BET Awards in L.A. was full of summer-ready beauty looks from stars like Yara Shahidi (left), 16, Tracee Ellis Ross (center), 43, and Alicia Keys (right), 35.

From Alicia Keys to Yazz, FEMAIL celebrates National Sunglasses Day by spotlighting the stars who showed off the best shade game at the BET Awards. Plus, shop our the styles we're loving.

The 39-year-old, dressed all in black, was accompanied by former girlfriend and mother of his daughter, Melissa Brim, as he was photographed attending the BET Awards in Los Angeles.

In the midst of divorcing her husband Martin 'Kendu' Isaacs over his cheating, Blige made sure to let her ex - and the world - know that she's fighting fit and feeling on top of the world.

Lateysha Grace sourced inspiration from Demi Rose's look last week as she stepped out in the same semi-sheer dress for the BET Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Ever wonder why Justin Timberlake’s face always pops up on social media at the end of every April? There’s a good reason for it. Here's all you need to know about the 'It's Gonna Be May' meme.

She is a legend in the R&B, hip-hop and soul musical community. And Mary J. Blige, 48, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

The 26-year-old rapper earned Album Of The Year at the 2019 BET Awards making her the first ever female rapper to earn the honor.

The men known as the Central Park Five presented an award at the 2019 BET Awards on Sunday and were welcomed with a powerful and emotional standing ovation.

The Premier League giants have been big-admirers of the Senegal international after he has impressed at the heart of the Napoli defence. And Koulibaly could be on his way out.

The Gunners have agreed a 12.5 percent wage cut with the majority of their players, but the financial consequences of the coronavirus crisis will have an effect on the club's contract negotiations.

Juventus are reportedly ready to pull out all the stops in order to bring Paul Pogba back to Serie A and a whole host of stars are being lined up to tempt Manchester United to part with their prized asset.

Recent reports in Italy have suggested that the Argentine striker will want to stay in his homeland and force through a move to former club River Plate to be closer to his loved ones.

The summer transfer window was due to begin in mid-June and run until September 1, but the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has radically changed those plans.

It appears that current owner Mike Ashley is edging forever closer to selling the club to a bid led by Amanda Staveley which is backed by the wealth of the Saudi Public Investment Fund.

Pep Guardiola is keen to bring Semedo to the Etihad and is willing to part with money and offer his former club Cancelo, who only signed from Juventus for £60m last summer, in order to reach a deal.

Argentinean striker Martinez has been linked with a move to the Camp Nou, following an impressive season, yet Inter are now reportedly demanding both Vidal and Griezmann in exchange.

Always in the market for a bargain, Spurs are reportedly hopeful of securing a cut-price deal with Bournemouth before Fraser becomes a free agent when his contract expires in June.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to add some attacking firepower in the next transfer window and the Lyon striker has been on the club's radar for some time.

The most stunning name on the list is £89million flop Antoine Griezmann who only joined from Atletico Madrid last summer but has struggled to convince in Catalonia.

The Bosnian midfielder is keen on the move from Turin to the Nou Camp once the summer transfer window opens but any deal involves Brazilian Arthur agreeing to join Juventus.

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: He has strong interest in him from abroad following his successful spell at Zulte Waregem but the forward has told Sportsmail that he is open to returning to the UK.

After the shock revelation on Tuesday afternoon that the Ligue 1 season would not be restarting, clubs have been left to count the cost of the decision. That could leave some open to losing their top talents.

Semedo arrived at Barca for £32m from Benfica in 2017 and has since impressed to become the club's first choice right-back. However, Barca are desperate to freshen up their first team.