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The private student loan market has been growing for a decade, and now, amid an economy on near lock-down from the coronavirus pandemic, borrowers find themselves with few relief options.

"Prompt action" is needed "to decrease risks to workers, preserve facility function, and maintain the food supply," the researchers said.

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban is bullish on the future of artificial intelligence and has been for years. Not only has he made it a priority to learn about and invest in AI himself, but he has consistently recommended other entrepreneurs do the same.

"There's all these downstream issues that really haven't been addressed yet," the Dallas Mavericks owner and "Shark Tank" investor told CNBC on Friday.

The last press briefing was on March 11, 2019, when Sarah Huckabee Sanders was still in the role. Stephanie Grisham, President Donald Trump's previous press secretary who took over for Sanders never held a briefing.

Struggling to eat well in isolation? Not sure how much exercise you need? Here are the easy tips that experts say will help you maintain your fitness and nutrition habits during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading on Friday.

Top Democrats on the committee previously said they suspected Amazon of lying to Congress over its private label strategy.

"This is going to help people to have some more space but also with vigilant eyes to make sure there's no gatherings, there are no attempts by people to create sports or group activities," de Blasio said at a press conference on Friday.

Apple proves resilient. Here's what four experts see ahead for the tech giant.

On Thursday, Murphy visited the White House to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss Covid-19 testing and financial assistance for states.

Rent is traditionally due on the first of the month, and with each passing month more tenants are becoming late on their payments.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said state officials don't believe schools could develop a plan to reopen that would keep students and educators safe in time.

The surge in online grocery sales may decline as the pandemic recedes, but experts say more customers have downloaded apps, tried new services and become familiar with its convenience.

But though there appeared to be some green shoots from the tech giants in the realm of advertising, companies warned impacts will be felt in the second quarter and, in some areas, beyond.

Exxon Mobil reported a loss in the first quarter as oil prices dropped to historic lows.

After the coronavirus pandemic forced traders to work from home, Wall Street has gone virtual, leaning on tech platforms like Symphony and Zoom.

New guidelines provided by a local government task force in Florida offer theme park fans an idea of what to expect when Disney and Universal are finally able to open to the public once the coronavirus pandemic eases.

Kudlow told CNBC that China will be held accountable for the coronavirus pandemic, but that he is leaving the specifics to President Donald Trump.

The coronavirus has devastated the airline industry. U.S. air travel has dropped 95% compared to last year and the number of flights scheduled globally is down by 63%. According to Cirium, more than 16,000 of the world's commercial aircraft are grounded. These planes can't just sit idle, they need routine maintenance and a place to be stored. And when you suddenly have thousands of planes with nowhere to go it becomes a logistical nightmare.