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Italy’s restrictions grow more specific in bid to slow virus

SOAVE, Italy — In its most far-reaching measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, Italy is slowing industrial production nationwide, while the hardest-hit region of Lombardy banned any outdoor exercise not on personal property and set distance limits on dog-walking. Franco Locatelli, president of Italy’s Higher Health Council, said Sunday that with the new stringent […]

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Coronavirus: McDonald’s to close all UK restaurants

Business / En Sound Media

Image copyright Getty Images McDonald’s will close all 1,270 of its restaurants in the UK by the end of Monday, as fears over the spread of Covid 19 escalate. Previously, the fast food giant had closed its seating areas but had continued to offer takeaway and drive-through services. McDonald’s said it wanted to protect the

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Barefoot Hamlin wins virtual Homestead as NASCAR races again

Sports / En Sound Media

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The stands were packed, Jimmie Johnson caused several wrecks, Denny Hamlin raced barefoot and damaged cars were repaired with the push of a button — a few virtual signs that NASCAR backed quite an unreal race. NASCAR eased off the brake in the real sports world brought to a sudden halt by

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Emergency Economic Rescue Plan in Limbo as Democrats Raise Objections

Politics / En Sound Media

WASHINGTON — The fate of a sweeping government rescue package to prop up an economy devastated by the coronavirus pandemic was in limbo on Sunday after Democrats threatened to block action in the Senate, objecting to an emerging deal they said failed to adequately protect workers or impose strict enough restrictions on bailed-out businesses. Senator

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Coronavirus: What is shielding? – BBC News

Lifestyle / En Sound Media

Image copyright Science Photo Library Image caption Cancer patients need to take extra care More than a million people most at risk of needing hospital treatment if they catch coronavirus are being asked to stay at home for at least 12 weeks. The strategy is called “shielding” and the aim is to protect lives. Why

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Opera Singer Plácido Domingo Announces He Has Coronavirus

Entertainment / En Sound Media

MADRID (AP) — Plácido Domingo announced Sunday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 79-year-old opera singer’s illness comes after his own glittering career had recently been stained by sexual misconduct revelations. The Spaniard said in a post on his personal Facebook account that “I feel it is my moral duty to announce

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Jays’ Shapiro expects 4-week spring training before season

Sports / En Sound Media

Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro says he thinks Major League Baseball would need four weeks of workouts and exhibition games before regular season play can begin By IAN HARRISON Associated Press March 22, 2020, 6:37 PM 3 min read TORONTO — With no sign of when training camps can resume, Toronto Blue Jays president

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Coronavirus Drives the U.S. and China Deeper Into Global Power Struggle

Politics / En Sound Media

WASHINGTON — When President Trump took the podium at the White House briefing room one afternoon last week, his prepared remarks included a reference to the “corona virus.” But a close-up photograph revealed that Mr. Trump had used one of his signature Sharpies to cross out the word “corona,” changing the phrase to “Chinese virus.”

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AP FACT CHECK: Trump falsely says ventilators coming ‘fast’

Finance / En Sound Media

President Donald Trump is falsely claiming that automakers including GM, Ford and Tesla are pitching in to make medical ventilators “fast” to help fill an acute U.S. shortage of the medical equipment for coronavirus patients By TOM KRISHER and HOPE YEN Associated Press March 22, 2020, 7:00 PM 4 min read DETROIT — President Donald

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Anyone In Eating Disorder Recovery Should Read This Coronavirus Advice

Lifestyle / En Sound Media

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought seismic changes to all of our lives in the past weeks. We’re being urged to self-isolate in our homes, stay away from other people, and stock up on necessary supplies like food and hygiene products to limit trips to the store. These new guidelines, and the uncertainty around how long

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