March 2020

As crisis deepens, Congressional rescue deal teeters

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WASHINGTON — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House teetered Sunday on a ballooning nearly $1.4 trillion economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump called for a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin indicated an agreement was within reach, but congressional Democratic leaders raised concerns after a […]

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As crisis deepens, Congress close on economic rescue deal

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WASHINGTON — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House teetered Sunday on a ballooning nearly $1.4 trillion-plus economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump called for a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin indicated a deal was within reach, but congressional Democratic leaders raised concerns ahead of

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The Best Recipes, Workouts And Other Hacks We Tried This Week (March 16-20)

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There’s no “right” way to navigate this coronavirus pandemic; everyone lives and copes differently. That being said, fostering a sense of community may make getting through this time a little bit easier. Enter this weekly guide. Every Sunday, we’ll bring you a short list of products, routines, workouts, recipes, apps or other things we tried

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Primark UK stores ‘expected to close doors’

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Image copyright Getty Images Primark’s 189 UK stores are expected to close Sunday and not reopen Monday, as demand drops due to social-distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Its parent company has temporarily closed shops in Europe and cancelled all future orders from suppliers. Primark boss Paul Marchant said it faces “unprecedented, and frankly unimaginable times”.

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Croatia quake injures 17 amid partial coronavirus lockdown

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ZAGREB, Croatia — A strong earthquake in Croatia on Sunday caused panic, the evacuation of hospitals and widespread damage including to the capital’s iconic cathedral — all amid a partial coronavirus lockdown. A 15-year-old was reported to be in critical condition and 16 others were injured, authorities said. The European seismological agency, EMSC, said the

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As Coronavirus Hits Hollywood, Movies Find A New Path Forward

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As the coronavirus ripples through every sector of public life, Hollywood must determine in real time how to deal with a crisis that seems to worsen by the hour. Movie theaters across the world have shuttered, including hundreds of venues operated by AMC, Regal and Cinemark, the United States’ three largest chains. Blockbusters like “A

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