The Federal Reserve and European Central Bank took steps to calm financial markets and boost their economies Thursday, yet traders were unimpressed as U.S. share prices plunged by the most in three decades By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer March 12, 2020, 10:22 PM 5 min read WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve and the European […]
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The Latest on the world’s coronavirus pandemic: President Donald Trump says he’s temporarily halting his trademark rallies as his campaign bows to the coronavirus outbreak that is rapidly reshaping the political landscape. The rallies have long been Trump’s most potent political weapon. They energize the candidate and give him a powerful platform from which to
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The plight of the film industry as it confronts coronavirus may pale in comparison to the human toll the disease has been taking – but in some parts of the world the movie business is being severely affected. From deserted cinemas to the cancellation of major movie-related events, the virus has been causing havoc with
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It’s one of the most profitable leisure industries in the world, but campaigners say the cruise industry could be contributing more than it needs to the problem of air pollution. Cruise ships have huge power demands, and to power on-board facilities such as lights and water treatment plants, they run their engines 24/7 whilst moored
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Wild swings in U.S. markets — mostly declines — are becoming the new normal during the coronavirus pandemic March 12, 2020, 9:56 PM 5 min read Seven weeks after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the U.S., the outbreak is now classified as a pandemic and it’s doing widespread damage to critical economic
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NFL teams are curtailing or completely stopping scouting operations as a safeguard against the spread of the new coronavirus By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer March 12, 2020, 7:46 PM 4 min read NFL teams are curtailing or completely stopping scouting operations as a safeguard against the spread of the new coronavirus. The Washington
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WASHINGTON — President Trump will not be tested for the coronavirus after coming into contact with a Brazilian official who tested positive for the virus just days after participating in meetings with him in Florida, the White House said on Thursday. Fabio Wajngarten, a top communications aide to President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, tested positive
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is exacerbating an already antagonistic relationship with the European Union just when global health experts and economists are calling for a coordinated global response to the coronavirus. The administration’s surprise decision Wednesday to ban travelers from the European Union, but not the United Kingdom, where diplomatic relations are better, has
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Image caption Andrew was infected with the virus when he was skiing in Italy “The worst bit is the uncontrollable coughing,” says Andrew O’Dwyer, who is recovering after being infected with the new coronavirus following a skiing trip to Italy in late February. “I’ve had worse flu, without a doubt – but I wouldn’t want
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Hall of Fame President Joel Peresman said in a statement reported by Rolling Stone that he was disappointed he had to cancel the May 2 ceremony scheduled for Cleveland’s Public Hall. “Our first concern is to the health and safety of our attendees and artists and we are complying to the direction of the local and state
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