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House Democrats Unveil Broad Package To Help Americans Affected By Coronavirus

WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) – Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday unveiled a broad package of proposals to help Americans affected by the coronavirus outbreak, while officials suspended public tours through the Capitol building. The legislation, which Democratic leaders aimed to rush to the House floor for debate and passage on Thursday, would grant workers 14 days of […]

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‘My anti-depressant withdrawal was worse than depression’

Lifestyle / En Sound Media

Image caption Stuart Bryan has been taking anti-depressants for more than two decades. The mental health charity Mind says it is signposting people to street drug charities to help them withdraw from antidepressants because of the lack of alternatives available. Those affected can experience debilitating symptoms. “Within a couple of days of coming off, it

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Late Night Shows Nix Live Audiences Over Coronavirus Concerns

Entertainment / En Sound Media

Beginning Monday, numerous late-night shows based in New York will suspend taping before live audiences in a move to limit the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. NBC programs “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah,” CBS’s “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,”

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Coronavirus: Uber to suspend accounts of affected drivers

Business / En Sound Media

Image copyright Getty Images Uber will suspend the accounts of drivers and delivery people affected by coronavirus – but has offered financial assistance to help them cope. The company said those either diagnosed with Covid-19 or having to self-isolate would receive aid for up to 14 days while their accounts were blocked. Some drivers had

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Coronavirus: Five takeaways from Trump’s Oval Office address

World / En Sound Media

US President Donald Trump has addressed the national from the Oval Office at the White House, announcing sweeping new travel restrictions on Europe in a bid to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Travel from Europe to the USA will be suspended for 30 days. A Presidential Proclamation, published shortly after Mr Trump’s address, specified

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Kyle Connor scores twice in 3rd period, Jets beat Oilers 4-2

Sports / En Sound Media

Kyle Connor scored twice in the third period in the Winnipeg Jets’ 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night March 12, 2020, 5:31 AM 2 min read EDMONTON, Alberta — Kyle Connor scored twice in the third period in the Winnipeg Jets’ 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. Blake Wheeler

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Meet the Trump Fan Accused of Registering Democrats as Republicans

Politics / En Sound Media

Wherever crowds gathered in the flat, lake-dotted swath of Florida between Orlando and Ocala, it seemed that Cheryl Hall was there: clad in red, white and blue, clipboard in hand, signing up new voters at the Mount Dora Arts Festival, the Ocoee Founders’ Day party, the Taste of South Lake fair in Clermont and more.

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Trump ban on travel from Europe escalates pain for airlines

Finance / En Sound Media

President Donald Trump’s decision Wednesday to impose a 30-day ban on most Europeans entering the United States is the latest stunning setback for an airline industry that is reeling from a drop in bookings and a surge in people who are canceling reservations for fear of contracting the coronavirus. The ban, to begin at midnight

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5 Short Netflix Shows To Watch If You’re Crunched For Time

Lifestyle / En Sound Media

Television shows are too long. Last week, I made the case that Netflix should either cut back on its hourlong shows (especially ones with long seasons) or offer subscribers the ability to watch in double speed (as you can do with podcasts and YouTube videos). Of course, there’s another alternative: Netflix could just make shorter

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Daytime Talk Shows Are Suspending Live Audiences Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Entertainment / En Sound Media

Some daytime talks shows, including “The View,” “Good Morning America” and “The Wendy Williams Show,” are forgoing live studio audiences amid the coronavirus outbreak. Walt Disney Television announced that in addition to “The View” and “Good Morning America,” the suspension also applies to its New York City-based “Tamron Hall Show” and “Strahan, Sara & Keke.” “Given the current

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