A new study published Wednesday found that climate change had raised the chances of Australia’s extreme fire season by at least 30% By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer March 4, 2020, 5:31 PM 3 min read WASHINGTON — Climate change raised the chances of Australia’s extreme fire season by at least 30%, according to a […]
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Ivana Raca had 27 points and 13 rebounds, Alex Sharp scored 16 of her 19 points in the second half, and Wake Forest beat North Carolina 83-73 in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament March 4, 2020, 8:22 PM 2 min read GREENSBORO, N.C. — Ivana Raca tied her career-high with 27 points and grabbed a
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WASHINGTON — Racing to confront a growing public health threat, key lawmakers in the House and Senate reached a deal on Wednesday to provide $8.3 billion in emergency aid to combat the novel coronavirus, and the House planned a vote later Wednesday to approve it, according to three officials familiar with the negotiations. The bipartisan
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GROUNDED AIRPLANES: United Airlines will cut international and U.S. flying, freeze hiring and ask employees to volunteer for unpaid leave as it struggles with weak demand for travel because of the new virus outbreak. United said Wednesday it will reduce passenger-carrying capacity 20% on international routes and 10% to 12% in the U.S. United executives
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The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus has risen to 11 with a victim succumbing in California _ the first reported fatality outside Washington state By GENE JOHNSON, CARLA K. JOHNSON and MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press March 4, 2020, 7:55 PM 3 min read SEATTLE — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to
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In 26 movies, James Bond has fought off obsessive autocrats, crazed plutocrats and various vicious nemeses, despite a lifestyle that puts him at serious risk for alcoholism and STDs. But apparently, coronavirus is too strong for the British super-spy. On Wednesday, the producers of the iconic film series announced that they have decided to delay
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Image copyright Nigel Howard Image caption Nigel Howard said his children had also bought shares and lost money Small investors who took a gamble on backing a mining development in North Yorkshire have been left facing huge financial losses after a takeover. Nigel Howard, 75, wanted to support a potential lifeline for his local economy
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Fed’s latest business survey finds coronavirus impacting US manufacturing and tourism By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer March 4, 2020, 7:46 PM 3 min read WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s latest nationwide survey of business conditions has found that the coronavirus outbreak has begun to impact tourism and disrupt manufacturing chains in parts of the
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Combining with competitors to become more profitable is “not that insightful of an observation,” Mr. Xu said, adding that he is focused on DoorDash’s growth strategy. When the company reveals its financials, the potential for profit and growth will be clear, DoorDash investors said. They pointed to Meituan Dianping, a Chinese food delivery company that
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have given their spring training home a deep clean as a proactive measure after a man in Manatee County tested positive for coronoavirus March 4, 2020, 7:30 PM 1 min read BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates have given their spring training home a deep clean as a proactive measure after a
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