April 2020

The Latest: Italy plans more virus testing, contact tracing

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR — Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000. —British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good progress’

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Virus puts brakes on US economic engine: consumer spending

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus. ———————————————————————— CONSUMER DURESS: The consumer drives about 70% of all economic activity in the U.S., and that engine is sputtering. with

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She’s A Furloughed Single Mom Of 3. The Utility Is Shutting Off Her Power Anyway.

After she was furloughed from her job at a Tennessee Valley Authority nuclear plant three weeks ago, Toni burned through her savings stocking up on essentials: propane, toilet paper, shampoo and food.  The 38-year-old single mother had her two high schoolers and her 20-year-old daughter, home from college, to care for, and they needed enough

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Can Someone Outside Of Your Household Quarantine With You Now?

Most people are being encouraged or mandated to stay at home and social distance through the end of this month, if not longer. That’s obviously challenging: Many adults ― whether they’re working on the front lines or at home ― are balancing watching their kids while doing their job. Some people are navigating co-parenting or

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Mark Hamill Records Every Donald Trump Coronavirus Briefing For A Taunting Reason

Mark Hamill said he makes sure to record “each & every” one of the White House’s coronavirus task force briefings. But it’s not to watch them, the “Star Wars” actor announced on Twitter Friday. Instead, the movie star claimed he only does it so he can then take great satisfaction in deleting the updates ―

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