The group has been retooling its strategy. Many on the right played down the virus, including at the N.R.A. — Willes Lee, the board’s second vice president, called it an “election ploy.” But the organization itself has focused on the ramifications of the sweeping response in many states, sending out messages to its supporters with […]
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On March 23, as the coronavirus pandemic put grocery workers on the front lines of a public health crisis, Trader Joe’s sent a memo to store managers encouraging them to relay a message to employees: Joining a union might be a bad idea. “It’s not like buying toothpaste you don’t end up liking,” said the
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ALBANY, N.Y. — As coronavirus cases soared, New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio asked New Yorkers on Thursday to wear a face covering when they go outside to prevent the spread of the virus. Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned that the state’s supply of breathing machines could be exhausted in six days. And the COVID-19
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Image copyright Bafta When you’re hosting an awards ceremony during lockdown, the first thing you do is ask all the nominees to record a winners speech – just in case. Well that’s what Bafta has done in preparation for its pre-recorded Games Awards. There might not be a traditional red carpet, champagne reception or live
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Alabama coach Nick Saban doesn’t believe extending preseason camp for college football teams around the country is necessarily the best way to get them ready for the season By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer April 2, 2020, 8:29 PM 2 min read Alabama coach Nick Saban doesn’t believe extending preseason camp for college teams around
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Congress worked with remarkable speed and bipartisanship to pass the stimulus package, as the Senate remained in session — even as some of its members fell ill — and more than 200 House members returned to Washington to vote. But leaders of both parties concede that the road ahead will be even more challenging with
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Look for Powerball jackpots to get even smaller as the new coronavirus keeps more people at home, not out buying lottery tickets April 2, 2020, 10:09 PM 2 min read DES MOINES, Iowa — Look for Powerball jackpots to get even smaller as the new coronavirus keeps more people at home, not out buying lottery
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Many thousands of people in India have left cities and returned to their villages amid a nationwide lockdown order which has caused confusion and anger. Now some people in rural communities are having to self-isolate in treehouses to avoid spreading the disease to vulnerable relatives. Political activist and award-winning author Arundhati Roy spoke to BBC
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NEW YORK (AP) — James Patterson has a history of helping independent bookstores. The best-selling novelist has donated millions in recent years to booksellers, while also giving millions to schools and libraries and literacy programs. Now, with stores closed or closing nationwide because of the coronavirus outbreak, Patterson has launched a new initiative. On Thursday,
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Image copyright Getty Images The emergency loans scheme for businesses struggling to survive amid the coronavirus pandemic has been revamped following strong criticism. The Treasury said it had received more than 130,000 loan enquires from firms but fewer than 1,000 had been approved. Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, said the changes to the scheme would make
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