WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee on Thursday postponed its national convention because of the coronavirus, moving it from mid-July to mid-August. It is the largest political event to be moved so far because of the public health crisis, which has already led to the cancellation of hundreds of state and local conventions from both […]
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“It’s a unique situation, and Jay has the right attributes for dealing with it,” said Nellie Liang, who worked closely with Mr. Powell on financial stability issues as a Fed staffer and now is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. “He’s a person who can size up a situation very quickly and be decisive.
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Image copyright Getty Images Doctors are being told that, as the coronavirus pandemic spreads, they will face “agonising choices” over who gets potentially life-saving treatments. The British Medical Association has issued ethical guidance for those working on the front line. The professional body says there needs to be an urgent public debate about the issue
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This Tiger won’t be king. “The Masked Singer” unmasked the White Tiger on Wednesday’s show, ending one of the more obvious celebrity runs in the kooky show’s three seasons. Many regular viewers had correctly guessed the identity of the costumed star weeks ago. But for those who have understandably been preoccupied with other matters, here’s
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“We all make mistakes,” Ms. Charnas said in an email statement, “including me, especially when a crisis such as this is developing so quickly. My family and I apologize to those we have offended for not appearing to be taking this crisis seriously, but I am absolutely committed to making informed, responsible decisions for my
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Athletic directors across the U.S. are bracing for a potential financial crisis related to the coronavirus pandemic By RALPH D, RUSSO AP College Sports Writer April 2, 2020, 1:28 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Athletic directors at the nation’s biggest schools are bracing for a potential
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WASHINGTON — One of the hallmarks of the United States military is its ability to project power around the world, often under the banner of slogans intended to strike fear in its adversaries. “Ready to fight tonight” for U.S. troops in South Korea; “America’s 911” for the Marine Corps expeditionary units at sea; the list
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WASHINGTON — More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus. The stunning report Thursday from the Labor Department showed that job cuts are mounting against the backdrop of economies
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In these dark times, silly homemade videos encouraging people to vigilantly wash their hands to curb the spread of the coronavirus have been a rare source of levity for many people. The lineup has been eclectic and powerful, as if half of A-list Hollywood were competing to create the most viral “Sesame Street” special of
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Dynamo said he self-isolated and is beginning to feel better Magician Dynamo has revealed he tested positive for coronavirus after having a persistent cough and “aches and pains”. The 37-year-old Bradford showman has previously said he suffered with Crohn’s disease and arthritis. Dynamo, whose real name is Steven Frayne,
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