Federal budget deficit could hit $3.7 trillion this year, CBO says
The economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic could nearly quadruple the federal budget deficit this year, pushing it to a whopping $3.7 trillion,…
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Fact check: Trump lies that he was being ‘sarcastic’ when he talked about injecting disinfectant
President Donald Trump lied Friday when he said he was being “sarcastic” when he asked medical experts on Thursday to look into the…
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For those longing to eat the meatballs at Rao’s, now’s your chance (pickup only but you’ll take it)
There may be a perk to this pandemic for New Yorkers: meatballs. And not just any meatballs but carnivorous spheres of goodness from an exclusive…
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VA will continue to use unproven drug touted by Trump to treat Covid-19 despite FDA saying it has ‘known risks’
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it is continuing to use an anti-malarial drug touted by President Donald Trump to treat coronavirus cases in…
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Shooting star caught on camera in spectacular sky over Australia
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia — One lucky Australian star-gazer captured spectacular video footage of a shooting star in the sky during the Lyrid…
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University employee designs ventilator at fraction of usual cost
Click here for updates on this story Omaha (WOWT) — There has been a large amount of coverage about the supply of…
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Trump can’t stop putting his top public health officials in tough spots
President Donald Trump’s choose-your-own-adventure of medical studies and advice has this week forced his coronavirus team’s medical…
Continue Reading Tributes to the entertainers and artists who died from coronavirus
To honor some the creative forces who have died due to Covid-19, CNN turned to those who knew them, loved them and were deeply affected by the work…
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Limits on savings withdrawals have been lifted
Banks can now allow savings account holders to make an unlimited number of transfers or withdrawals, the Federal Reserve Board announced Friday. The…
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U.S. Navy recommends reinstating captain fired over virus warning
WASHINGTON, DC — The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to…
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Doctors reject Trump’s dangerous suggestion to use disinfectant as a coronavirus treatment
Doctors are rejecting the idea floated by President Donald Trump that research should be done into whether chemical disinfectants could be injected…
Continue Reading Tony Hale has a new movie and some advice on staying sane at home
Tony Hale has a new movie you can stream from the comfort of your couch this weekend. Hale’s latest project, “To The Stars,” is set…
Continue Reading Prince William’s reason for not watching ‘Tiger King’ will make you laugh
Like the rest of us, Prince William is shut in and has time to binge-watch TV, but don’t expect him to be watching “Tiger King.”…
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JPMorgan, Ruth’s Chris accused of cheating small businesses out of emergency loans
JPMorgan Chase, Ruth’s Chris Steak House and others are being accused in a lawsuit of efforts to “cheat” small businesses out of…
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Fact check: Trump dangerously suggests sunlight and ingesting disinfectants could help cure coronavirus
On Thursday, President Donald Trump added to his list of dubious or inaccurate coronavirus-related medical claims, dangerously suggesting at a White…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift slams former record label for releasing new album
The longtime feud between Taylor Swift and her former record label has been reignited. The singer took to social media on Thursday to say that she…
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Donald Trump’s incredibly dangerous obsession with playing doctor
President Donald Trump has repeatedly mused that he has a knack for science and medicine — and that, had his life gone in a different…
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Car explodes into flames, covering I-10 at Rubin exit with heavy smoke
EL PASO, Texas — A car caught fire and exploded along the side of Interstate 10 near Rubin, impairing visibility for drivers as it sent thick, black…
Continue Reading Richard Gere and his wife welcome baby boy
Richard Gere and his wife, Alejandra Silva, have welcomed their second son, a rep for the actor confirms to CNN. Gere, 70 and Silva, 37, already have…
Continue Reading Nick Cordero’s wife offers update as he battles coronavirus
According to Nick Cordero’s wife, Amanda Kloots, they are in “a bit of a waiting game.” The Broadway actor has been battling the…
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Pelosi promises more coronavirus relief: ‘There will be a bill and it will be expensive’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted on Friday that congressional efforts to deliver coronavirus relief are not finished, saying there will be yet…
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Americans are adopting more puppies and Chewy is cashing in
Chewy was made for a moment like this. The $18 billion online pet supplies retailer has emerged as one of the biggest winners during this period of…
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‘Heartbroken’: El Paso Nurse who worked with children dies after being diagnosed with coronavirus
(Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify that the nurse’s family says she was diagnosed with the virus, but an official cause of…
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Trump signs $484B bill to aid employers, hospitals under stress from pandemic
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signed a $484 billion bill Friday to aid employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic…
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Lysol maker: Please don’t drink our cleaning products
The company that makes Lysol and Dettol is urging customers not to consume its cleaning products after President Donald Trump suggested the…
Continue Reading Beaches are reopening. If you go, please be smart about it
Beaches are reopening at a swift rate in some of the United States’ sun-soaked southern states. And whether you’re ready to pounce on the…
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Trump mum on hydroxychloroquine as early trials falter, but sick Americans still taking ‘desperate measures’ to fill prescriptions
Josie Pearce is preparing to finish her studies at Dartmouth College this spring, but the challenges of remote learning and virtual graduation are…
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Bleach and sunlight might kill the coronavirus on a park bench, but they can be harmful to the body
Bleach and sunlight can both kill the new coronavirus on surfaces outside the body, a federal official said Thursday at the daily White House…
Continue Reading Here’s how Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and their kids are passing the time in quarantine
Buzz haircuts, fake mustaches and family paint night are how the Bruce Willis/Demi Moore clan are spending their days while in isolation. The…
Continue Reading Julianne Hough is enjoying her space
Julianne Hough is quarantined in a different state than her husband, Brooks Laich, and she’s really enjoying the alone time. Hough has been…
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