A free press in China could have prevented the coronavirus pandemic, media watchdog says
Strongman leaders around the world are using the coronavirus crisis to stifle journalists, a leading press freedom watchdog has warned, as it…
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Fact check: Trump falsely describes his travel history during briefing with more inaccuracies
A reporter reminded President Donald Trump that he held campaign rallies in February and March. He responded by suggesting he didn’t recall…
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America’s black and Hispanic communities are bearing the brunt of the coronavirus crisis
America has an inequality problem and the coronavirus crisis is making it worse. The pandemic is leaving few people untouched, but America’s…
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Beloved Australian soap opera ‘Neighbours’ is resuming production during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how
The coronavirus pandemic has halted production on TV shows and movies around the world, with travel plans canceled, gatherings forbidden and shoots…
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New York state nurses union files three lawsuits alleging poor Covid-19 working conditions
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) filed three lawsuits Monday challenging the “failures” of the New York State Department of…
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New York state nurses union files three lawsuits alleging poor Covid-19 working conditions
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) filed three lawsuits Monday challenging the “failures” of the New York State Department of…
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New York state nurses union files three lawsuits alleging poor Covid-19 working conditions
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) filed three lawsuits Monday challenging the “failures” of the New York State Department of…
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Trump’s 2016 messaging mojo is failing him now
Any branding or marketing executive can define the mission succinctly: Understand the value of what you’re selling, understand what your…
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Trump’s 2016 messaging mojo is failing him now
Any branding or marketing executive can define the mission succinctly: Understand the value of what you’re selling, understand what your…
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Trump’s 2016 messaging mojo is failing him now
Any branding or marketing executive can define the mission succinctly: Understand the value of what you’re selling, understand what your…
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Standoff continues over small business relief as Democrats push for national Covid-19 testing strategy
Congressional leaders and the White House are engaged in a last round of frantic negotiations to finalize an agreement for an interim coronavirus…
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Some Southern states are reopening businesses; US death toll passes 42,000
Three Southern states are moving to reopen parts of their economies, even as health experts and government leaders debate whether there is sufficient…
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Here’s why coronavirus testing is so important
Individual missteps compounded upon each other when it mattered most put the United States well behind on Covid-19 testing. They included genuine…
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The call for federal support of local news is getting louder
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are getting louder in their call for the federal government to provide financial support for local news as the already…
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Health care workers are dancing on social media to cheer up the quarantined and relieve stress
When the beat drops, these health care workers know it’s all about the footwork. Medical professionals across the country are participating in…
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Tornadoes and high winds pound the South still recovering from last week’s deadly storms
For the second Monday in a row, people across the South woke to storm damage caused by extreme winds, hail and tornadoes. Deadly tornadoes struck the…
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Apple and Google’s contact tracing initiative would omit billions who don’t have smartphones
Apple and Google may have set aside their smartphone rivalry to help track the spread of the coronavirus. And between their Android and iOS operating…
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Lawmakers close in on next round of coronavirus stimulus, but testing remains key sticking point
Congressional lawmakers and the Trump administration are on the verge of striking a deal on a nearly $500 billion package to extend funding for an…
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IBM withdraws its full-year 2020 financial guidance due to coronavirus
IBM’s cloud division, one of its most important business units, had strong growth in the first three months of 2020, despite disruption caused…
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‘The Last Dance’ scores viewership records for ESPN
Michael Jordan hasn’t played basketball in nearly 20 years, but he’s still scoring big ratings for ESPN. The premiere of “The Last…
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This is where all 50 states stand on reopening
More than 97% of the US population is currently under a stay-at-home or shelter-in-place order as the coronavirus pandemic continues to upend life as…
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Plasma may be the best option in the fight against Covid-19, but don’t celebrate just yet
As the relentless rise of Covid-19 cases and deaths continues unabated, treatment options have begun to occupy center stage. The politically charged…
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Meet the mother and son duo who wrote a ‘Quarantine Cookbook’ for people stuck at home
For some, the downtime during self-quarantining has been daunting. But for Michele Smith, and her 12-year-old son Dylan, the stay-at-home order has…
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NYC and Carmel, Indiana mayors: Trump and Congress need to bail out cities
If you had told us two months ago that Carmel, Indiana, and some of its local businesses would come rushing to the aid of New York City, neither of…
Continue ReadingKatie Holmes shares rare photo of daughter Suri in honor of her birthday
Katie Holmes’ daughter, Suri Cruise, turned 14 on Saturday and Holmes celebrated on social media. The actress shared a rare photo of her teen…
Continue ReadingOne Direction reunion looks to be in the works
Can you hear the squeals of delight of the Directioners? The One Direction fans are in the throes of delight as it looks like their favorite group…
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Nursing homes now have to report coronavirus cases to families and federal government
As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps through the nation’s nursing homes, the facilities will now have to report all cases to patients and…
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Navy and CDC launch investigation into coronavirus outbreak aboard US aircraft carrier
The US Navy and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have launched an investigation into the coronavirus outbreak aboard the USS Theodore…
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How Trump lost the public on coronavirus
With just 198 days until Election Day, 2020 is in full swing — even in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. Every Sunday, I outline the top…
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Facebook will take down some, but not all, posts promoting anti-stay-at-home protests
Facebook will remove some posts on anti-stay-at-home protests being organized in California, New Jersey and Nebraska after consulting with officials…
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