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• Stimulus Payments Are Being Sent to Millions of Americans This Week. Here's How to Get Yours Faster

  15-04-2020 23:42 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The IRS is sending stimulus payments to millions of Americans starting this week. Here's how to get your stimulus check faster.
  
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• Stimulus Checks Are Being Sent to Millions of Americans This Week. Here's How to Get Yours Faster

  15-04-2020 23:42 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The IRS is sending stimulus checks to millions of Americans starting this week. Here's how to get your stimulus check faster.
  
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• WHO regrets Trump funding halt as global coronavirus cases top 2 million

  15-04-2020 23:34 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (SOUNDBITE) (English) WHO DIRECTOR GENERAL, TEDROS ADHANOM GHEBREYESUS, SAYING:"We regret the decision of the president of the United States to order a halt in the funding to the WHO."The head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday - as the number of global coronavirus infections passed 2 million - that his agency would have to review ways to continue its work and fill any financial gaps, after President Donald Trump announced he was halting U.S. funding to the agency, which he accus
  
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• France urging top powers to endorse UN virus cease-fire call

  15-04-2020 23:33 via news.yahoo.com
  
  French President Emmanuel Macron says he hopes that “in the coming days” the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council can discuss and endorse U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ call for a cease-fire to all conflicts in the world in order to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.Macron, who has been pushing for more international cooperation in fighting the virus, said in an interview with French radio RFI broadcast on Wednesday that he is only waiting for agreement f
  
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• Evidence of virus' effect on US economy grows more ominous

  15-04-2020 23:32 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Evidence of the coronavirus' devastating impact on the U.S. economy has been steadily emerging, and the signs have grown ominous.“I've never seen anything like this,” said Jennifer Lee, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets.Retail sales — a primary driver of the U.S. economy — are almost surely suffering further during April because business shutdowns will have been in effect for the entire month, compared with just half of March.
  
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• French President Macron seeks a global truce

  15-04-2020 23:31 via cnn.com
  
  French President Emmanuel Macron said he has backing for a world truce during the coronavirus pandemic and is hopeful he can secure Russian President Vladimir Putin's support.
  
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• Photos show nearly a dozen Iranian attack boats harassing US Navy and Coast Guard ships in 'dangerous' exchange

  15-04-2020 23:30 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The US Navy said 11 Iranian boats "conducted dangerous and harassing approaches," crossing the bows and sterns of the US ships repeatedly.
  
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• Trump's performance against Biden reportedly improves after voters watch 90 seconds of a coronavirus briefing

  15-04-2020 23:29 via news.yahoo.com
  
  President Trump's daily briefings on the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic are apparently working to his political benefit, The Atlantic reports.A Democratic strategist, speaking on condition of anonymity, described a private research initiative in which voters were shown a 90-second clip of a recent briefing. Trump's general election performance against his likely Democratic opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden, reportedly improved by more than two percentage points after voters watched the cl
  
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• The best men's beard and body trimmers

  15-04-2020 23:17 via nbcnews.com
  
  Now that barbershops and hair salons have temporarily closed their doors, you may want to turn to at-home grooming products to keep up with your routine.
  
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• Strip clubs sue over exemption from Covid-19 relief fund

  15-04-2020 23:17 via cnn.com
  
  CNN's Julia Chatterley breaks down why strip clubs and lobbyists are filing lawsuits against the federal government.
  
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• Trump news: President throws wild accusations at WHO about coronavirus as he threatens to adjourn House and Senate

  15-04-2020 23:13 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Donald Trump has carried through with his threat to end US funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO), depriving the body of $500m (£399m) per year at the height of the global coronavirus pandemic, blaming the body for “covering up” the outbreak in its early stages without offering any evidence for his contention.He contended on Tuesday that the US is a "developing nation" and complained about "unfair" treatment from the organisation after accusing its officials of "knowing
  
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• Trump news - live: President throws wild accusations at WHO about coronavirus as he threatens to adjourn House and Senate

  15-04-2020 23:13 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Donald Trump has carried through with his threat to end US funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO), depriving the body of $500m (£399m) per year at the height of the global coronavirus pandemic, blaming the body for “covering up” the outbreak in its early stages without offering any evidence for his contention.The decision has already drawn considerable criticism, with the UN, EU and the American Medical Association all expressing outrage and one professor describing the
  
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• Iranian vessels come dangerously close to American military ships: U.S. military

  15-04-2020 23:04 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Eleven vessels from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) came dangerously close to U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships in the Gulf, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, calling the moves "dangerous and provocative."According to the statement, the Iranian vessels approached six U.S. military ships while they were conducting integration operations with Army helicopters in international waters.At one point, the Iranian vessels came within 10 yards of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Maui.
  
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• With no tourists around, animals at Yosemite are 'having a party'

  15-04-2020 22:57 via cnn.com
  
  Being cooped up at home is no fun for humans, but bears are making the most of the extra space at California's shuttered Yosemite National Park.
  
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• Pregnant UK nurse dies from virus but baby 'well'

  15-04-2020 22:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "Highly valued and loved" Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong died in hospital in Luton on Sunday.
  
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• Bears live it up after national park closes

  15-04-2020 22:53 via cnn.com
  
  Park rangers said their bears are finding a new sense of freedom after Yosemite National Park closed to visitors because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• One year after fire, the great bell of Notre Dame rings again

  15-04-2020 22:52 via news.yahoo.com
  
  "Notre Dame is the heart of Paris, it's the heart of France, and it's quite right that she should express herself this evening on this sad anniversary," the rector of the cathedral, Patrick Chauvet, said shortly beforehand.The bourdon bell has sounded just once since April 15, 2019, when the blaze broke out that consumed the spire and the roof and, officials say, came within half an hour of burning the 850-year-old cathedral to the ground.On Wednesday some said the chiming of the bell was an imp
  
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• Trump wants sport to come back, governors aren't so sure

  15-04-2020 22:49 via cnn.com
  
  President Trump has spoken about his desire to bring sport back to the US and is holding discussions with sports league reps to bring them back, but state governors and health officials aren't so sure that's the best idea.
  
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• WHO chief Tedros in the eye of pandemic and Trump storm

  15-04-2020 22:43 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the first African to head the World Health Organization, has drawn the ire of US President Donald Trump over his chummy tone with China in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.Trump ramped up criticism of him and the WHO, accusing them of being too close to China and have mismanaged the response to the pandemic.On Tuesday, the US president announced that Washington, the biggest contributor to the UN health agency, would suspend its funding.
  
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• Private labs say demand for COVID-19 tests is down and they can test more people who aren't as sick

  15-04-2020 22:43 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The labs say they can now test more people who aren't already hospitalized or in other high-priority categories.
  
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• Coronavirus: Australia's economy faces unprecedented setbacks

  15-04-2020 22:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An unprecedented series of measures may not be enough to save Australia's normally robust economy.
  
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• WWE Superstars let go in a round of coronavirus-impacted budget cuts

  15-04-2020 22:31 via cnn.com
  
  The WWE is letting go several of its Superstars. Blame the coronavirus.
  
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• Agriculture secretary: Trump administration aims to buy milk, meat to help farmers hit by coronavirus

  15-04-2020 22:27 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Trump administration plans to buy milk and meat from U.S. farmers as part of an initial $15.5 billion effort to help them weather the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said on Wednesday.
  
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• When will California emerge from the coronavirus crisis? What models can – and can't – predict

  15-04-2020 22:23 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Three key models paint very different pictures, underlining the uncertainty ahead* Coronavirus – live US updates* Live global updates* See all our coronavirus coverageThe US’s most influential coronavirus model predicts California will see its outbreak peak this week – exactly one month after San Francisco and several other Bay Area counties enforced the nation’s first shelter-in-place orders. According to the state’s own projections, however, the number of coronavi
  
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• Fact check: Disposable masks should always be worn colored-side-out

  15-04-2020 22:23 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Misinformation about proper use of face masks continues to spread. Here's some info from experts about how to wear disposable masks.
  
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• $349 billion federal small business relief fund expected to run out of money today

  15-04-2020 22:23 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The $349 billion federal relief fund for small businesses in the United States during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is expected be depleted Wednesday, Bloomberg reports.The Small Business Administration reported that nearly 1.4 million applications on a first-come first-served basis for the government-guaranteed loans (which convert to grants if proceeds are used to keep workers on payroll and cover rent for about two months) have been approved, but that means about $301 billion has already
  
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• I'm an American tourist stuck in New Zealand, but the country is handling the pandemic much better than my own

  15-04-2020 22:19 via news.yahoo.com
  
  During the coronavirus pandemic, my partner and I had to find a place to live. Along the way, the government made us feel safe and hopeful.
  
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• Global Cases Top 2 Million; Mask Order in New York: Virus Update

  15-04-2020 22:18 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Bloomberg) -- Covid-19 has infected 2 million people around the world as the new coronavirus marked another grim milestone. Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered people in New York to start wearing masks in public.The European Commission has drawn up plans for a partial lifting of restrictions but warned that some will remain until a vaccine or cure is found. Germany is set to extend curbs even after new cases fell for a sixth day.U.S. retail sales tumbled in March by the most on record and factory out
  
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• Trump told testing is key to reopening during business panel call

  15-04-2020 22:15 via cnn.com
  
  - Trump retreats from absolute authority claim
  - Bill Gates says Trump's decision to halt WHO funding is 'as dangerous as it sounds'
  
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• Can you tell a coronavirus cough from a regular cold? There could be an app for that.

  15-04-2020 22:08 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Everyone knows that one of the main presenting symptoms of COVID-19 is cough. But what kind of cough, exactly? The data will be secure, Karlin emphasizes, and the app will not run in the background or monitor other people nearby.
  
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• Coronavirus: Germany slowly eases lockdown measures

  15-04-2020 22:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Angela Merkel says some shops could reopen next week but recommends using face masks.
  
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• Air pollution has dropped by 30% in the Northeast, NASA says. Are coronavirus stay-at-home orders responsible?

  15-04-2020 21:55 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Cities such as Washington, Philadelphia and New York are seeing significant improvement in air quality as people stay home because of the coronavirus.
  
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• New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been praised for her response to the coronavirus pandemic, with some saying she 'squashed' the curve. Here's everything you need to know about her.

  15-04-2020 21:45 via news.yahoo.com
  
  New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern entered office in October 2017. She has been praised for flattening the curve amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• A New York City ER doctor who served in Iraq says the coronavirus has turned his hospital into 'a war zone'

  15-04-2020 21:43 via news.yahoo.com
  
  "This is a lot harder than being in Iraq," Dr. Gilman said. "It's really hard to be that person who gives that bad news over and over and over again."
  
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• Newcastle takeover: Who's involved? Who's in charge? How much?

  15-04-2020 21:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As a group of investors move closer to buying Newcastle United, BBC Sports looks at the people involved in the potential takeover deal.
  
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• Trump news – live: Business leaders tell president economy cannot open without coronavirus testing, as Michigan sees armed protests over lockdown

  15-04-2020 21:24 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Donald Trump has carried through with his threat to end US funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO), depriving the body of $500m (£399m) per year at the height of the global coronavirus pandemic, blaming the body for “covering up” the outbreak in its early stages without offering any evidence for his contention.The decision has already drawn considerable criticism, with the UN, EU and the American Medical Association all expressing outrage and one professor describing the
  
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• I'm a physician assistant on furlough when I could be helping coronavirus patients

  15-04-2020 21:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Coronavirus has meant more Medicare patients, elective procedures halted and hospitals burning through revenue. Bail them out and put us back to work.
  
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• Millions of disabled and elderly Americans on Supplemental Security Income will get $1,200 stimulus checks without needing to file a tax return, Treasury says

  15-04-2020 21:17 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Many people on Supplemental Security Income were at risk of missing out on the $1,200 stimulus checks because they don't usually file tax returns.
  
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• A possible COVID-19 2nd wave could heighten flu vaccine 'challenges' this fall

  15-04-2020 21:17 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The World Health Organization (WHO) is actively monitoring the potential impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on three distinct influenza seasons, according to a WHO statement to AccuWeather. They include the current Southern Hemisphere season, including vaccination and distribution, the production capacity for the Northern Hemisphere 2020-21 season and even monitoring of flu viruses for the strain selection in September 2020 for the Southern Hemisphere 2021 season.The WHO has been working wi
  
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• American Airlines' CEO said ticket sales are starting to tick upwards again, despite complete uncertainty about when it will be safe to travel

  15-04-2020 21:08 via news.yahoo.com
  
  American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said that sales were starting to increase for travel more than 90 days out.
  
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• Cuomo says crisis not over until 'we have a vaccine'

  15-04-2020 21:04 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Hospitalizations of people with the novel coronavirus fell for a second day in New York and the state will send ventilators to Michigan and Maryland, further signs some control is being gained on the outbreak, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Wednesday. Cuomo said that a total of 18,335 people were hospitalized across New York because of COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus, down from 18,697 a day earlier, which had marked the first decline since the crisis began."When is thi
  
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• Andrew Cuomo is ordering everyone to wear face masks in public as part of a plan to start reopening New York

  15-04-2020 20:59 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Cuomo outlined a plan for a phased reopening of the economy, based on strict testing, tracing, and isolating infected patients.
  
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• After Coronavirus, Colleges Worry: Will Students Come Back?

  15-04-2020 20:58 via news.yahoo.com
  
  For years, Claire McCarville dreamed of going to college in New York or Los Angeles, and she was thrilled last month to get accepted to selective schools in both places. But earlier this month, she sent a $300 deposit to Arizona State University, a 15-minute drive from her home in Phoenix."It made more sense," she said, "in light of the virus."Across the country, students like McCarville are rethinking their choices in a world altered by the pandemic. And universities, concerned about the potent
  
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• Stacey Abrams, a top choice for vice president, pitches herself to Joe Biden: ‘I would be an excellent running mate’

  15-04-2020 20:57 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Stacey Abrams, the former Democratic gubernatorial candidate from Georgia who lost in a race mired in voter suppression controversies, has said she would make an "excellent running mate" for Joe Biden in a new interview.The popular Georgia Democrat told Elle Magazine she would be “honoured” to serve as the former vice president’s running mate in the race for the White House against Donald Trump, while outlining her qualifications and enthusiasm for the role.
  
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• These countries are reopening after coronavirus -- here's how they're doing it

  15-04-2020 20:56 via cnn.com
  
  People in the Czech Republic can now shop at hardware and bicycle stores, play tennis and go swimming. Italians can visit bookshops and laundries, while younger students are returning to classrooms in Denmark. Austria has reopened smaller stores and Germany will follow suit next week.
  
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• These Engineers Just Solved the Biggest Problem with N95 Masks

  15-04-2020 20:55 via popularmechanics.com
  
  Not bad for a couple of guys who usually create fuel cells for next-gen cars.
  
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• Netanyahu, rival, miss coalition deadline but continue talks

  15-04-2020 20:50 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival missed a midnight deadline Wednesday to form an emergency government to tackle the coronavirus threat and prevent another costly and divisive election.Representatives from Netanyahu's Likud party and former military chief Benny Gantz's Blue and White gathered late Wednesday, after the end of the Passover holiday, for last-ditch talks on a power-sharing deal.If they fail, the country moves closer to a fourth consecutive election in jus
  
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• Cuomo suggests New Yorkers should enforce new mask policy with public shaming: 'Where's your mask, buddy?'

  15-04-2020 20:49 via news.yahoo.com
  
  New York will begin requiring face coverings be worn in public when it's not possible to maintain social distancing, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced — and he expects New Yorkers will help enforce the policy.Cuomo in his daily coronavirus briefing Wednesday said that he would be signing an executive order which says New Yorkers must wear masks, or mouth and nose coverings of some sort like a bandana, "in a situation where you cannot or are not maintaining social distancing." Cuomo cited pub
  
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• Sen. Chris Murphy: ‘The Reason We Are in This Crisis Today Is Not Because of Anything China Did’

  15-04-2020 20:40 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Senator Chris Murphy (D., Conn.) said Tuesday that the blame for coronavirus “is not because of anything that China did” and instead rests squarely with President Trump.Speaking to CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Murphy laid out the case that Trump “didn’t take this virus seriously” and that he “viewed this as a hoax” — in an apparent nod to a Democratic attack ad that misrepresents Trump’s "hoax" comments.“Many of us on both sides of the
  
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• Senator Bernie Sanders joins Cardi B for a live chat

  15-04-2020 20:39 via cnn.com
  
  The former presidential candidate joined rapper Cardi B's Instagram live video to talk about a number of topics, including the coronavirus and his endorsement of Joe Biden.
  
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