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Trump announces $850B coronavirus stimulus package

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The proposal includes stimulus payments to Americans the administration called "business interruption" compensation. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he's confident the United States will rebound quickly from the coronavirus outbreak, as his administration outlined an $850 billion economic stimulus program. Trump, speaking at a White House briefing with his Coronavirus Task Force, said the United States will rebound "stronger than ever" after beating the virus. "If we do this … [Read more...]

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Amazon to hire 100,000 workers to help deliver ‘critical’ supplies

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U.S. retail giant Amazon says it will hire 100,000 full- and part-time workers at fulfillment centers to keep up with demand and help Americans who are isolating during the coronavirus outbreak. The company said it decided to hire additional workers to help Americans who "rely on Amazon's service in this stressful time." Amazon also said it will hike pay for some workers in the United States and Britain through April. "Amazon and our network of partners are helping communities around the … [Read more...]

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Conflicts of interest common in CBD research, study says

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Cannabidiol -- commonly known as CBD -- might not be all it is touted to be, new research suggests. Instead, existing evidence on the potential benefits of the compound found in marijuana and hemp has often been backed by industry, scientists said. The researchers found that of 99 human CBD studies done since 2014, about 62 percent had some conflict of interest -- including industry funding, or a study author employed by a company that markets CBD products. And those studies were more … [Read more...]

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Older age, history of sepsis, heart trouble elevate COVID-19 death risk

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Data out of China on the new coronavirus offers information on how the disease passes from one person to another, and who is at greatest risk for severe illness after infection. In findings published Monday by The Lancet, researchers from Wuhan, China, ground zero for the ongoing outbreak, document trends in adults who ultimately died after acquiring the virus, known as COVID-19. They observe that those infected appear to be contagious "for longer than expected." The study is the first … [Read more...]

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Donald Glover’s surprise release album taken offline

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Donald Glover's surprise album that was released on Sunday has been taken offline after being available for 12 hours. Glover started having the untitled album play on a loop for free on the website DonaldGloverPresents.com. The site no longer has music playing. The album included guest appearances by Ariana Grande, 21 Savage and SZA. No track list was provided and the album was not made available on music streaming services. Glover normally releases music under his rap persona Childish … [Read more...]

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Idris Elba tests positive for COVID-19

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Actors Idris Elba and Olga Kurylenko announced on social media Monday that they have tested positive for COVID-19. Elba shared a video where he spoke, with wife Sabrina Dhowre in the background. He said he self-quarantined on Friday when he found out he'd come into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Elba got tested and the results showed he was positive too. He said he feels fine, and Dhowre is asymptomatic and has not been tested yet. He encouraged viewers to take … [Read more...]

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Kentucky Derby postponed until September due to coronavirus

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Churchill Downs on Tuesday rescheduled the Kentucky Derby from May 2 to Sept. 5, over Labor Day weekend, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is only the second time in the 145-year history of the event, the first being at the end of World War II, that Derby Day has been moved from the first Saturday in May. Churchill Downs announced the schedule change Tuesday at a news conference in Louisville, Ky. "Throughout the rapid development of the COVID-19 pandemic, our first priority … [Read more...]

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Tom Brady to leave Patriots; has offers from Buccaneers, Chargers

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Tom Brady says he will join a new team for the 2020 NFL season, ending his decorated tenure with the New England Patriots. Brady announced his departure from New England Tuesday on social media. The six-time Super Bowl champion has spent his entire 20-year NFL career with the AFC East franchise. Brady made his debut with the Patriots in 2000. Brady, 42, thanked fans, teammates, coaches, the Patriots' front office and others before announcing he was leaving the team. "Although my … [Read more...]

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Ricky Gervais mocks PC culture, Netflix domination at Golden Globes

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Controversial comedian Ricky Gervais kicked off his fifth gig hosting Hollywood's Golden Globe Awards gala with jokes about diversity, celebrity activism and Netflix. "We were going to do an 'in memorium' this year, but when I saw the list of people that had died, it wasn't diverse enough. It was mostly white people and I thought, 'Nah, not on my watch,'" he quipped. "Maybe next year. Let's see what happens." Gervais also teased his fellow celebrities for starring in TV shows and movies … [Read more...]

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Crude oil prices top $70 per barrel as Middle East tensions escalate

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Crude oil futures topped $70 per barrel in early trading Monday amid rising tensions in Iraq and Iran following the killing of a top Iranian military commander in Baghdad. Benchmark Brent crude futures reached $70.72 early in Monday's session, up 1.28 percent, before falling back below the $70 mark to $69.49. West Texas Intermediate crude for February delivery was up 1.21 percent to $69.26 per barrel, a 58-cent increase since Friday and its highest level since April. The crude oil price … [Read more...]

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Biden signs orders for $15 minimum wage, aid for low-income families

On his second full day in the White House, President Joe Biden signed two … [Read More...]

Baseball’s legendary home run king Hank Aaron dies at 86

Legendary baseball star and onetime home run king Hank Aaron, who … [Read More...]

Children much more likely to spread COVID-19 to others

While children are less susceptible to illness with the new coronavirus, … [Read More...]

Senate confirms retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as defense secretary

Lloyd J. Austin III was confirmed by the Senate as defense secretary on … [Read More...]

Philonise Floyd to Congress on police reforms: ‘Stop the pain’

Philonise Floyd told House lawmakers Wednesday that it's their … [Read More...]

U.S. consumer prices down for 3rd month in a row

The U.S. Consumer Price Index, the gauge that measures change in the costs … [Read More...]

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