Forced apart by the coronavirus pandemic, Southeast Asian leaders linked up by video Tuesday to plot a strategy to overcome a crisis that has threatened their economies and kept millions of people in their homes under lockdowns.
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Panthers make McCaffrey highest-paid running back
The Carolina Panthers have rewarded Christian McCaffrey for his production and versatility, making him the highest-paid running back in the NFL.
New Trump panel to explore path to reopening U.S. economy
Every day, a team of public health officials turns up in the White House briefing room to lay out measures being taken to contain the coronavirus pandemic. A different team, expected to be formally announced as early as Tuesday …
California will release plan about lifting virus constraints
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will announce a detailed plan Tuesday for lifting coronavirus restrictions, a decision he says will be made without “political pressure,” an apparent reference to President Donald Trump declaring himself the ultima…
States largely have authority over when to shut down, reopen
President Donald Trump has shown no reluctance to use his White House perch to commend and criticize governors over steps they’ve taken to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Virus cases about 2M worldwide; few new hot spots
New York’s coronavirus death toll topped 10,000 and the worldwide number of confirmed cases hovered around 2 million on Monday, even as the lack of fresh hot spots globally yielded a ray of optimism and fueled discussions about how some places might b…
Sports Down Under seem a long way off due to coronavirus
Australia is doing no better or worse than other countries deprived of their professional sport due to the new coronavirus. Which is probably surprising in itself.
Detained immigrants plead for masks, protection from virus
Elsy was on the phone in an immigration detention center when guards showed up with face masks and forms to sign.
Officials want delay in nation’s head count due to virus
The U.S. Census Bureau wants to delay deadlines for the 2020 head count of all U.S. residents because of the coronavirus outbreak, a move that if approved by lawmakers would push back timetables for releasing data used to draw congressional and legisl…
Government loans start flowing to small businesses
The flow of money to small businesses under the government’s $349 billion coronavirus relief plan is picking up momentum although many company owners are still waiting and wondering.