Economy

Trump's economic advisor warned of 'millions of lives lost and trillions in economic loss' from the coronavirus in two memos in January and February

1 hour ago | Business Insider | 2 articles

The Trump administration received at least two memos - the first in January the second in February - from economic advisor Peter Navarro on both the human and economic costs of...
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EU budget won't be corona-era Marshall Plan

3 hours ago | Politico

Don't count on a new Marshall Plan to save the EU. In recent days, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has repeatedly said Europe needs a new Marshall Plan to...
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The economy will recover from coronavirus - but it will take patience

3 hours ago | New York Post

Everybody, take a deep breath and hold it. Now do it again. And again. Let's relax for a few minutes and see if we can make the case in our heads that the world is not ending...
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Coronavirus antibody testing is key to getting people back to work: Experts

5 hours ago | Boston Herald

Widespread blood-based coronavirus antibody test is crucial in the battle against the highly contagious disease and helping the U.S. economy, infectious disease specialists...
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Market tumult threatens PG&E deal with wildfire victims

7 hours ago | KCRA | 3 articles

Lawyers who negotiated a crucial $13.5 billion deal for the victims of deadly wildfires caused by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment are expressing serious doubts about whether...
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Trump says he, others will be tested regularly

7 hours ago | National Post

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said on Monday that he and others, without specifying who, would be regularly tested for the coronavirus, a pandemic disease that has killed...
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Obama touts Elizabeth Warren's coronavirus recovery proposals

7 hours ago | Politico

Former President Barack Obama on Monday offered high praise for Sen. Elizabeth Warren, endorsing the former presidential candidate's extensive framework for how to jump-start...
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Jamie Dimon's latest shareholder letter outlines 5 ways JPMorgan is trying to improve diversity after its 2019 discrimination scandal

8 hours ago | Business Insider

Jamie Dimon's annual letter to JPMorgan Chase shareholders was published Monday. While it focused primarily on the coronavirus pandemic's effect on the financial institution...
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Stocks surge 7% on signs new coronavirus deaths could be slowing

9 hours ago | Fortune | 4 articles

A worldwide rally gained steam on Wall Street Monday, propelling major indexes up more than 7%, as traders cheered glimmers of hope that the deadliness of the coronavirus...
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Market tumult threatens PG&E deal with wildfire victims

9 hours ago | Star Tribune | 3 articles

Lawyers who negotiated a crucial $13.5 billion deal for the victims of deadly wildfires caused by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment are expressing serious doubts about whether...
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Police recover body of Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean; search for son to continue

The Maryland Natural Resources Police announced Monday the body of former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend's daughter was recovered, while the search for her... Read more ...

President Trump and Joe Biden speak by phone about coronavirus outbreak

The president said Biden offered suggestions on how to address the pandemic. Read more ...

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules governor cannot postpone election

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled Gov. Tony Evers cannot postpone Tuesday's primary election. Read more ...

British prime minister moved to intensive care after coronavirus symptoms worsen

One day after being hospitalized with coronavirus symptoms, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been taken to an intensive care unit after his condition worsened. Read more ...

Wisconsin governor orders delay of Tuesday's election due to coronavirus...

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has issued an executive order to delay the state's scheduled Tuesday presidential primary election for two months because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more ...

British prime minister moved to intensive care after coronavirus symptoms worsen

One day after being hospitalized with coronavirus symptoms, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been taken to an intensive care unit after his condition worsened. Read more ...

British Open canceled until next year as golf schedule reworked due to...

Golf will only have three major championships at the most this year. Read more ...

Australia's High Court overturns sexual abuse convictions for George Pell, a...

Australia's High Court has overturned Cardinal George Pell's historic conviction for sexual abuse. The 78-year-old previously served as archbishop of Melbourne and was also one... Read more ...

Silver says he does not expect any NBA decisions before May

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is bracing for several more weeks of uncertainty about the remainder of this halted season, revealing Monday night that he does not expect the... Read more ...

Australian court dismisses top cardinal's sex abuse convictions

CANBERRA, Australia - Australia's highest court has dismissed the convictions of the most senior Catholic found guilty of child sex abuse. The High Court Chief Justice Susan... Read more ...