Virus

Worst week since ‘08 crisis: Indian stocks tumble as coronavirus fears grip global markets, plunging Sensex by over 1,100 points

10 minutes ago | RT

Indian stock indices continue to plummet amid growing fears of the lethal COVID-19 virus, with markets seeing their worst week since the 2008 financial crisis, tanking both the...
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Americans are avoiding Corona beer amid coronavirus outbreak, survey finds

28 minutes ago | New York Post

Some American beer drinkers are avoiding Corona, the beer, amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak, according to a new survey. A surprising 38 percent of beer drinkers insisted...
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World stocks set for worst week since 2008 as virus stokes recession fears

1 hour ago | Reuters | 2 articles

World share markets were headed for the worst week since the depths of the 2008 financial crisis as investors ditched risky assets on fears the coronavirus would become a...
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A dog in Hong Kong has tested ‘weak positive' for coronavirus

1 hour ago | Fortune | 2 articles

The pet dog of a coronavirus patient in Hong Kong has been found to have a “low level” of the virus, the Hong Kong government said early Friday. The dog tested “weak positive”...
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Asia stocks fall on virus fears after Wall Street plunge

1 hour ago | Boston Herald

By JOE McDONALD Asian stock markets fell further Friday on spreading virus fears, deepening an global rout after Wall Street endured its biggest one-day drop in nine...
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Pop boyband BTS cancels April Seoul concert amid virus concerns - Yonhap

3 hours ago | National Post

SEOUL - K-Pop boyband BTS canceled its scheduled April concert in Seoul, amid growing concerns of the new coronavirus outbreak, according to Yonhap.
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Coronavirus: From hand-washing to wearing masks, here's how to protect yourself

3 hours ago | ABC

Amid a worldwide coronavirus outbreak, doctors say not everyone needs to start wearing masks. Here's how to protect yourself.
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States ramp up virus preparations, try to reassure public

4 hours ago | My Sanantonio

As worries about the new coronavirus grow in the U.S., state officials are ramping up efforts to prepare for a possible outbreak while simultaneously trying to assure the...
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Who should to wear a face mask during the coronavirus outbreak, and who should not

4 hours ago | Business Insider

The new coronavirus has infected over 82,000 people and killed over 2,800. Some preventative measures can help protect you from contracting the virus: Washing hands frequently...
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Virus threat to Olympics casts shadow over marathon trials

4 hours ago | Saint Louis Today

ATLANTA - The nation's top distance runners carry a new concern into the U.S. Olympic Team Marathon Trials.
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Congress approves making lynching a federal hate crime, bill heads to...

The bill comes 120 years after Congress first considered anti-lynching legislation and after dozens of similar efforts were defeated. Read more ...

Obama sends cease-and-desist letter to Republican super PAC over Biden ad

The ad was made by The Committee to Defend the President, a super PAC that works to help President Donald Trump and hurt his Democratic rivals. Read more ...

Actor Steven Seagal charged with failing to disclose payments

The SEC accused the actor of failing to disclose he was promised $250,000 in cash and $750,000 worth of cryptocurrency. Read more ...

Ex-Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh sentenced in book scheme

The veteran politician will serve time in federal prison for using fraudulent book sales to funnel illegal donations to her campaign and evade taxes. Read more ...

Panera Bread launches monthly coffee subscription program that offers...

The unlimited coffee subscription costs just $8.99 a month. Read more ...

WWE crushes The Fiend at Super ShowDown with Bill Goldberg decision

WWE sure knows how to spoil a good thing. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt was one of the hottest characters in wrestling, a seemingly unstoppable, otherworldly force. So instead of... Read more ...

US workers sent to assist coronavirus evacuees reportedly lacked proper gear

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services brass sent more than a dozen workers to meet the first Americans evacuated from the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan... Read more ...

Milwaukee police ID victims in Miller brewery mass shooting

Milwaukee police on Thursday identified the five victims of the Miller brewery mass shooting. Read more ...

Gallinari scores 24; Thunder rally from 19 down to top Kings

OKLAHOMA CITY - Danilo Gallinari scored 24 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from 19 points down in the third quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 112-108 on... Read more ...

Sabonis scores 20 points, Pacers beat Trail Blazers, 106-100

INDIANAPOLIS - Domantas Sabonis had 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 106-100 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Read more ...