exclusive | Hong Kong misery forces hoteliers to delay new rooms in dire market
CK Asset Holdings has deferred the opening of its 840-room Hotel Alexandra in Fortress Hill to a la…
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China shaping up to be central theme for both Trump and Biden campaigns
China shaping up to be central theme for both Trump and Biden campaigns
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Gilead working to ramp up production of potential coronavirus treatment
Gilead working to ramp up production of potential coronavirus treatment
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Whole Foods to give free masks to all customers
(NEXSTAR) – Amazon announced Thursday that Whole Foods Markets across the country will provide free…
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Grocery store worker donates stimulus check to feed families during COVID-19 crisis
UNION CITY, Calif. (KRON) — When a Union City grocery store manager heard that she was going to re…
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List of outdoor activities now allowed throughout the Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) — A new shelter-in-place order for six Bay Area counties was officia…
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Cornyn: Future COVID-19 legislation will aim to protect businesses that reopen
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) told business leaders in Williamson Count…
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Chris Del Conte’s optimistic about return of fall sports, planning for every scenario
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Chris Del Conte is bullishly optimistic when it comes whether or not he thinks foot…
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Mason County in-person city county meeting results in COVID-19 case spike
MASON, TEXAS (KXAN) — We haven’t heard of many positive COVID-19 cases coming out of rural Texas co…
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In Place of Pomp and Circumstance: Oprah
Oprah Winfrey will give a virtual commencement address on Facebook next month for college and high …
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Gilead working to ramp up production of potential coronavirus treatment
Company expects to have more than 1 million doses of remdesivir manufactured by December, with seve…
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US and EU downturns show challenge facing China’s exporters
US and EU downturns show challenge facing China’s exporters
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Contact tracing apps: panacea, privacy invasion, or simply flawed?
Contact tracing apps: panacea, privacy invasion, or simply flawed?
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Trump administration mulling how to punish China over pandemic
Trump administration mulling how to punish China over pandemic
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House Speaker Bonnen: We need ‘greater transparency’ in nursing home COVID-19 information
AUSTIN (KXAN) – House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, in a Thursday interview with KXAN, said there needs to…
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High-risk? No child care? You can get unemployment benefits and not return to work, TWC guidance says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Ahead of “ Phase 1 ” — Texas’ plan to slowly and incrementally reopen businesses Fr…
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COVID-19 confirmed at Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a long-term care facility for senior…
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San Mateo County to open more than half of its parks with specific restrictions
SAN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) — A new shelter-in-place order for six Bay Area counties was offi…
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Lawmakers propose signing up out-of-work Americans to battle COVID-19
As the U.S. exceeds 125,000 coronavirus recoveries, our team in Washington, D.C. is examining the i…
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Scrambling the Political Divide: ‘No Normal Recession’
When a Republican senator shops a stimulus plan that has more common ground with a leading progress…
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Democrats Assail McConnell for Bringing Senate Back Amid Pandemic
The majority leader’s plan to reconvene next week carries dangers for lawmakers as well as workers …
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Amazon Sells More, but Warns of Much Higher Costs Ahead
Jeff Bezos, the chief executive, said the company could spend up to $4 billion to handle the effect…
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Overnight Health Care: Pelosi floats almost $1T for states | US intel investigating COVID-19's origins | Trump outlines efforts to protect nursing homes | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Welcome to Thursday’s Overnight Health Care.The death toll from the coronavirus is approaching 63,0…
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Lyft scooters take last ride, company ends operations in Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Lyft scooters have seen their last rides in Austin. The scooters will cease wo…
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breaking | China’s manufacturing sector steadied in April, PMI shows
China’s manufacturing economy showed signs of stabilisation in April, but factory owners are very d…
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Teachers unpaid, parents out of pocket after Hong Kong kindergarten goes bust
Teachers unpaid, parents out of pocket after Hong Kong kindergarten goes bust
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Trump says China wants him to lose 2020 re-election race
Trump says China wants him to lose 2020 re-election race
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Pandemic foils money launderers swapping drug dollars and Chinese cash
Pandemic foils money launderers swapping drug dollars and Chinese cash
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Opinion | Mindset shift needed so US and China can jointly lead on tackling pandemic
Instead of containment and conflict, the US and China need to engage constructively, accept intract…
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On Reflection | Covid-19 is telling us to be a citizen of our country – and our world
On Reflection | Covid-19 is telling us to be a citizen of our country – and our world
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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
The drug of hope. Can remdesivir help? source https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/29/us/coronavirus-t…
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Bay Area landscapers able to return to work as part of revised shelter-in-place
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – Bay Area landscapers will soon be able to return to work as part of …
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Los Angeles becomes 1st major city to offer free COVID-19 testing to all residents
LOS ANGELES (KRON) — Los Angeles is offering coronavirus testing to all residents, Los Angeles Mayo…
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Dreamforce 2020 conference canceled due to coronavirus
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – Dreamforce 2020, along with several other events, have been canceled…
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Majority of Americans support another two weeks of lockdown: poll | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
About three-quarters of Americans favor continuing shutdowns for another two weeks to stem the spre…
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Pandemic foils money launderers swapping drug dollars and Chinese cash
Dirty money piles up in Los Angeles as coronavirus lockdown makes it hard for crime groups to move …
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Hong Kong protesters plan to boost yellow businesses during mini ‘golden week’
Hong Kong protesters plan to boost yellow businesses during mini ‘golden week’
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Indonesians hope sunbathing helps keep coronavirus at bay
Indonesians hope sunbathing helps keep coronavirus at bay
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As China and Australia clash over Covid-19 probe, traders fear the worst
As China and Australia clash over Covid-19 probe, traders fear the worst
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The Trump Administration’s Legal Moves to Prevent a Meat Shortage, Explained
Contrary to misunderstandings, the actions fall short of ordering meatpacking facilities to reopen …
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‘We Will Get Florida Back on Its Feet,’ DeSantis Says
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida would start reopening Monday. The order allows some businesses to op…
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Trump Seeks Push to Speed Vaccine, Despite Safety Concerns
The president wants a coronavirus vaccine widely available by the end of the year, even though his …
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Trump and Kushner Engage in Wishful Thinking and Revisionist History
“We think we really have crossed a big boundary and much better days are ahead,” the president said…
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Powerful Meat Industry Holds More Sway After Trump’s Order
The executive action signals that decisions around whether to close or reopen plants should be driv…
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Dozens of Decomposing Bodies Found in Trucks at Brooklyn Funeral Home
Neighbors complained of a foul odor coming from trucks parked outside the home, which had a broken …
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The Bad News Won’t Stop, but Markets Keep Rising
Trillions in stimulus dollars have convinced Wall Street that the government has its back, and inve…
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Sonoma County health officer eases restrictions on park closures
SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) – The health officer of Sonoma County amended the order on park closur…
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Mayor Libby Schaaf to Oakland: Give Lake Merritt a break
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Mayor Libby Schaaf is asking the people of Oakland to give Lake Merritt a …
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Austin-Travis County leaders say Gov. Abbott’s new order isn’t safe enough
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Both city of Austin and Travis County leaders are expressing concerns about Governo…
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Watch Live: White House rolls out COVID-19 ‘testing blueprint,’ but is it enough?
As the U.S. exceeds 1,000,000 coronavirus cases, our team in Washington, D.C. is examining the issu…
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Foreigner’s ordeal sheds light on Japan’s troubled virus response
The account offers a first-hand look at how the country is handling the pandemic, amid reports of h…
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Lockdowns could lead to 7 million unintended pregnancies, UN agency says
Lockdowns could lead to 7 million unintended pregnancies, UN agency says
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Anti-Chinese feeling in Southeast Asia revived by pandemic
Anti-Chinese feeling in Southeast Asia revived by pandemic
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Patriotic duty: Belgians urged to eat more fries to save potato industry
Patriotic duty: Belgians urged to eat more fries to save potato industry
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‘Miedo de ser enfermera’: Los trabajadores de la salud están bajo ataque
Estigmatizados como focos de contagio en algunos paÃses, los trabajadores de la salud han sido agre…
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Vacaville hair stylist defies shelter-in-place order, opens up shop
VACAVILLE, Calif. (KRON) – A Vacaville hair stylist is defying the shelter-in-place order amid the …
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Five things to know about where the US stands on COVID-19 tests | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The White House is under enormous pressure to dramatically increase the nation’s capability to prod…
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In Colorado, it's a progressive governor starting to reopen | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Most of the attention and outcry on states reopening their economies has focused on Republican gove…
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Patriotic duty: Belgians urged to eat more fries to save potato industry
Sector faces US$135.5 million loss as closed restaurants, bars and frites stands lead to hundreds o…
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politico | Following Trump’s lead, Pence flouts hospital policy to go maskless
politico | Following Trump’s lead, Pence flouts hospital policy to go maskless
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Macroscope | Covid-19 debt relief: why making China pay won’t help Africa
China, as a member of the G20, has agreed to offer the world’s poorest economies a debt repayment s…
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Opinion | China should welcome international inquiry to clear the air on Covid-19
Opinion | China should welcome international inquiry to clear the air on Covid-19
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Argentina and France Scrap Soccer Seasons
But the South Korean F.A. Cup is back on, and some outdoor recreational activities will again be al…
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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
Whenever schools finally reopen in the United States, the classroom could be a very different place…
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‘Governors Don’t Do Global Pandemics’: Cuomo Faults Others Over Virus
The governor accused various world and federal health groups, as well as the news media, of not suf…
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Trump Administration’s Message on Reopening Continues to Be Contradictory
The president said the coronavirus wouldn’t come back while Dr. Anthony Fauci said it would be “a b…
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How to Defend a Dissertation Virtually
Isolation paves the way for community. source https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/28/style/defending-…
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Cooperstown: Wait Till Next Year?
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is still planned for late July, but making it happen with the p…
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China Mounts Aggressive Defense to Calls for Coronavirus Compensation
Beijing has adopted a “no-holds barred” diplomatic push to quash criticism of its handling of the o…
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New York Attorney General Scrutinizes Amazon for Firing Warehouse Worker
The attorney general said in a letter that Amazon may have violated laws in firing a Staten Island …
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Trump Vows More Coronavirus Testing, but Less Than What May Be Needed
The president’s announcement came after weeks of him insisting that states had plenty of tests. s…
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Argentina Imposes Toughest Travel Ban in Americas, Banning Flights Until Sept. 1
All sales of commercial flights to, from or within Argentina will be banned until the first of Sept…
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Winfrey, Roberts to appear in global virus relief livestream
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts and former President George W. Bush will be among 2…
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Therapist shares tips on mental well-being of children during COVID-19
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – The psychological effects of the COVID-19 outbreak are extensive for many child…
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Wisconsin to allow some nonessential businesses to restart no-contact service this week | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Wisconsin will loosen restrictions on some nonessential businesses this week while still barring th…
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Watch Now: Lawmakers aim to get more federal COVID-19 relief cash directly to workers
As the U.S. moves towards 1,000,000 coronavirus cases, our team in Washington, D.C. is examining th…
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Coronavirus: no destination in sight for Thailand’s tourism sector
Those working in the industry – which makes up some 17 per cent of the kingdom’s GDP – are facing a…
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Trump’s Bleach Statements Echo Claims by ‘Miracle Cure’ Quacks
Doctors and public health officials fear the attention could boost purveyors of dangerous elixirs w…
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Officials Say Limits on Virus Relief Funds for States Are Too Tight
Lawmakers and other officials are seeking more flexibility in spending federal emergency aid even a…
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Air travel picking back up causes concern during pandemic
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – The airline industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. N…
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Gov. Newsom: Changes to virus order may come within weeks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California may be only a few weeks away from making “meaningful changes” …
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Watch Now: Lawmakers aim to get more federal COVID-19 relief cash directly to workers
As the U.S. moves towards 1,000,000 coronavirus cases, our team in Washington, D.C. is examining th…
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