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Prepare for post-coronavirus revolutions
The pandemic hits the poor much harder than the wealthy. That will have consequences.
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Their Boss Directed Tiger King. They Got Laid Off And Can't Pay Bills.
Tiger King codirector and executive producer Eric Goode owns a suite of trendy Manhattan hotels and restaurants. Some of the workers he laid off amid the coronavirus outbreak are pleading for help.
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WWE announces major layoffs
WWE 51 minutes ago
The cuts were announced over a conference call with WWE CEO Vince McMahon. The furloughs and layoffs are estimated to save the WWE $4 million monthly. The WWE family, fans and analysts are sharing their thoughts on the changes. Talent layoff announcements are ongoing.
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Humans were meant to touch each other. What's the price of no contact?
Touch may not get the same attention as the other senses, but science affirms its vital importance. And its absence in our lives right now may be causing unintended harm.
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John Krasinski is having secret meetings with Marvel
Marvel Studios has reportedly been taking virtual meetings with John Krasinski for undisclosed projects, marking the first time John and studio president, Kevin Feige have met, after both have been vocal in the past about wanting to work together.
Meet seven women, aged 24 to 86, living alone during the pandemic
The novel coronavirus has confined many women to a very different living situation: Today approximately 23.5 million American women live alone, more than ever before.
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Tom Hardy will be reading bedtime stories on children's TV
The actor will return to BBC's children's channel CBeebies later this month to read bedtime stories, much to the delight of viewers young and old.
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Coronavirus could halt L.A. concerts and sporting events until 2021
L.A. may hold off on allowing big gatherings until 2021 because of the coronavirus threat, according to an internal Los Angeles Fire Department email.
Americans can get stimulus payments faster with new IRS site
The new IRS site will let you check the status of your coronavirus stimulus payment and provide bank account details to receive faster payment.
Remembering the Hillsborough disaster 31 years later
In memoriam This morning
People are paying tribute on Wednesday to the 96 men, women and children who lost their lives after being crushed to death at an FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Sheffield's Hillsborough Stadium on April 15, 1989.
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UK government says care homes will allow people members to visit dying family members
COVID-19 Earlier today
Health Secretary Matt Hancock held a press briefing on Wednesday to announce that "wherever possible" close family members will be able to say goodbye to dying relatives in care homes under new UK coronavirus advice. Hancock also said that coronavirus lockdown rules will not be lifted until it's safe to do so.
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Will coronavirus change 'Real Housewives' forever?
The 10th season of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" premieres Wednesday. While in quarantine, the cast discussed how coronavirus has impacted their lives. They also explain the challenges the pandemic will present the show in the future.
Rita Wilson took chloroquine to fight COVID-19 & gives this warning
Chloroquine has been discussed as a possible coronavirus treatment. However, Wilson says she didn't have a great experience taking the drug.
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Heavy damage reported after more than a dozen tornadoes hit Georgia
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At least 15 tornadoes touched down in Georgia from Sunday into Monday, according to surveys from the National Weather Service. The storms destroyed houses in several counties, leaving eight people dead, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
America is on the cusp of a new massive labor movement
It took 40 years and a pandemic to stir up the worker revolution that’s about to hit corporate America.
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How Czechs got their government to impose a face mask requirement
The Czech Republic's across-the-board face mask rule appears to be "flattening the curve" of the coronavirus pandemic after Czech citizens mobilized in a national effort to make and distribute home-made masks.
It doesn't seem possible to defeat Tom Nook in Animal Crossing
Gaming Last night
You might be building a deserted island with a raccoon running resident services, but it's probably easier to work with Tom Nook than against him in Animal Crossing.
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Some signs you may be burning out—and what to do about it
With jobs and caregiving now often happening on the same couch at the same time, many workers are stuck in an unending grind. Here are some strategies for identifying and staving off burnout.
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More than 100,000 clean energy workers lost their jobs in March
The novel coronavirus has hit one of America's fastest-growing employment sectors especially hard.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren officially endorses Joe Biden for president
Politics This morning
The former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tweeted out her endorsement with a video message as the party continues to unite for the general election.
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