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Tenants Who Can't Make Rent Right Now Say Landlords Are Asking For Sex
Nearly one-third of Americans did not pay their April rent within the first five days of the month. And now some landlords are allegedly using the crisis as an opportunity to sexually harass vulnerable tenants struggling to afford rent.
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New York State hires McKinsey to create science-based plan for re-opening the economy
COVID-19 4 hours ago
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has brought in consultants from McKinsey to help the state develop a plan, along with the governors of New Jersey and Connecticut, for a safe re-opening of the economy for the three states.
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Glitches prevent $1,200 stimulus checks reaching millions in U.S.
Several million people who filed their taxes via H&R Block, TurboTax and other popular services were unable to get their payments. Some parents reported they didn’t get the $500 promised for their dependent children.
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This Tiny Texas Hospital May Have a Solution For the Mask Shortage
For decades, staff at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease have used a reusable mask that’s much more effective than the N95.
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Michael Che honors his late grandmother by covering a month's rent for her apartment complex
Celebrity This morning
The Saturday Night Live comedian announced that he will pay the rent for 160 units in a New York City Housing Authority building where his grandmother once lived to honor her after she passed away from coronavirus complications.
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Behind The Hidden Human Costs Of Costco’s Slow Coronavirus Response
"We are all expendable": Costco thrived during the coronavirus panic. Its employees say they’ve paid the price.
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Firsthand accounts from health care workers on the front lines
PPE made of garbage bags, overcrowded floors with under-provided supplies, and forced isolation — These are the realities for health care workers on the front lines as COVID-19 strains staff, supplies and sanity.
Carnival execs knew they had a virus problem, but kept the party going
Even as the coronavirus spread, Carnival kept people partying on its cruise ships. Dozens have died, and the lawsuits are just beginning.
The internet can't get over Britney dancing to a Justin song
Yes, they're famous exes who had 'one of the world's biggest break ups' but that didn't stop Britney from dancing to JT. The popstar shared 2 clips jamming out to tunes from her ex and it looks like he approves.
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That toilet paper you bought on Amazon? You may be waiting awhile
There are vendors in Amazon’s new toilet paper economy delivering on their promises. But e-commerce experts say others appear to be carrying out byzantine schemes that are difficult to monitor and, in some cases, even fully understand.
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7 predictions for a post-coronavirus world
Remote work, automation, and telemedicine could soon become the new normal.
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A Coronavirus ICU Nurse on ‘Dying Alone Behind Sliding Glass Doors’
A nurse at a leading New York hospital’s ICU tells Tim Teeman about the challenge, fear, trauma, and total commitment he feels while treating critically ill coronavirus patients.
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These are the most popular food delivery orders by state
Social distancing calls for meals at home, and if you can’t cook, delivery has you covered. Here’s what America is ordering from @UberEats during the coronavirus pandemic.
Prepare for post-coronavirus revolutions
The pandemic hits the poor much harder than the wealthy. That will have consequences.
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Hear how coronavirus changed the sounds of our cities
From Los Angeles to New York City, city shutdowns have altered the soundscapes of our environments.
Potential No. 1 pick Jalen Green is expected to enter NBA/G League pathway program, ESPN reports
NBA This morning
According to NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony, the five-star recruit is informing colleges that he intends to go pro and enter the NBA/G League's professional pathway program. Green is expected to make a formal announcement on Thursday afternoon.
Horse semen can be one of the most expensive liquids on the planet
A gallon of Big Star's gold-medal-winning semen is worth almost $5 million, and that's nowhere near the most expensive. Depending on the stallion, collected semen samples can reach eight-figure values.
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Another 5.2 million Americans file for unemployment as coronavirus shuts down economy
COVID-19 This morning
Another 5.245 million workers filed for their first week of unemployment benefits last week, according to the US Department of Labor. This brings the total number of Americans who have filed initial jobless claims to around 22 million.
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A Rikers Island captain is being forced to work despite being infected
The anonymous source says leadership in NYC’s Department of Correction has been too slow to act, and is asking correctional officers to work even if they show symptoms.
UK government extends lockdown for at least three more weeks
COVID-19 Earlier today
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab held a press briefing on Thursday to announce that the country's lockdown will continue for at least three more weeks.
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