Neither the Great Depression nor the Great Recession nor any other slump over the past two centuries have ever caused such a sharp drain on the economy.
Second-quarter GDP plunged by worst-ever 32.9% amid virus-induced shutdown
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong on verge of ‘large-scale’ outbreak, says Carrie Lam
Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam says a major outbreak may lead to the “collapse” of the city’s hospitals.
There’s A Meteor Shower Tonight. Here’s How You Can See And Photograph ‘Shooting Stars’ This Summer
This week’s Delta Aqaurids and August’s Perseid meteor shower can easily be captured by cameras. Here’s how to do it.
Opinion: A colossal failure of Trump’s leadership
During his campaign to become president, Donald Trump repeatedly claimed that other countries were “laughing” at the United States. Of course, Trump never cited any evidence for this.
There’s a Wrinkle in Stores’ Mask Policies: Enforcement
A number of large retailers have said that all customers must wear masks, but some employees have been told they cannot force those who refuse.
‘Do Not Hold Grudges.’ Joe Biden’s Notes Reveal Talking Points About Kamala Harris
Biden’s talking points suggest that he wants to defuse any tensions around his relationship with California Sen. Kamala Harris
New Zealand to start charging some travellers for coronavirus quarantine
Costs set at NZ$3,100 for the first adult, $950 for each additional adult and $475 for each childCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSome travellers returning to New Zealand will have to pay the costs of their quarantine, after the government partially backed down from a controversial plan to bill all arrivals for their two-week isola […]
Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases?
More than 16.7 million infections confirmed in 188 countries and territories, including more than 660,000 deaths.
Very different, symbolic haj in Saudi Arabia amid coronavirus
Pilgrims, donning face masks and moving in small groups after days in isolation, began arriving to Islam’s holiest site in Mecca on Wednesday for the start of a historically unique and scaled-down haj experience reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic. This year pilgrims are eating prepackaged meals alone in their hotel rooms and praying at a distance from […]
City Praises Contact-Tracing Program. Workers Call Rollout a ‘Disaster.’
The contact tracers said the program was confusing and disorganized in its first six weeks, leaving them fearful that their work would not have an impact on the virus.
Divided and Demoralized on Virus Aid, Republicans Ask, ‘What’s in the Bill?’
Senators in the party are “all over the lot” on the pandemic bill as jobless benefits run out and the fate of any legislative deal remains uncertain.
Dissembling, defensiveness and partisanship: AG Barr’s House hearing
The House Judiciary Committee spent a contentious day asking Attorney General Bill Barr about federal intervention in protests, his department’s handling of cases involving President Trump’s friends or former allies, and the upcoming election. Among other
Deutsche Bank posts earnings beat as restructuring continues amid the pandemic
Deutsche Bank on Wednesday reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of 77 million euros ($90.3 million) for the second quarter, beating analyst expectations.
Muslims arrive in Mecca for Islamic pilgrimage amid coronavirus restrictions
Muslim pilgrims donning face masks arrived in Mecca for a scaled-down version of the annual hajj pilgrimage amid the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the restrictions, international visitors were banned from the attending and pilgrims were required to receive a coronavirus test.
As States Take Pandemic Lead, Biden Is Said To Weigh At Least 2 Governors For VP
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are among those thought to be on Joe Biden’s vice presidential shortlist.
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