Tag Archives: Pandemic

Trump’s economic rebound promise imperiled by worst U.S. quarter ever 

The U.S. economy sunk by nearly 33% in the second quarter making Trump’s promise of a quick economic recovery amid the coronavirus pandemic very unlikely. Stephanie Ruhle joins to discuss.

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Coronavirus trend: The pandemic is far from over 

While the first countries are easing their lockdowns, others report more and more new cases every day. Data for the global picture shows: The pandemic is far from over. DW has the latest statistics.

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In shadow of coronavirus, Muslims pray on peak day of Hajj: Live 

The pandemic has cast a shadow over this year’s pilgrimage, which drew 2.5 million Muslims across the world last year.

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Shell posts $18bn loss as coronavirus pandemic hammers demand for oil and gas 

Results come after fossil fuel company warned last month it would write off as much as $22bn from the value of its reserves

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U.S. weekly jobless claims rise for a second straight week, total 1.434 million 

Jobless claims for last week were roughly in line with expectations as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the U.S. economy.

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College football cancellations or postponements 

A total of 457 Division I football games have been canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic

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Covid-19 tanks US economy in second quarter, outlook shaky 

The US economy contracted at its steepest pace since the Great Depression in the second quarter as the COVID-19 pandemic shattered consumer and business spending, and a nascent recovery is under threat from a resurgence in new cases of coronavirus.

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Alanis Morisette on Her New New Album, the 25th Anniversary of ‘Jagged Little Pill,’ and Postpartum Depression 

The ’90s icon and mother of three opens up about what it’s like to release an album in a pandemic and her hopes for the future.

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China import expo to go ahead despite trade tensions, lingering coronavirus uncertainty 

Beijing is ramping up publicity for its third annual China International Import Expo (CIIE), as the country seeks to promote itself as a defender of free trade and linchpin for global economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.Despite growing tensions with major trading partners and ongoing economic uncertainty triggered by the pandemic, China is pushin […]

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Amazon’s ad revenue in 2020 is set to grow 23.5% despite the pandemic 

Insider Intelligence publishes thousands of research reports, charts, and forecasts on the Media, Advertising, and Marketing industry. You can learn more about becoming a client here. The following is a preview of one Media, Advertising, and Marketing forecast.  Amazon will continue to see ad spending growth in 2020, albeit at a depressed rate when compared […]

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Coronavirus child-care crisis will set women back a generation 

The child-care crisis resulting from coronavirus pandemic could have long-lasting consequences for women.

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Blue Apron turns profit as more Americans cook at home during coronavirus pandemic 

Blue Apron added 20,000 customers during the three months through June, helping increase the order count by 389,000.

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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 […]

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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.

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The Latest: 2 World Sevens rugby events for next year off 

The first two stops on the 2021 World Sevens Series rugby circuit have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic

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