Coronavirus hammered U.S. economy in very first quarter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter at its sharpest pace since the Great Recession as…
General Electric states cut 700 jobs in power unit in first quarter
NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Electric Co (GE.N) said on Wednesday it had cut 700 jobs in its power division…
U.S. insurance companies desire taxpayers to back pandemic protection for businesses
(Reuters) - The U.S. insurance industry is promoting the idea of an insurance plan backed by the federal government that…
Minority businesses worry they are locked out of payroll lending program
(Reuters) - As the government issues a second round of aid for small business owners, some U.S. senators, community banking…
Corona what? Tesla retail investors appear unfazed by infection effect
(Reuters) - When Tesla Inc reports first-quarter results after the bell on Wednesday, many individual shareholders will not be looking…
Dozens die in South Korea storage facility blaze
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The blaze was caused by an explosion of flammable material being used in the…
Boris Johnson and bride-to-be announce birth of kid
Image copyright PA Media Image caption Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds attending a church service in March Prime Minister Boris…
Swiss say kids can hug grandparents
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Across Europe, elderly people have been separated from their grandchildren Swiss authorities say it…
Slumdog Millionaire actor Irrfan Khan passes away
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The actor was diagnosed with a rare illness in 2018 Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan,…
Dancing gigantic black holes carry out on cue
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionArtwork of OJ 287: The smaller black hole punches through the accretion…
John Barilaro seriously thinking about running for Eden-Monaro if Labor’s Mike Kelly stops as anticipated
NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro is on the verge of announcing a switch to federal politics, in an audacious bid…
Australia ‘nowhere near’ herd immunity in fight against coronavirus, health authorities say
Australia is a victim of its own success as it plans a strategy for the next phase of dealing with…
Victorian and Federal governments divided on reopening schools in coronavirus crisis– and a $3b cheque hasn’t helped
It's been called a bribe and a wedge — a $3 billion cheque for Catholic and independent schools to ignore…
What is Kawasaki disease, what are the symptoms and is it linked to coronavirus?
Reports of a possible link between coronavirus and an inflammatory syndrome affecting young children are now coming from the United…
Coronavirus has forced Samuel to dip into his superannuation and he is concerned about the long-term impact
Samuel Clarke knows withdrawing his retirement savings early is not ideal.Key points:Australians are allowed to access up to $10,000 of…
Bridget McKenzie breaks silence over sports scandal, safeguarding intervention in grant allotments
Former Cabinet minister Bridget McKenzie has broken her silence about the sports grants scandal that ended her frontbench career, defending…
Is the grass greener on the other side? | MacBook Pro 16 review
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Amazfit X enters pre-order stage, specifications detailed
In December the Xiaomi-owned company Amazfit announced that it's developing a smart band with a curved OLED display called Amazfit…
Novel COVID-19 test can give results in just 45 minutes
Scientists have developed a low-cost swab test that can diagnose COVID-19 infection in about 45 minutes, an advance that may…
6 surprising things you can do with the Nintendo Switch
Written by Anuj Bhatia | New Delhi | Updated: April 29, 2020 1:30:28 pm Here are some of the best…
Huawei foldable phone patent reveals Galaxy Fold-style approach
Huawei and Samsung have two different takes on the premium foldable phone formula, but a patent filing unearthed by LetsGoDigital…
UK rejects Google and Apple’s Coronavirus tracking app structure
The UK has decided not to use the framework proposed by tech giants Apple and Google for its NHS coronavirus…
Washington state reports 156 brand-new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths
Washington state reports 156 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths - The Olympian
Lancaster city to perform contact tracing to assist slow spread of coronavirus
Lancaster city has been granted emergency approval from the state to perform contact tracing to help limit the spread of…
Businesses hope thermal imaging cameras will be key to safe reopening
Live Watch CBSN Live Thermal imaging cameras are the latest devices businesses hope will help reopen the economy while keeping…
Coronavirus likely hammered U.S. economy in first quarter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy likely contracted in the first quarter at its sharpest pace since the Great Recession…
Much of U.S. economy still plugging along regardless of coronavirus discomfort
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Garbage haulers still collect trash. Cops are on the beat. Couriers deliver food and packages. Insurance agents…
Fed most likely to renew vow to use all tools to brace economy
(Reuters) - The Federal Reserve, which has pumped trillions in emergency funding into U.S. financial markets to stem the damage…
Exclusive: Boeing eyes major bond issue to raise funds
(Reuters) - Boeing Co is working with investment banks on a multibillion-dollar bond-fueled financing package, aiming to shore up its…
Toilet paper trophy hunters on a roll as U.S. shortages start easing
LONDON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. consumers have begun spotting rare Quilted Northern and Charmin toilet paper rolls on store shelves…
White House official warns of negative shocks before rebound later in 2020
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Trump adminstration officials on Tuesday predicted a strong economic rebound in the fourth quarter as the…
Asia shares extend gains as economies slowly re-open, oil rallies
SYDNEY/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Asian shares rose for a third session on the trot on Wednesday as investors took heart…
U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass Vietnam War toll as Florida readies reopening plan
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. coronavirus death toll climbed above 58,000 on Tuesday, surpassing the loss of American life…
Democrat Mfume retakes Maryland congressional seat in special election
(Reuters) - Democrat Kweisi Mfume won a special U.S. congressional election in Maryland on Tuesday to finish the term of…
Trump orders U.S. meat-processing plants to stay open regardless of coronavirus worries
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered meat-processing plants to stay open to protect the food supply in…
Who is really on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic?
My scrubs and title empower people to ask me, “What’s it like to be on the front line of the…
“It’s really a hard time right now,” says Chicago nurse looking after COVID-19 patients
Medical News Today spoke to a registered nurse whose regular day job is looking after patients on psychiatric units. Now,…
Mute buttons and decorating tips: the House of Commons stumbles through an online session | CBC News
Members of Parliament gathered today for their first full session by videoconference. Viewers were treated to technical glitches and glimpses…
Tam says the pandemic will bring a ‘new normal’ to workplaces, defends WHO’s performance | CBC News
Canada's top doctor says that when Canada's locked-down economic activity revives, she expects to see companies embrace a "new normal"…
Quebec’s move to reopen schools amid coronavirus pandemic sows confusion, fear among parents | CBC News
For weeks, parents have been told to keep their kids close to home, off the playground and away from their…
Nova Scotia RCMP identify more than 400 witnesses in shooting rampage | CBC News
The Nova Scotia gunman who killed 22 people in one of Canada's worst mass killings evaded police for nearly 13…
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Could Staring Into a Stranger’s Eyes Cure Zoom Fatigue?
“I’m telling you right now, it’s just going to be pictures of dicks.” This was my friend Elyse’s reaction when…
During the Pandemic, the FCC Must Provide Internet for All
If anyone believed access to the internet was not essential prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, nobody is saying that today.…
Shipment Robotics Aren’t Prepared– When They Might Be Needed Most
Americans choosing to —or forced to—stay inside during the Covid-19 pandemic are leaning heavily on food delivery. Instacart sales soared…
Here’s What Disinfectants and UV Light Really Do to Your Body
These are strange times, when the hashtag #DontDrinkBleach trends on Twitter and the makers of Lysol feel compelled to respond…
The 98-year-old medical professional still caring for his patients
Dr Christian Chenay continues to work in a high-risk environment, despite the danger of Covid-19 for someone of his age.…
Khashoggi fiancée: Block Newcastle Saudi takeover
Image copyright AFP Image caption Hatice Cengiz has called on the Premier League to block the takeover The fiancée of…
One thing that makes task loss in US so painful
More than 20 million Americans have lost their jobs in the last few weeks and for many that also means…
Spain plans return to ‘brand-new typical’ by end of June
Image copyright AFP Image caption Spain will lift its strict virus lockdown in four phases until the end of June,…