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Wall Street will keep trading but hours may be shortened, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said

Coronavirus Job Losses: Mnuchin Warns Of Great Depression-Level Unemployment

18% of those queried told pollsters they already have lost their jobs or are working reduced hours.

'We're In Panic': Travellers Stranded For Days As Polish-German Border Shuts

One Ukrainian said he and his fellow passengers on the bus headed for Kiev from Cologne had been sleepin in the vehicle for four days near the German-Polish border

'We're in panic': travellers stranded for days as Polish-German border shuts

Italy Must Release Inmates To Fight Virus In Prison: Rights Group

Prisoners rioted earlier this month in 27 institutions across Italy over coronavirus fears and the suspension of family visits

Italy must release inmates to fight virus in prison: rights group

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Hotels To Close In Major Cities Over Coronavirus Concerns: What Are Their Cancellation Polices?

Several hotel chains are closing there doors as reservations drop because of the coronavirus.

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Tyler Cameron Tweets About Babies Amid Hannah Brown Romance Rumors

The 27-year-old contractor has shared a prediction for what may happen nine months from now.

Neil Young announced a series of online concerts he'll play from home during the coronavirus pandemic

As Coronavirus Hits Pause On Touring, Musicians Perform Online

As coronavirus hits pause on touring, musicians perform online

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Netizens React To Filipino Mom Naming Son ‘Covid Bryant’ Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

A Filipino mom just named her newborn son Covid Bryant. Here’s how the Netizens react to the news that went viral on Twitter.

Saudi Arabia has called for a "virtual" summit of leaders from the Group of 20 major economies next week to "advance a coordinatedÂ response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its human and economic implications"

Saudi Calls For 'Virtual' G20 Summit Over Coronavirus

Saudi calls for 'virtual' G20 summit over coronavirus

An equipment service worker for King County Metro sprays a disinfectant, throughout a metro bus in Seattle, Washington, a new focal point for the coronavirus epidemic

DC Buses, Subway Partially Shuttered by Covid-19

Essential travel only. New daily hours are 5 am - 11 pm.

Many Palestinian day labourers have decided to continue working in Israel at the expense of an extended stay rather than go without work in the occupied West Bank with their familes

Israel Slaps Virus Closure On Palestinian-ruled Areas Of West Bank

Israel slaps virus closure on Palestinian-ruled areas of West Bank

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Should Vanessa Hudgens Be Forgiven For Coronavirus Comments? Chrissy Teigen And More Sound Off

Vanessa Hudgens coronavirus comments continue to spark controversy, this time, between Chrissy Teigen and another verified Twitter user.

US homebuilding remains strong, but the coronavirus outbreak has already caused mortgage applications to drop

US Mortgages Dip As Virus Hits, February Homebuilding Solid

US mortgages dip as virus hits, February homebuilding solid

Empty shelves after shoppers spooked by the coronavirus outbreak stock up on pasta to help get them through the crisis

LA Homeless To Keep Tents Up Even During Day Due To Coronavirus

LA's homeless encampments can keep their tents up during the day. This is after the city council voted in favor of this measure to protect them from COVID-19.

Medical workers at a Kaiser Permanente French Campus test a patient for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, at a drive-thru testing facility in San Francisco on March 12

Coronavirus Update: Surgeon General Warns 15 Days Likely Insufficient In Halting COVID-19 Spread

The United States’ 15-day social distancing measures may not be enough to pin down the continuous spread of the novel virus, the surgeon general said.

Shoppers exit a Target store with their purchases in Fairfax

Coronavirus Update: Changes At Target, New Store Hours, Dedicated Senior Shopping Hours

Target is changing its store hours during the coronavirus outbreak to allow additional time to restock and clean. Here's when it will open and close.

"Assassin's Creed Odyssey" is among the games available on the Google Stadia streaming service being launched this week, aiming to allow users to play popular titles without consoles

'Assassin's Creed Odyssey' Is Free-To-Play For Your Lockdown Binge Pleasure

The developer said that the highly anticipated game will be for on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC starting tomorrow, March 19 until Sunday, March 22.

Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau back the new USMCA trade deal

US, Canada Close Border To All But Essential Traffic, Latest Coronavirus Action

Essential goods are still expected to be allowed through as both countries try to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Medical workers wearing a face make and protection gear tend to a patient inside the new coronavirus intensive care unit of the Brescia Poliambulanza hospital as the town saw the country's highest daily rise in case numbers

Coronavirus Disinformation Campaign: Russian Agents Trying To Sow Confusion And Distrust In The West

The EU says Moscow has been trying to promote confusion around the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe.

Zulu residents of the Jeppe Men Hostel in Johannesburg took to the streets of the city's business district in Tuesday's disturbances

South Africa Takes Major Steps To Deal With Coronavirus As Economy Teeters

South Africa has taken a number of major measures to prevent a virus epidemic.

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Wednesday's Stock Market Open: US Equities Plunge As Coronavirus Cases Top 200,000, Oil Plummets

U.S. stocks dropped on Wednesday while oil prices plunged to 18-year lows.

Thousands of migrants in Greek camps will have their movements "drastically" reduced as the country tightens restrictions on public gatherings, with the national death toll from the coronavirus now at five with 387 cases

Greece Unveils New Virus Restrictions In Migrant Camps

Greece unveils new virus restrictions in migrant camps

Canelo Alvarez (L) and Gennady Golovkin (R)

Canelo vs. Golovkin Trilogy Rumors: Fight Happening After COVID-19 Clears Out

A third fight between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin is nearing finalization with an actual date seemingly the only thing missing.

Empty shelves after shoppers spooked by the coronavirus outbreak stock up on pasta to help get them through the crisis

Coronavirus Doom Means Boom For Pasta Makers

Coronavirus doom means boom for pasta makers

Travellers arrive at the Canada Customs booths in Sarnia, Ontario on March 16, 2020

Canada, US Expected To Close Border To All But Essential Travelers: Reports

Canada, US expected to close border to all but essential travelers: reports

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Ivanka Trump Called ‘Privileged’ After Tweeting ‘Room Campout’ Idea With Kids Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Ivanka Trump was criticized for being privileged after she posted an absurd idea amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Following a walkout at one plant, the United Auto Workers is pushing for a two-week shutdown of American auto plants due to the coronavirus

US Auto Giants To Adjust Manufacturing Processes To Mitigate Virus Risk

US auto giants to adjust manufacturing processes to mitigate virus risk

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