Saturday 31 October 2020

N.E.H. Funds Restoration of Statues Toppled During Protests


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Trump, in Minnesota, lashes out at Democrats for limiting crowd sizes.


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Nursing Homes, Racked by the Virus, Face a New Crisis: Isolation


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Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay

Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical.

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Covid: Belgium announces return to national lockdown

Non-essential shops will close until mid-December to help curb the highest infection rate in Europe.

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US election: What Latino first-time voters want

Every 30 seconds, a Latino in the US turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote.

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Berlin airport opens... 10 years late

Berlin's new airport is finally opening to the public, 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget.

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Covid: When will it be over and we can do this again?

Christmas? Spring? A return to life as we knew it could be quite a long way off.

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'Millions face hardship' as government support ends

Renters and the self employed could be among those facing tough times this winter, charities warn.

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The Papers: 'National lockdown looms' and Stiles tributes

Several of Saturday's papers lead with reports that nationwide restrictions will be introduced.

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Covid: When will it be over and we can do this again?

Christmas? Spring? A return to life as we knew it could be quite a long way off.

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'Millions face hardship' as government support ends

Renters and the self employed could be among those facing tough times this winter, charities warn.

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The Papers: 'National lockdown looms' and Stiles tributes

Several of Saturday's papers lead with reports that nationwide restrictions will be introduced.

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Championship leaders Reading beaten at Coventry

Leaders Reading fall to their first Championship defeat of the season as Coventry pick up their first league win in seven attempts.

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Wilson beats Trump to clinch Championship League title

Kyren Wilson claims his first title on English soil after defeating world number one Judd Trump 3-1 in the final of the Championship League in Milton Keynes.

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Voters suing Minnesota over a mask mandate are asking the Supreme Court to intervene.


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Time Running Short, Trump and Biden Return to Northern Battlegrounds


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Woman Who Mailed Threat to Susan Collins Gets 30 Months in Prison


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¿Quién ganará Florida, Biden o Trump? Esto dicen las encuestas


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Political Satire Isn’t Dead. It’s Been Turned Into Horror Stories.


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Glimmers of Hope for a Winter With Tropical Travel


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Friday 30 October 2020

Appeals court rules Minnesota must segregate ballots received after 8 p.m. on Election Day.


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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida

Democrat Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize.

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Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh

Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives.

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'We asked Trump to stop playing YMCA' - Village People singer Victor Willis

Village People's lead singer says he doesn't endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies.

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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida

Democrat Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize.

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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida

Democrat Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize.

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The Papers: Labour in 'crisis' as Corbyn suspended

The papers cover the fallout from Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from Labour over an anti-Semitism report.

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Covid: What impact has the furlough scheme had?

As the furlough scheme draws to a close, how much did it cost and did it achieve its aims?

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Furlough: ‘In limbo’ or ‘one long garden party'?

Furlough was a welcome holiday for some but for others it was a long and anxious waiting game.

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Job Support Scheme: How do new post-furlough changes work?

The government has expanded its Job Support Scheme, which replaces furlough from November.

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‘It’s all about survival now'

How are Tottenham residents coping after the area had one of the highest furlough rates in London?

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How do I find a new job during Covid and which sectors are hiring?

Jobseekers are having a tough time at the moment, but support is available.

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CEO Secrets: The aviation workers starting new businesses

We hear from three people who have started their own companies during the downturn in aviation.

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Getting too many texts? Blame the election

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through.

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Trump and Biden Converge in Florida, an Elusive Prize Still Up for Grabs


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A Californian is battling both influenza and Covid-19 in an early case of ‘co-infection.’


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Appeals court rules Minnesota cannot count ballots received after 8 p.m. on Election Day.


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Jimmy Orr, a Favorite Target of the Colts’ Unitas, Dies at 85


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Dems Mess With Texas


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Biden campaign pushes drop boxes in new ads with the slogan ‘Silence him.’


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Choua Yang, Hmong Refugee and Educator, Dies at 53


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The morning


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The Voting Suppression Tipping Point


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Thursday 29 October 2020

$300 Million Telemarketing Scheme Preyed on Older People, U.S. Says


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A Privacy Measure That’s Hard to Like


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Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns

A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal.

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Mali Radisson Blu attack: Two Islamists sentenced to death

Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died.

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Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.

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End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there'

Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw.

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US Election 2020: Will America's race issue decide the next president?

The BBC's Clive Myrie goes to the crucial state of Arizona, where black votes could decide who wins.

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Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day

A major analysis estimates the number of people infected with Covid-19 is doubling every nine days.

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Labour anti-Semitism report due to be published

An inquiry looked at whether unlawful acts took place and how the party responded to complaints.

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Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day

A major analysis estimates the number of people infected with Covid-19 is doubling every nine days.

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The Papers: 'Change of strategy looms' as France locks down

The front pages say the UK is under pressure to go back into lockdown, while France faces new restrictions.

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Covid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September

Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request

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Halloween firms face up to a pandemic fright

Covid-19 has created extra problems this Halloween, so how are firms fighting back?

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'Furlough pay should be kept at 80% of our salaries'

Workers facing new lockdowns: "We need furlough pay to be kept at 80% of our salaries."

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Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.

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Take This Trump Election Day Quiz Before It’s Too Late


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Two conservative operatives charged with election fraud for a Midwest robocall scam are ordered to call 85,000 people back.


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Who Is Miles Taylor?


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Court Rejects Appeal of Guantánamo Convict Who Rejoined Al Qaeda


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The Morning


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Voting in a pandemic tests the boundaries of mask orders.


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Into the Unknown


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At his second Arizona rally, Trump boasts of his re-election prospects and seeks to discredit Miles Taylor.


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Wednesday 28 October 2020

Covid-19: 'I'll be hosting my Christmas over Zoom'

Some families are already making plans and getting ready for a "digital Christmas" this year.

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Skin cancer: How do I check my moles for signs of melanoma?

Influencer Molly-Mae Hague, 21, is raising awareness about skin cancer among young people,.

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WATCH: Ex-Hunter Biden associate Tony Bobulinski joins Tucker Carlson Tonight live right now

10/27/20 5:00 PM

Covid-19: Christmas guidance 'should be same across UK'

Measures must allow for "inevitable" travel between nations, the Lib Dems and Alliance Party say.

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US election: Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest

Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises "economic survival".

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Newspaper headlines: Second wave warning and 'tragedy in the Channel'

Warnings the second wave of Covid could be more deadly and the death of four migrants lead the papers.

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Covid-19: 'I'll be hosting my Christmas over Zoom'

Some families are already making plans and getting ready for a "digital Christmas" this year.

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Skin cancer: How do I check my moles for signs of melanoma?

Influencer Molly-Mae Hague, 21, is raising awareness about skin cancer among young people,.

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‘Shops refusing cash left me unable to buy basics’

The cash system is being threatened by some shops not accepting cash, says Consumer group Which?

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Fluffy animals gambling ad was irresponsible, says watchdog

The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s".

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Mum, Dad, money and me

Many people find talking about money awkward, particularly with their parents - so how do their views differ?

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The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe

Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself.

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Californians, Vote Yes on Prop 16


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Justice Barrett Rises to Top of Increasingly Conservative Judiciary


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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today


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Hospitals Are Reeling Under a 45 Percent Spike in Covid-19 Patients


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After a low-key off day, the Rays say they’re staying relaxed.


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The Morning


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I Approve This Message. Now, Remember Your Secrecy Envelope.


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How Mitch McConnell Delivered Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Rapid Confirmation


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Biden Invokes F.D.R. to Reach Across Partisan Divide in Georgia


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The Dodgers are looking to overcome some bitter World Series history.


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The Anxious Person’s Guide to the 2020 Election


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Tuesday 27 October 2020

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court

Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge.

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Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time?

Hundreds of dolphins beach each year, but this US team has dramatically improved survival rates

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US election 2020: Could postal voting upend the US election?

The huge number voting this way injects massive uncertainty into the White House race.

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US Election 2020: Trump's border wall and the battle over immigration

Will Trump’s promise to build a wall along the Mexico border help or hinder his attempt to win four more years?

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Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court

Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge.

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Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection'

This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say.

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Victoria Derbyshire: 'I'll break the rule of six if it applies at Christmas'

The BBC presenter says she will break Covid rules so her family of seven can celebrate Christmas.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Red wall revolt' and Covid immunity warning

Demands from Tory MPs for a "road map" out of lockdown and a study on Covid immunity lead the papers.

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Senate confirms ACB as an associate justice on the nation's highest court solidifying conservative tilt

10/26/20 5:07 PM

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WATCH LIVE: Senate voting to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court after testy nomination battle

10/26/20 4:51 PM

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WATCH LIVE: Senate voting to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court after testy nomination battle

10/26/20 4:51 PM

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court

Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge.

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Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection'

This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say.

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Victoria Derbyshire: 'I'll break the rule of six if it applies at Christmas'

The BBC presenter says she will break Covid rules so her family of seven can celebrate Christmas.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Red wall revolt' and Covid immunity warning

Demands from Tory MPs for a "road map" out of lockdown and a study on Covid immunity lead the papers.

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The explosive problem of 'zombie' batteries

Batteries that power mobile phones and other devices are causing fires because they are not disposed of properly.

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Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials.

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Ming Cho Lee, Fabled Set Designer, Is Dead at 90


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Joe Biden, Generic Democrat


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Kushner, Employing Racist Stereotype, Questions if Black Americans ‘Want to Be Successful’


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Eli Lilly said its antibody treatment does not work on patients hospitalized with Covid-19.


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Wall St. Alarm at Surge of Virus Sends Stocks and Oil Lower


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Trump Tells Coronavirus, ‘I Surrender’


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Monday 26 October 2020

'Generation Covid' hit hard by the pandemic, research reveals

People aged 16-25 were more than twice as likely as older workers to have lost their job.

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France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts over Macron's cartoons defence

President Macron's comments about "Islamist separatism" have angered some in the Muslim world.

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The Papers: 'Nine-minute tanker raid' and PM faces 'revolt'

Several of Monday's papers cover events off the south coast after a tanker was seized by stowaways.

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'Generation Covid' hit hard by the pandemic, research reveals

People aged 16-25 were more than twice as likely as older workers to have lost their job.

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France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts over Macron's cartoons defence

President Macron's comments about "Islamist separatism" have angered some in the Muslim world.

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The Papers: 'Nine-minute tanker raid' and PM faces 'revolt'

Several of Monday's papers cover events off the south coast after a tanker was seized by stowaways.

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Coronavirus: Local lockdowns 'stifling jobs recovery'

Job vacancies fail to return to pre-pandemic levels in many towns, according to new research.

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BHS collapse: 'I was in charge of millions, then I had nothing'

Four years on from BHS's collapse, has the audit industry, criticised for not spotting problems, changed?

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'Generation Covid' hit hard by the pandemic, research reveals

People aged 16-25 were more than twice as likely as older workers to have lost their job.

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My Money: 'We haven't got Covid here yet'

Sian Williams from Indonesia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Infection of Pence Aides Raises New Questions About Trump’s Virus Response


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Game Day in Green Bay: Empty Sports Bars, Full Hospitals


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In Boston, someone set fire to a ballot drop box. Local officials decried a ‘disgrace to democracy.’


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‘Dear Evan Hansen’ and ‘Death of a Salesman’ Win at Olivier Awards


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