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Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey want to give Americans $2,000 a month during coronavirus crisis

The coronavirus relief bill from Harris, Sanders and Markey would give direct payments to people making up to $120,000, with $2,000 per child.




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Responsibility for coronavirus precautions at airports is a 'game of hot potato'

As government authorities and airlines think about coronavirus health screenings, it isn't clear who's in charge of carrying out new policies.




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Former Ford CEO on what to expect from auto sales amid coronavirus pandemic

Mark Fields, senior advisor at TPG Capital and former CEO at Ford, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss how the auto market is weathering the Covid-19 pandemic.




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Airbnb to lay off nearly 1,900 people, 25% of company

Airbnb plans to lay off as many as 1,900 employees, or about 25% of the company, a source confirmed to CNBC on Tuesday.




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United Airlines service workers' union sues over schedule cuts after carrier got federal aid

United fleet and passenger service workers are suing the airline over a planned cut to their hours, saying it violates their contract and the law providing billions in coronavirus aid from the government.




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5 charts show which travel sectors were worst hit by the coronavirus

From spring breaks to summer holidays, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted travel plans globally as lockdown measures keep much of the world's population at home.




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United Airlines makes some worker schedule cuts voluntary after outcry, lawsuit from union

United is walking back some worker schedule cuts, making them voluntary, after a lawsuit from the employees' union




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Airbnb's future is uncertain as it continues to struggle through its Covid-19 response

Airbnb is one of the many businesses in the travel industry that has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. In March of 2017, Airbnb was valued at $31 billion, but by the end of April 2020 that value dropped to $18 billion. With the threat of more cancelations as the pandemic halts travel, guests, hosts and investors alike are left asking what Airbnb will look like after the novel coronavirus, or whether the company will survive at all.




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Here's how hotels could change in post-coronavirus world

CNBC's Seema Mody reports on changes hotels are making to keep guests safe once travel resumes.




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Airlines want relief from flying near-empty planes as passenger numbers hit lowest since the 1950s amid virus

Airlines want the government to loosen the amount of air service they're required to provide as the number of passengers on board hits the lowest since the 1950s.




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Frontier Airlines becomes first US airline to institute temperature checks

The travel landscape continues to evolve during the coronavirus pandemic. CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports the details about temperature checks for airline passengers.




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WHO says 'there can be no going back to business as usual' after coronavirus pandemic

WHO warned there can be "no going back to business as usual" following the coronavirus pandemic, which has upended economies and wreaked havoc on nearly every country.




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Cuomo says it's 'shocking' most new coronavirus hospitalizations are people who had been staying home

Early look at data from 100 New York hospitals shows that 66% of new admissions related to the virus are people who were at home, Cuomo said.




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WHO says it's in talks to send mission to China to investigate source of coronavirus

"The public health importance of this is critical because without knowing where the animal origin is it's difficult for us to prevent this from happening again," a WHO official said Wednesday.




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California's recovery from the coronavirus will take 'longer than people think,' Gov. Gavin Newsom says

"It's going to take a lot longer than people are saying. This is serious, we've never experienced anything like this in our lifetime," Newsom said regarding California's recovery from Covid-19.




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Russia posts record daily new coronavirus cases, UK economy could shrink 14% this year

Russia reported 11,231 additional cases of the coronavirus disease to bring the country's tally to 177,160 since the outbreak.




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Millions of 'easy-to-use' coronavirus tests will be available by end of summer, top US health official says

Americans need coronavirus tests "that do not require hours or days to determine results," the head of the NIH tells Congress.




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Parts of Asia that relaxed restrictions without a resurgence in coronavirus cases did these three things

"This is a tough, tough virus," said disease specialist Dr. Dale Fisher. "All it takes is one infected person and it spreads like wildfire."




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This single mother makes six figures driving a truck during the coronavirus

April Coolidge became a truck driver in her mid 40s after a long career in real estate. Eight years later as the coronavirus shuts down the economy, she is making more money than she ever did selling houses. Watch this video to learn more about why Coolidge decided to become a trucker and how the coronavirus has changed her time behind the wheel.




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How Warren Buffett's son spent the $90,000 of Berkshire stock he got at 19—worth $200 million now: 'I don't regret it'

Rather than spending his Berkshire Hathaway stock inheritance on extravagant things (or allowing it to accrue in value), Warren Buffett's son says he used it to buy something "infinitely more valuable than money." And he has no regrets.




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Americans are cutting back on their retirement contributions—should you?

More than half of Americans, 55%, have or plan to change their retirement contributions — and of that group, 54% are contributing less to have more cash on hand. Here's how to figure out if you should make changes, too.




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Beware: Your coronavirus unemployment benefits will be taxed. How to avoid a huge hit

More than 22 million Americans who have lost jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic are currently collecting unemployment benefits. Most are unaware this is considered taxable income. Here are three ways to avoid a huge tax bill in 2021.




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How unemployment benefits are calculated under the coronavirus stimulus bill

More than 33 million Americans have applied for unemployment insurance over the last seven weeks. Here's a look at how their benefits will be calculated.




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5 couples share how the pandemic has impacted their spending

Now that many people are self-isolating, spending habits have changed. Here, five couples share how their spending has changed since the pandemic hit.




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'Like a kid whose parents are withholding critical information': How workers feel about virtual layoffs

Companies large and small are handling layoffs over minutes-long, scripted video calls, but workers say there's a better way to handle them.




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6 books and podcasts that will help married couples get their finances in order

Combining your finances with your partner as a married couple can be tricky. To help things go smoothly, check out these money podcasts and personal finances books that are specifically geared toward couples.




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Senators ask Jeff Bezos for answers on fired coronavirus whistleblowers

Amazon has fired at least four workers in recent months who were outspoken critics of its labor policies.




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Elon Musk says coronavirus pandemic is 'practice run' for future viruses

Musk has been a vocal critic of how government and health officials are reacting to the coronavirus pandemic that's killed at least 73,431 people in the United States.




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Zoom strikes a deal with NY AG office, closing the inquiry into its security problems

The agreement comes one day after the NYC Department of Education lifted its ban on Zoom after approving new safety features.




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Dropbox rises after company posts first quarterly profit

It's the first time Dropbox's bottom line is in the black since the company went public two years ago.




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Facebook, YouTube and other platforms are struggling to remove new pandemic conspiracy video

Platforms including Facebook, Alphabet's YouTube, IAC's Vimeo and Twitter are struggling to stay ahead of the spread of the "Plandemic" conspiracy video, which contains claims that defy the advice of medical experts.




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Apple is reportedly starting to build some of its AirPods in Vietnam

About 30% of the company's classic AirPods will be produced in Vietnam rather than China, the Nikkei Asian Review reported.




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The US wind industry installed over 1,800 megawatts in first quarter, but the coronavirus remains a risk

The renewable energy sector is being affected by the coronavirus in a number of ways.




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Feeding strawberries to cows: Farmers forced to throw fruit and flowers as coronavirus disrupts supplies

Farmers around the world are letting their crops rot in the fields as the coronavirus outbreak disrupts supply and demand for flowers, fruit and milk.




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A massive renewable energy scheme in Australia has been recommended for environmental approval

Several big firms, including Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas, are involved in the project.




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Oil surges 20%, posts fifth straight day of gains for first time since July

Oil prices jumped on Tuesday in their fifth straight day of gains as traders eyed demand recovery as economies reopen.




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Coronavirus continues to impact the wind energy sector as Germany's Nordex withdraws guidance

Company says Covid-19 pandemic will affect results from second quarter of 2020.




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The Masters and other major golf tournaments are postponed due to coronavirus

The 2020 Masters event has been postponed due to fears of coronavirus outbreak, Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley announced on Friday.




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Boston Marathon delayed until September due to coronavirus

The Boston Marathon has been postponed until September because of the coronavirus, according to an official statement from the Boston Athletic Association.




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NFL prohibits in-person interviews with players before draft due to coronavirus

Teams will be allowed to interview eligible draft candidates over the phone for no more than an hour.




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Sports teams can hang onto sky-high valuations by taking care of employees now during coronavirus outbreak

As coronavirus suspends sporting events, experts say team owners will need to show leadership and financially assist workforces to preserve valuations.




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NFL cancels 2020 draft event in Las Vegas due to coronavirus

The NFL draft will still be televised, even though the public, in-person event in Las Vegas has been canceled.




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NBA and NHL say players can still travel after seasons suspended due to coronavirus

The NHL joined the NBA in allowing its players to travel outside of club cities as the coronavirus continues to halt the sports injdusty.




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Coronavirus could be the tipping point for movie theaters, gyms and other industries already suffering from disruption

Movie theaters, fitness centers, commercial real estate and pay TV could be among the industries that are vulnerable in prolonged quarantines.




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NFL free agent deals at risk as team doctors can't evaluate players due to coronavirus

With in-person visits with free agents restricted due to the coronavirus outbreak, some NFL agents are wondering how a new deal will become official without team examinations.




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MLB to offer compensation to minor league players affected by coronavirus work stoppage

Major League Baseball said it will offer financial assistance to minor league players affected by the work stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Doctors and patients wonder if the NBA is getting special treatment with coronavirus tests

Sick patients are being turned away, unable to receive tests because they simply aren't available. In a stark contrast, the NBA said that as of Wednesday, at least eight teams had been tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus.




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How coronavirus could permanently change the movie industry

The distinction between a theatrical and a digital release is disappearing as theaters shut down. This could fundamentally changes studios' leverage in negotiations with theater chains, permanently alter consumer behavior and raise the bar significantly for going out to the movies.




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Ad giant WPP pulls dividend, CEO 'very cautious' about the impact of virus on marketing budgets

The world's largest advertising group pulled its dividend and share buyback and withdrew guidance for 2020 on Tuesday, after clients cancelled marketing booked with the company due to the coronavirus crisis.




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AT&T president says consumer behavior will be fundamentally changed from coronavirus

"We're going to return to a different economic environment. We're going to return to different business models," AT&T President and COO John Stankey told CNBC.