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Trump touted reopening. Privately, his team sounded alarms.

Tapes of conference calls of FEMA and HHS officials across the country reveal widespread worries about new waves of Covid-19 infections.




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'Not nearly enough' coronavirus testing to safely reopen, Senate health chair says

Millions more coronavirus tests will be needed to safely reopen the country, the chairman of the Senate HELP Committee said at a hearing Thursday.




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Melinda Gates gives Trump administration 'D-minus' for coronavirus response

The co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation cited a lack of national coordination.




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'It’s going to be a big, gigantic, gargantuan fight'

Lobbyists for multiple industries are gearing up to claim a slice of the next — and possibly last — trillion-dollar relief pie.




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Live tracker: How many coronavirus cases have been found in each U.S. state?

Using data from the COVID Tracking Project, we’re following how each state is responding to COVID-19.




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Black and Latino New Yorkers get vast majority of social distancing summonses




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House coronavirus oversight panel demands large companies repay small-business loans

“Returning these funds will allow truly small businesses ... to obtain the emergency loans they need to avoid layoffs," they write.




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Federal watchdog backs reinstating ousted vaccine expert

The Office of the Special Counsel is recommending that Bright be temporarily reinstated.




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Watchdog warns SBA that loan limits will hurt small business borrowers

The SBA's IG said the agency veered from the law Congress drafted to create the program when the agency set rules for how businesses could obtain loan forgiveness.




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California becomes first state to switch November election to all-mail balloting




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Coronavirus will increase number of Europeans at risk of going hungry, experts warn

Countries scramble to fill the plates of the most vulnerable.




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New York City hospitals begin planned surgeries delayed by coronavirus




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UK plans 14-day quarantine for incoming travelers

Airlines and EU await details of plan expected to apply to arrivals from outside Britain or Ireland.




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Coronavirus virtual briefings

Join POLITICO for a series of virtual briefings and audio teleconferences to learn the latest updates on coronavirus and its impacts.




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Top career intelligence official departs ODNI

Deirdre Walsh confirmed her departure as chief operating officer of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on Friday.




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FDA chief self-quarantines after exposure to Pence aide

FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn is asymptomatic and tested negative for the virus on Friday, one senior administration official said.




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Newsom finally endorses Biden at virtual campaign event for top-dollar donors

The California governor, who previously endorsed Sen. Kamala Harris, had yet to formally throw his support behind Biden.




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Cannabis employees are in high demand during economic crash

The industry is looking for thousands of workers across the country.




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Court filing shows Reade spoke of harassment in Biden’s office

In a 1996 document, Reade’s ex-husband referred to a sexual harassment problem but did not mention assault or provide details about who was involved.




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Tara Reade allegations spill into 2020 Senate races

Republicans are raising Brett Kavanaugh to criticize Democrats over what they say is hypocrisy over a sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden.




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Democrats are on verge of the unthinkable: Losing a swing district in California

The party is downplaying expectations in next week's special election for a congressional seat in the L.A. suburbs.




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The one Republican Senate candidate willing to call out Donald Trump

In a recording obtained by POLITICO, Michigan Senate hopeful John James criticizes the president over his 'shithole countries' remark and other comments.




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High blood pressure: Studies show adding this drink to your diet will lower your reading



HIGH blood pressure is often referred to as the "silent killer" due to its non-obvious symptoms, which when they do appear are often too late. Adding this drink to your diet will lower your reading and reduce your risk of serious health complications.




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Hair loss treatment: A mineral which strengthens hair follicles to stimulate hair growth



HAIR loss treatment: The quest for magic cure to help halt the process of hair loss produces numerous searches and theories. Taking this essential mineral helps strengthen hair follicles which stimulate hair growth.




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Coronavirus update: What are the main symptoms to look out for in your eyes?



CORONAVIRUS can linger in the eyes for weeks and cause a host of problems especially for those who wear contact lenses. How can you protect your eyes during this difficult time and what are the symptoms to spot?




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Coronavirus symptoms: How to tell your cough is a sign of COVID-19 - one major indicator



CORONAVIRUS has been raging in the UK for months now yet symptoms remain a mystery for many people. The NHS cites coughing as a main warning sign but how can you tell a regular cough from a COVID-19 one?




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High blood pressure: Study reveals the best type of breakfast cereal to lower your reading



HIGH blood pressure is an ominous threat because it marks the first stage in a sequence of events that could lead to cardiovascular complications. To ward off the threat, it is important to start your day with a cereal that keeps your reading in check.




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As coronavirus ravages Louisiana, ‘cancer alley’ residents haven’t given up the fight against polluters

The state's African Americans face some of the country’s worst pollution — and some of its most severe COVID-19 outcomes. The two may well be linked.




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Coronavirus has these retirees sheltering in place — by a frack site

For this Colorado retirement community, living near a fracking site has been a nightmare. Now they can’t even leave.




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My dad writes letters. The pandemic has given them new meaning.

A couple of months ago, my dad sat down to write me a letter. By the time he finished writing it, the world had irreversibly changed.





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Spending trillions on ‘defense’ left America unprepared for real disasters

The Pentagon can't prevent a pandemic.




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Building a just and renewable future on the Navajo Nation

The closure of the Navajo Generating Station in 2019 presents the opportunity for a renewable future on the Navajo Nation.




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Can small carbon footprints outlast coronavirus?

Social distancing has made my world smaller. Maybe that's a good thing.




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How car-free streets can help with social distancing

Coronavirus is exposing our lack of walking space.





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Opinion: Democrats will unify behind a ‘Climate President’

Two former Inslee campaign staffers have a message for Joe Biden: To unite the Democratic party, prioritize climate policies.




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Trump’s EPA just introduced a historic CO2 rule for planes. Wait, what?

The new standards don’t do much to compel the aviation industry to reduce emissions.




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These dirty power plants cost billions and only operate in summer. Can they be replaced?

Two new reports argue that renewable energy and battery storage can make so-called peaker plants obsolete.




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Can today’s hottest sustainable building method actually slow climate change?

Cross-laminated timber draws praise -- and skeptics.






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Women In Animation & The Animation Guild Team To Support Working Moms On Mother’s Day

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Women in Animation and the Animation Guild have joined forces to encourage equality and flexibility in the workplace and to support the animation community “as it navigates the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.” In a joint statement, they noted that “many animation workers are pulling double duty – balancing […]




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‘The 100’ Releases First Trailer For Its Seventh And Final Season On The CW

All good things must end, and although The CW’s cast for The 100 has survived several apocalypses in the course of the series, the seventh season is its last. The trailer for the 16-episode final season, which starts on Wed. May 20 at 8 PM ET/PT on The CW, has just been released. Upon completion […]




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Netflix Wins Simon Kinberg Heist Spec ‘Here Comes The Flood’ In Mid 7-Figure Deal

EXCLUSIVE: Quite a week for Netflix’s film division, which tonight won a ferocious auction for the Simon Kinberg spec script Here Comes The Flood. I’m told that the deal mid seven figures, an extremely high amount for a script that has no talent attached to it, but the kind of roles that attract stars. Deadline […]




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Broadway Actor Nick Cordero “Has Not Given Up” Despite Severe Coronavirus Complications, His Wife Posts Online

Actor Nick Cordero’s wife, Amanda Kloots, has once again posted on her husband’s condition as he battles the COVID-19 virus. Cordero has had horrible complications since being hospitalized more than a month ago. His struggle has been memorialized by Kloots on Instagram, and she has again updated his health status. Kloots shared in an Instagram […]




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Bill Maher: Liberal Media Has Allowed ‘Joe Biden, Sex Monster’ To Overshadow ‘Donald Trump, Lethal Incompetent’

Bill Maher’s final “New Rule” on Friday’s Real Time With Bill Maher was, as usual, a doozie. “The liberal media and liberal party,” said Maher, “is doing…exactly what Republicans want: for us to go down the rabbit hole of ‘Joe Biden, sex monster.'” Maher was of course referring to allegations made by Tara Reade, who […]




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UFC 249: A Fighter Out After Testing Positive For Coronavirus

UFC 249 has faced close scrutiny as the biggest sporting event to be held amid the coronavirus pandemic. Now UFC’s decision to proceed with the event raises further questions as one of the scheduled fighters, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, has been pulled from the card after testing positive for the virus, along with two members of […]




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Joe Biden Praises Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Mail-In Voting Order; Trump Campaign Bashes COVID-19 Deterrent – Update

UPDATE, 10:31 PM: Joe Biden finally received an official endorsement from Gavin Newsom tonight, but the California Governor was the recipient of some high praise from the former Vice-President and the Democrats’ presumptive nominee for his executive electoral move against coronavirus earlier Friday. “Gavin, you’ve done one helluva job, and thank you for your support […]




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Chinese Cinemas Set To Gradually Re-Open After Authorities Give Green Light

Chinese authorities will allow further leisure venues, including cinemas, to gradually re-open now that the coronavirus pandemic has largely been controlled in the country, the top administrative body said on Friday. This comes after movie theaters were shuttered nationwide in January, ultimately dealing a $2.5B+ loss to the box office in just the first quarter. […]