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Joe Biden to hold first high-dollar fundraiser, featuring Gov. Gavin Newsom

Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, will hold his first high-dollar fundraiser, featuring California Gov. Gavin Newsom.




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Gavin Newsom endorses Joe Biden for president during high-dollar fundraiser

Gavin Newsom endorses Joe Biden for president




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Small, Private Colleges Get Boost From Coronavirus Relief Funds

Congress set aside $350 million to help colleges with "significant unmet needs" related to the pandemic. Most of that money has gone to small schools that serve just a fraction of U.S. students.




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Correction of the Week: Funny, yes. But timely?

The March 4 issue of the New Yorker includes a "Correction of the Week" from a familiar source -- the Los Angeles Times.




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The Dodgers and Angels aren't playing. Shouldn't game tickets be refunded?

The Dodgers and Angels are not refunding tickets at this time, following the guidance of Major League Baseball. Neither is StubHub. Fans are outraged.




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MLB reverses ticket policy, clearing way for teams to offer refunds to fans

Major League Baseball has informed teams they no longer need to advise fans to hold on to tickets for games affected by the coronavirus shutdown.




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Dodgers offer refunds or credit to ticket holders for home games in March, April

The Dodgers offered refunds to people who bought tickets to home games in March and April that were canceled because of the coronavirus shutdown.




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Emmy and Tony-winning Leslie Uggams tapped for virtual reading of Noël Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’ to benefit The Actors Fund

‘Hamilton’ star Renee Elise Goldsberry, Drama Desk Award winner Montego Glover, Thom Sesma, Angel Desai, Kendyl Ito, William Jackson Harper, Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will join Uggams in the comedy about a wealthy novelist who invites the eccentric clairvoyant to his home to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. And Uggams is playing the medium, named Madame Arcati.




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California to get $247 million refund after protective mask delivery delayed

California is slated to be refunded the $247 million it paid to a Chinese car company under a massive $1 billion deal for face masks, which were not federally certified by the agreed upon deadline.




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Can you get an airline ticket refund due to postponed Olympics or coronavirus crisis?

If you were headed to Tokyo or any other destination, here's what you must know to get a refund. It may not happen — you may get a voucher instead — but you can get some relief.




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Column: No coronavirus refund but credit for a future cruise? Are you kidding?

Like airlines, cruise operators make refunds difficult for passengers who are rethinking travel plans because of the coronavirus.




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More cruises are being canceled. Here's how to get a refund or credit

The coronavirus pandemic is keeping cruise ships out of the water. Disney, Carnival and others have canceled more trips




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DOT tells airlines to refund canceled flights, but don't count on cash just yet

The Department of Transportation has said it will give airlines a chance to comply with its refund requests "before taking further action."




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Disneyland won't refund coronavirus tickets, but you can postpone

Some ticket holders may receive extension on ticket expiration dates




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Column: When even the Girl Scouts can't get a coronavirus refund, something's very wrong

Coronavirus: If we've learned anything from the pandemic, it's that once a business gets its hands on your money, it doesn't want to give any back.




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Amtrak relaxes its refund rules in the face of coronavirus

Amtrak also has cut service on the Pacific Surfliner and several other routes.




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Can you get a refund for a flight? A credit? A guide to what airlines are doing

Because of the coronavirus lockdown, airlines have canceled flights and reduced schedules. Know your rights and what you are entitled to.




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Having trouble getting a vacation refund? Try a credit card chargeback. Here's how

Your credit card company can help when goods and services are not received. Be careful though.




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Even with no games, something fun is Bruin with UCLA announcer Josh Lewin

Longtime UCLA broadcaster Josh Lewin has found ways to utilize his talent while the sports world is on pause because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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How to have Zoom parties that are actually fun

The age of social distancing is surprisingly social. Party ideas, pointers and more to make your next Zoom your best yet.




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USC students sue for tuition and dining refunds amid coronavirus disruption

A lawsuit announced Tuesday seeks refunds for students who, as a result of the coronavirus closures, lost out on in-person instruction, housing, meals and other elements of campus life and were not paid back tuition and fees.




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Review: Need a laugh? Stream the stage version of 'Fleabag' for loads of conspiratorial fun

The stage version of 'Fleabag,' starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, is streaming on Amazon Prime for a limited time to support coronavirus relief efforts.




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L.A. City Council working on turning developer fees for cultural events into arts relief fund

L.A. developers pay fees to support public arts programs. Councilman David Ryu has proposed turning that fund into relief grants for arts groups.




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Pancake Day - a day of fun, feasting and fire safety

Top safety tips to help everyone when cooking on Pancake Day




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On GoFundMe in the time of coronavirus: pleas in the dark for money for food and rent

In the coronavirus shutdown, people turn to GoFundMe to ask strangers for the basics: money for food and rent to survive




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Column: Cocktails for Kittens — how Quinn Cummings stirred up a boozy lockdown fundraiser

Former child star Quinn Cummings put her mixology hobby to work, first as a morale boost for pals, then as a fundraiser for an L.A. cat rescue.




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Review: Canceled, creepy and still funny, Woody Allen shrugs

"Apropos of Nothing" is a mixed bag of rich memories, harsh defenses and tone-deaf reveries.




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Abta boss: 'We will take action against members who refuse cash refunds'

'We absolutely reject the fact that firms should be denying their obligations under these rules,' said Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer




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Coronavirus: Emirates changes refund policy for cancelled flights

Dubai-based airline's policies now more generous than most carriers




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Tui refund: Travel firm makes it harder to claim money back for cancelled holidays

Britain's biggest travel firm insists that customers accept a refund credit note and then phone to get their money back




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easyJet, Ryanair and BA flight refunds: How to get your money back for cancelled trips

Passengers are struggling to claim money back during the global pandemic




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'Give us time' to refund cancelled holidays, pleads travel association boss

'14-day refund rule is impossible for the majority of companies to stick to,' said the travel association's chief executive, Mark Tanzer




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Ryanair passengers given vouchers rather than cash refunds

Passengers who asked for their money back for a cancelled flight are told: 'Please see below details of your travel voucher for the full value of your unused booking'




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Coronavirus: Should I accept a Refund Credit Note for my cancelled holiday?

Holiday companies are desperate to persuade travellers whose holidays have been cancelled to accept a 'Refund Credit Note'. Should you? These are the key questions and answers




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Ryanair still 'processing refunds from flights cancelled at the end of February'

'I really am disgusted with the way Ryanair has been treating its customers over refunds,' said passenger Steve Ashton




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Ryanair refund: Passengers fear they may have to wait a year to claim money back

'Ryanair are you honestly taking the mick? I don't want my money in a year, I want it now,' said passenger Danielle Koop




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Caravan park challenge over coronavirus refunds advice

Competition authority guidance on effects of lockdown triggers controversy between parks and caravan owners




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Judge deems Musk's 'funding secured' tweet false and misleading. A trial awaits

Already sanctioned by the SEC on a fraud charge, Elon Musk and Tesla fight a civil suit on his buyout claim.




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Sundance Institute launches $1-million fund to support indie film during coronavirus crisis

The Sundance Institute's Keri Putnam speaks about the $1-million relief fund for artists and arts organizations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Ticketmaster offers fans refunds for concerts postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

The ticket retailer Ticketmaster is finalizing plans to issue refunds for up to 18,000 postponed events in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Historic Troubadour nightclub launches GoFundMe page, calls survival 'a big if'

The general manager of the Troubadour, which famously launched Elton John's career, says 'to survive, we're going to need all the help we can get.'




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Review: 'Upload' offers a familiar digital future. But the details make it disturbingly funny

In 'Upload,' a new Amazon comedy from 'The Office' and 'Parks and Recreation' whiz Greg Daniels, Robbie Amell stars as a man in a (digital) afterlife.




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Rory McIlroy leads all-star line up as golf looks to raise funds for COVID-19 relief



Rory McIlroy is teaming up with Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff to help raise funds for COVID-19 relief in a skins match.




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How airline industry will function post coronavirus pandemic REVEALED



THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY has seen major losses in profit due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many companies seeing job losses and uncertain futures. But this is how the airline industry may recover after the pandemic.




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Car insurance customers should get bigger refunds - companies 'need to pay it back now'



CAR INSURANCE companies should work out how much they have saved due to coronavirus and pass over savings based on customer premiums, says experts.




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Gardeners warned of scams threat as online store accelerates refunds and new deliveries



LEGIONS of gardeners, wondering what has happened to the goods they have bought from online retailer Primrose, are set to receive refunds "within days", the company has confirmed.




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Aberdeen new boy Funso Ojo reveals how Derek McInnes hijacked Hibernian transfer deal



FUNSO Ojo revealed that Derek McInnes was so determined to get him to Aberdeen that he offered to drive to Edinburgh to hijack Hibernian’s bid.




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How airline industry will function post coronavirus pandemic REVEALED



THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY has seen major losses in profit due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many companies seeing job losses and uncertain futures. But this is how the airline industry may recover after the pandemic.




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Charity boost as £16million fund launched over coronavirus crisis



CHARITIES working to deliver food to the homeless and others in urgent need of support during the coronavirus emergency were last night promised a £16million boost from the Government.




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Cruise: Norwegian Cruises extend travel suspension - can holidaymakers get refunds?



NORWEGIAN CRUISES is the latest cruise line to extend its sailing suspension, with holidays now cancelled right up until June 30. Can cruisers get their money back?