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Great Depression-like U.S. job losses, unemployment rate expected in April

The U.S. economy likely lost a staggering 22 million jobs in April, in what would be the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression and the starkest sign yet of how the novel coronavirus pandemic is battering the world's biggest economy.




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As pandemic rages, anything goes for bitcoin's third 'halving'

Bitcoin is about to undergo a scheduled technical adjustment as the number of new coins awarded the computer wizards who "mine" the cryptocurrency will be cut in half, but forecasting which way its price will move afterward is more complicated now.




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Coronavirus deals U.S. economy Great Depression-like job losses, high unemployment

The U.S. economy lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression, laying bare both the economic and human tragedy wrought by the novel coronavirus pandemic.




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Chipotle secures $600 million credit line amid coronavirus crisis

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc has secured a new year-long $600 million revolving credit line, a regulatory filing showed https://bit.ly/2SOtm6L on Friday, as the restaurant chain looks to deal with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Explainer: Fed funds futures market sees negative rates by next April

The fed funds futures market is pricing in negative U.S. interest rates next year, a scenario the Federal Reserve has said it wants to avoid as many doubt that it would be an effective tool to stimulate growth.




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Southwest to raise $815 million through sale and leaseback of 20 planes

Southwest Airlines Co will sell and lease back 20 planes for gross proceeds of about $815 million, the company said in a regulatory filing on Friday.




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California county says Tesla may not reopen vehicle factory, stifling Musk's plans

Tesla Inc "must not reopen" its vehicle factory in the San Francisco Bay area as local lockdown measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in effect, the local county health department said on Friday.




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Wall Street jumps as historic job losses fewer than feared

Major U.S. stock indexes jumped on Friday and logged solid gains for the week after data on historic job losses due to the coronavirus crisis showed they were slightly fewer than feared.




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U.S. small business rescue program ignored Congress: watchdog

The U.S. government's $660 billion program to rescue small businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic thwarts the intention of Congress by making it hard for some borrowers to convert loans to grants and failing to prioritize the right businesses, a government watchdog said on Friday.




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Bankruptcy court approves Neiman Marcus' plea to access financing

U.S. luxury department store chain Neiman Marcus Group said on Friday it received court approval to access $675 million of its debtor-in-possession financing, which will allow continuity of the company's business during Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and enable it to pay employees and vendors.




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NCAA president: Sports won't return until campuses reopen

College sports will not resume until all students are back on campus, NCAA president Mark Emmert said Friday.




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Driver Mo Robinson pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39 people found dead in lorry in Essex

Lorry driver Maurice Robinson has admitted the manslaughter of 39 people who were found dead in a refrigerated trailer in Essex.




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Government urges UK to stick to social distancing rules over Easter break and 'stay the course' in coronavirus battle

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Hundreds of parties breaching coronavirus lockdown broken up by police

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'Open golf courses and private playing fields for safe exercise during coronavirus lockdown'

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Global cases of coronavirus pass 1.5 million as death toll nears 90,000

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Dominic Raab says coronavirus lockdown 'not done yet' as he urges Brits to 'keep going' with social distancing this Easter

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Hackney stabbing: Boy, 16, seriously injured in 'senseless' attack

A 16-year-old boy has suffered serious injuries after he was stabbed in a "senseless" attack in north-east London.




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Man with 'devil gremlin' tattoo sought by police after teen dragged into bushes and raped in south-east London

A man with a 'devil gremlin' tattoo is being sought by police after a teen was dragged into the bushes and raped in south-east London.




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Hackney doctor who warned PM about urgent need for PPE dies after contracting coronavirus

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Demand for flour doubles during lockdown as more people take up baking at home

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Manchester pays tribute to NHS staff with road markings near Nightingale field hospital

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Many 'beginning to suffer' under coronavirus lockdown restrictions, poll suggests

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Boy, 7, makes fitness videos for schoolmates during coronavirus lockdown

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Black and Asian coronavirus patients 'may be at higher risk of more severe illness', experts say

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Boris Johnson out of intensive care but remains in hospital as he battles coronavirus

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Boris Johnson's girlfriend Carrie Symonds tweets clapping emojis as UK hails NHS heroes for third week in Clap for Carers

The PM was moved out of intensive care on Thursday evening




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New Zealand sees sex toy boom as major manufacturer declared 'essential service' during coronavirus lockdown

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Phyllis Lyon death: Civil rights pioneer and face of gay marriage dies aged 95

Gay rights pioneer Phyllis Lyon has died aged 95.




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Deputy headteacher walks five miles a day to deliver free packed lunches to children

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Priti Patel shuts down police threats of harsher lockdown measures like road blocks and checking supermarket trollies

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MPs eligible for £10,000 grant from councils over constituency office closures during coronavirus lockdown

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UK coronavirus lockdown: What impact have restrictions had on health, family life, work and economy so far?

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Cambridge Police slammed for checking 'non-essential aisles' in Tesco patrol during coronavirus lockdown

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UK 'must not ruin' coronavirus lockdown progress over Bank Holiday weekend as Boris Johnson 'rests up' after leaving intensive care

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Germany to donate 60 ventilators to the NHS as scramble for Covid-19 equipment continues

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UK coronavirus death toll rises by 881 bringing total to 7,978

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Man with Covid-19 symptoms jailed after coughing in NHS nurses' faces and urinating on hospital floor

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UK park visits increased last weekend despite Covid-19 lockdown, Google data shows

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Chief constable condemns man who bit policewoman during coronavirus lockdown as 'lowest of the low'

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Northern Ireland police launch online reporting tool for Covid-19 lockdown breaches

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock promises testing of all key NHS and social care workers as he sets out PPE action plan

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Student medics graduate early to join NHS frontlines in battle against coronavirus

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UK coronavirus death toll among hospital patients rises by record 980 to total of 8,958

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Harvey Weinstein faces fresh charge of sexual assault in Los Angeles

Harvey Weinstein has been charged with a new count of sexual assault, prosecutors in Los Angeles have said.




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Prince Andrew looks relaxed and cheerful for first time in months as he packs cupcakes with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson

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Apple and Google to harness smartphones for coronavirus infection tracking

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World Health Organisation warns that lifting national restrictions could lead to 'deadly resurgence' of coronavirus

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Tributes to 'much loved and gifted' science teacher who died aged 35 with coronavirus

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Death rate of intensive care coronavirus patients hits 51% as UK fatalities see record increase of 980

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