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Mar 18 2020
News
Dow sinks by 1,300 points despite massive economic stimulus plans
Wall Street remained in the red on Wednesday, continuing a grim week that has seen all three major indices sink despite a series of drastic economic measures intended to address the growing fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened with a loss of around 1,300 points, or 6 percent, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq down by around 5 percent each.
NBC News (Online)Jul 10 2020
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Fox News Got a Big Boost on YouTube From an Algorithm Change In trying to bury cons
If you’ve watched a YouTube Inc. clip recently about Bill Gates’ secret pandemic ploy or the dangers of anti-fascist protest movement Antifa, chances are YouTube queued another video for you in the “Up Next” column from a familiar name—Fox News.
In January 2019, the site, run by Alphabet Inc.’s Google, made a very big change to address its very real misinformation problem. It recognized
BloombergAug 24 2020
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Farmers Defend Trump Admin's Coronavirus Relief Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's coronavirus relief program for farmers faced criticism early on, but farmers hailed the initiative as a success in interview with Newsweek on Monday.
The program, Farmers to Families, sends two-pound boxes of groceries, including fresh vegetables, meat and dairy products, to families in need during the coronavirus pandemic, with more than 65 million
Newsmax (News)Oct 03 2020
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Trump's Orbit Now Has More New COVID Cases Than Numerous Countries
Several members within President Donald Trump's orbit have tested positive for coronavirus since Friday, including the president himself. The diagnoses have sent shockwaves around the country along with the message that the pandemic is far from over.
With the latest being former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, 14 people in the president's orbit have reported positive diagnoses since
NewsweekMar 24 2021
Fact Check
The Facts on the Increase in Illegal Immigration
Democrats and Republicans are pointing fingers over an increase in illegal immigration at the southern border, and notably an increase in children traveling alone.
While Democrats argue the surge began before President Joe Biden took office, Republicans argue Biden’s welcoming policies are to blame. A rise in border apprehensions did begin prior to the election under then-President
FactCheck.orgFeb 05 2021
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After Defending Its Low-Cost Internet Offering, Comcast Agrees To Increase Speeds
In a victory for student activists pushing to close the digital divide, Comcast announced today that it will be increasing speeds for its low-cost Internet Essentials plan, which some families have said wasn’t fast enough for online learning.
Since the pandemic forced schools online last spring, students have been arguing that the speeds Comcast offered at a discount to low-income
BuzzFeed NewsOct 19 2020
Perspectives Blog
Trump vs. Biden Quick Links: Coronavirus Plan
In this article we’ll provide a brief overview of each candidate’s coronavirus plan and give quick links to articles covering the topic from different rated outlets.
Biden: Seven-Step PlanJoe Biden released his campaign’s plan to address the coronavirus on March 12. It promises to invoke the full authority of the Defense Production Act (DPA), a law that originated from
AllSides StaffMar 13 2020
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Lawmakers call for universal basic income amid coronavirus crisis
Multiple lawmakers have proposed economic stimulus packages and universal basic income (UBI) programs as the coronavirus begins to take a larger toll on the American economy.
On Friday, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), a 2020 presidential candidate, introduced a resolution that would provide a UBI of $1,000 a month to every American “until COVID-19 no longer presents a public health
The HillAug 19 2021
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Harris uses convening power to expand her political network
The vice president is building relationships with a wide array of Democratic allies, which she could leverage in the administration — and a future presidential campaign.
Kamala Harris took out her notebook and pen, put her elbows on the long shiny table and looked at the women surrounding her.
“Tell me what you got,” she said, according to one of the meeting’s attendees. It was a
PoliticoMay 13 2020
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Should businesses be shielded from coronavirus lawsuits?
What’s happening: Businesses in some parts of the U.S. have begun to reopen after weeks of closures to stem the spread of the coronavirus. While the public health ramifications are at the forefront of debate, lawmakers are also gearing up for a clash over the legal implications of restarting the economy.
Republicans in Congress are pushing for nationwide liability protections to shield
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