FILE PHOTO: A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is unveiled at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer April 17, 2020 By Jan Schwartz and Vera Eckert FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen Group <VOWG_p.DE> said sales of its cars dropped by 23% on the year to […]
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Coronavirus updates: Global COVID-19 deaths soar as China hikes Wuhan toll
A new phrase is trending in Japan: “corona-divorce.” With couples suddenly forced to share quarters nonstop, many in cramped Japanese apartments, the shelter-in-place decrees are taking a toll on matrimonial harmony. It’s led Japanese hotel chain Kasoku to market “temporary evacuation space” for fed-up spouses. The term has traditionally been […]
Country grows more pessimistic about a return to normalcy post-coronavirus: POLL
The country is growing more pessimistic about a timeframe for a return to normalcy, with ideological allegiance extending to nearly every aspect of the crisis, including how soon Americans believe they will resume some level of regular activities post-coronavirus, according to a new ABC News/Ipsos poll released Friday. Among those […]
Actor Tony Hale compares American politics to “Veep”
Actor Tony Hale is no stranger to the ways of Washington, having played Gary, the body man to Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ vice president on “Veep,” for several years. In an interview with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, Hale said he believed “Veep” was popular because it provided an “outlet” […]
Saudi Arabia’s oil exports to the US skyrocketed in the last month
Saudi Arabian oil exports to the U.S. more than doubled from February to March as oil prices crashed and American shale producers reeled over demand destruction from the coronavirus pandemic, data from analytics firm TankerTrackers.com shows. Saudi crude shipments to American ports went from an average of 366,000 barrels per […]
Coronavirus’ reach from beyond the grave: Deceased body transmits COVID-19
It’s technically possible to catch COVID-19 from the dead. April 17, 2020, 9:39 AM 6 min read 6 min read Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this article Hic locus est ubi mors gaudet vitae succurrere, is a phrase often inscribed on the walls of morgues and autopsy suites. […]
Dow futures rally after Gilead coronavirus drug reportedly shows effectiveness
U.S. stock futures surged after a report said a Gilead Sciences drug showed effectiveness in treating the coronavirus. The move pointed to a jump for the stock market on Friday. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures indicated an opening gain of about 625 points. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures also pointed […]
Coronavirus updates from April 16, 2020
Spain’s coronavirus death toll soared past 19,000 on Thursday after another 551 people died of COVID-19, with the numbers reflecting a slowdown after nearly five weeks on lockdown. One of the worst-hit countries in the world, Spain has seen the increase in the number of deaths and infections come down […]
Spring yet to come: Small businesses at Beijing’s tourist hot-spots struggle
A restaurant waits for customers in the Qianmen district, one of the top tourist destinations in Beijing, as the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in China April 8, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter April 17, 2020 By Muyu Xu and Thomas Peter BEIJING (Reuters) – For Zhang Yu, who […]
European stock markets jump on Trump’s restart plan
FILE PHOTO: The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, April 16, 2020. REUTERS/Staff/File Photo April 17, 2020 By Sagarika Jaisinghani (Reuters) – European shares jumped on Friday, clawing back weekly declines as financial markets globally drew comfort from U.S. President Donald […]