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Taiwan baseball fans allowed inside stadium but...

May 8, 2020

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NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan (AP) — There were fans in the stands for baseball in Taiwan on Friday, albeit spaced far apart as a safeguard against the spread of the coronavirus. Up to 1,000 spectators are now allowed at each ballpark in Taiwan, but they are still barred from bringing in food and concession stands are still closed. “This means our government’s disease control measures are quite rigorous,” said 34-year-old fan Frank Cheng, an electronics industry worker from New...

Store workers become enforcers of social distancing...

May 8, 2020

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NEW YORK (AP) — Sandy Jensen’s customer-service job at a Sam’s Club in Fullerton, California, normally involves checking member ID cards at the door and answering questions. But the coronavirus has turned her into a kind of store sheriff. Now she must confront shoppers who aren’t wearing masks and enforce social distancing measures such as limits on the number of people allowed inside. The efforts sometimes provoke testy customers. “They are behaving worse now,” Jensen said. “Everybody is on...

The Latest: Great Smoky Mountains National Park...

May 7, 2020

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The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: —Military member near Trump tests positive for virus. —Japan approves remdesivir for coronavirus treatment. —British await ‘very limited’ easing of restrictions. ___ WASHINGTON — When the Great Smoky Mountains National Park becomes one of the country’s first national parks...

US won’t seek recall of millions of...

May 7, 2020

| Entrepreneurship

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency will not force automakers to recall millions of newer Takata air bag inflators, citing industry research that shows the devices are safe. Instead, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday it will keep monitoring the devices and take action if necessary. At least 25 people have been killed worldwide by Takata inflators and more than 300 have been injured. Problems with the companies products touched off the largest string...

Downtown DC economy operating at 10% of...

May 6, 2020

| Entrepreneurship

As seen through glass, people walk past a coffee shop counter closed in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in Washington. The District of Columbia has issued a stay-home order for all residents as the number of positive infections from the new coronavirus continue to rise. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) The Downtown DC Business Improvement District has begun economy tracking during the COVID-19 emergency, and as of April 24, it estimates the downtown D.C. economy is operating...

Iraqi military says 3 rockets strike near...

May 6, 2020

| Entrepreneurship

BAGHDAD (AP) — Three Katyusha rockets struck near the military sector of the Baghdad airport early on Wednesday but caused no casualties, the Iraqi military said. The attack came hours ahead of an extraordinary parliament session that will vote on the proposed government of the latest prime minister-designate, Mustafa al-Kadhimi. The session is the first to be held since Iraq imposed a nationwide curfew to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Ahead of the Wednesday evening session, parliament seats...

5 things to know today – that...

May 6, 2020

| Entrepreneurship

Your daily look at nonvirus stories in the news: 1. SUPREME COURT TAKES UP OBAMACARE CASE The justices are hearing a dispute about Trump administration rules that would allow more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women. 2. RUTH BADER GINSBURG HOSPITALIZED The 87-year-old justice underwent a non-surgical treatment for an infection caused by a gallstone but has no plans to miss the court’s arguments by telephone. 3....

‘It’s disappointing’: Goodwill of Greater Washington to...

May 6, 2020

| Entrepreneurship

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio Goodwill’s Brendan Hurley on the impact of coronavirus. Goodwill of Greater Washington, which closed retail outlets in March due to the coronavirus, is now shuttering all of its 18 regional donation locations because there is no additional room to house the items. The closure is effective Wednesday, May 6 at 5 p.m. Even after renting a 25,000-square-foot warehouse for more storage, the nonprofit said even that space filled up and...

The Latest: Indy high school to hold...

May 6, 2020

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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Speedway High School will hold this year’s graduation ceremony at the nearby Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Superintendent Kyle Trebley made the announcement on the town’s Facebook page after speedway officials agreed to host the event. The historic 2.5-mile oval just a short stroll from the high school has an estimated 235,000 permanent seats — and more than enough space to safely social distance. Trebley says...

US infection rate rising outside New York...

May 6, 2020

| Entrepreneurship

Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the known infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday. New confirmed infections per day in the U.S. exceed 20,000, and deaths per day are well over 1,000, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University. And public health officials warn...

The Latest: Virgin Atlantic to end flights...

May 5, 2020

| Entrepreneurship

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — French President Macron criticized for opening schools next week. — Italy experts warn of second wave after gradual reopening. — British government chief acknowledges early testing shortfall. — 4 new cases in South Korea, China show work on...

A push for normalcy; industries, nations test...

May 5, 2020

| Entrepreneurship

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Tuesday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus. ________________________ ARE WE THERE YET?: Decisions about when it’s safe to reopen businesses have created fissures at the federal and state level, but that movement has already begun in dozens of states and across several industries. — The owner of Outback Steakhouse and other national...

In shortened season, stars still had chance...

May 5, 2020

| Entrepreneurship

The season began with Fernandomania and ended with a classic World Series matchup between the Dodgers and Yankees. Mike Schmidt slugged his way to a second consecutive MVP, and Nolan Ryan pitched another no-hitter. But perhaps the best way to describe baseball in 1981 is by recounting Pete Rose’s pursuit of the National League’s career hits record. He tied the mark in June, then had to wait until August to break it — because a strike shut down the...

Smithfield temporarily shuts pork plant due to...

April 9, 2020

| Entrepreneurship

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in South Dakota will temporarily close for cleaning after more than 80 employees were confirmed to have the coronavirus, the company announced Thursday. Smithfield Foods plans to suspend operations in a large section of the Sioux Falls plant on Saturday, then completely close on Sunday and Monday. The Virginia-based company said it will sanitize the plant and install physical barriers to “enhance social distancing.” South Dakota health officials...

Coronavirus FAQ: What you need to know

March 30, 2020

| Entrepreneurship

CLICK TO EXPAND: Coronavirus 2019-nCoV symptoms. (Getty Images) The global coronavirus outbreak that first emerged in Wuhan, China, late last year is changing life in the D.C. area. The leaders of the District, Maryland and Virginia have all declared states of emergency and announced several other actions to curb the spread of the disease, such as prohibiting large gatherings of people and closing bars, restaurants, theaters and gyms. Globally, more than 740,000 people have been infected with the virus...

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