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U.S. weekly jobless claims seen underscoring deepening economic slump

Millions more Americans likely sought unemployment benefits last week, lifting total filings for claims over the past month above an astounding 20 million, which would…

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Without Covid-19 vaccine, US may need social distancing until 2022

The United States may need to endure social distancing measures adopted during the coronavirus outbreak until 2022, according to researchers at the Harvard School of…

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Venezuelans in US Need Urgent Temporary Protection

The United States government should recognize the increased risk COVID-19 poses in Venezuela and urgently designate Venezuelans in the US for temporary protection, Human Rights…

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US plans new aid to Central America, year after Trump cutoff

President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday it would seek new aid for Central America in recognition of efforts to curb emigration, a year after abruptly…

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U.S. underestimates methane emissions from offshore oil industry -study

Offshore oil and gas drilling operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico emit far more methane than government estimates suggest, according to a study released…

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U.S. lawmakers call for better treatment for essential workers during coronavirus

The United States must provide decent wages, health benefits and protective gear for the millions of workers designated as essential during the coronavirus pandemic, according…

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U.S. domestic workers ‘hardest hit’ by coronavirus without food or rent

Almost three-quarters of U.S. domestic workers have lost their jobs due to the new coronavirus, with most unable to pay rent and worried about buying…

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Canada, U.S. farms face crop losses due to foreign worker delays

Mandatory coronavirus quarantines of seasonal foreign workers in Canada could hurt that country’s fruit and vegetable output this year, and travel problems related to the…

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U.S. economy will eventually reopen but with big changes: Kudlow

The Trump administration is aiming to reopen the U.S. economy when the nation’s top health experts give the go-ahead, but Americans’ lives will be drastically…

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Millions in US at risk of ‘water shutoffs’ amid layoffs triggered by pandemic

Millions of Americans risk losing running water if they fall behind with bill payments in coming months, as mass layoffs triggered by the coronavirus pandemic…

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