Social Security Recipients to Get Stimulus Checks Without Tax Returns

The Trump administration announced Wednesday night that Social Security recipients will "need to take no action" to receive the $1,200 payment, reversing an earlier decision that would have required a "simple tax return."

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Michigan Surpasses California in COVID-19 Cases, Adds Nearly 2,000 in a Day

The state reported their total infected at 9,334 cases, an increase of 1,719—more than 20 percent—than the previous day.

U.S.

Gun Background Checks Hit All-Time High in March, FBI Reports

"We're working seven days a week, 12 hours a day, just to keep up with the public at the door," one gun-store owner told Newsweek.

Culture

Israel's Chief Rabbinate Forbids Webcam Passover Seders Despite Coronavirus

Basing their decision in Jewish law, the Chief Rabbinate wrote, "The loneliness is painful, and we must respond to it... but not by desecrating the holiday."

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As U.S. Struggles to Fight COVID-19 At Home, China, Russia See Opportunity

China and Russia are using the coronavirus pandemic to position themselves as world leaders while the United States turns its focus to domestic matters to battle the infectious disease.

Coronavirus Cases Pass 860,000, Record New Deaths in France, Spain, U.K.

More than half of South Korea's infected population have recovered, while Spain is continuing on a downward trend in new cases.

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Economists Warn Full Recovery Could 'Take Years' as Fed Index Collapses

The global economy is also on course for its worst year since the end of the Second World War, Capital Economics said.

Strong Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Hits Idaho for First Time in 50 Years

The Idaho earthquake was the biggest since the Borah Peak earthquake in 1983.

Court Upholds Texas Rule Barring Abortion Access During COVID-19 Outbreak

"Abortion is essential health care," said Alexis McGill Johnson, the acting president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

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State-by-State Coronavirus Projections Show How COVID-19 Could Impact U.S.

Modeling from the UW Medicine Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation suggests U.S. cases of COVID-19 could peak around April 15, 2020.

Tenants Plan Rent Strikes in California Despite Statewide Eviction Delays

Activists called for improved measures for protecting tenants after authorities issued moratoriums on COVID-19 related evictions.

Esper Says He Hasn't Read Captain's Plea From Coronavirus-Stricken Carrier

"We are not at war. Sailors do not need to die. If we do not act now, we are failing to properly take care of our most trusted asset—our Sailors," U.S. Navy Captain Brett Crozier wrote.

New York City Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

The city's death roll was reported at 914 on Monday night and 776 on Sunday.

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Intelligence Officials Say China Underreported Virus Cases: Report

One official told Bloomberg that the findings were delivered to the White House last week in a classified report.

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Trump Says Russia and Saudi Arabia Are Discussing End to Oil Price War

The dispute erupted last month and has driven down the price of oil in a market struggling under the coronavirus pandemic.

Most U.S. Workers Can't Afford Rent, Food Under 30-Day Quarantine: Survey

One in five workers said they'd be unable to meet those basic financial needs in less than one week under quarantine.

Culture & Travel

Travel

Take a Virtual Vacation With These Travel-Inspiring Films

For now, from the safety of your couch, you can still explore the world with these wanderlust-inspiring films. From 'The Beach' to 'Into the Wild,' these movies have the power to take you away from reality for a few hours and let you dream of a post-pandemic adventure.

Travel

I'm Locked Down in Italy Playing Music—But I'm More Worried About America

Two American musicians play a nightly concert on their balcony while quarantined in their newly adopted home in Italy. It's a gift for their neighbors, but they also have a strong message for Americans, too.

Travel

Social Distancing Around the World in Photos

From Rome's desolate Spanish Steps to New York's deserted Times Square, take a look at some of the world's busiest landmarks that are all now but eerily empty.

OPINION

Our Right to Vote in November Is in Real Danger—But It Can Still Be Saved
By Doug Gordon
Boeing, Bernie, Stock Market Porn...and Neil Young!
By Hank Gilman
COVID-19 Offers a Reminder: Now is the Prudent Time to Settle Your Affairs
By Danya Ruttenberg
Here Is Why Those Covid-19 Predictions Are All Over the Place
By Sam Hill

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Biden's Running Mate Needs to Win Him an Entire State, Not Just a Constituency

By Peter Roff

A Woman of Color VP Is More Than a Consolation Prize. It's a Necessity

By Aimee Allison

Is Hydroxychloroquine the Answer to COVID-19 Pandemic? Racing For a Cure

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9 Smart Money Moves to Make Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Tony Blair Says Biden Must Offer More Than 'Back to Normal' to Beat Trump

Periscope Culture

This Is What's Wrong With How We Elect a President—And How to Fix It

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The Four Greatest 'Tom Brady' Moments of Tom Brady's Patriots Career

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How The World Takes Its Coffee

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Lonely Spaces: Milan Shopping Mall

Trump Says Russia and Saudi Arabia Are Discussing End to Oil Price War

The dispute erupted last month and has driven down the price of oil in a market struggling under the coronavirus pandemic.

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Kroger Brings in 'Hero Bonus' for Frontline Employees

The company has brought in several measures to reward staff and protect them and customers during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Five Ways to Get Health Insurance if You Lost Your Employer-Based Benefits

A record-breaking 3.3 million people filed for unemployment benefits last week as businesses across the country shut down because of the virus outbreak.

News

Over 6,000 People Still on Board Carnival Cruise Ships During Pandemic

As Carnival seeks $6 billion in funding to help with financial fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, SEC filings on Monday showed that over 6,000 people were still sailing on ships owned by the company.

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