Politics

March 23, 2020
Honolulu building owners locked in tense renovation dispute

The owners of adjacent Honolulu buildings are embroiled in a dispute over renovation work that has involved alleged property damage, personal safety hazards and a requested court injunction. A vacant,...

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March 23, 2020
Fed to buy as much government debt as needed to aid economy

In its boldest effort to protect the U.S. economy from the coronavirus, the Federal Reserve says it will buy as much government debt as it deems necessary and will also...

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March 23, 2020
Fitness enthusiasts think outside the gym during coronavirus

Steve LaTart in Minnesota is thinking of installing a space heater in his basement to recreate the atmosphere of his hot yoga classes now that his gym has closed due...

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March 23, 2020
Woody Allen has new publisher, memoir published Monday

Woody Allen's memoir, dropped by its original publisher after widespread criticism, has found a new home. The 400-page book, still called “Apropos of Nothing,” was released Monday by Arcade Publishing....

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March 23, 2020
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak

A surge in infections has caused a critical shortage of medical supplies in many places. The hunt for ventilators and other critical items is consuming Europe and the U.S. Deaths...

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March 23, 2020
Hill talks continue as Trump appears to waffle on shutdown

Top Trump administration officials and congressional leaders struggled Monday to finalize a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package as the coronavirus crisis deepened, even as President Donald Trump seemed to...

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March 23, 2020
Stocks jump higher after Fed moves to help businesses

U.S. futures jumped and global stock benchmarks trimmed losses Monday after the Federal Reserve said it will lend to small and large businesses and local government to help them cope...

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March 23, 2020
What will the post-coronavirus world look like when we venture from self-isolation? 

Self-isolated in our homes, reeling at the news Netflix has reduced the quality of its stream just when we need it most, let's take time to speculate on what life...

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March 23, 2020
Amid virus, humble toilet paper is suddenly a hot commodity

There's no denying Tissue Plus is on a roll. As luck would have it, the company launched production of toilet paper a couple of weeks ago — just as the...

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March 23, 2020
Miami area’s underwater rate on par with the national average. Far lower than 2010

The percentage of mortgages underwater — when a mortgage exceeds value — has decreased dramatically in South Florida since the Great Recession, meaning the region may be better prepared to...

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March 23, 2020
OPINION: Retail renaissance: anchoring the shopping mall’s place in the community

With the recent news of store closings and the rise of e-commerce, especially with the current coronavirus situation, shopping malls and the retail experience are ushering in a new era...

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March 23, 2020
Real estate webinars replace real estate events in the age of COVID-19

Real estate organizations are scheduling webinars to replace live events upended by coronavirus. Here are virtual events schedule for this week: Key to Re|source newsletter signup Mar. 24 ▪ The...

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March 23, 2020
Syrians rush to stock up; Iran reports 127 more virus deaths

Syrians rushed to stock up on food and fuel Monday amid fears that authorities would resort to even stricter measures after reporting the first coronavirus infection in the country, where...

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March 23, 2020
10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. SCRAMBLE FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES AS VIRUS SPREADS The hunt for ventilators and...

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March 23, 2020
Infantino eyes reboot for soccer to avoid crisis

The future of soccer could be fewer games and fewer top competitions to help avoid a financial crisis, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a newspaper interview published Monday. With...

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March 23, 2020
No, the coronavirus pandemic is NOT helping the environment

While the short-term benefits from the global Covid-19 lockdown may be valuable, the long-term effects will be disastrous. Numerous commentators have extolled the positive effect that the global Covid-19 shutdown...

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March 23, 2020
Like 9/11, Coronavirus financial strategy should be to stay the course, experts advise

Financial planners are telling clients to stay the course in the stock market, even as coronavirus fears have plunged Dow Jones and other markets to historic losses. In fact, some...

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March 23, 2020
Amazon focus on essentials sows panic, confusion among merchants

Amazon.com Inc.'s delivery delays of non-essential goods will extend for at least another month for many customers in the U.S. and Europe, stirring panic among online merchants who rely on...

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March 23, 2020
Glut of jet fuel is on brink of overwhelming global storage

The world is close to running out of space to store all the fuel that jets are no longer burning. Only about 20% of land-based storage for the product remains...

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March 23, 2020
Virtual doctor visits won’t stop coronavirus, but they’ll help the walking worried survive it

How will we get through the coronavirus outbreak? One important pathway goes through your smartphone and computer. Telemedicine, which allows doctors to consult with patients remotely, has emerged as a...

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March 23, 2020
AT&T creates $10 million fund to help families and educators through coronavirus pandemic

Dallas-based AT&T is setting up a $10 million fund to help Americans weather the coronavirus pandemic by providing resources to educators, parents and students continuing their schooling online. The AT&T...

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March 23, 2020
Australia’s National Rugby League shuts down

Australia's National Rugby League became one of the last professional contact sports to shut down in response to the spread of the coronavirus, suspending its 16-team competition on Monday. While...

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March 23, 2020
As virus spreads, next casualty could be Tokyo Olympics

As infections soared in Europe and the United States and the world economy spiraled downward, Japan on Monday hinted at the next possible victim of the globe-spanning coronavirus: The 2020...

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March 23, 2020
Presidents in health crises: Trump more hands-on than many

Woodrow Wilson was more focused on the end of World War I than a flu virus that was making its way around the globe, ultimately sickening hundreds of thousands of...

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March 23, 2020
The Latest: Japan to begin quarantining all visiting from US

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 339,000 people and killed more than 14,700. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but...

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March 23, 2020
Fallout of ’08 bailout looms over Washington negotiations

In the fall of 2008, an unlikely alliance of lawmakers, regulators and Bush administration officials banded together to rescue an economy they feared was hours away from collapse. They also...

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March 23, 2020
AP FACT CHECK: Trump says he always knew virus was pandemic

President Donald Trump is revising history as to how he described the dangers of the coronavirus as it swept across China and showed early signs in the U.S. “I've felt...

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March 23, 2020
Asian shares, US futures sink as virus crisis deepens

U.S. futures dropped 4% and Australia's share benchmark initially plunged 8.5% as work on more stimulus for the U.S. economy hit snags in the U.S. Senate. India's Sensex plummeted 9.4%....

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March 23, 2020
Oil companies cut Permian Basin presence amid virus, prices

Oil and gas companies have begun reducing their operations in the Permian Basin as the spread of the new coronavirus slows global energy demands and adds to the drop in...

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March 23, 2020
Virus pandemic an unprecedented test for a young generation

For Jalen Grimes, the virus pandemic is stirring up a slew of emotions. “Annoyed" is the first one the 13-year-old Chicagoan mentions. “Scared, confused, worried.” She was supposed to be...

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March 23, 2020
First day of ‘self-curfew’ in India: New Delhi relies on isolation-trick to dodge coronavirus — enough after 100s infected?

India's citizens appear to be standing behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to “isolate” themselves to stop the spread of the coronavirus, but there is fear that not enough was...

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March 23, 2020
Australia share benchmark, US futures sink as crisis deepens

U.S. futures have declined and Australia's share benchmark plunged 8.5% as work on more stimulus for the U.S. economy hit snags in the U.S. Senate. However, Japan's Nikkei 225 index...

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March 22, 2020
Kentucky gov orders nonessential businesses to close

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday ordered nonessential retail businesses to close in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Beshear said the move is effective at 8 p.m. Monday and includes...

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March 22, 2020
State virus cases top 135; fines possible for violations

Law enforcement officials can issue misdemeanor citations for violating to people who violate the state health officer's orders against large public gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the state...

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March 22, 2020
Abbott issues orders to expand Texas hospital capacity

Gov. Greg Abbott announced new measures Sunday to free up hospital resources to address the COVID-19 pandemic, as Texas saw it's sixth death tied to disease caused by the novel...

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March 22, 2020
Miami real estate experts are hoping coronavirus will be a short-term disruption

We asked various Miami-Dade real estate industry experts how the coronavirus has impacted their business. Here's what they had to say: “Virtual tours have stepped up. Digital platforms have been...

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March 22, 2020
Penthouse at One Thousand Museum sells for $13.8 million. Helicopter not included

A penthouse at One Thousand Museum, the striking new condo tower in downtown Miami designed by the late Zaha Hadid, has sold for $13.8 million. The sale closed March 19...

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March 22, 2020
South Florida’s February housing sales were up. That was before coronavirus

Existing home sales were robust in February, according to the latest Miami Association of Realtors report. In both Miami-Dade County and Broward, the volume of sales increased while median prices...

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March 22, 2020
Another Orlando International Airport TSA screening agent tests positive for COVID-19

A fourth TSA screening officer based at Orlando International Airport has tested positive for COVID-19, the agency announced Sunday on its website. “The individual is quarantined and resting at home,”...

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March 22, 2020
AP FACT CHECK: Trump falsely says ventilators coming ‘fast’

President Donald Trump is falsely claiming that automakers including GM, Ford and Tesla are pitching in to manufacture medical ventilators “fast” to help fill an acute U.S. shortage of the...

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