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French associations are trying to prove it's possible to pay delivery riders a minimum wage

Delivery Co-op Seeks To Serve Decent Work Conditions For Riders

Delivery co-op seeks to serve decent work conditions for riders

China Exports Spike To Highest In Decades After Covid-19 Hit

Imports also surged in a sharp bounceback from the coronavirus outbreak that had brought activity to a near halt

China's export growth jumped to the highest in over two decades with imports also surging in a sharp bounceback from the coronavirus outbreak that had brought activity to a near halt.

Ledecky Nabs Fourth Win At Texas Pro Swim

Katie Ledecky closes out the TYR Pro Swim Series in San Antonio, Texas, with a victory in the women's 800m freestyle

Ledecky nabs fourth win at Texas Pro Swim

China has had success controlling coronavirus, but vaccinations in the world's most populous country have proceeded slowly

Chinese Urgency On Covid-19 Goes Missing In Jabs Drive

Chinese urgency on Covid-19 goes missing in jabs drive

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Megan Fox

Megan Fox, Machine Gun Kelly Rock Black Masks To Date Night With Avril Lavigne, Mod Sun

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly joined Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun for dinner in West Hollywood this week.

German pharmaceutical company Merck is trying to develop two orally administered drugs to fight Covid-19

Oral Covid Treatment Yields Promising Trial Data: Drugmakers

Oral Covid treatment yields promising trial data: drugmakers

The $1.9 trillion Covid relief package supported by President Joe Biden now heads back to the Democratic-majority House of Representatives, where it is expected to be adopted barring a last-minute setback

'Giant Step' As Biden Covid Rescue Plan Clears Senate

'Giant step' as Biden Covid rescue plan clears Senate

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Congress cannot 'dilute, dither or delay' President Joe Biden's massive economic rescue plan

Third Stimulus Check Update: Everything That Is Included In New Senate COVID Bill

The new stimulus bill has been approved by the Senate and includes $1,400 checks and other benefits for Americans.

A Disneyland sign is posted at an empty entrance to Disneyland on September 30, 2020 in Anaheim, California

When Can Disneyland Reopen? California COVID-19 Guidelines Allow Limited Capacity At Amusement Park

Disneyland will reopen with COVID-19 safety restrictions in place.

President Joe Biden has argued the economy needs the $1.9 trillion in stimulus spending he has proposed, which has caused the budget deficit and debt to increase

Senate Passes Biden's $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill, Including $1,400 Stimulus Checks

The Senate passed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan Saturday in a party-line, all-night "vote-a-rama." The bill was passed 50-49 after Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, missed the vote.

Dr Stephaun Wallace, who leads the global external relations strategies COVID-19 Prevention Network at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, receives his second injection from Dr. Tia Babu during the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine phase 3 clinical trial a

Why Cancer Scares Have Been Related To The COVID-19 Vaccine

Cancer scares have been related to the COVID-19 vaccine because of the side effect of enlarged lymph nodes.

The centre of Arras, in Pas-de-Calais, was virtually empty as the weekend lockdown came into effect

France Extends Weekend Lockdown To Northern Region

France extends weekend lockdown to northern region

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro got his first dose of the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine

Venezuela's Maduro Receives First Dose Of Russian Vaccine

Venezuela's Maduro receives first dose of Russian vaccine

Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy ‘Green Eggs And Ham’ Reading Slammed, ‘That's Not Creepy’

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was ridiculed after he focused on reading a Dr. Seuss book that wasn’t being pulled from publication instead of working towards COVID relief for his constituents.

Despite an improvement in the employment situation in February, the United States remains 9.5 million jobs short of where it was before the Covid-19 pandemic began

Biden's Covid Rescue Plan Grinds Toward Senate Approval

Biden's Covid rescue plan grinds toward Senate approval

Chloe Zhao became the first female director in history to win the best drama Golden Globe with the semi-fictional film

'Nomadland' China Release In Doubt After Nationalist Backlash

'Nomadland' China release in doubt after nationalist backlash

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock Spotted Filming First Movie Together On 'Bullet Train' Set

Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock were spotted filming an explosive scene for their first movie together, "Bullet Train."

US Senator Joe Manchin (at left) threatened to derail the $1.9 trillion Covid rescue plan but a compromise struck over unemployment insurance meant the centrist Democrat remained supportive of the bill

Covid Relief Bill Back On Track Afer Senate Impasse Broken

Covid relief bill back on track afer Senate impasse broken

Relatives of inmates protest with signs outside the prison in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on February 25, 2021, after riots in which at least 79 prisoners died

Ecuador's Interior Minister Quits After Prison Riots

Ecuador's interior minister quits after prison riots

Joe Manchin is a moderate Democrat who is balking at parts of the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 rescue package that President Joe Biden is trying to push through Congress

Covid Plan Impasse In US Senate Over Debate On Benefits

Covid plan impasse in US Senate over debate on benefits

Investors were left disappointed that Jerome Powell did not indicate the Federal Reserve would act to temper a rise in US Treasury yields that is fanning fears interest rates could be hiked earlier than thought

Recovery Hopes Push US Stocks Higher, Oil Hits Records

Recovery hopes push US stocks higher, oil hits records

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden

Unemployment Extension Update: Senate Democrats Sidestep Stimulus Trap

The one-month extension stops it from expiring during Congress' August reccess, and allows the first $10,000 in benefits to be tax-free.

Charging customers more to pay the taxman

Google Flags Higher Ad Rates In France, Spain After Digital Tax

Google flags higher ad rates in France, Spain after digital tax

A US border agent transports a child who is seeking asylum to a bus station in Brownsville, Texas, on February 26, 2021

Surge In Young Migrant Border Arrivals Poses Challenge For Biden

Surge in young migrant border arrivals poses challenge for Biden

Prince Philip was transferred to the King Edward VII's Hospital in London after a heart procedure

Britain's Prince Philip Moved Back To Private Hospital

Britain's Prince Philip moved back to private hospital

Hopes for a vaccine have been dealt a blow by news Johnson & Johnson had halted a trial after a volunteer fell ill

Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine For Kids Coming Soon: Here’s When To Expect It

Johnson & Johnson is current test trialing its COVID vaccine on children as it looks to have the shot ready for kids sooner than you might expect.

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