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New York Governor Cuomo Says He'd Defy Trump Ordering Him to Reopen State

If Trump ordering him to reopen meant endangering the public health of his state, Cuomo said there'd be a constitutional challenge that would go to the courts.

Human Trials of Two Coronavirus Vaccines Start in China

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19.

North Korea Fires Suspected Cruise Missiles for First Time Since 2017

The rogue state has maintained regular weapons tests this year, despite concerns over coronavirus and ongoing talks with the U.S..

How Supercomputers Are Being Used to Win the Fight Against Coronavirus

Powerful computers capable of ingesting and analyzing vast amounts of raw data are helping to map, track and analyze COVID-19 as the novel coronavirus continues to spread globally.

Trump Admin to Spend $15.5 Billion on Aid for Farmers: Report

It was reported that a little more than $9 billion of aid would come from funding provided in the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package.

Weathering the Perfect Storm

COVID-19 is not our only enemy. While the world confronts a pandemic, our critical infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattack. Read this new report on where the weak points are and how to strengthen defenses against terrorists and cyber-criminals.

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World's Best Hospitals 2020

Newsweek partnered with Statista Inc. to rank the leading hospitals in 21 countries

Who Leads the Field in Dependency Treatment in 2020?

When seeking guidance on beating an addiction, there are many things to consider. Where do you go to ensure that you will not just turn the corner, but keep carrying on down the right road for the rest of your life? Find out more.

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Bush and Obama Let China Control WHO, Increasing Risk of Pandemics

Trump is halting U.S. funding of WHO after previous administrations' "benign neglect" policy allowed Beijing to mislead the organization, with deadly consequences..


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Chinese Carrier Sails into Pacific, Media Mock U.S. Navy's COVID-19 Woes

"As the most powerful military force in the world, with the highest level of combat readiness, the U.S. military's failure to contain the virus has been disappointing," Peking University Center for Maritime Strategy Studies director Hu Bo wrote.

HEROES OF THE PANDEMIC
Restauranteur Delivers Oranges to Hospital Workers Amid Coronavirus Crisis

"We all have to help each other," Matthew Fermin, owner of East Harlem restaurant Santiago's Beer Garden, told Newsweek.

Teenagers Shop for the Vulnerable During Coronavirus Emergency

"I almost cried," said a user of Six Feet Supplies, a charity started by teenagers who shop for those susceptible to COVID-19.

Philly DJ Rallies Friends, Strangers to Feed Nurses and Support Businesses

"I want to keep it going as long as we can," Ryan O'Connell told Newsweek.

CULTURE & TRAVEL
The Relief of Uncertainty, Muses One New Yorker

In these pestilent days of being a New York City denizen during the age of COVID-19, one travel writer muses on what we can learn from the uncertainty of reality.

Marvel at These 10 Freaks of Nature

The world is filled with unique, breathtaking natural wonders—from boiling craters to caves full of luminescent glowworms. These 10 sites are a great place to start when looking for hope in some of Mother Nature's greatest offerings.

How Wild, Domesticated and Zoo Animals are Managing COVID-19

Does one infected tiger in New York mean animal owners—and lovers—should be worried about their own furry friends?

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How Wild, Domesticated and Zoo Animals are Managing COVID-19

The U.S. has reported almost three times as many COVID-19 cases as there are in Spain and Italy, which each have around 170,000 confirmed infections.

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Florida Gov to Announce 'Stage Two' Coronavirus Response Task Force Team

Ron DeSantis has previously been criticized for his slow response to the outbreak in the state.

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Air Conditioning Units Appear to Spread Coronavirus

Opening windows and letting natural light into buildings, including our homes, may prevent the spread of the coronavirus

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Putting Trump's Name on Stimulus Checks Is 'Abuse of Government Resources'

The U.S. Treasury reportedly requested that the IRS add President Donald Trump's name to the paper stimulus checks due to be mailed out to American households.

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More Than 100,000 in the U.S. Hospitalized After COVID-19 Infection

Nearly half of hospitalizations were reported in New York, while New Jersey California, Illinois, and Michigan have also seen thousands of hospital admissions.

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Court 'Backs Down' From Texas Abortion Ban, Allowing Access to Oral Pills

Abortion rights advocates have repeatedly said medical abortion should not be considered a "procedure."

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Wisconsin Protesters Enter State Park Demanding They Be Reopened to Public

Governor Tony Evans closed dozens of parks in the state following "unprecedented crowds, litter, vandalism" which were seen.

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U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Passes 25,000, Hundreds Die in New York Every Day

COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, is now the deadliest disease in the U.S., killing more people per day than cancer or heart disease..

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Dr. Fauci Couldn't Be Fired Without Cause Under Proposed Bill

The bill would only permit presidents to sack National Institutes of Health directors over malfeasance, negligence of office, and incapacity.

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Barack Obama Endorses Joe Biden For President in 2020

After more than a year of silence on the matter, Obama endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for president in 2020..

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Loss of Taste and Smell Should Be Screening Measure for COVID-19

Common symptoms of the COVID-19 disease include fever, cough, and shortness of breath..

OPINION

What Sets the Leading Liberal Arts Schools Apart?

There are a number of great Liberal Arts Schools in the USA today, but what qualities do the best of them have?

What Qualities Make a Leading University?

A Leading University has to have a track record of producing well qualified, gifted and employable candidates. Which schools earn the accolade?

How Can a Good Business Education Benefit You?

Enrolling at a good Business School might be the best investment you can make in your future, and while costs can be significant, the rewards are incalculable. Find out more.

What Is Your Accounting And Finance Team Missing?

Have you ever wanted more from your accounting and finance professionals? These three letters can help.

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EDITOR'S PICK


'I Themed 30 Nights for My Kids During Lockdown'

It's tough when your kids can't leave the house. But you can bring a beach, an English pub, a race track and a camping site indoors..

Nelfinavir and Cepharanthine Show Potential as COVID-19 Treatment in Lab

Used together, the HIV drug and anti-inflammatory may help stop disease progression and reduce transmission.

Claim That Coronavirus Came from a Lab in China Completely Unfounded

Adam Lauring of University of Michigan Medical School told Newsweek: "This claim is a conspiracy theory and it is not supported at all by the available data."

Dr. Fauci Says You Can Meet a Date 'If You're Willing to Take a Risk"

The leading infectious disease expert also said meeting a date amid the COVID-19 pandemic was a "relative risk."

Greenland Ice Sheet Lost a Record Level of Ice in 2019, Study Finds

Atmospheric conditions contributed to the highest levels of ice loss since records began in 1948.

New Coronavirus Test Could Produce Results Six Times Faster Than CDC's

Testing has been a wrench in America's response to the new coronavirus and researchers say there is an "urgent public health need for rapid diagnostic tests."

Study Shows 34 Percent Increase in Use of Anxiety Meds Since Pandemic Began

Pharmacy benefit management company Express Scripts says use of anti-anxiety medications increased more than 34 percent from mid-February to mid-March.

Why Are People of Color Hit Harder by Coronavirus Than White People?

Although people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds form 13 percent of the U.K. population, they make up 35 percent of all patients in intensive care.


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