Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for US unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak forced more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen.

Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.

An additional 842,000 people applied for aid last week through a separate program for self-employed and gig workers. All told, the figures point to a job

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Lawsuit seeking to hold Cosmo DiNardo's parents liable can continue

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Olympia HS seniors host their own parade on ‘would-be’ last day

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Members of the Olympia High School class of 2020 decorated their vehicles for a parade on Monday evening.

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Disney’s Kevin Mayer to Become TikTok CEO

Kevin Mayer, the Disney executive who oversaw the launch of the streaming service Disney+, is leaving his post at the entertainment giant to become CEO of the fast-growing social media app TikTok.Disney veteran Rebecca Campbell will succeed him as chairman of director-to-consumer and international."I am very proud of what our extraordinarily talented direct-to-consumer and international team has accomplished in creating and delivering a world-class portfolio of streaming services, particularly Disney+," Mayer said Monday in a statement.Mayer joins TikTok at a pivotal moment for the app, which is owned by Chinese conglomerate ByteDance.

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IRS to add hotline, callers can ask questions about stimulus checks

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Drew Barrymore Will Be Donating $1 Million To No Kid Hungry For COVID-19 Relief

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What you can and can’t do in Saskatchewan as more coronavirus restrictions eased

Jackie Wilson with details on which businesses will finally be able to open their doors in Phase 2 of Saskatchewan’s reopening plan.

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Lawsuit seeking to hold killers' parents liable can continue

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Tim Allen, Tyra Banks, more FOX stars share their at-home hobbies during coronavirus quarantine

With film and television productions shut down around the globe, the stars, like many other people, are waiting out the coronavirus pandemic at home. Some celebs are staying active, some are lounging around and some are doing a little bit of both, but they're all keeping busy without leaving the house.

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Lost revenue from cancelled event ticket sales in Alberta

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Ryan Reynolds, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett And More Celebs Join Taika Waititi In Reading ‘James And The Giant Peach’

Taika Waititi is bringing his celebrity friends together in support of coronavirus relief efforts.

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US COVID-19 death toll passes 90,000 as more than 1.5M cases confirmed, according to Johns Hopkins

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News 6 joins state lawmakers to gather list of unemployed Floridians waiting for benefits

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NCIS: New Orleans Season 7: Spoilers, Premiere Date, Trailers, Casting and More

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New Amsterdam Season 3: Spoilers, Premiere Date, Trailers, Photos, Casting, and More

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Mental Health Month: Doja Cat, DaBaby, Zedd, Ally Brooke & More Share Powerful Messages in Quarantine

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Alberta confirms 39 new COVID-19 cases Monday, 1 more death

Alberta Health said Monday that 39 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 1,036.

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One Tree Hill alum Sophia Bush embraces blond mystery man during hand-in-hand, masked Malibu stroll

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No new coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan, 11 more recoveries reported

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OPP stop more drivers for stunt driving on Victoria Day long weekend amid recent uptick

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SBA leaves businesses still hoping for more leeway on loans

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Alan Titchmarsh admits he's lost over a stone thanks to lockdown gardening

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2 new coronavirus cases in London-Middlesex, 3 more recoveries, Henley Place outbreak declared over

London-Middlesex is seeing two new cases of the novel coronavirus as of Monday, along with three more recoveries, according to the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU).

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Charity CALM say “more people than ever are talking about mental wellbeing” during lockdown

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Full list of Poundland stores reopening today which includes 33 UK branches

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Ozuna's 'Taki Taki,' Christian Nodal's 'No Te Contaron Mal' & More Among BMI Latin Awards Winners

BMI announced Monday (May 18) its 27th annual BMI Latin Awards winners, including Ozuna's "Taki Taki," which won contemporary Latin song of the year. The winners were announced online after BMI canceled its awards ceremony -- which had been scheduled for March 31 -- due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Other top winners include songwriter/producer Gaby Music, who won contemporary Latin songwriter of the year for chart-topper "Taki Taki," sharing the honor with hitmaker Ozuna, Dimelo Vi's Vicente Saavedra and Jorden “Pardison Fontaine” Thorpe.Christian Nodal's “No Te Contaron Mal,” penned by Edgar Barrera, was named regional Mexican song of the year.

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Sweeping federal lawsuit seeks election changes in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – Advocates for people with disabilities and minority voters in Wisconsin filed a sweeping federal lawsuit Monday asking a judge to order that more poll workers be hired, every voter in the state receive an absentee ballot application and a host of other changes be made to ensure the August primary and November presidential election can be held safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pat Sajak Calls Out Talk Show Hosts And Journalists Telling Unemployed People To Stay Home

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Dolly Parton thanks Tennessee National Guard for relief aid: 'I appreciate all of you'

Dolly Parton sent a heartfelt message to the Tennessee National Guard on social media. Since last week there have been multiple flyovers in different states symbolizing solidarity with medical and frontline workers, and the country music star wanted to make sure the National Guard also felt the love.

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