WASHINGTON : Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.

Roughly 36 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the two months since the coronavirus first forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.

An additional 842,000 people applied for aid through a separate federal program set up for the self-employed and gig workers, bringing last week's total to 3.8 million.

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Coronavirus: Human development set for 1st decline since 1990 on Covid-19

Global human development — a measure that combines education, health and living standards — will this year decline for the first time in at least three decades, the United Nations Development Programme warned on Wednesday, as the coronavirus upends the global economy.

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143 new covid-19 cases in Karnataka, 992 active cases in state

The state has seen a sudden spurt in cases after inter-state train services were allowed to ferry stranded migrant workers from other parts of the country to Karnataka

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UK coronavirus death toll surpasses 36,000

The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK has risen to 36,042.

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Cheshire bar worker, 24, found dead 'inside wardrobe' at her apartment near party strip in Magaluf

A British bar worker was reportedly found dead inside a wardrobe at her home in the Spanish party resort of Magaluf.

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Jennifer Lawrence Jokes About Her ‘Mainly For Sluts’ Quarantine Drinking Habit

We may not get to hear from Jennifer Lawrence much, but when we do, she’s relatable AF!

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Coronavirus has most Americans wanting to watch new movies at home

Census data shows the impacts of the pandemic on U.S. small businesses.

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In covid lockdown, lonely millennials turn to gardening, fostering pets

For many people who stay alone, the nationwide lockdown is proving to be harder. With work pressure increasing and no family member to spend time with, they are looking for ways to divert their minds from negative news and take care of themselves

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New coronavirus symptom to look for as doctors warn neck pain may be linked to COVID-19

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Stephen Bear surrounded by police as he accuses girlfriend of cheating in angry rant

Reality TV personality Stephen Bear had three policeman surrounding him on his doorstep on Wednesday.

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Raghuram Rajan says migrant workers need money for vegetables, cooking oil, shelter; foodgrains not enough

NEW DELHI : Calling India's ₹20.9 lakh crore stimulus inadequate in providing for recovery of an economy pummelled by covid-19, former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has said the package gives free foodgrains but migrant workers, rendered jobless by lockdown, need money to buy milk, vegetables and cooking oil and pay rent.

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Sensex extends rebound to 3rd day. What market watchers say

Indian markets extended their rebound today, ending higher for the third day in a row as government eased curbs on air and rail travel, in a further relaxation of a weeks-long coronavirus lockdown that has battered the economy. The NSE Nifty 50 index ended 0.44% higher at 9,106.25, while the S&P BSE Sensex closed up 0.37% at 30,932.90, though both the indices ended off their day's highs.

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Coronavirus: Global infections from Covid-19 pass 5 million

The grim milestone comes after known cases of COVID-19 doubled in just one month, with the death toll now topping 328,000 worldwide

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Kim Kardashian shows off her figure in white lingerie and a pair of leather cowboy chaps in sizzling new snaps

KIM Kardashian showed off her figure in sexy white lingerie and a pair of leather cowboy chaps on Instagram yesterday. The 39-year-old wowed her 171 million followers as she posed in the daring outfit for a series of stunning snaps.

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Sephora Will Reopen 70 Stores in 13 States This Week

This week, Sephora announced its plans to begin to reopen its stores across America after due to the coronavirus pandemic. But this won't be happening all at once and there will be a number of new safety measures in place to protect shoppers and staff.Select locations in Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Georgia, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, and Alabama will be among the first to their doors to customers on May 22.

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Community, Smash, Parks and Recreation, and More

The stars of our favorite TV shows and movies, like the rest of us, are doing a lot more group Zoom calls with their friends these days. Celebrities have jumped on the trend, and they've found the most surprising and delightful way to use it: to reunite the casts of our favorite shows and movies, often for charity. It's a great dose of nostalgia and a good distraction from the coronavirus news updates flooding our TVs.

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Steven Spielberg taking ‘Smash’ musical, based on NBC series, to Broadway

Talk about meta.

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Gang of Four star Andy Gill’s widow thinks it’s a real possibility he could have had coronavirus

Gang of Four star Andy Gill’s widow, Catherine Mayer, has said she think it’s a real possibility that he could have had coronavirus, before he died.

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Coronavirus Scotland: Ayrshire on brink of 1,000 confirmed cases of disease

Ayrshire is on the brink of hitting 1,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, new figures from the Scottish Government show.

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East Kilbride bloggers raise cash for mental health charity amid coronavirus lockdown

Authors of a blog depicting the impact of lockdown on people’s mental health are raising vital cash for charity.

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NHS chief issues warning over high street DIY antibody test kits

A top NHS official has warned people buying antibody tests from high street shops to not break lockdown rules.

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Zoe Kravitz says filming ‘The Batman’ with social distancing would be impossible

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Carly Rae Jepsen Delivers A Quarantine Surprise With ‘Dedicated: Side B’ Release

Carly Rae Jepsen just dropped a whole album’s worth of new music.

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Shop workers could be trained to spot 'codeword' from domestic abuse victims

Retail workers could be asked to look out for a "key word" which signals someone is a victim of domestic abuse.

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Manchester United confirm change in 2020 pre season plans

Manchester United have confirmed they will not be partaking in a tour during pre-season this summer.

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Investing in new teachers to help Greater Manchester’s coronavirus recovery

Trainee teacher Sam Rowland will be among first to take part in Early Career Teachers, a revolutionary new course designed to help people new to the profession find their feet.

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Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Schumer reveal their quarantine drinking habits

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Research Use Only 2019-Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Real-time RT-PCR Primers and Probes

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How to Get CDC’s COVID-19 Diagnostic Test and Supplies

The CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase (RT)-PCR Diagnostic Panel detects the SARS-CoV-2 virus in upper and lower respiratory specimens. It is designed to be used with an existing RT-PCR testing instrument commonly used to test for seasonal influenza.

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Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit

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Arsenal star Dani Ceballos accidentally names Premier League restart date in interview

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Loose Women's Ruth Langsford breaks down in tears over lockdown struggles

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Extra £10 million government funding made available to North Lanarkshire Council

NORTH Lanarkshire is set to receive around £10 million in additional funding to help with its coronavirus response.

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Millionaire Steve Coogan slammed for furloughing workers at his £4million estate

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Jessie Wallace shamed people for littering at London park amid the coronavirus lockdown.

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Revenue growth of Indian telcos to slow down in FY21 due to pandemic induced slowdown: Fitch

The telcos have been struggling to ensure this base is able to recharge their subscriptions since the lockdown was first implemented in late March

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Heavily-pregnant nurse died with coronavirus after giving birth by C-section

A heavily-pregnant nurse who died after contracting coronavirus lost her life shortly after giving birth via a caesarean section, an inquest heard today.

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Kingston Ont., homeless encampment grows to around 40 people: resident

As temperatures begin to rise in eastern Ontario, many people are leaving their homes and enjoying the outdoors.

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Argos launch two for £15 deal on toys including paddling pools and LEGO sets

Argos has launched a perfectly timed toy deal that will help parents looking for a way to occupy their kids at home whilst in isolation.

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Winnipeg, Dauphin restaurants fined under Manitoba’s public health act

A seafood restaurant in Winnipeg and a chinese food restaurant in Dauphin are the latest to be fined under the current public health act in Manitoba.

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Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since coronavirus hit

WASHINGTON : More than 2.4 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week in the latest wave of layoffs from the viral outbreak that triggered widespread business shutdowns two months ago and sent the economy into a deep recession.

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Entertainment Industry's Coronavirus Hit Estimated at $160 Billion Over 5 Years

The global entertainment sector is set to "lose $160 billion of growth" as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic over the next five years, research firm Ampere Analysis estimated in a report on Thursday.

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COVID-19 in Brooks: How a small Alberta city faced one of Canada’s most virulent outbreaks

When the novel coronavirus pandemic hit Brooks, Alta., Meriam Funa was among the first to get sick.

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Chris Cuomo's Latest Sibling Rivalry Stunt Leaves Governor Andrew Cuomo Laughing Out Loud

The Cuomo brothers are at it again. Fans got another look at Andrew Cuomo and Chris Cuomo's famous sibling rivalry during their Wednesday night interview on CNN.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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