Bars, restaurants, nursing homes and assisted living facilities have closed or are practicing social distancing in Arizona. But group homes and other programs have received little guidance, putting people with intellectual disabilities at risk.

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Shania Twain Urges Fans to Stay Home With Some (Edited) Throwback Album Art

Like much of the world, Shania Twain is practicing social distancing and staying home to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. The country superstar shared a compelling argument for fans to stay home with the help of her previous single and album artwork.“Has anyone else started laughing at their own jokes?” Twain captioned several album images on Twitter with the hashtag #StayHome.

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‘This is a perfect storm.’ Advocates fear COVID-19 impact on people with disabilities, chronic illness

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‘This virus is a death sentence for my daughter’: How coronavirus guidelines punish disability

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Orlando International Airport to receive $170M in coronavirus relief funds

ORLANDO, Fla. – One hundred Florida airports will receive grants from the coronavirus stimulus bill, known as the CARES ACT, to help ease the economic burden of decreased passenger traffic amid the global pandemic, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday.

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‘I was just curious’ UCF music professor accused of trying to meet teenage boy for sex says

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A University of Central Florida music professor is currently behind bars after Seminole County investigators say he tried to meet a teenage boy for sex at a Walmart.

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WWE Deemed ‘Essential’ By Florida Governor — Right After One Of Their Stars Tested Positive For Coronavirus!

Most businesses have been forced to close down temporarily during the coronavirus pandemic; the exception, of course, is for essential services: hospitals, grocery stores, banks. And per Florida’s governor, that includes pro wrestling!

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Local chef creates initiative to feed vulnerable residents of Osceola County amid pandemic

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Chris May is a chef, and in addition to owning his own catering business called Christopher May Catering, he also works for Osceola County Schools in school nutrition services.

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Dozen coronavirus cases reported at veterans’ nursing home in South Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A South Florida veterans’ nursing home has had 12 residents test positive for COVID-19, including one who died, according to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

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Hank Steinbrenner, New York Yankees Co-Owner and George Steinbrenner's Son, Dies at 63

Hank Steinbrenner, the co-owner of the New York Yankees, died at his home in Clearwater, Florida, from a longstanding health issue, the team announced Tuesday. He was 63. Steinbrenner and his brother, Hal, inherited the baseball team from their father, George, who passed away in 2011.

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Lizzo finally gets to twerk on Tory Lanez’s live after Diddy stopped her: ‘No discrimination’

Tory Lanez gave Lizzo the chance to twerk on his Quarantine Radio this week after Diddy received backlash for stopping her on his Instagram live.

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Bruce Willis, ex Demi Moore and daughters STILL isolating in Idaho estate after actor’s wife claims she ‘misses’ him

DEMI Moore has shared another look into lockdown in Idaho with ex-husband Bruce Willis and their family, with the group kicking off a "family book club". Neither Demi not Bruce has given any insight as to why the family has made the arrangement they've made - Bruce's wife, Emma Heming, and their two daughters remain in Los Angeles while Bruce is in Idaho with his ex and their three children - but the family seems to keep a positive outlook through the coronavirus pandemic.

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Halsey, Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen & More Lined Up for Jersey 4 Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund Show

An all-star benefit for the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, JERSEY 4 JERSEY, will take place April 22 at 7 p.m. ET and feature a huge assortment of some of the state's favorite sons, daughters and supporters.

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Coronavirus-infected Washington state woman gives birth while in induced coma

The virus was found present on the floor in a hospital in China and on the soles of healthcare professionals, according to the study.

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Changes made to GRT bus service in response to coronavirus pandemic

Grand River Transit has announced a reduced schedule in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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As state settles on guidelines about who would get care in worst-case scenario, disability advocates raise flags

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CDC Team Deployed to Wyoming to Supplement Existing Efforts

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Matthew McConaughey talks Zoom etiquette with Stephen Colbert

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Zoom — the online video-calling platform — has become something of a necessity for millions of people across the globe, allowing them to stay in touch with friends and family.

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BCCI tells franchises IPL 2020 'postponed indefinitely' but no official word yet

The only window for an IPL in the current year would be between September and November, provided Cricket Australia and the ICC agree to reschedule the T20 World Cup

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Indian Railways denies rumours of running special train services

After thousands of migrant workers converged near the Bandra railway station in Mumbai hoping to catch trains back to their home states, Railway Ministry has said that all passenger train services remain cancelled.

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Gran, 93, gets huge booze delivery after holding 'need more beer' sign in isolation

A 93-year-old woman's lockdown got a whole lot better after pictures of her pleading for booze went viral.

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Ricky Gervais bashes rich celebrities complaining about coronavirus quarantine: 'I just don’t want to hear it'

Ricky Gervais has some choice words for rich celebrities who are complaining about being under coronavirus quarantine in multimillion-dollar mansions. The 58-year-old comedian took notice of stars that have been reacting negatively to being in isolation in an effort to curtail the spread of COVID-19.

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Maye Musk Does A Modelling Catwalk To Grimes’ Music

Maye Musk is feeling herself and Grimes’ music.

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Children With Disabilities Adversely Affected By School Shutdown Amid Novel Coronavirus Outbreak.

HuffPost (4/4, Klein) reported school closures due to the novel coronavirus outbreak particularly affect students with disabilities given that “these students often rely on a litany of services at school, from speech therapy, to physical therapy, to occupational therapy, that parents simply aren’t trained to do on their own.” The article says “parents of students with disabilities report receiving only a fraction of the services to which they’re entitled” because “classwork isn’t tailored to students’ disabilities” and “adults who work most closely with students with disabilities, like paraprofessionals, are losing their jobs, cutting off a crucial line to these kids.”

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Caregivers Of Adult Children With Disabilities May Be Eligible For Paid Leave Under COVID-19 Relief Law.

Disability Scoop (4/6, Diament) reports, “Parents who must stay home from work to care for their adult children with disabilities due to coronavirus-related closures may qualify for paid leave,” according to the US Department of Labor.

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Winter Park mom brightens pandemic days with sidewalk chalk art, humor

WINTER PARK, Fla. – A Winter Park mom is using her sidewalk and some colorful chalk to do her part as she stays home during the pandemic.

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Deputies offer $1,000 reward in search of shooter after man is killed at house party

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A man is dead after being shot at a house party, according to a news release from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

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Provide for basic goals, but value your present, says Sumit Shukla

In the third part of a special Mint series, we spoke to Sumit Shukla, CEO, HDFC Pension Management to find out if he has made any changes to his investment portfolio given the current scenario

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Bruce Springsteen, SZA, More Performing at New Jersey Coronavirus Benefit Concert

Bruce Springsteen, SZA, Bon Jovi, Halsey, and more artists will perform a benefit concert for the state of New Jersey to support its Pandemic Relief Fund. Organized with the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund (NJPRF), the at-home performances will be broadcast on local television, radio, and online via Apple Music and E Street Radio on SiriusXM. Other performers include Tony Bennett, Charlie Puth, Chelsea Handler, and more.

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In abrupt reversal, Minnesota will release names of senior care facilities with coronavirus

Star Tribune (April 3)

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Authorities search for missing 15-year-old girl from Kissimmee

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Authorities are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl from Kissimmee, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

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Mike Ashley 'agrees fee' to sell Newcastle as former Rangers shareholder enters advanced talks to leave

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is close to finally agreeing the sale of the club - according to a report.

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EPA scientists said U.S. should tighten key air pollution limit. The agency’s head just said no

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Hank Steinbrenner, Yankees co-owner, dies at 63

NEW YORK – Hank Steinbrenner, the oldest son of George Steinbrenner and one of the four siblings who own the controlling shares of the New York Yankees, died Tuesday at age 63.

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New York Yankees Co-Owner Hank Steinbrenner Dies at Age 63

Hank Steinbrenner has sadly died after a lengthy illness at the age of 63, People reports.

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Florida representative gathering experiences with state’s troubled unemployment system

ORLANDO, Fla. – If you are unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic and have yet to see payments from Florida unemployment benefits, you’re not alone. Over the past three weeks, more than 472,000 claims have been filed, and U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) wants to hear from Floridians about their experiences with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the agency that handles the state’s unemployment claims.

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Video streaming services rely on classics to draw new audiences

Smartphone usage in the 35-44 age category saw an 18% rise in consumption within two weeks of the lockdown

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Covid-19: 96 more test positive in Telangana and Andhra, total cases cross 1,100

Hyderabad: Coronavirus (covid-19) cases continued to shoot up in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, with 52 and 44 new cases being reported in both the Telugu states on Tuesday. The total covid-19 cases in the former now stands at 644, while it is 483 in AP. On Tuesday, one more person had died and seven patients were also discharged after treatment in Telangana.

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Seth Meyers’ Kids Break Out Of The Attic Closet He Totally Wasn’t Hiding Them In

We now know what was in the attic closet behind Seth Meyers during his shows from home.

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Burger King offering free Whoppers for students who answer scholarly questions while schools are closed

SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 18: The Burger King logo is displayed on the exterior of a Burger King restaurant on March 18, 2019 in San Rafael, California. Burger King has announced that it plans to offer a BK Café coffee subscription program that

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New Jersey reports 68,824 coronavirus cases; 2,805 deaths

TRENTON, N.J. - Health officials say New Jersey now has at least 68,824 coronavirus cases, with 2,805 reported deaths.

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Pandemic Complicates Nashville's Already Fragile Studio Business: 'We're Dealing In This Unknown'

If you're looking for peace and quiet, the best place to find it right now might be at a Nashville recording studio.

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Brevard County nurses travel to Massachusetts to help with coronavirus surge

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – Fifteen nurses from Rockledge Regional Medical Center traveled to Massachusetts late last week to help handle the state’s surge of coronavirus patients.

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Former Royals, Cubs manager Jim Frey dies at age 88

SOMERSET, N.J. – Jim Frey, who managed the Kansas City Royals to the 1980 AL pennant and the Chicago Cubs to within one win of the 1984 World Series, has died. He was 88.

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Next SpaceX Starlink launch from Kennedy Space Center delayed

SpaceX will not launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center as planned this week, pushing the Space Coast’s next mission slated to fly with 60 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

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Deaths hit 45 at Virginia care home called 'virus's dream'

RICHMOND, Va. – Ronald Mitchell worried about his mother’s care at a suburban Richmond nursing home long before she was swept up in one of the nation’s deadliest coronavirus outbreaks.

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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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