A measure that reduces instead of increasing transparency would hurt rather than heal our economy Imagine being told that all testing and reporting of covid-19 cases should be stopped forthwith because it will create panic in the neighbourhood.

The recent call in some quarters for a moratorium on credit ratings is just as skewed in its logic. The refrain is that credit ratings, and changes thereof, must be suspended during the current pandemic and lockdown because publishing their impact on credit profiles will affect debt issuers, corporate groups, lenders and investors, which, in turn, would make the credit profiles of issuers weaker than they currently are.

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Brad Paisley surprises over 600 nurses with special 'Thank You' video message

Brad Paisley narrated a special video message for the nursing staff at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. The country music star, 47, first said, "thank you" to the caregivers on the frontlines by kicking off the musical series "Gratitunes" 30 days ago.

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‘Teen Mom OG’ Star Maci Bookout Responds To Negative Backlash For Putting 11-Year-Old Son On ‘Strict’ Diet

Maci Bookout is responding to criticism from Tuesday night’s episode of “Teen Mom OG”. In the episode, the reality star is helping her 11-year-old son, Bentley, train for his wrestling competition and has lengthy discussions about his “strict” diet to drop a weight class.

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‘I wouldn’t worry as much about COVID-19 as making sure you have a hurricane plan,’ former FEMA director says

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s hurricane season is already proving to be an active one, with two named storms popping up during the coronavirus pandemic and before the official June 1 start of the season.

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Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84

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Brevard County expands COVID-19 testing sites

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County is opening additional coronavirus testing site locations.

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Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday.

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2 Chainz’s Escobar Restaurant Shut Down For Violating COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

Just because the weather is getting nicer does not mean that COVID-19 is over.

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Cardi B Jokes About Her 'Suck It in Life' While Wearing a Bikini: Watch

Cardi B shared a gut-busting thought from quarantine on Tuesday night (May 26) and in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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Coronavirus: Guelph leaders call on Ont. premier to allow more businesses to open

All three of Guelph’s government leaders are asking Ontario Premier Doug Ford to allow more businesses to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Kourtney Kardashian’s ‘Relaxing’ Family Trip To Utah With Scott Disick Was Exactly What They Needed

There’s nothing like a little R&R to help get you back on track and feeling good!

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KV Kamath demits office as the president of NDB

Attending a special Board of Governors meeting through video conference on Wednesday, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman appreciated Kamath’s work 'for his stellar stewardship in very quickly giving shape to the vision stated by the BRICS Leaders in 2014'

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Opinion | Fashion retailing takes slow road to revival after the lockdown

Formal wear has no takers at Madame stores. Only T-shirts, pyjamas, night suits are selling

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Lake of the Ozarks business owner defends actions

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N.Y. nurse reunites with firefighter who saved her life 36 years ago

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Poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

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‘1917’ returns to the top of the UK Official Film Chart

The film was nominated for 10 Oscars

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Ford's cop cars can now kill coronavirus with extreme heat

FOX NEWS - Ford is ready to bring the heat to the coronavirus fight.

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Siddaramaiah corners BSY over 'undelivered' relief package to people hardest hit by lockdown

The statements by Siddaramaiah comes at a time when the political opposition has been sharpening its criticism of the government’s handling of the covid-19 crisis

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EK travellers' site given vital support during COVID-19 lockdown

A travellers’ site in East Kilbride has been given vital support during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Disney World Just Announced Its Proposed Reopening Date - When Will Disney World Reopen?

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Kristin Cavallari back to work at fashion label Uncommon James

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GMB hit with another 212 complaints after Piers Morgan tore into MP and said footballers ‘can’t keep it in their pants’

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Opinion | A red line that Beijing shouldn't try to cross

China’s aggression along the LAC reveals strategic myopia on its part, a failure to appreciate where its own long-term interests lie and what attributes justify claims to geopolitical power

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Here’s when Disney, SeaWorld want to open their Orlando theme parks

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Huge Washington unemployment fraud warning to other states

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Hours-long search in Pa. for student wanted in killings comes up empty

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Trump Threatens To Shut Down ‘Social Media’ On Twitter After His Mail-In Ballot Tweets Fact-Checked

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Odion Ighalo makes 'personal plea' to extend Man Utd stay before Sunday deadline

Manchester United are yet to reach a deal over the future of Odion Ighalo.

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China’s behaviour during the covid pandemic could make the EU consider a strategic shift in its relationship with Beijing

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Scientists need much more detailed data to fully understand covid’s impact as our lockdown nears its end

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Nevada casinos to reopen; America in lockdown devours pizza

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Wednesday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.

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'Teen Mom OG' Star Maci Bookout Responds to Negative Backlash for Putting 11-Year-Old Son on 'Strict' Diet

Maci Bookout is responding to criticism from Tuesday night's episode of. In the episode, the reality star is helping her 11-year-old son, Bentley, train for his wrestling competition and has lengthy discussions about his «strict» diet to drop a weight class.

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Police: Man fatally shot after allegedly attempting to steal DJ equipment in Port Richmond

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Tropical Storm Bertha forms near coast of South Carolina

ORLANDO, Fla. - We now have our second named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season -- and the season hasn't even officially begun.

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Breaking: South Lanarkshire coronavirus stats

Coronavirus deaths in South Lanarkshire fell by 15 per cent to 22 last week.

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Land at the centre of planning row in south Manchester shut while investigation work into potential asbestos contamination carried out

Land at the centre of a planning row in south Manchester has been shut while investigation work into potential asbestos contamination is conducted.

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Brevard County emergency management director resigns days before start of hurricane season

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County’s emergency management director has resigned.

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US priest who founded Knights of Columbus to be beatified

VATICAN CITY – The founder of the Knights of Columbus, the influential U.S.-based lay Catholic organization, is moving a step closer to possible sainthood.

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Ariana Grande's Boyfriend, Dalton Gomez, Makes Surprise Cameo in New Video Sketch with Lady Gaga

Ariana Grande's boyfriend, burgeoning real estate tycoon Dalton Gomez, makes a quick appearance in a new video sketch the singer recorded with Lady Gaga. Grande and Gomez have been seeing each other since January and have been quarantining together amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Prince Harry Will Reportedly Be Like a "Lost Soul" in Los Angeles

Welp, it sounds like Prince Harry's transition from being a royal in the United Kingdom to be a former royal (but still very famous person) in California hasn't been the smoothest. Not only did Harry and Meghan Markle have to move during a pandemic, but it seems as though Harry is finding the culture shift difficult.

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Chris Evans Said His Severe Anxiety and Panic Attacks Almost Ended His Acting Career

Anxiety, if you'll excuse my language, is a real asshole. And it's an asshole that targets anyone it so desires, including lovely angel Chris Evans, who spoke about the destructive impact it had on his acting career during an appearance on the Hollywood Reporter's "Awards Chatter" podcast.

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Dimitri Diatchenko: Chernobyl Diaries actor's cause of death age 52 confirmed

Dimitri Diatchenko died at the age of 52 on April 21 and now his cause of death has been confirmed as accidental overdose.The Chernobyl Diaries star, who played Uri, was found dead in his Daytona Beach home in Florida, after police made a wellness check on the star.According to reports, medical examiners noted that the actor also suffered from cardiomegaly - an enlarged heart - as well as moderate coronary artery disease.The report acknowledged that Dimitri had been injured at work several days before his death after being hit with 220 volts of electricity.According to TMZ, his death has been listed as misadventure following "illicit drug abuse with prescription drug use".Speaking shortly after the discovery of Dimitri's body, the star's

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Chicago, 2, North West, 6, Sing ‘Ring Around The Rosie’ As They Reunite With Cousin True, 2

Reunited and it feels so good! On May 26, Chicago, 2, and North West, 6, and their little cousin, True Thompson, 2, got together with members of the Kardashian/Jenner family for a day of fun, bouncy castles, and singing! In a series of clips captured on Khloe Kardashian‘s, 35, Instagram story, the little tots were seen having an absolute blast in a giant white bouncy castle. True and Chicago bounced around in the light of the beaming, California sun, as Kim Kardashian, 39, and Kanye West‘s, 42, youngest son, one-year-old Psalm, 1, watched on! Of course, there were a lot more cute moments from these little ones.

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