The British actor and his model wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, have begun a push with the United Nations to lessen the impact of COVID-19 on rural farmers and food producers.
Erica Nitschke
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Books, dance lessons, ‘Sopranos’ – freebies abound online
It may not make the best financial decision, but marketing experts say it’s good public relations and a nice way to hook future customers.
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Baby eel prices drop as Maine fishermen grapple with virus
Maine is the only U.S. state with a significant fishery for the elvers used by Asian aquaculture companies as seed stock.
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Ventilator from old car parts? Afghan girls pursue prototype
The members of Afghanistan’s prize-winning girls’ robotics team turn their attention toward saving lives.
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Trump says he’s close to a deal with Congress on virus aid
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Sunday he hopes to see the Senate pass the bill on Monday, while the House is telling members to return for
a vote as soon as Wednesday.
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Official: Police kill gunman who hijacked Dallas-area bus
An official says a passenger opened fire on a public bus before hijacking it and leading officers on a chase that ended in a shootout.
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Gunman kills 16 in rampage, deadliest in Canadian history
Officials said the suspected shooter was also dead.
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Trump, aides float outlier theory on origins of coronavirus
President Trump and some of his officials are stepping up efforts to pin blame on China for the coronavirus pandemic.
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New information adds to questions about Russia probe dossier
A newly released report raises the prospect that Russian disinformation made its way into research the FBI relied on to eavesdrop on a former Trump campaign adviser, Carter Page.
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U.S. job losses pass 22 million with gig workers waiting for aid
The dramatic growth in contract and gig work is slowing the distribution of unemployment benefits.