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Brazil leaves its many poor hanging amid coronavirus surge

Work had already dried up for Ivanilson Gervásio when the coronavirus first emerged in Brazil in late February. As cases now ...

Ford burns up billions of dollars in 1Q, posts $2B net loss

The coronavirus crisis is forcing Ford Motor Co. to burn through cash at an alarming rate, but its chief financial officer ...

Asia Today: Surf's up, coffee's ready as New Zealand reopens

Surfers greeted a spectacular sunrise in Christchurch, construction workers purchased their favorite espresso coffees and ...

Mexico continues tug of war with firms over virus outbreak

Mexico's government continued its tug of war with businesses on Monday, pledging to reopen factories vital to the U.S.

Lots of companies now want your video chats -- even Facebook

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, this has become an era of Zoom birthdays, virtual happy hours, FaceTime story times and Google ...

Iowa governor: Tip from Ashton Kutcher led to testing deal

Iowa’s $26 million contract to increase coronavirus testing was reached after the governor acted on a tip from actor Ashton ...

Virus outbreak delays US government review of e-cigarettes

Electronic cigarette companies will have four additional months to submit their products for government review because of ...

PG&E's top exec to end short stint at beleaguered utility

PG&E Corp. CEO Bill Johnson will step down from his job just 14 months after the nation's largest utility hired him to rescue ...

Pandemic and chill: Netflix adds a cool 16M subscribers

Netflix picked up nearly 16 million global subscribers during the first three months of the year, helping cement its status ...

Film adaptation of new 'Hunger Games' book is in the works

The next “Hunger Games” book is coming out next month, and a movie version is now being planned. Lionsgate is working on an ...

The Latest: Louisville AD: 15% cut from budget, furloughs

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Louisville athletic director Vince Tyra ...

PG&E's bankruptcy plan strides toward approval in California

California regulators are being advised to approve Pacific Gas & Electric's plan to emerge from bankruptcy with new controls ...

New data lead to new testing, results for NFL helmets

The latest results of the joint testing done by the NFL and the players' union was released Monday, concluding a ...

White House moves to weaken EPA rule on toxic compounds

The Trump White House has intervened to weaken one of the few public health protections pursued by its own administration, ...

FDA approves pill for aggressive breast cancer that's spread

U.S. regulators on Friday approved a new drug for an aggressive type of breast cancer that’s spread in the body — including ...

NBC's Peacock launching in July with 'handful' of originals

NBCUniversal says its video-streaming service Peacock will launch nationally in July as planned, even though just a handful ...

US clears first saliva test to help diagnose new virus

Rutgers University researchers have received U.S. government clearance for the first saliva test to help diagnose COVID-19, ...

AP FACT CHECK: Trump misfires on watchdogs, mail-in voting

Man bites watchdog. In firing one inspector general, sidelining another and assailing a third, President Donald Trump in ...

'Friends' reunion won't be here for us at HBO Max launch

The "Friends" reunion won't be here for us as soon as expected. Production on the special has been delayed by the coronavirus ...

Toy manufacturers look to reduce carbon footprint

Taking a toy out of the box can make a mess. Hardly eco-friendly, the process can yield more clutter from plastic and ...