* Increase in US viruses, New restrictions considered * Europe stabilizes after early decline, Japan -1.2%, Australia -2.5% * US stock futures fell 0.5% after falling as low as 1.2% * Stronger dollar in the currency markets * Brent drops less than $ 40 a barrel * * By Marc …

Germany has re-imposed blockade restrictions in two districts, affecting more than 500,000 people, according to the BBC. Coronavirus cases have skyrocketed in Gütersloh and Warendorf, including at a meat-packing plant where more than 1,500 employees have tested positive. People in those districts can now only meet one other person in …

The campaign did not immediately return a request from CNN for comment. After eight employees tested positive, several of the campaign’s top officials decided to quarantine the week instead of going to the office, two sources familiar with the situation told CNN. The staff had recently returned to the office …

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City instructs his team while Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea watches during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan / Getty Images) …

Elizabeth Hurley’s former Steve Bing was struggling with mental health issues before killing himself, according to reports. The film producer and wealthy financier died by suicide on Monday, the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office confirmed. He was 55 years old. Bing was the father of Hurley’s son Damian, 18. …