HONG KONG – A former British Consulate employee in Hong Kong who said he was tortured by authorities in mainland China last year received asylum in Britain. The disappearance of consulate worker Simon Cheng last year during the height of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong highlighted the problems that had …
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McDonald’s halts plans to reopen for dinner due to surge in COVID-19 cases Reopening plans are suspended for three weeks, according to a July 1 announcement. PHOENIX (AP) – The United States has set a new record for confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in a single day as new coronavirus infections …
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Sports gaming platforms like DraftKings are emerging as major sports are returning from the pandemic. FOX Business’ Susan Li with more. The 2020 edition of Nathan’s famous hot dog food contest on July 4 will be open to legal gambling in three states for the first time in its history. …
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WASHINGTON (AP) – American employers likely re-hired several million more workers in June, thus reducing the unemployment rate to the depression level, but the most up-to-date data suggests that a resurgent coronavirus will limit more earnings. Economists have forecast that businesses, governments and nonprofits added 3 million jobs, a record, …
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered the immediate closure of all bars, indoor restaurants, and movie theaters in most of the state as coronavirus cases continue to rise. Newsom announced the revised order to stay home on Wednesday, nearly three weeks after California’s bars, shops, restaurants and salons reopened for …
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