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How COVID nearly killed public transport

Many of the world’s mass transit systems in the emerging world have seen demand nosedive as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Lockdowns, social distance, and remote work – such as fears of an increased risk of infection in confined spaces – have led to dramatic reductions in passenger numbers, …

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Federal judge rejects Trump’s bid to hide taxes back

A federal judge on Thursday overturned President Trump’s bid to hide his tax records from the Manhattan District Attorney – the latest blow to the president in his legal battle to keep the records out of the public eye. In the ruling, Judge Victor Marrero dismissed a modified complaint from …

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UConn students were removed from dorm to party amid COVID-19

Several students from the University of Connecticut were removed from their bedrooms after a full-fledged party on campus that violated the school’s coronavirus policy. “Students did not wear masks, were closely assembled, and cared not only for their own health and well-being, but that of others,” said a letter Tuesday …

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