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US slashes federal interest rates in response to the coronavirus pandemic
The Federal Reserve announced today that it has slashed interest rates as part of an effort to stabilize the economy following…
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How big tech is taking on COVID-19
Over the past week, one thing has become painfully clear for U.S. residents: COVID-19 is going to permeate every aspect…
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UK and Ireland added to US travel ban amid COVID-19 concerns
In a press conference yesterday, featuring a parade of executives from companies like CVS and Target, Trump hinted at the…
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TechCrunch is postponing Early Stage SF and Sessions: Mobility
Just like you, we at TechCrunch have been keeping a close eye on the developing situation around the novel coronavirus…
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President Trump declares emergency order to free funds and loosen regulations for healthcare facilities
In an announcement from the White House Friday afternoon, President Donald Trump said that he has announced an emergency declaration…
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White House teams up with Google to build coronavirus screening site
During a press conference at the White House, President Trump today announced that the government is working with Google to…
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Facebook commits $20M to UNF, WHO and CDC to tackle COVID-19
Facebook said on Friday that it is committing to match $20 million in donations, a tiny fraction of its quarterly…
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Airbnb extends no-charge cancellation policy due to coronavirus
Airbnb has announced updates to its policies that provide reservation cancellations without charge for stays booked in specific areas, as…
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FDA approves new coronavirus test that could speed rate of testing up to tenfold
The U.S. Food and Drug and Administration has granted emergency approval for use of a new test that can increase…
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