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Administration expands telemedicine for Medicare and encourages health plans to boost offerings
The U.S. government is moving to lift restrictions on telemedicine services and expand coverage to all Americans, even as many…
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White House provides an update on COVID-19 testing in the U.S., says there’s been a ‘dramatic ramp’
During a White House press briefing on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., members of the White…
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White House asks construction companies to donate their N95 masks to hospitals
At today’s Coronavirus Task Force press conference, Vice President Pence asked construction companies to donate to their local hospitals their…
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Refurbished electronics startup Refurbed raises $17M round, led by Evli Growth Partners
Renewed phones, laptops and tablets can be as much as 40% cheaper than their brand new cousins, working equally as…
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Model Y deliveries begin: Here’s what is new in Tesla’s EV crossover
Tesla said Monday it has started delivering the Model Y crossover to customers in the U.S., hitting a milestone one…
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CDC issues new guidance against gatherings of 50 or more people for the next 8 weeks
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance (also available in full below) regarding large group…
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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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American Airlines cuts long-haul international flights by 75%
American Airlines said it will suspend 75% of its long-haul international flights from the U.S., beginning March 16 in response…
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UK is advising against all travel to the US amid the coronavirus pandemic
The U.K. government is advising citizens and residents against all travel to the U.S. in response to the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Homebound parents rejoice, Disney is releasing Frozen 2 on its streamer on Sunday
Late Friday night, Disney said that it would be making Frozen 2 available this Sunday, March 15. The accelerated release…
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