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Senate Passes Stimulus Bill Amid Economic Fallout From Coronavirus

Unemployment “is what we’re trying to avoid,” Mitch McConnell said Tuesday.

Chloroquine Use For COVID-19 Shows No Benefit In First Small—But Limited—Controlled Trial

The study’s small size and other weaknesses mean it does not offer a lot of helpful information in determining the possible utility of hydroxychloroquine, according to experts who reviewed the study.

Social Media Stands Guard Against COVID-19 Chatbots And Viral Lies

Artificial Intelligence Chatbots: A reporter tried asking several chatbots about a common set of symptoms that he claimed to have.

Inside A Silicon Valley Unicorn’s Urgent Dash To 3D-Print Face Shields And Test Swabs To Battle COVID-19

California startup Carbon, which just got FDA approval for its test swab, is one of dozens of companies 3D-printing medical equipment needed to fight the coronavirus

Immigrant Detainees Are Sitting On A COVID-19 Time Bomb – First Infection Reported

In such crowded detention centers, the first detainee has now tested positive for coronavirus infection.

Transit Advocates: Congress ‘Must Step Up To Rescue Riders’ In COVID-19 Stimulus

New York’s Riders Alliance is calling for wide support of bipartisan plans to ‘bail out’ public transit in cities like NYC, and thus keep essential workers and economic hubs moving.

Groups Warn Against Basing Life And Death Decisions In The COVID-19 Pandemic On Age And Disability

Who gets the only respirator? News Anchor Ted Koppel, 80, or any other guy who happens to be 25-years-old?

10 Ways Scientists Can Help During The COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

Scientists are working from home amid COVID-19 lab closures. Here are 10 ways that scientists can use their skills and expertise to help right now during the pandemic.

NYC Mayor De Blasio: Trump’s Claim Life Will Be Back To Normal By April ‘Inconceivable”

The city now has nearly 15,000 reported cases of COVID-19.

Here’s Why Stocks Just Had Their Best Day Since 1933

The market surged 11% as Congress neared a deal on the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill.