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Johnson & Johnson said on Monday that it and the US government will invest $1 billion to create enough manufacturing capacity to make more than 1 billion doses of a vaccine it is testing to stop the new coronavirus that has killed more than 35,000 people around the world. As part of the arrangement, the …
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Want to dine with the Mother of Dragons? Emilia Clarke is auctioning off a virtual dinner with her in exchange for donations to the Same You COVID-19 relief fund. The “Game of Thrones” star took to Instagram to ask fans to help her raise £250,000 ($309,358) for the cause. “How would you feel about having …
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Heather Locklear came out of social media hibernation to express her gratitude to all of the essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis. “We are all going through a challenging time right now,” she said in a video shared on her Instagram. “I at first want to say thank you to all the …
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Bankrupt home-furnishings chain Pier 1 Imports has canceled plans to auction off its stores and other assets this week, according to court documents. The Fort Worth, Texas-based retailer pulled the plug on an auction that was slated for Tuesday “in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing government shut-downs and overall unstable market conditions,” according to …
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US stocks edged higher Monday after President Trump extended his administration’s social-distancing guidelines to April 30, with investors continuing to gauge the fallout from the relentless spread of the coronavirus. The Dow Jones industrial average rose as much as 532.35 points, or 2.4 percent, by midday, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite increased as …
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Microsoft Corp said on Monday its video calling platform Skype saw a 70 percent jump in usage in March from a month earlier, as more people shift to working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic. The platform is being used by 40 million people, the company said in a blog post, adding that Skype-to-Skype calling …
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Andy Cohen is finally “feeling better” after testing positive for coronavirus, and the talk show host is now opening up about his experience with the deadly disease. “It took about 10 or 11 days, I would say, to work through my system,” he said on SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live” show on Monday. “It takes a …
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“Vanderpump Rules” star Jax Taylor is convinced the coronavirus is a “punishment” from God. “I know a lot of good people are out of work and are having a rough time and that sucks and I am so sorry,” the 40-year-old reality star wrote in a lengthy note on social media over the weekend. “But …
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With beauty salons and services temporarily shuttered as the coronavirus outbreak rages on, it’s likely that your manicure has seen better days, particularly if you’re partial to gel polish. Fortunately, celebrity nail artist Mei Kawajiri — who counts Dua Lipa and Bella and Gigi Hadid as clients and has been wowing her Instagram followers with …
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Macy’s said on Monday it would furlough most of its 130,000-strong workforce starting this week as all of the company’s stores have been temporarily shut due to the coronavirus pandemic. The department store chain added that there would be fewer furloughs in its digital business, which is still operational, supporting distribution centers and call centers. …