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Starbucks extends coronavirus provisions for two weeks, explores more changes

Starbucks extends coronavirus provisions for two weeks, explores more changes

Starbucks Corp on Wednesday said it will extend special coronavirus provisions, including pay increases for workers and closed dining areas, for two weeks to May 3.



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Swiss distillery shifts from schnapps to sanitizer

Swiss distillery shifts from schnapps to sanitizer

A Swiss distillery has converted its production of pear schnapps to make disinfectant hand gel for use against the coronavirus.



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U.S. construction spending unexpectedly falls in February

U.S. construction spending unexpectedly falls in February

U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in February and could decline further as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on the economy.



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T-Mobile completes merger with Sprint

T-Mobile completes merger with Sprint

T-Mobile US Inc said on Wednesday it officially completed the merger with Sprint Corp , solidifying its postion as the No.3 wireless providers in the U.S.



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What You Should Know About Online Tools During the COVID-19 Crisis

What You Should Know About Online Tools During the COVID-19 Crisis

Electronic Frontier Foundation | Lindsay Oliver |March 19, 2020 A greater portion of the world’s work, organizing, and care-giving is moving onto digital platforms and tools that facilitate connection and productivity: video conferencing, messaging apps, healthcare and educational platforms, and more. It’s important to be aware of the ways these tools may impact your digital

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'The other bomb that's dropping' — Cramer's warning as first shale company files for chapter 11

'The other bomb that's dropping' — Cramer's warning as first shale company files for chapter 11

U.S. shale producer Whiting Petroleum filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday, in what Jim Cramer said could be "the first of many."

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Whiting files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as oil prices hover at $20

Whiting files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as oil prices hover at $20

U.S. shale producer Whiting Petroleum Corp said on Wednesday it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the first major casualty of a free fall in crude prices to $20 a barrel.



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Fiat Chrysler hopes discounts, web can juice dormant auto sales

Fiat Chrysler hopes discounts, web can juice dormant auto sales

With auto showrooms shut during the coronavirus pandemic, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV on Wednesday reported a 10% drop in U.S. quarterly sales and moved to juice demand with bigger discount and a program allowing customers to buy vehicles entirely online.



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EU industry chief sees no quid pro quo in Huawei's 'mask diplomacy'

EU industry chief sees no quid pro quo in Huawei's 'mask diplomacy'

EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Wednesday said he did not see any ulterior motive behind Huawei's donations of face masks to the bloc and that solidarity was the best way to tackle the global coronavirus outbreak.



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Zoom takes lead over Microsoft Teams as virus keeps Americans at home: Apptopia

Zoom takes lead over Microsoft Teams as virus keeps Americans at home: Apptopia

Zoom Video Communications Inc's average mobile user numbers in March were nearly three times that of its nearest rival Microsoft Corp's Teams, according to research firm Apptopia, as the cornonavirus-driven stay-at-home lifted demand for video conferencing applications.



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New Jersey residents get until July 15 to file taxes

New Jersey residents get until July 15 to file taxes

Garden State taxpayers now have until July 15 to prepare and file their state income tax returns, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. The new deadline is now the same as the due date for federal tax returns.

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Investors should have up to 10% in this 'hedge against the unexpected,' says 'Godfather' of gold

Investors should have up to 10% in this 'hedge against the unexpected,' says 'Godfather' of gold

George Milling-Stanley, who helped create the SPDR Gold Trust, says the precious metal is not just a hedge against inflation but against the unexpected.

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Where your coronavirus stimulus check will go furthest, based on US rents

Where your coronavirus stimulus check will go furthest, based on US rents

Millions of workers have reason to cheer, thanks to a $2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress last week that will put checks in their pockets. But how far will $1,200 really go? CNBC took a look at what that sum could mean for rent payers around the country.

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U.S. small businesses wait impatiently for government aid that could be slow to come

U.S. small businesses wait impatiently for government aid that could be slow to come

As soon as New York officials began detailing their response to the coronavirus, Matt Preis knew his staff might be in trouble.



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Argentina to continue talks with creditors after missing deadline: economy minister

Argentina to continue talks with creditors after missing deadline: economy minister

Argentina will continue talks this week and next with creditors over restructuring its $83 billion in foreign debt, Economy Minister Martin Guzman said on Tuesday, after the South American country missed the March 31 deadline it had set previously.



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