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Coronavirus in employees of German car parts supplier rises to seven

Coronavirus in employees of German car parts supplier rises to seven

German car parts supplier Webasto said on Friday that two more of its employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total to seven.



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Boeing discloses U.S. SEC probe over 737 MAX

Boeing discloses U.S. SEC probe over 737 MAX

Boeing Co on Friday disclosed it was being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission over the 737 MAX accidents.



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U.S. coronavirus task force to hold briefing on Friday

U.S. coronavirus task force to hold briefing on Friday

U.S. President Donald Trump's task force on coronavirus will hold a public briefing on at 3:30 p.m. (2030 GMT), the White House said in a statement on Friday.



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Factbox: What do we know about the new coronavirus?

Factbox: What do we know about the new coronavirus?

A new coronavirus that has killed 213 people in China is spreading to other countries, alarming healthexperts.



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Man who works at coronavirus-hit firm is Germany's seventh case

Man who works at coronavirus-hit firm is Germany's seventh case

Germany on Friday confirmed a seventh case of coronavirus, identifying the victim as a man who works at a company in Bavaria where five other workers had earlier tested positive.



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Democratic witness bid seems doomed in Trump trial as Murkowski says no

Democratic witness bid seems doomed in Trump trial as Murkowski says no

Another pivotal Republican announced opposition on Friday to calling witnesses in President Donald Trump's U.S. Senate impeachment trial, appearing to doom a bid by Democrats to permit testimony and paving the way for his expected acquittal.



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U.S. stocks retreat on virus fears

U.S. stocks retreat on virus fears

Concerns over how the spreading coronavirus outbreak will impact growth in the U.S. and abroad is hitting stocks and pushing investors into haven assets.



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Wall Street drops as virus outbreak, data stoke growth worry

Wall Street drops as virus outbreak, data stoke growth worry

Wall Street's major averages tumbled more than 1% on Friday as the spreading coronavirus outbreak along with sluggish U.S. economic data and a mixed batch of corporate earnings fueled concerns about global growth.



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Roku tries Fox Super Bowl play but stock loses yardage

Roku tries Fox Super Bowl play but stock loses yardage

Shares of Roku tumbled 7% on Friday after the streaming video company told customers it was removing Fox channels from its platform ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl broadcast.



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Central American countries limit entry from China to fight coronavirus

Central American countries limit entry from China to fight coronavirus

Central American governments have imposed travel restrictions to try to keep out the coronavirus, including barring travelers who have recently visited China, officials said on Friday.



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Deere temporarily closes facilities in China due to coronavirus

Deere temporarily closes facilities in China due to coronavirus

Deere & Co said on Friday it has temporarily closed its facilities in China because of the coronavirus outbreak until the company determines it appropriate to reopen.



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Investment Red Flags

Investment Red Flags

While there’s no one-size-fits-all rubric to measure a startup pitch against, there are certain red flags you should keep an eye out for. Continue reading

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China's total coronavirus deaths hit 259 by end of Jan. 31, up 46: state media

China's total coronavirus deaths hit 259 by end of Jan. 31, up 46: state media

The total number of deaths from a coronavirus epidemic in China had reached 259 by the end of Friday, Jan. 31, up by 46, state broadcaster CCTV said, citing numbers from the country's National Health Commission.



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China's Tianjin closes schools, firms until further notice to curb virus: state media

China's Tianjin closes schools, firms until further notice to curb virus: state media

The northern Chinese city of Tianjin has ordered schools and non-essential companies to remain closed until further notice to curb the spread of the coronavirus that has already infected thousands in the country, a local government-run newspaper said.



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As coronavirus misinformation spreads on social media, Facebook removes posts

As coronavirus misinformation spreads on social media, Facebook removes posts

Facebook Inc said it will take down misinformation about China's fast-spreading coronavirus, in a rare departure from its usual approach to dubious health content that is presenting a fresh challenge for social media companies.



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