WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.With confirmed infections having neared 60,000 in the past week, the highest level since July, many consumers have been unable or reluctant to shop, travel, dine out or congregate in crowds — a trend that has led some employers to keep cutting jobs.

Several states, such as Ohio and Idaho, are reporting a record number of hospitalizations from the virus.Thursday’s report from the Labor Department said the number of people who are continuing to receive unemployment benefits tumbled by 1 million to 8.4 million.

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Unemployment claims likely remain high in next jobs report

WASHINGTON (AP) - The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of job cuts in the United States, which remain elevated with the viral pandemic still impeding the economy seven months after it first erupted.The still-high number of people seeking jobless benefits reflects an economy that has recovered only slightly more than half the 22 million jobs that were lost to the pandemic.

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Cost of attending to the homeless during the coronavirus crisis costs West Lothian Council extra £700,000

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.West Lothian Council’s spending on the homeless blew its budget by almost three-quarters of a million pounds in the last year.The council, faced with a surge in demand and the knock-on effects of the Covid lockdown, had to fork out an extra £707,000 to meet the costs of a demand for B&B accommodation.The figures were revealed to the council’s Services for the Community Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel.Delivering a 12-month monitoring report on the performance of the general revenue fund Pamela Bell, senior service accountant, said that some savings had been made by Housing, Building and Customer Services.Staffing savings in the Community

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Imax Posts Third Quarter Loss, Revenue Fall Amid Pandemic

Giant-screen exhibitor Imax continues to see a direct hit to its balance sheet from the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday, Imax reported a loss of $47.2 million attributable to shareholders, compared to a year-earlier $9 million profit, as it posted third quarter financial results dominated by the COVID-19 crisis.

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Davina McCall reveals daughter Holly got coronavirus after a week at Newcastle Uni as students ‘fail to social distance’

DAVINA McCall's oldest daughter, Holly, 18, caught the coronavirus after just a week at univeristy. The 52-year-old star said her daughter had just arrived to Newcastle University and within a week tested positive to Covid-19.

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Presidential debate: Biden claims Trump wasn’t ‘joking’ about injecting bleach amid coronavirus pandemic

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WarnerMedia Takes $960M Pandemic Earnings Hit, AT&T Loses 627,000 Video Subs

Telecom giant AT&T on Thursday reported its third-quarter results, the second set of financials and subscriber data fully affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The company said its quarterly figures included a $1.72 billion hit to quarterly earnings tied to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as $190 million in incremental costs tied to the pandemic.

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Possible €1,000 fines for house party organisers

People who organise or host house parties, or other gatherings that break new Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions, could face a fine of up to €1,000, or imprisonment for a month, under proposed legislation.

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Taco Bell will deliver on their 'steal a base, steal a taco' promotion for World Series

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 20: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is congratulated by Will Smith #16 after scoring a run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning in Game One of the 2020 MLB World Series at Globe Life Field on Octob ARLINGTON, Texas - The moment Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers stole second base during the 5th inning of Game 1 of the 2020 World Series on October 20, taco lovers went wild! Betts just scored free tacos for Americans everywhere.For the ninth year in a row, Taco Bell's 'Steal a Base, Steal a Taco' promotion went into full effect after Mookie Betts' base steal.

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Canada sees 2,341 new coronavirus cases as deaths near 10,000

coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the country’s total case count to 203,476.Health authorities in Canada’s provinces also said another 16 people have died after testing positive for COVID-19.The new fatalities bring the country’s total death toll to 9,794. Halloween on or off? Dance studios but no gyms? Inconsistencies fill coronavirus messaging News of the new infections comes as health officials work to slow the spread of the virus as Canada faces a second wave of the pandemic.Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the fight against the virus is “far from over.”“And to win it, we have to keep working together,” he said.

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Why PM Modi is still so popular even as India battles Covid-19

coronavirus caseloads, its worst-ever economic slump, shuttered factories, farmer protests and the deadliest border fighting with China in decades.Yet Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to remain as popular as ever. Opinion polls in Bihar, where from Oct.

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Hinshaw says Alberta in ‘danger zone’ as COVID-19 cases stay high

Alberta’s Dr. Hinshaw warns citizens that the province is getting closer to overwhelming the health system as COVID-19 case continue to stay high.

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Hinshaw says discussions still underway for Alberta’s transition to federal COVID-19 tracing app

Dr. Deena HInshaw reminds Albertans that the AB Trace Together app continues to operate amid continuing discussions about transitioning to the federal app.

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DEO’s mistake leaves woman’s unemployment application ‘under review’ since May

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Casey Thorner operated a prosperous home cleaning service in Marion County until COVID-19 created a wave of cancellations and forced her to file for unemployment benefits with the Department of Economic Opportunity.“It was like my whole world shut down,” Thorner told News 6 from her Ocala home.

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Coronavirus: Waterloo Region high school students escape exams this fall

Waterloo Region may be breathing a sigh of relief after learning they will not have to take exams this fall as the coronavirus pandemic continues.The ministry of education recently provided school boards with the option of cancelling exams to use the days for instructional time and both boards in Waterloo Region have confirmed they have chosen to do so.A spokesperson for the Waterloo Region District School Board said the move will be used to support students finishing coursework and consolidating learning.

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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan reports 44 new cases, top doctor urges need to follow rules

Saskatchewan reported 44 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and warned residents to continue to abide by ongoing public safety measures.

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Halloween on or off? Dance studios but no gyms? Inconsistencies fill coronavirus messaging

coronavirus pandemic.Comprehension of what is and isn’t permissible has grown more challenging as regions teeter between reopening and reclosing amid surging coronavirus cases. There are Thanksgiving recommendations to sift through, Halloween guidelines to review, and selective closures to keep up on.

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Santa Claus is still coming to town with drive-by parade in Belleville

COVID-19 pandemic.This year, the city will be hosting a drive-by Santa Claus parade, where floats will stay in one place while spectators move thorugh a one-way route at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre.

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Coronavirus: Trudeau says Canada has surpassed 200,000 COVID-19 cases

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday that Canada has now surpassed 200,000 COVID-19 cases with almost 22,000 active cases.

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Coronavirus cases in this state reach record high over the weekend

Missouri reported a record number of coronavirus cases over the weekend. The Show-Me State on Saturday reported a record of some 2,357 new cases of COVID-19, the Associated Press reported. An estimated 1,768 new cases were reported on Sunday. As of Tuesday morning, all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have reported confirmed cases of COVID-19, tallying more than 8,214,754 illnesses and at least 220,133 deaths.

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Older workers face higher unemployment than midcareer peers

For the first time in nearly 50 years, older workers are facing higher unemployment than midcareer workers, according to a study released Tuesday from the New School. The pandemic has wrecked havoc on employment for people of all ages.

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COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region surpass 2,000 mark

coronavirus since the virus first appeared in the area in March.Waterloo Public Health announced 14 new positive test results for the coronavirus on Tuesday bringing the total number of cases to 2,005. Ontario reports 821 new coronavirus cases with only just over 24K tests processed On the other hand, another nine people were cleared of the virus bringing the total number of resolved cases to 1,791.The death toll remains at 120 as the area has not had any COVID-19-related deaths since Aug.

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Coronavirus: Haunted houses still finding ways to scare around COVID-19 precautions

COVID-19.Before the pandemic shook our lives, haunted houses sometimes dipped into the fears of contagion, splashing themed rooms with signs of a viral outbreak, hazmat suits and contamination warnings. A coronavirus Halloween has some parents spooked.

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Why the winners still might not be known long after Election Day is over

Here are three reasons why.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more people will bypass voting in-person at their usual precincts and simply submit their ballots by mail as a way to minimize risk of contracting COVID-19 from a precinct that could have a lot of people on Election Day.California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Vermont and Washington will conduct primarily vote-by-mail elections, according to CNN.

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Saskatchewan home builders, buyers paying cost of record-high lumber prices

Canadians thinking of buying new can expect to pay more for their dream home as domestic lumber prices have doubled — even tripled — since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Student returning to the UK claims she's had unproven £50 coronavirus vaccine

Sky News, the 20-year-old, who plans to return to the UK in January, said she had the first two doses of the unproven vaccine last week at a hospital in Yongkang, eastern China.

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Government adviser says huge covid-breaching house parties are "mythical"

house parties have been dismissed as “mythical” by a leading adviser to the Scottish Government. Stephen Reicher, professor of social psychology at the University of St Andrews, claimed that “less than two per cent” of lockdown breaches investigated by police in Scotland involved 15 people or more.Reicher, a member of the Government's covid advisory group, told MPs his figures came from conversations with police officers about lockdown rules which now ban people gathering in other households.He said: “They investigated 430 house gatherings of which thirteen, less than two per cent, had more than 15 people.

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How to follow along as NASA’s spacecraft picks up a piece of asteroid

Here is a full list of activities leading up to the asteroid “tag” and after to learn how it went.If the sample collection goes as planned, the spacecraft will drop off the sample to Earth in 2023, where it will then undergo analysis in labs at NASA’s Goddard Flight Center and elsewhere, however, 75% of the sample will be achieved.Follow live updates below leading up to the asteroid “tag” and for reaction from OSIRIS-REx team members after the main event.9 a.m. Today is ‘tag’ timeAre you ready for a game of space TAG? @OSIRISREx will perform the first attempt of Touch-And-Go (TAG) sample collection event on asteroid Bennu today.

DOJ to file antitrust lawsuit against Google

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Justice Dept. to file landmark antitrust case against Google

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that Google has been abusing its online dominance in online search to stifle competition and harm consumers, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.The litigation marks the government’s most significant act to protect competition since its groundbreaking case against Microsoft more than 20 years ago. The suit could be an opening salvo ahead of other major government antitrust actions, given ongoing investigations of major tech companies including Apple, Amazon and Facebook at both the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission.Lawmakers and consumer advocates have long accused Google, whose corporate parent Alphabet Inc.

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Basis for Level 5 decisions should be laid out in full

So many lives have been lost, more than 1,850 deaths associated with coronavirus here so far.

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Baby shampoos and mouthwashes could help to protect against coronavirus, study claims

From wearing a mask to regularly washing your hands, there are several things you can do to reduce your risk against coronavirus.

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Saskatchewan home builders, buyers paying cost of record-high lumber prices

lumber suppliers and home builders are riding the highs and lows of the COVID-19 economy.At the start of the pandemic, Warman Home Centre near Saskatoon was bracing for an uncertain summer as a building materials retailer.“We didn’t know how hard COVID would hit and how much it would affect sales,” said Rick Casavant, Warman Home Centre president.“We were clearing out inventory because we thought there would be a lot less demand.” Lumber, panel prices expected to remain elevated despite recent declines Instead, Casavant said, with more people working from home — and staying home during the summer — his store saw an increased demand for lumber.At the same time, major Canadian lumber producers were forced to curtail production due to the

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High court allows 3-day extension for Pennsylvania ballots

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court will allow Pennsylvania to count ballots received up to three days after the election, rejecting a Republican plea.The justices divided 4-4 Monday, an outcome that upholds a state Supreme Court ruling that allowed election officials to receive and count ballots until Nov.

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Merritt Island High football team in quarantine after positive COVID-19 test

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – Brevard Public School officials announced Monday the Merritt Island High School football team will spend two weeks in quarantine after a positive COVID-19 test connected to the team.The student athletes will continue their learning online during quarantine.As a result, the game against Satellite and Astronaut high schools will be canceled and Merritt Island will forfeit, according to BPS. The team is currently scheduled to resume playing on Nov.

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Big demand in B.C. for seniors’ high-dose flu shot

‘Never had such high demand:’ British Columbians keen on flu shots amid COVID-19 Isobel Mackenzie, B.C.’s seniors’ advocate, said not everyone will have the same luck.“I do feel for the seniors who want to get Fluzone for a variety of reasons this year,” she said. “For the general public, it may be difficult to obtain.

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Coronavirus: Quebec Dance studios feel left in the dust by Quebec government

Dance Studios across the province have been shuttered as more and more areas move in to COVID-19 red zones. For many dance school owners, shutting down for even just one month can have a drastic impact on their bottom line.

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Winnipeg private school moving high school students to remote learning amid coronavirus

COVID-19 cases continue to mount in the city.St. Mary’s Academy will shift grades 9 through 12 at the private all-girls school to remote learning starting Oct.

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Canada tops 200,000 cases of coronavirus

coronavirus on Monday, marking a grim milestone for the country as provinces work to control the second wave.As of Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. ET, there were 200,730 confirmed infections in Canada, while the death toll stood at 9,776.

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High school football games canceled in Volusia County due to coronavirus

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The next two football games for Deltona High and Pine Ridge High schools have been canceled due to a coronavirus-related incident, according to Volusia County Schools.[TRENDING: Big rig with police lights pulling over drivers | Voter Guide 2020 | Belt buckle may solve cold case]Deltona played against Pine Ridge this past Friday. School officials said the Volusia County Health Department has been notified and will monitor the safety of the players.“We know that our players, families, and student supporters of the team are disappointed, but we are acting with an abundance of caution in the best interest of everyone,” Pine Ridge Principal Dr.

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Kidney disease tied to high death rates in COVID patients

COVID-19 patients who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) or develop coronavirus-related kidney injury in the intensive care unit (ICU) face higher odds of death than their otherwise-healthy peers, according to a study published late last week in Anaesthesia.

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Guinea's opposition leader claims election victory

CONAKRY – Guinea's opposition candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo has declared himself the winner of the West African country's presidential election before the official results have been announced. “Despite all the anomalies of this election ...

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These are the latest coronavirus infection rates for Greater Manchester as cases fall in three boroughs

that coronavirus patients could fill up Greater Manchester's entire intensive care capacity by November 12. It comes after a leaked document revealed that some of the region's hospitals are already full.

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Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high

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