TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida and the nation saw upticks last week in first-time unemployment claims as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pummel the economy, according to estimates released Thursday by the U.S.

Department of Labor.Florida received an estimated 44,795 first-time unemployment claims during the week that ended Oct. 10, up from 42,306 in the prior week.[TRENDING: 1 dead in Melbourne triple shooting | Type O blood may mean lower COVID-19 risk | Biketoberfest begins in Daytona Beach]The state had been recording fewer than 40,000 new claims a week through September, but it has seen increases as industries such as tourism continue to struggle despite efforts to revive the economy.

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Man serving 660-year sentence denied compassionate release

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Rhode Island man serving a 660-year prison sentence for laundering millions of dollars for a Colombian drug cartel was denied compassionate release on Monday by a federal judge who said he had failed to show he was at an increased risk of severe complications from the coronavirus.U.S.

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Flying squirrels trapped in Central Florida, illegally shipped to Asia, FWC says

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Flying squirrels were being trapped in Florida, driven to Chicago and shipped to South Korea, Florida wildlife officials said Monday while announcing charges against seven people they say ran an illegal wildlife trafficking operation.Poachers set as many as 10,000 squirrel traps in Central Florida and captured as many as 3,600 flying squirrels over a three-year period. They sold the squirrels to a licensed wildlife dealer who claimed they were bred in captivity and not wild, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a press release.

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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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Flagler County tax collector limiting services due to early voting demand

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Due to large lines for early voting outside the Flagler County Government Building, Tax Collector Suzanne Johnston will limit certain services “until further notice" to accommodate voters casting their ballots.The temporary change impacts time-consuming services, including driver’s licenses, according a news release. Those services will be handled at the Flagler Beach branch at 2525 Moody Blvd.

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7 takeaways from Florida voter registration numbers

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida elections officials last week released voter-registration numbers for the Nov. 3 general election.

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Meet the candidates: Here’s who’s running to be Osceola County’s supervisor of elections

[2020 VOTER GUIDE: Everything you need to know ahead of the presidential election]The supervisor of elections is the official designated by Florida law and the county charter to administer elections and voter registration for Osceola County.Some of the tasks the supervisor of elections is responsible for include the following:Mary Jane Arrington (D)Arrington, the incumbent, moved to Osceola County over 45 years ago. She began her role in government in 1994 when she was the first women to be elected to serve on the Osceola County Commission.

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Florida wildlife investigators bust million-dollar flying squirrel trafficking ring

Photos via SCSO BUSHNELL, Fla. - A group of flying squirrel smugglers has been grounded after a 19-month-long investigation that stretched across the country and as far as Asia, Florida wildlife officials say.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced the series of arrests Monday, which disrupted what they called an “elaborate organized enterprise to smuggle Florida’s wildlife to interstate and international buyers.”It was back in January of 2019 when FWC received a tip about flying squirrels being illegally trapped in rural Marion County.

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Meet the candidates: Here’s who’s running for Osceola County property appraiser

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The November elections are swiftly approaching and News 6 is here to make sure you are fully prepared when the time comes for you to cast your ballot.One election happening in Osceola County is for the county’s property appraiser.[2020 VOTER GUIDE: Everything you need to know ahead of Florida’s primary election]Before we get to know the candidates, here’s a little bit more about the position, according to property-appraiser.org:The Property Appraiser is an elected county officer, as established by Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida.

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What to know about Florida’s Amendment 6: Transfer of veteran benefits to surviving spouses

[2020 VOTER GUIDE: Everything you need to know ahead of the presidential election | 6 Florida constitutional amendments to be on ballot in November]Here’s the ballot summary:“Provides that the homestead property tax discount for certain veterans with permanent combat-related disabilities carries over to such veteran’s surviving spouse who holds legal or beneficial title to, and who permanently resides on, the homestead property, until he or she remarries or sells or otherwise disposes of the property. The discount may be transferred to a new homestead property of the surviving spouse under certain conditions.

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Couple of 60 years, separated for 215 days amid pandemic, reunites in touching video: 'I missed you so much'

Love wins. A husband and wife who have been married for 60 years reunited to share their first hug after spending several months apart since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

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NASA spacecraft will swoop in, collect chunk of asteroid to bring home this week

ORLANDO, Fla. – A NASA spacecraft is less than two days away from sucking up a few pounds of a 4.5 billion-year-old asteroid called Bennu and bringing it back to Earth, enabling scientists to learn more about how planets formed and how to protect Earth from asteroids in the future.This mission has been more than a decade in the making; OSIRIS-REx launched from Cape Canaveral Florida in September 2016. The spacecraft name stands for Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer, a true mouthful even for a NASA acronym.The spacecraft chased down its target, Bennu, and has been orbiting the asteroid since December 2018, preparing for the Oct.

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New excavation to begin at cemetery, looking for victims of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Photo shows the aftermath, at east corner of Greenwood Avenue and East Archer Street, of the Tulsa Race Massacre, during which mobs of white residents attacked black residents and businesses of the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, US, June 1921 TULSA, Oklahoma - A second excavation begins Monday at a cemetery in an effort to find and identify victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and shed light on violence that left hundreds dead and destroyed an area that was once a cultural and economic mecca for African Americans."I realize we can tell this story the way it needs to be told, now," said Phoebe Stubblefield, a forensic anthropologist at the University of Florida and a descendant of a survivor of the massacre who is assisting the

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Florida early voting begins amid pandemic as health officials report 1,707 new coronavirus cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – Early voting has officially begun in Florida but voters have been casting their votes by mail for weeks in large part due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, Florida Department of Health officials reported 1,707 new cases of the respiratory illness with the 2020 election a little more than three weeks away.With its 29 electoral votes, Florida is crucial to both candidates.

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Tropical Storm Epsilon forms in Atlantic Ocean

TAMPA, Fla. - The 2020 hurricane season is not over yet. Tropical Depression 27 formed in the Atlantic Ocean this morning and has already strengthened into a tropical storm.After watching the area of low pressure for several days, National Hurricane Center forecasters said Monday morning that it had become organized enough to become a tropical depression.

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CVS to hire 15,000 workers ahead of flu season

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Puerto Rico, unable to vote, becomes crucial to US election

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - The campaigns of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are rallying people in a place where U.S. citizens cannot cast ballots but have the ear of hundreds of thousands of potential voters in the battleground state of Florida.The candidates are targeting Puerto Rico in a way never before seen, with the U.S.

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Motorcyclist, 21, killed in head-on crash in Osceola County, FHP says

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A 21-year-old St. Cloud man was killed Monday morning when his motorcycle crashed head-on with an SUV while he was trying to pass other cars in Osceola County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.The fatal crash was reported around 5:40 a.m.

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6% increase in numbers claiming PUP

More than 244,000 people are now claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment, an increase of over 15,000 or 6% in the last week.

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Countries zero in on coronavirus hot spots as cases rise again globally

coronavirus earlier this year, some countries and U.S. states are trying more targeted measures as cases rise again around the world, especially in Europe and the Americas.New York’s new round of virus shutdowns zeroes in on individual neighbourhoods, closing schools and businesses in hot spots measuring just a couple of square miles.Spanish officials limited travel to and from some parts of Madrid before restrictions were widened throughout the capital and some suburbs.Italian authorities have sometimes quarantined spots as small as a single building.

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Hiker who was missing for 2 weeks found alive in Zion National Park

SPRINGDALE, Utah. - A woman who went missing while hiking in Zion National Park in Utah has been found alive nearly two weeks later. Park officials say Search and Rescue crews found 38-year-old Holly Suzanne Courtier on Sunday, Oct. 18.

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Early in-person voting begins in key swing state of Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Florida begins in-person early voting in much of the state Monday as the Trump campaign tries to cut into an early advantage Democrats have posted in mail-in votes in the key swing state.With its 29 electoral votes, Florida is crucial to both candidates but especially so for President Donald Trump, who moved his official residence to his Palm Beach estate Mar-a-Lago from New York last year. A Florida loss would make it nearly impossible for Trump to reach the 270 electoral votes needed to retain the White House over former Democratic Vice President Joe Biden.Under state law, counties can offer up to two weeks of early voting and many do, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and other population centers.

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Yes, a big rig with police lights is pulling over drivers in Florida. Here’s why

ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.Trooper Steve said he was inundated with messages this week about a viral photo of a big rig with police lights, and whether it was real.“This is so real that the Florida Department of Highway and Safety actually posted about it early last week,” he said. “There are several divisions of the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Belt buckle prompts Florida sheriff to reopen cold case

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – For 35 years, he was known as “John Doe.” But the hand-engraved initials on his belt buckle held a clue, even if his death and the man’s identity stumped authorities in Escambia County for all these many years.Those initials — WT — and DNA analysis this month would help confirm the man's identity: William Ernest Thompson.Now the investigation into his death has been reopened.“This is another example of the never-ending quest for justice. While we haven’t yet solved the homicide.

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Extra toothbrushing could help protect against coronavirus, dentist claims

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

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Cruise ship rescues 24 people from sinking boat off Florida coast

PALM BEACH, Fla. - A Carnival Cruise Line ship rescued two dozen people, including two children, from a sinking boat 37 miles off the coast of Palm Beach. The cruise line said Saturday that the passengers were taken on board the Carnival Sensation when the smaller boat started taking on water.

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VP candidate Kamala Harris to be in town for first day of early voting

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Dolphins turn up heat on Jets and embattled Gase, 24-0

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Ryan Fitzpatrick threw three touchdown passes and the Miami Dolphins held the winless New York Jets without a third-down conversion until the fourth quarter Sunday to get their first shutout in six years, 24-0.The game was so lopsided that Miami rookie Tua Tagovailoa made his NFL debut in mop-up duty with 2:27 left. The Dolphins’ potential franchise quarterback ran onto the field to a big roar from the crowd of 10,772, and a grinning Fitzpatrick waved to encourage more cheers.The Dolphins (3-3) reached .500 for the first time under second-year coach Brian Flores and moved into second place in the AFC East behind Buffalo.

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Winnipeg businesses forced to shutter for two weeks amid COVID-19 spike frustrated

Casinos, bars, bingo halls closed under tighter coronavirus restrictions coming to Winnipeg area Establishments that serve food, but have beverage room or entertainment licenses, are forced to shutter too.The King’s Head Pub has an entertainment license — owner Christopher Graves thinks it’s unfair for him to have to close up shop for two weeks while other restaurants and lounges can remain open, albeit with reduced capacity.“What is actually truly disheartening is the fact that there are many establishments that have been doing the right thing and because of the way the province has announced the restrictions with licensing, we have to shut down,” Graves said.“We fall under the entertainment license when we’ve been actually operating as

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Puerto Rico, unable to vote, becomes crucial to US election

SAN JUAN – The campaigns of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are rallying people in a place where U.S. citizens cannot cast ballots but have the ear of hundreds of thousands of potential voters in the battleground state of Florida.The candidates are targeting Puerto Rico in a way never before seen, with the U.S.

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Stafford, Swift, Lions protect big lead, pound Jaguars 34-16

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An elusive touchdown pass, a breakout performance, a defensive rebound and a reprieve for the head coach.This was a victory the Detroit Lions probably needed more than they would admit.

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Leaked document claims some of Greater Manchester's hospitals are already full with Covid-patients

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1,827 more diagnosed with coronavirus in Canada amid surges in parts of the country

coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the country’s total number of infections to 197,941.Provincial and territorial health authorities said 13 more people had died from the virus, although those numbers are incomplete as British Columbia, Alberta, Prince Edward Island and all three territories did not report updates over the weekend.Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 9,759 people have died from the virus in Canada, while 167,112 have recovered from the virus after falling ill. To date, more than 10.5 million tests have been administered throughout the country.As COVID-19 surges continue in parts of the country, chief public health officer Dr.

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Motorcyclist collides with 11-year-old girl on bicycle on U.S. 1 in Port St. John

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A motorcyclist collided with an 11-year-old girl who was riding a bicycle Saturday afternoon in Port St. John, Brevard County Fire Rescue Chief Mark Schollmeyer told News 6 partner Florida Today.The crash occurred just after 4:10 p.m.

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Cruise ship rescues 24 people from boat off Florida coast

MIAMI – A Carnival Cruise Line ship rescued two dozen people, including two children, from a sinking boat 37 miles (about 60 kilometers) off the Florida coast, the cruise line reported Saturday.It was not immediately clear why the smaller boat came under distress, but its passengers were taken on board the Carnival Sensation when the boat started taking on water. They were given life jackets, food, water and blankets.The Miami Herald said the passengers were later transferred to the U.S.

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SpaceX has successful Starlink launch on Sunday, another liftoff planned this week

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday, sending its 14th batch of about 60 satellites for its Starlink broadband network into orbit.The launch occurred at 8:25 a.m. in Cape Canaveral, Florida. It was part of SpaceX's efforts to deliver broadband internet service from low-Earth orbit.

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Gunfire claims life of 21-year-old man in Stenton, police say

STENTON - Authorities are investigating after a man was gunned down late Saturday night in Stenton. Police responded to the 8200 block of Lowber Street around 9 p.m. for reports of a shooting. A 21-year-old victim was reportedly shot several times between the head and chest.

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Florida health officials report over 2,000 new cases of COVID-19

coronavirus pandemic. Health officials said Halloween will undoubtedly look different this year but won’t be canceled altogether.[RELATED: Get spooky at these socially distant Central Florida Halloween events]CDC officials said candy should be not be given out to trick-or-treaters this year.Health officials said individually wrapped goodie bags lined up in yards for families to grab and go is considered a moderate risk.As always you can keep up with the latest news on the pandemic by subscribing to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter.

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Trump, Biden are campaigning across country from each other

LAS VEGAS – President Donald Trump made a rare visit to church Sunday as he and Democratic rival Joe Biden campaigned across the country from one another in key states with the Nov. 3 election close at hand.Trump was attending services at the nondenominational International Church of Las Vegas before raising money in Newport Beach, California, and holding an evening rally in Carson City, Nevada.

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Twitter removes post from Trump coronavirus advisor Scott Atlas claiming masks don’t work

Twitter has removed a tweet from U.S. President Donald Trump’s novel coronavirus advisor, Scott Atlas, suggesting wearing masks does not help stem the spread of the virus.In a tweet Saturday morning, Atlas shared an article suggesting face coverings do not help limit the spread of COVID-19.“Masks Work? NO,” he wrote.

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Jacksonville seeks $150K from GOP convention host committee

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville city officials are seeking reimbursement for more than $150,000 in expenses for law enforcement costs, consulting fees and other funds spent preparing to host the National Republican Convention that never took place in their city.The festivities, which were to be held in Jacksonville in August to formally reanoint President Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for president, was scuttled because of concerns over the coronavirus.[TRENDING:Police find Stephanie Hollingsworth’s vehicle | Should parents sanitize Halloween candy? | Florida head coach tests positive]City officials told the Florida Times-Union that they have been assured by the 2020 Jacksonville Host Committee that it will be repaid.Jacksonville

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Coronavirus Scotland: 'Capacity issue' delays 64,000 test results across the UK

Ayrshire has recorded 38 new infections in the past 24 hours bringing the region's total to 2,926.A total of 53 people were in NHS Ayrshire & Arran hospitals yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19; with seven in intensive care.The symptoms of coronavirus are:But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.always wash your hands when you get home or into workuse hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not availablecover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneezeput used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwardstry to avoid close contact with people who are

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Gunfire claims life of 40-year-old man in Stenton, police say

STENTON - Authorities are investigating after a man was gunned down late Saturday night in Stenton. Police responded to the 8200 block of Lowber Street around 9 p.m. for reports of a shooting. A 40-year-old victim was reportedly shot several times between the neck and head.

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Tulsa digs again for victims of 1921 race massacre

OKLAHOMA CITY – A second excavation begins Monday at a cemetery in an effort to find and identify victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and shed light on violence that left hundreds dead and decimated an area that was once a cultural and economic mecca for African Americans.“I realize we can tell this story the way it needs to be told, now,” said Phoebe Stubblefield, a forensic anthropologist at the University of Florida and a descendant of a survivor of the massacre who is assisting the search, told The Associated Press. ”The story is no longer hidden.

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Apartment fire in Seminole County injures 7, sends 2 to hospital

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WATCH LIVE: SpaceX launches another round of space-based satellites

STAY IN THE KNOW: When is the next rocket launch from Florida?The booster used for this mission has launched five other times and the rocket nose cone, or fairings, have both flown three times, according to SpaceX.Once the boosters are finished, they will then land at sea on a drone ship.[RELATED: Astronomers are working to make sure large satellite constellations don’t forever change the night sky]Speaking of space, did you know News 6 has its own space podcast? Space Curious is hosted by WKMG space reporter Emilee Speck.

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Alex Morgan's Tottenham debut delayed for weeks by 'setback'

LONDON – Alex Morgan's Tottenham debut won't be for another few weeks, with the American forward saying a setback prevented her from being fit to play against Arsenal in the Women's Super League north London derby on Sunday.The two-time World Cup winner joined Tottenham last month for this season to get game time ahead of the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics in 2021, with the United States season curtailed by the pandemic.But Morgan, who gave birth to Charlie Elena Carrasco in May, has not played since 2019.“A small setback keeping me from doing what I love,” Morgan tweeted on Sunday. “Can’t wait to get on the field with this team in the next few weeks.

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Travis helps Florida State beat No. 5 North Carolina 31-28

Jordan Travis ran for two touchdowns and threw a scoring pass to help Florida State build a big first-half lead, and the Seminoles held off No.

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election is a choice between a Trump super recovery and a Biden depression," Trump added.Earlier in the day, speaking at another rally in Muskegon, Michigan, Trump warned that a Democratic victory in the November elections could make the coronavirus situation worse in Michigan, as well as the US as a whole."Democrats would terminate our recovery with a draconian unscientific lockdown like your governor is doing right now," Trump said, stressing that "Biden will shut down the country, delay the vaccine and prolong the pandemic."Trump resumed his campaign trail earlier this month, holding his first rally (since his positive COVID19 diagnosis) in Sanford, Florida.Trump told his supporters in Florida that "whatever the hell they gave me" was

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Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Weekly unemployment claims up in Florida, across the country

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