Global pandemic drives historic U.S. economic collapse
The coronavirus triggers the deepest, fastest downturn since the Great Depression with U.S. output shrinking 4.8 percent in Q1 and up to 20 percent annualized in April. Unemployment claims surge toward 1 in 6 workers. 3.1 million infections worldwide. 220,000 deaths. Airlines, Italy, Germany, and France report losses as Gilead remdesivir advances, while experts warn vaccine timelines stretch beyond a year.
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Indian Businesses Urge Easing of Virus Lockdown
Indian business leaders urge Modi government to relax the five week lockdown as key sectors such as pharmaceuticals IT and autos could operate at reduced capacity with safeguards. Analysts warn of 30 to 40 million potential job losses if the economy stalls, amid rising cases and a nationwide address planned by Modi.
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Navy widens carrier probe delaying commander decision
The Navy will broaden its coronavirus inquiry aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, delaying a decision on reinstating Captain Brett Crozier. The review will span the Navy chain of command in the Pacific, covering events before the outbreak and examining leadership, with a goal of up to 30 days. More than 900 sailors on Roosevelt have been infected and one has died. a second ship, USS Kidd, reports at least 64 cases.
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