foxnews--2020-03-23--Mike Rowe: Coronavirus is an unprecedented chance for capitalism to 'step up'

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TV host and author Mike Rowe said on “ Fox & Friends ” on Monday that the coronavirus outbreak “ is a chance , unlike anything I 've ever seen , for corporate America to step up and do what the government simply ca n't do.
” Rowe made the comments after several companies , including General Motors and two partners , have combined their efforts to build more ventilation systems for hospitals during the novel coronavirus pandemic , the auto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Life Systems and StopTheSpread.org , a coordinated private-sector response to COVID-19 , are collaborating so that Ventec can increase its production of respiratory care products as hospitals across the U.S. face a potential ventilator shortage .
ELON MUSK SAYS HIS COMPANIES ARE WORKING ON VENTILATORS , THINKS 'THEY WO N'T BE NEEDED' SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his companies are working on building ventilators as well .
`` Yes , we ’ re working on ventilators , even though I think they probably won ’ t be needed , '' Musk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ user asking him if the same engineers and facilities used for Tesla 's Model X and Model S HEPA filters could be used for ventilators .
On Saturday , President Trump said that Hanes clothing company will be `` retrofitting '' its means of production to help supply much-needed medical face masks , which have been at the center of the coronavirus response effort .
Trump also said some distilleries around the country have decided to switch to producing a different type of product — hand sanitizer .
On Monday , Rowe noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what capitalism is really all about.
” “ We have these big conversations about the direction the country is headed and what direction the country ought to be headed , ” he said .
He then explained why he thinks the current situation is a “ chance for corporate America to step up and do what the government simply ca n't do.
” “ Obviously government has a primary role in this , but I do n't think they can do it alone and I 'm actually really heartened , ” he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which produces respirator masks for consumers , and General Motors , which have stepped up efforts to help during the coronavirus crisis .
3M has doubled its production of N95 respirator masks since the coronavirus outbreak to a rate of nearly 100 million a month , Street Insider reported .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Rowe also referenced the smaller companies “ who have completely retooled and retrofitted.
” “ I 'm looking at these distilleries who are now making hand sanitizer , ” he said .
“ It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's micro , it 's macro , it 's everybody doing what they can , in a way that I think could ultimately make about the most compelling case for capitalism that we 've seen in our lifetime.
” Fox Business ’ Audrey Conklin and Fox News ’ Chris Ciaccia and Charles Creitz contributed to this report .

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TV host and author Mike Rowe said on “Fox & Friends” on Monday that the coronavirus outbreak “is a chance, unlike anything I've ever seen, for corporate America to step up and do what the government simply can't do.”
Rowe made the comments after several companies, including General Motors and two partners, have combined their efforts to build more ventilation systems for hospitals during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the auto company announced Friday.
GM, Ventec Life Systems and StopTheSpread.org, a coordinated private-sector response to COVID-19, are collaborating so that Ventec can increase its production of respiratory care products as hospitals across the U.S. face a potential ventilator shortage.
ELON MUSK SAYS HIS COMPANIES ARE WORKING ON VENTILATORS, THINKS 'THEY WON'T BE NEEDED'
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his companies are working on building ventilators as well.
"Yes, we’re working on ventilators, even though I think they probably won’t be needed," Musk tweeted on Friday in response to a user asking him if the same engineers and facilities used for Tesla's Model X and Model S HEPA filters could be used for ventilators.
On Saturday, President Trump said that Hanes clothing company will be "retrofitting" its means of production to help supply much-needed medical face masks, which have been at the center of the coronavirus response effort.
Trump also said some distilleries around the country have decided to switch to producing a different type of product — hand sanitizer.
On Monday, Rowe noted that coronavirus is going to show “what capitalism is really all about.”
“We have these big conversations about the direction the country is headed and what direction the country ought to be headed,” he said.
He then explained why he thinks the current situation is a “chance for corporate America to step up and do what the government simply can't do.”
“Obviously government has a primary role in this, but I don't think they can do it alone and I'm actually really heartened,” he said, referencing several companies including 3M, which produces respirator masks for consumers, and General Motors, which have stepped up efforts to help during the coronavirus crisis.
3M has doubled its production of N95 respirator masks since the coronavirus outbreak to a rate of nearly 100 million a month, Street Insider reported.
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Rowe also referenced the smaller companies “who have completely retooled and retrofitted.”
“I'm looking at these distilleries who are now making hand sanitizer,” he said. “It's big and it's small, it's micro, it's macro, it's everybody doing what they can, in a way that I think could ultimately make about the most compelling case for capitalism that we've seen in our lifetime.”
Fox Business’ Audrey Conklin and Fox News’ Chris Ciaccia and Charles Creitz contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-23--Dr. Michael Baden: We don't yet know the long term effects COVID-19 will have on survivors

Dr. Michael Baden , the renowned forensic pathologist and Fox News contributor , said Sunday it 's still too early to know whether survivors of the COVID-19 virus will suffer lasting lung damage -- and called on the Trump administration to ramp up production of supplies that could reduce scar tissue .
`` The deaths will occur largely because of the severe lung infection that coronavirus can cause .
But , remember , 99 percent of people ... from the statistics of deaths so far , will recover .
Those who will die will largely die from lung infection , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HQ . ''
`` We do n't know how many people will have scarring from the lungs that will be present five , 10 , 15 years from now and cause shortness of breath and illness then .
We only have about a month of experience here , '' he added .
Baden called on President Trump to implement the Defense Production Act to enable private companies to produce ventilators and `` respiratory masks '' which , he said , will `` prevent the damage to the lungs that causes the death and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump said he had set in motion the Defense Production Act to ramp up the process of making medical masks and other supplies in short supply to battle the contagion 's outbreak , but Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator [ FEMA ] Peter Gaynor said during an appearance Sunday on CNN 's “ State of the Union ” that the administration had not yet ordered any companies to ramp up production of any critical supplies .
BIDEN SAYS DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT NEEDS TO BE IMPLEMENTED TO BATTLE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK '' We need more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Defense Production Act `` would permit industry that is n't functioning in some ways , car industry , motor industry , to make ventilators immediately now and that will cut down the number of deaths and will cut down the damage to the lungs that the coronavirus infection causes , '' he concluded , `` even in those who recover very nicely at this time , but may find out that they have lung damage 10 , 20 years from now that 's causing interference with breathing . ''
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Dr. Michael Baden, the renowned forensic pathologist and Fox News contributor, said Sunday it's still too early to know whether survivors of the COVID-19 virus will suffer lasting lung damage -- and called on the Trump administration to ramp up production of supplies that could reduce scar tissue.
"The deaths will occur largely because of the severe lung infection that coronavirus can cause. But, remember, 99 percent of people... from the statistics of deaths so far, will recover. Those who will die will largely die from lung infection," Baden told "America's News HQ."
"We don't know how many people will have scarring from the lungs that will be present five, 10, 15 years from now and cause shortness of breath and illness then. We only have about a month of experience here," he added.
"We don't know how many people will have scarring from the lungs that will be present five, 10, 15 years from now." — Dr. Baden, 'America's News HQ'
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Baden called on President Trump to implement the Defense Production Act to enable private companies to produce ventilators and "respiratory masks" which, he said, will "prevent the damage to the lungs that causes the death and causes scar tissue in survivors."
Trump said he had set in motion the Defense Production Act to ramp up the process of making medical masks and other supplies in short supply to battle the contagion's outbreak, but Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator [FEMA] Peter Gaynor said during an appearance Sunday on CNN's “State of the Union” that the administration had not yet ordered any companies to ramp up production of any critical supplies.
BIDEN SAYS DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT NEEDS TO BE IMPLEMENTED TO BATTLE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
"We need more ventilators," Baden stressed.
The Defense Production Act "would permit industry that isn't functioning in some ways, car industry, motor industry, to make ventilators immediately now and that will cut down the number of deaths and will cut down the damage to the lungs that the coronavirus infection causes," he concluded, "even in those who recover very nicely at this time, but may find out that they have lung damage 10, 20 years from now that's causing interference with breathing."
Fox News' Arthel Neville and Andrew O'Reilly contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-23--Automakers start helping production of medical equipment for coronavirus fight

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Automakers are stepping up efforts to help boost supplies of much-needed equipment for the coronavirus fight , as President Trump has asked , but not yet directed them to contribute in any way they can .
General Motors has confirmed it is offering its logistical , purchasing and manufacturing expertise to ventilator manufacturer Ventec Life Systems in an effort to ramp up production of the vital devices .
Specifics of the partnership have not been revealed , but The Detroit Free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking to several suppliers about sourcing ventilator components .
`` The ventilator involves modifying a basic HVAC ( heating , ventilation and air conditioning ) system with controls , both of which are important parts of existing vehicles .
That is why it would be especially easier for automotive companies to pivot , ” University of Michigan industrial and operations engineering professor Robert Bordley told Fox News Autos .
THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO KILL CORONAVIRUS IN CARS Borley said GM used to make a lot of this equipment in-house but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would take time for it and other automakers to convert their own facilities to produce them , but that it could be done down the line if necessary .
In fact , Fiat Chrysler is in the process of modifying one of its Chinese factories to produce surgical masks to ship to emergency workers in the U.S. , the Detroit Free Press reported .
`` We are working through the protocols to start production in the coming weeks and ultimately produce over a million face masks per month to donate to first responders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chrysler CEO Mike Manley told employees in an email sent over the weekend , according to the newspaper .
The Chinese factory was chosen because business is returning to normal in the country while Fiat Chrysler 's U.S. factories have been idled at least through the end of March , along with those of Ford , GM , Tesla and several other automakers .
Fiat Chrysler and Ferrari have also been in discussions with Italian ventilator manufacturer Siare Engineering International Group about increasing production , Reuters reported .
Ford has had preliminary talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting involved and told Fox News Autos that `` we 're moving fast to address these efforts and will provide more information when we have it , '' while and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been in contact with ventilator Medtronic and has also begun to donate N95 masks to medical centers that were originally earmarked for Tesla facilities .
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Automakers are stepping up efforts to help boost supplies of much-needed equipment for the coronavirus fight, as President Trump has asked, but not yet directed them to contribute in any way they can.
General Motors has confirmed it is offering its logistical, purchasing and manufacturing expertise to ventilator manufacturer Ventec Life Systems in an effort to ramp up production of the vital devices.
Specifics of the partnership have not been revealed, but The Detroit Free press reported that GM has also been talking to several suppliers about sourcing ventilator components.
"The ventilator involves modifying a basic HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system with controls, both of which are important parts of existing vehicles. That is why it would be especially easier for automotive companies to pivot,” University of Michigan industrial and operations engineering professor Robert Bordley told Fox News Autos.
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Borley said GM used to make a lot of this equipment in-house but it doesn't anymore, noting that it would take time for it and other automakers to convert their own facilities to produce them, but that it could be done down the line if necessary.
In fact, Fiat Chrysler is in the process of modifying one of its Chinese factories to produce surgical masks to ship to emergency workers in the U.S., the Detroit Free Press reported.
"We are working through the protocols to start production in the coming weeks and ultimately produce over a million face masks per month to donate to first responders and health care providers," Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley told employees in an email sent over the weekend, according to the newspaper.
The Chinese factory was chosen because business is returning to normal in the country while Fiat Chrysler's U.S. factories have been idled at least through the end of March, along with those of Ford, GM, Tesla and several other automakers.
Fiat Chrysler and Ferrari have also been in discussions with Italian ventilator manufacturer Siare Engineering International Group about increasing production, Reuters reported.
Ford has had preliminary talks with the U.S. and U.K. governments about getting involved and told Fox News Autos that "we're moving fast to address these efforts and will provide more information when we have it," while and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been in contact with ventilator Medtronic and has also begun to donate N95 masks to medical centers that were originally earmarked for Tesla facilities.
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foxnews--2020-03-23--McDonald's changes Golden Arches logo amid coronavirus outbreak to demonstrate social distancing

McDonald 's in Brazil used the company 's famous Golden Arches to promote the concept of social distancing .
This comes as the company closed dining rooms across the country due to the coronavirus outbreak .
On the McDonald 's Brazil Twitter page , the company 's famous Golden Arches have been separated on the company 's profile picture and header image .
The main image also includes a message that roughly translates to , `` separated for a moment to always be together . ''
The company also uploaded a video to its Instagram page , which displays the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company describes the measures it is taking during the pandemic , which include closing its dining rooms .
Instead , customers will be served through drive-thru , take-out and delivery services .
POPEYES OFFERING FANS NETFLIX USERNAME AND PASSWORD FOR THOSE STUCK AT HOME DURING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK In a statement to Fox News , a spokesperson for McDonald 's said : `` As a brand that operates in nearly 120 countries , we share a collective responsibility to help our communities in times of need .
Throughout the world , we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines and increasing our already strong hygiene standards to protect restaurant crew and the public .
We apologize for any misunderstanding of the intent to remind our customers and communities on the importance of social distancing during these uncertain times . ''
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The statement appears to be referencing backlash the company received on social media .
Some users were angry about the company 's apparent treatment of its employees , Adage reports .
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Even corporate logos can practice social distancing.
McDonald's in Brazil used the company's famous Golden Arches to promote the concept of social distancing. This comes as the company closed dining rooms across the country due to the coronavirus outbreak.
On the McDonald's Brazil Twitter page, the company's famous Golden Arches have been separated on the company's profile picture and header image. The main image also includes a message that roughly translates to, "separated for a moment to always be together."
The company also uploaded a video to its Instagram page, which displays the new logo.
In the video, the company describes the measures it is taking during the pandemic, which include closing its dining rooms. Instead, customers will be served through drive-thru, take-out and delivery services.
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In a statement to Fox News, a spokesperson for McDonald's said: "As a brand that operates in nearly 120 countries, we share a collective responsibility to help our communities in times of need. Throughout the world, we are modifying operations to adhere to social distancing guidelines and increasing our already strong hygiene standards to protect restaurant crew and the public. We apologize for any misunderstanding of the intent to remind our customers and communities on the importance of social distancing during these uncertain times."
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The statement appears to be referencing backlash the company received on social media. Some users were angry about the company's apparent treatment of its employees, Adage reports.
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foxnews--2020-03-23--American Red Cross' urgent plea: 'Blood supplies are at risk'

The American Red Cross is doubling down on calls for healthy Americans , especially millennials and Gen Zs , to donate blood amid the coronavirus outbreak .
`` Our country is in an unprecedented time with Covid-19 , blood supplies are at risk , '' Colin Williams , Red Cross regional communications officer , told Fox Nation 's Abby Hornacek on Monday .
Last week , Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams strongly urged Americans to continue to give blood , even while they observe guidelines for self-isolation and social distancing .
`` One thing we should all consider , especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Adams said during a White House coronavirus task force news conference .
`` Blood centers are open now and in need of your donation ... Social distancing does not have to mean social disengagement .
So give blood today .
You 'll feel good about it and you 'll be helping your country and your community during this crisis , and you might even save a life .
`` There are still traumatic injuries .
There are still cancer patients .
There are still newborns that need precious blood , '' Williams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ save up to three lives .
And people can make a difference . ''
Hornacek reported that , as of March 17 , nearly 2,700 hundred blood drives across the U.S. have been canceled , resulting in nearly 86,000 fewer blood donations .
`` We 've lost a lot of donations as a result of a lot of companies canceling their drives and that kind of thing , '' noted Red Cross Regional Communications CEO Kurt Kroemer .
However , Kroemer said that in times of crisis Americans reliably step up to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see that when something like this happens , every single time something like this happens , Americans respond , '' he said .
`` And so we 're just really proud to be part of what we do as the American Red Cross . ''
On Fox Nation 's `` Tales of Social Distancing , '' Hornacek documented her visit to a temporary American Red Cross facility in Arizona to donate blood herself .
Hornacek observed that social distancing rules and stringent hygiene standards were being enforced .
`` Two weeks ago , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protocols that typically are not in place , '' said Williams .
`` People wait outside .
Chairs are staggered six feet apart .
Once you 're in here , we have tables moved apart and we 're doing the best we can to satisfy that social distancing .
So people are safe . ''
Williams also noted that young and healthy people are not showing up to donate in the numbers that they would like to see .
`` We 've seen millennials , but they have n't come out in strength @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , one , it 's spring break .
We 've seen them on beaches .
We 've seen them doing things that are really a little bit risky , and not exactly following along with the social distancing guidelines , but also we kind of generally see an apathy from the millennials , '' he said .
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The American Red Cross is doubling down on calls for healthy Americans, especially millennials and Gen Zs, to donate blood amid the coronavirus outbreak.
"Our country is in an unprecedented time with Covid-19, blood supplies are at risk," Colin Williams, Red Cross regional communications officer, told Fox Nation's Abby Hornacek on Monday.
Last week, Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams strongly urged Americans to continue to give blood, even while they observe guidelines for self-isolation and social distancing.
"One thing we should all consider, especially our millennials, is donating blood," Adams said during a White House coronavirus task force news conference. "Blood centers are open now and in need of your donation... Social distancing does not have to mean social disengagement. So give blood today. You'll feel good about it and you'll be helping your country and your community during this crisis, and you might even save a life.
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"There are still traumatic injuries. There are still cancer patients. There are still newborns that need precious blood," Williams stressed. "One blood donation can save up to three lives. And people can make a difference."
Hornacek reported that, as of March 17, nearly 2,700 hundred blood drives across the U.S. have been canceled, resulting in nearly 86,000 fewer blood donations.
"We've lost a lot of donations as a result of a lot of companies canceling their drives and that kind of thing," noted Red Cross Regional Communications CEO Kurt Kroemer.
However, Kroemer said that in times of crisis Americans reliably step up to the challenge.
"It's heartening to see that when something like this happens, every single time something like this happens, Americans respond," he said. "And so we're just really proud to be part of what we do as the American Red Cross."
On Fox Nation's "Tales of Social Distancing," Hornacek documented her visit to a temporary American Red Cross facility in Arizona to donate blood herself.
Hornacek observed that social distancing rules and stringent hygiene standards were being enforced.
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"Two weeks ago, we implemented a whole bunch of new protocols that typically are not in place," said Williams. "People wait outside. Chairs are staggered six feet apart. Once you're in here, we have tables moved apart and we're doing the best we can to satisfy that social distancing. So people are safe."
Williams also noted that young and healthy people are not showing up to donate in the numbers that they would like to see.
"We've seen millennials, but they haven't come out in strength. And I think that's because, one, it's spring break. We've seen them on beaches. We've seen them doing things that are really a little bit risky, and not exactly following along with the social distancing guidelines, but also we kind of generally see an apathy from the millennials," he said.
To watch more of Abby Hornacek on "Tales of Social Distancing," as well as episodes with other Fox Nation hosts like Tomi Lahren and Kacie McDonnell, go to Fox Nation and sign up today.
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foxnews--2020-03-20--Heartwarming moment mom surprises daughter in isolation for her birthday

This is the heartwarming moment a mom delivered surprise birthday treats to her daughter who is in isolation .
Chef Angel Wood , 22 , was diagnosed with pleurisy and a lower respiratory lung infection earlier this month .
To avoid coronavirus , which doctors said could be fatal , she is self-isolating -- meaning her mom Sally Wood , 53 , could n't set up her usual banners , balloons , cake and gifts in the living room .
Instead , her mom brought the tradition to her daughter ’ s front lawn , plastering pink banners across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ niece Annabelle , 3 , cooked Angel 's favorite vanilla shortbread cookies and they tapped on the window with gifts and balloons .
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER “ It ’ s scary at the moment because I can ’ t go to work - not unless I can put the pizzas out the window , '' Angel said .
“ Every single year on our birthdays we have balloons , banners and a cake -- she acts like we are 3 years old . ''
“ I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the neighbors could see I was isolating , '' she continued .
“ But then I thought how lucky I was to have a mom that would do that for me . ''
“ If possible , people should still make any effort for their family and friends , '' Angel added .
Sally , a cricket club manager , said : “ She ’ s such a lovely daughter and I wanted to make it a nice day for her -- make it a little bit more special.
” FOLLOW US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ On their birthdays , I always treat them like they are still 5 years old , '' Sally added .
The family had planned to celebrate her birthday with Chinese takeout and board games at home , but this was too much of a risk .
Instead her mom treated her to the visit on March 18 .
Sally said she wanted to spoil her daughter to thank her for her efforts in the local community .
Angel and her sister Jade Wood , 27 , set up a Facebook group to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Dunstable COVID-19 Mutual Aid '' has gained more than 3,300 members since March 17 .
Members have posted questions about things from toilet paper rolls to requests for help getting supplies to relatives .
`` I 'm running the page for my local community -- it gained 2,500 members in 48 hours ! ''
she said .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “ We aren ’ t looking for any ego-building stuff with this group , '' Angel added .
“ We are solely moderating it , letting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have anything to offer someone in need .
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This is the heartwarming moment a mom delivered surprise birthday treats to her daughter who is in isolation.
Chef Angel Wood, 22, was diagnosed with pleurisy and a lower respiratory lung infection earlier this month.
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To avoid coronavirus, which doctors said could be fatal, she is self-isolating -- meaning her mom Sally Wood, 53, couldn't set up her usual banners, balloons, cake and gifts in the living room.
Instead, her mom brought the tradition to her daughter’s front lawn, plastering pink banners across the windows in Dunstable, Hertfordshire.
Her niece Annabelle, 3, cooked Angel's favorite vanilla shortbread cookies and they tapped on the window with gifts and balloons.
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“It’s scary at the moment because I can’t go to work - not unless I can put the pizzas out the window," Angel said. “Every single year on our birthdays we have balloons, banners and a cake -- she acts like we are 3 years old."
“I was a little bit embarrassed at first -- all the neighbors could see I was isolating," she continued. “But then I thought how lucky I was to have a mom that would do that for me."
“If possible, people should still make any effort for their family and friends," Angel added.
Sally, a cricket club manager, said: “She’s such a lovely daughter and I wanted to make it a nice day for her -- make it a little bit more special.”
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“On their birthdays, I always treat them like they are still 5 years old," Sally added.
The family had planned to celebrate her birthday with Chinese takeout and board games at home, but this was too much of a risk.
Instead her mom treated her to the visit on March 18.
Sally said she wanted to spoil her daughter to thank her for her efforts in the local community.
Angel and her sister Jade Wood, 27, set up a Facebook group to help Dunstable locals communicate during social distancing.
"Dunstable COVID-19 Mutual Aid" has gained more than 3,300 members since March 17.
Members have posted questions about things from toilet paper rolls to requests for help getting supplies to relatives.
"I'm running the page for my local community -- it gained 2,500 members in 48 hours!" she said.
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“We aren’t looking for any ego-building stuff with this group," Angel added. “We are solely moderating it, letting people post if they need anything or have anything to offer someone in need.”


foxnews--2020-03-23--Coronavirus rebels from France to Florida flout lockdown practices

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Young German adults hold “ corona parties '' and cough toward older people .
A Spanish man leashes a goat to go for a walk to skirt confinement orders .
From France to Florida to Australia , kitesurfers , college students and others crowd the beaches .
Their defiance of lockdown mandates and scientific advice to fight the coronavirus pandemic has prompted crackdowns by authorities on people trying to escape cabin fever brought on by virus restrictions .
In some cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police as officials express outrage over public gatherings that could spread the virus .
GERMANY BANS GATHERINGS OF MORE THAN 2 TO CONTAIN CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK “ Some consider they 're little heroes when they break the rules , '' French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said .
`` Well , no .
You 're an imbecile , and especially a threat to yourself.
” After days of noncompliance by people refusing to stay home and venture out only for essential tasks , France on Friday sent security forces into train stations to prevent people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potentially carrying the virus to the countryside or beaches where medical facilities are less robust .
The popular Paris walkway along the Seine River was closed and a nightly curfew was imposed in the French Mediterranean city of Nice by Mayor Christian Estrosi , who is infected with the virus .
Florida officials closed some of the state 's most popular beaches after images of rowdy spring break college crowds appeared on TV for days amid the rising global death toll , which surpassed 13,000 on Sunday .
Australia closed Sydney 's famous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pictures of the crowds .
ITALY CLOSES ALL NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AS REST OF EUROPE HUNKERS DOWN AMID WORSENING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo said Saturday that people from 18-to-49 account for more than half of the state 's coronavirus cases , warning them “ you 're not Superman , and you 're not Superwoman.
” Many people were not complying with social distancing recommendations to stay away from each other in New York City 's vast city park network ahead of a ban on congregating in groups that goes into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You can wind up hurting someone who you love , or hurting someone wholly inadvertently .
Social distancing works , and you need social distancing everywhere , '' Cuomo warned .
As new coronavirus cases in China dropped to zero several days in a row , the chief medical officer for the International Clinic of Wuhan was alarmed at those elsewhere refusing to follow rules to contain the virus .
Dr. Philippe Klein said people should look to China 's confinement of tens of millions as an example to emulate “ with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ I exhort you , the French , to apply the rules in our way , ” said Klein , who is French .
Worldwide , over 307,000 people have been infected .
For most , the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms .
But it can cause more severe illness in others , especially older adults and people with existing health conditions .
Some 92,000 people have recovered , mostly in China , where the virus first struck late last year .
The virus rebels tend to range from restless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their getaway homes .
Even in Italy , where the virus death toll soared beyond China 's last week , authorities are still trying to rein in people from going outside for fresh air , sun and visits with friends to escape walled-in lives .
FLORIDA SEN. SCOTT : 'SPRING BREAKERS HAVE FORCED THE SHUTDOWN ' OF BEACHES French farmers ' markets where people congregate to shop for food have posed a special challenge for police trying to keep people apart from each other at the recommended 2 meters ( 6 feet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ projects where distrust and disobedience of authorities runs deep .
In Clichy-Sous-Bois , a Paris suburb where nationwide riots triggered by police harassment allegations erupted in 2005 , a person bit a police officer trying to enforce confinement rules , said Linda Kebbab , a police union spokesperson .
And a large crowd threatened to spit on officers who had planned to disperse them in the southeastern city of Lyon but left instead , she said .
In the southern German state of Bavaria , Gov .
Markus Soeder lamented that `` there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young people who cough at older people and shout corona for fun and , above all , there are an incredible number of groups being formed.
” National police in Spain , which has the second-highest number of coronavirus infections in Europe after Italy , are using helicopters to spot groups of people meeting up outdoors .
Then agents are sent in to break up the gatherings .
Spanish police have also taken to highlighting examples on social media of what people should not do in public during the country 's state of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they posted video of police stopping a person waddling outside in a full-body dinosaur costume and tweeted that pets can be taken for brief walks by owners but that `` having a Tyrannosaurus Rex complex is not ” allowed .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP And in Spain 's northeastern region of Catalonia , police posted a picture of a man walking a goat on a leash , apparently trying to take advantage of the pet walking exception .
France now has 100,000 security personnel on the streets who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Stay Home ” mantra and warnings by officials that the country 's two-week lockdown could be extended if the country 's infection rate keeps rising .
More than 1.7 million checks were carried out in the last five days and more than 22,500 people fined , the Interior Ministry said .
By Sunday , France counted more than 16,000 confirmed infections and 674 deaths .
In Greece , the prime minister tried to convince people to say home , warning citizens that future virus prevention measures depend `` on our behavior.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the state 's famed beaches , some businesses were still trying to draw in tourists , including Clearwater Mega Bite Shark Boat , a 40-foot ( 12-meter ) vessel with a bow shaped like a shark ’ s snout that cruises the Gulf of Mexico off Florida 's western coast .
The boat can carry 50 passengers but the owner was limiting trips to 10 to comply with federal advice .
Only four people signed up for a Saturday trip , said an employee named Chase who answered the phone but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Normally we 'd be packed this weekend , ” he said .

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Young German adults hold “corona parties" and cough toward older people. A Spanish man leashes a goat to go for a walk to skirt confinement orders. From France to Florida to Australia, kitesurfers, college students and others crowd the beaches.
Their defiance of lockdown mandates and scientific advice to fight the coronavirus pandemic has prompted crackdowns by authorities on people trying to escape cabin fever brought on by virus restrictions. In some cases, the virus rebels resist — threatening police as officials express outrage over public gatherings that could spread the virus.
GERMANY BANS GATHERINGS OF MORE THAN 2 TO CONTAIN CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
“Some consider they're little heroes when they break the rules," French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said. "Well, no. You're an imbecile, and especially a threat to yourself.”
After days of noncompliance by people refusing to stay home and venture out only for essential tasks, France on Friday sent security forces into train stations to prevent people from traveling to their vacation homes, potentially carrying the virus to the countryside or beaches where medical facilities are less robust. The popular Paris walkway along the Seine River was closed and a nightly curfew was imposed in the French Mediterranean city of Nice by Mayor Christian Estrosi, who is infected with the virus.
Florida officials closed some of the state's most popular beaches after images of rowdy spring break college crowds appeared on TV for days amid the rising global death toll, which surpassed 13,000 on Sunday. Australia closed Sydney's famous Bondi Beach after police were outraged at pictures of the crowds.
ITALY CLOSES ALL NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AS REST OF EUROPE HUNKERS DOWN AMID WORSENING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday that people from 18-to-49 account for more than half of the state's coronavirus cases, warning them “you're not Superman, and you're not Superwoman.”
Many people were not complying with social distancing recommendations to stay away from each other in New York City's vast city park network ahead of a ban on congregating in groups that goes into effect Sunday night, Cuomo said.
“You can wind up hurting someone who you love, or hurting someone wholly inadvertently. Social distancing works, and you need social distancing everywhere," Cuomo warned.
FRANCE MAY EXTEND 14-DAY CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN, CLAIMS 'IDIOTS' BREAKING RULES
As new coronavirus cases in China dropped to zero several days in a row, the chief medical officer for the International Clinic of Wuhan was alarmed at those elsewhere refusing to follow rules to contain the virus. Dr. Philippe Klein said people should look to China's confinement of tens of millions as an example to emulate “with courage, with patience, with solidarity.”
“I exhort you, the French, to apply the rules in our way,” said Klein, who is French.
Worldwide, over 307,000 people have been infected. For most, the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. But it can cause more severe illness in others, especially older adults and people with existing health conditions. Some 92,000 people have recovered, mostly in China, where the virus first struck late last year.
The virus rebels tend to range from restless teens to wealthy adults who can travel to their getaway homes. Even in Italy, where the virus death toll soared beyond China's last week, authorities are still trying to rein in people from going outside for fresh air, sun and visits with friends to escape walled-in lives.
FLORIDA SEN. SCOTT: 'SPRING BREAKERS HAVE FORCED THE SHUTDOWN' OF BEACHES
French farmers' markets where people congregate to shop for food have posed a special challenge for police trying to keep people apart from each other at the recommended 2 meters (6 feet), along with neglected urban housing projects where distrust and disobedience of authorities runs deep.
In Clichy-Sous-Bois, a Paris suburb where nationwide riots triggered by police harassment allegations erupted in 2005, a person bit a police officer trying to enforce confinement rules, said Linda Kebbab, a police union spokesperson. And a large crowd threatened to spit on officers who had planned to disperse them in the southeastern city of Lyon but left instead, she said.
In the southern German state of Bavaria, Gov. Markus Soeder lamented that "there are still corona parties, there are young people who cough at older people and shout corona for fun and, above all, there are an incredible number of groups being formed.”
CROWDED AUSTRALIAN BEACHES PROMPT NEW RESTRICTIONS TO COMBAT CORONAVIRUS
National police in Spain, which has the second-highest number of coronavirus infections in Europe after Italy, are using helicopters to spot groups of people meeting up outdoors. Then agents are sent in to break up the gatherings.
Spanish police have also taken to highlighting examples on social media of what people should not do in public during the country's state of emergency. In the southeastern Murcia region, they posted video of police stopping a person waddling outside in a full-body dinosaur costume and tweeted that pets can be taken for brief walks by owners but that "having a Tyrannosaurus Rex complex is not” allowed.
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And in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia, police posted a picture of a man walking a goat on a leash, apparently trying to take advantage of the pet walking exception.
France now has 100,000 security personnel on the streets who are issuing fines amid a new national “Stay Home” mantra and warnings by officials that the country's two-week lockdown could be extended if the country's infection rate keeps rising. More than 1.7 million checks were carried out in the last five days and more than 22,500 people fined, the Interior Ministry said. By Sunday, France counted more than 16,000 confirmed infections and 674 deaths.
In Greece, the prime minister tried to convince people to say home, warning citizens that future virus prevention measures depend "on our behavior.”
But after Florida's officials shut down some of the state's famed beaches, some businesses were still trying to draw in tourists, including Clearwater Mega Bite Shark Boat, a 40-foot (12-meter) vessel with a bow shaped like a shark’s snout that cruises the Gulf of Mexico off Florida's western coast.
The boat can carry 50 passengers but the owner was limiting trips to 10 to comply with federal advice. Only four people signed up for a Saturday trip, said an employee named Chase who answered the phone but declined to give his last name.
“Normally we'd be packed this weekend,” he said.


foxnews--2020-03-23--Dr. Marc Siegel: Virus response threatens our ability to 'stay together as a society'

Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel added his voice to a growing chorus of medical , political and economic experts who are warning that the U.S. must change its approach to the coronavirus pandemic or risk doing more harm to the country than the actual disease .
`` About three or four weeks from now , we 're going to back off of these draconian measures because we wo n't be able to stay together as a society if we do n't , '' warned Siegel on Fox Nation 's `` Deep Dive '' on Monday .
President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweet on Sunday , writing in all capital letters , `` WE CAN NOT LET THE CURE BE WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM ITSELF .
AT THE END OF THE 15 DAY PERIOD , WE WILL MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHICH WAY WE WANT TO GO ! ''
Fox News and Fox Nation host Steve Hilton observed that the economic impact of local , state and federal measures to impose `` extreme social distancing '' on millions of Americans may plunge the nation into an economic crisis on par with the `` Great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Wall Street Journal editorial board sounded the alarm on this issue last week in a piece titled , `` Rethinking the Coronavirus Shutdown . ''
`` Federal and state officials need to start adjusting their anti-virus strategy now to avoid an economic recession that will dwarf the harm from 2008-2009 , '' wrote the WSJ editorial board .
Kimberley Strassel , Fox News contributor and Wall Street Journal editorial board member , joined the `` Deep Dive '' panel to expand on this argument .
`` We 're dealing with an unprecedented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the absolute best that they can , '' she said , `` but this is simply not sustainable . ''
`` I would argue that the administration needs to start pivoting and moving to phase two and letting everybody know that this ends on a date certain and that we 're going move to a new approach because we will destroy our economy if this continues much longer , '' Strassel contended .
Joel Griffith , a research fellow for the Institute for Economic Freedom and Opportunity at the Heritage Foundation , warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus have pushed too many businesses to the brink of bankruptcy .
`` Most of these businesses do n't have cash in the bank that can sustain them past three or four weeks being shut down , '' said Griffith .
`` We can handle a two-week shutdown .
We ca n't handle a two-month shutdown .
`` I know there 's a lot of proposals being circulated and talked about in the Senate right now , in the House , to do these massive bailouts , '' he continued , `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't print enough money .
You ca n't borrow enough money to bail out each and every business that will go broke . ''
As an alternative , Dr. Siegel proposed that the country may be better served by adopting a `` mitigation strategy '' to slow the spread of the virus , instead of a near-complete shutdown of person-to-person contact .
`` Right now , it 's a draconian measure where you put a rope around the whole community and freeze everybody in place , which , by the way , causes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Siegel .
`` A more moderate mitigation strategy would mean this -- test many more people .
Then select out those who have it and have been most in contact with [ the virus ] . ''
Siegel said that more extensive testing would allow the government to identify those who are at the highest risk of contracting and spreading the virus for the purpose of isolating them from the rest of the population .
STEVE HILTON : FLATTEN THE CORONAVIRUS CURVE AND NOT THE ECONOMY '' I grant that it 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's certainly much better for the economy and it would be just as good to protecting those most at risk , '' he concluded .
`` We 're going have to -- for the survival of this country economically -- - figure out a different way to do it .
That 's not like a maybe -- it 's a must-do , '' stressed Strassel .
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Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel added his voice to a growing chorus of medical, political and economic experts who are warning that the U.S. must change its approach to the coronavirus pandemic or risk doing more harm to the country than the actual disease.
"About three or four weeks from now, we're going to back off of these draconian measures because we won't be able to stay together as a society if we don't," warned Siegel on Fox Nation's "Deep Dive" on Monday.
President Donald Trump also alluded to this concern in a tweet on Sunday, writing in all capital letters, "WE CANNOT LET THE CURE BE WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM ITSELF. AT THE END OF THE 15 DAY PERIOD, WE WILL MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHICH WAY WE WANT TO GO!"
Fox News and Fox Nation host Steve Hilton observed that the economic impact of local, state and federal measures to impose "extreme social distancing" on millions of Americans may plunge the nation into an economic crisis on par with the "Great Depression, perhaps even worse."
The Wall Street Journal editorial board sounded the alarm on this issue last week in a piece titled, "Rethinking the Coronavirus Shutdown."
"Federal and state officials need to start adjusting their anti-virus strategy now to avoid an economic recession that will dwarf the harm from 2008-2009," wrote the WSJ editorial board.
Kimberley Strassel, Fox News contributor and Wall Street Journal editorial board member, joined the "Deep Dive" panel to expand on this argument.
"We're dealing with an unprecedented situation here and everyone's been doing the absolute best that they can," she said, "but this is simply not sustainable."
"I would argue that the administration needs to start pivoting and moving to phase two and letting everybody know that this ends on a date certain and that we're going move to a new approach because we will destroy our economy if this continues much longer," Strassel contended.
Joel Griffith, a research fellow for the Institute for Economic Freedom and Opportunity at the Heritage Foundation, warned that measures to stop the spread of the virus have pushed too many businesses to the brink of bankruptcy.
"Most of these businesses don't have cash in the bank that can sustain them past three or four weeks being shut down," said Griffith. "We can handle a two-week shutdown. We can't handle a two-month shutdown.
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"I know there's a lot of proposals being circulated and talked about in the Senate right now, in the House, to do these massive bailouts," he continued, "but the fact is, you can't print enough money. You can't borrow enough money to bail out each and every business that will go broke."
As an alternative, Dr. Siegel proposed that the country may be better served by adopting a "mitigation strategy" to slow the spread of the virus, instead of a near-complete shutdown of person-to-person contact.
"Right now, it's a draconian measure where you put a rope around the whole community and freeze everybody in place, which, by the way, causes a lot of fear," said Siegel. "A more moderate mitigation strategy would mean this -- test many more people. Then select out those who have it and have been most in contact with [the virus]."
Siegel said that more extensive testing would allow the government to identify those who are at the highest risk of contracting and spreading the virus for the purpose of isolating them from the rest of the population.
STEVE HILTON: FLATTEN THE CORONAVIRUS CURVE AND NOT THE ECONOMY
"I grant that it's not ideal what I'm saying, but it's certainly much better for the economy and it would be just as good to protecting those most at risk," he concluded.
"We're going have to -- for the survival of this country economically --- figure out a different way to do it. That's not like a maybe -- it's a must-do," stressed Strassel.
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foxnews--2020-06-27--The week in pictures, March 21 - March 27

Here 's a selection of some of the most poignant images in the past seven days , as the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ world .

A grounds crew worker cuts the infield grass in front of empty seats around the time when the first pitch would have been thrown in the Mariners' Opening Day baseball game in Seattle, March 26, 2020.


foxnews--2020-03-27--Benny Gantz, Netanyahu's chief rival, chosen as Israeli parliament speaker

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have to share power with his chief rival Benny Gantz , who was chosen on Thursday as the new speaker of parliament .
The vote passed 74-18 , with many of Gantz ’ s former allies -- including half of Blue and White -- skipping the vote .
“ Democracy has won , ” Gantz declared in his first speech as speaker , saying he had taken the unpopular step to deal with the national emergency of a worsening coronavirus crisis .
“ These are not regular days and they demand irregular decisions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to examine and advance in every way the establishment of a national emergency government , ” he said .
“ We will not compromise on the principles that more than 1 million citizens voted for .
Netanyahu knows that well.
” The sudden turnabout by Gantz , who has spent the past year trying to topple Netanyahu in three bitter and inconclusive elections , appeared to give the embattled prime minister a new lease on life as he prepares to go on trial for corruption charges .
It also drew angry criticism from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of betrayal , and ripped apart his Blue and White party , an alliance of three anti-Netanyahu factions .
In a series of speeches ahead of the vote , a string of opposition lawmakers who had all previously backed Gantz streamed into the empty parliament chamber one after another to rail against him .
Only a few people were allowed in at a time due to restrictions on public gatherings because of the coronavirus .
“ This is a dark day , ” Nitzan Horowitz , leader of the liberal Meretz party , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote .
“ There are no other ways to describe the runaround going on here.
” Israeli media reported that Gantz and Netanyahu were working on forming a broad coalition in which Netanyahu would remain prime minister and Gantz ’ s party would be granted a number of important portfolios , including defense and justice .
In September 2021 , Netanyahu would step down and Gantz would become prime minister , the reports said .
There was no immediate comment on the reports from Gantz ’ s party .
Netanyahu ’ s dismissed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though its members backed Gantz in the parliament vote .
The political fireworks come just as the government enacted new restrictions requiring Israelis to stay at home in almost all circumstances , under the threat of fines .
With the country ’ s coronavirus crisis worsening by the day , Netanyahu has called for an emergency unity government , most recently in a nationally televised speech Wednesday night .
Throughout three bitter election campaigns over the past year , Gantz repeatedly vowed not to join a government led by Netanyahu , citing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corruption charges .
Even in recent weeks , he had rebuffed Netanyahu ’ s overtures .
Members of Blue and White believe Netanyahu is using the health crisis to shield himself from prosecution and have expressed skepticism that Netanyahu would keep his word to relinquish power next year .
But after an appeal for unity by the country ’ s figurehead president , Gantz agreed on Thursday to resume unity talks .
Netanyahu ’ s Likud emerged as the largest party in the March 2 election , but along with his smaller religious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ securing the required majority in parliament .
Gantz was backed by a slim majority in the newly elected Knesset .
Although he was given a one-month window to form an alternative government , divisions within that bloc made it all but impossible to establish an alternative government .
CLICK FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE OF THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK Before Thursday ’ s about-face , Gantz had pushed for the legislature to continue functioning and led an effort in parliament to approve legislation that would prevent Netanyahu from continuing as prime minister .
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have to share power with his chief rival Benny Gantz, who was chosen on Thursday as the new speaker of parliament.
The vote passed 74-18, with many of Gantz’s former allies -- including half of Blue and White -- skipping the vote.
“Democracy has won,” Gantz declared in his first speech as speaker, saying he had taken the unpopular step to deal with the national emergency of a worsening coronavirus crisis.
“These are not regular days and they demand irregular decisions. Therefore as I said, I intend to examine and advance in every way the establishment of a national emergency government,” he said. “We will not compromise on the principles that more than 1 million citizens voted for. Netanyahu knows that well.”
The sudden turnabout by Gantz, who has spent the past year trying to topple Netanyahu in three bitter and inconclusive elections, appeared to give the embattled prime minister a new lease on life as he prepares to go on trial for corruption charges.
It also drew angry criticism from his political partners, who accused him of betrayal, and ripped apart his Blue and White party, an alliance of three anti-Netanyahu factions.
In a series of speeches ahead of the vote, a string of opposition lawmakers who had all previously backed Gantz streamed into the empty parliament chamber one after another to rail against him. Only a few people were allowed in at a time due to restrictions on public gatherings because of the coronavirus.
“This is a dark day,” Nitzan Horowitz, leader of the liberal Meretz party, said in a speech ahead of the vote. “There are no other ways to describe the runaround going on here.”
Israeli media reported that Gantz and Netanyahu were working on forming a broad coalition in which Netanyahu would remain prime minister and Gantz’s party would be granted a number of important portfolios, including defense and justice. In September 2021, Netanyahu would step down and Gantz would become prime minister, the reports said.
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There was no immediate comment on the reports from Gantz’s party. Netanyahu’s dismissed the reports as “rumors,” though its members backed Gantz in the parliament vote.
The political fireworks come just as the government enacted new restrictions requiring Israelis to stay at home in almost all circumstances, under the threat of fines.
With the country’s coronavirus crisis worsening by the day, Netanyahu has called for an emergency unity government, most recently in a nationally televised speech Wednesday night.
Throughout three bitter election campaigns over the past year, Gantz repeatedly vowed not to join a government led by Netanyahu, citing the prime minister’s upcoming trial on corruption charges.
Even in recent weeks, he had rebuffed Netanyahu’s overtures. Members of Blue and White believe Netanyahu is using the health crisis to shield himself from prosecution and have expressed skepticism that Netanyahu would keep his word to relinquish power next year.
But after an appeal for unity by the country’s figurehead president, Gantz agreed on Thursday to resume unity talks.
Netanyahu’s Likud emerged as the largest party in the March 2 election, but along with his smaller religious and nationalist allies, fell short of securing the required majority in parliament.
Gantz was backed by a slim majority in the newly elected Knesset. Although he was given a one-month window to form an alternative government, divisions within that bloc made it all but impossible to establish an alternative government.
CLICK FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE OF THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
Before Thursday’s about-face, Gantz had pushed for the legislature to continue functioning and led an effort in parliament to approve legislation that would prevent Netanyahu from continuing as prime minister.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-26--Nikki Bella flaunts baby bump at 21 weeks in nude mirror selfie: 'Too much?'

Nikki Bella is updating her followers on her pregnancy .
The “ Total Bellas ” star , 36 , marked the halfway point in her pregnancy by sharing a picture of her growing baby bump in a naked mirror selfie , to her Instagram Story on Wednesday .
“ Twenty one weeks tomorrow , ” Bella captioned the risque photo , which showed the former WWE star posing sideways while she covered up her upper body with her arms over chest ( via People magazine ) .
In a follow-up post on Thursday , Nikki shared a photo of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twin sister , Brie Bella -- who is also pregnant -- asking her fans if the nude selfie was `` too much . ''
`` OK , so discussing with Brie and Artem right now if my pregnancy naked photo was too much .
They think yes I think no .
Maybe I 'm wrong lol .
Need to bring this debate to the podcast !
But was it too much ? ''
she asked her fans in the post , which also featured a poll so her social media followers could vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their pregnancies together and their father , Jonathan Garcia , told Fox News in January that his excitement has been uncontrollable since he first learned his daughters were expecting at the same time .
NIKKI BELLA AND ARTEM CHIGVINTSEV SECRETLY GOT ENGAGED TWO MONTHS AGO '' I 'm very excited for both of them .
They will be my sixth and seventh grandchildren , God willing everything comes out good .
I ca n't really say it – but OK , I 'll say it – I 'm especially excited for Nicole , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just thought she was going to go without being a mother because it 's later in the years for her .
Her timing was perfect , '' the happy father said of Nikki .
`` She 's going to be so good .
Nicole is a natural and it 's going to change her life for the best . ''
Nikki and Chigvintsev have been enjoying their time together in quarantine while many of the world bands together to mitigate the coronavirus pandemic .
NIKKI BELLA REVEALS HER BIGGEST REGRET ABOUT TELEVISED BREAKUP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared a TikTok video to her Instagram showing off her bump as she donned her WWE red two-piece outfit .
“ Mom and dad flipping that switch 💋 , ” Nikki captioned the video , which then revealed Chigvintsev wearing her outfit , while she sported his red flannel .

Nikki Bella is updating her followers on her pregnancy.
The “Total Bellas” star, 36, marked the halfway point in her pregnancy by sharing a picture of her growing baby bump in a naked mirror selfie, to her Instagram Story on Wednesday.
“Twenty one weeks tomorrow,” Bella captioned the risque photo, which showed the former WWE star posing sideways while she covered up her upper body with her arms over chest (via People magazine).
In a follow-up post on Thursday, Nikki shared a photo of her fiancé, Artem Chigvintsev, and her twin sister, Brie Bella -- who is also pregnant -- asking her fans if the nude selfie was "too much."
"OK, so discussing with Brie and Artem right now if my pregnancy naked photo was too much. They think yes I think no. Maybe I'm wrong lol. Need to bring this debate to the podcast! But was it too much?" she asked her fans in the post, which also featured a poll so her social media followers could vote.
Nikki and Brie are pushing through their pregnancies together and their father, Jonathan Garcia, told Fox News in January that his excitement has been uncontrollable since he first learned his daughters were expecting at the same time.
NIKKI BELLA AND ARTEM CHIGVINTSEV SECRETLY GOT ENGAGED TWO MONTHS AGO
"I'm very excited for both of them. They will be my sixth and seventh grandchildren, God willing everything comes out good. I can't really say it – but OK, I'll say it – I'm especially excited for Nicole," Garcia told us.
"I just thought she was going to go without being a mother because it's later in the years for her. Her timing was perfect," the happy father said of Nikki. "She's going to be so good. Nicole is a natural and it's going to change her life for the best."
Nikki and Chigvintsev have been enjoying their time together in quarantine while many of the world bands together to mitigate the coronavirus pandemic.
NIKKI BELLA REVEALS HER BIGGEST REGRET ABOUT TELEVISED BREAKUP WITH JOHN CENA
On Tuesday, she shared a TikTok video to her Instagram showing off her bump as she donned her WWE red two-piece outfit.
“Mom and dad flipping that switch 💋,” Nikki captioned the video, which then revealed Chigvintsev wearing her outfit, while she sported his red flannel.
Fox News' Melissa Roberto contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-27--Watch new song 'Quarantine': Medal of Honor recipient, vets, musicians and celebs team up

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A U.S. Army Ranger veteran and entrepreneur teamed up with a country music star and a bunch of their friends to create and perform a new song promoting safe habits during the coronavirus outbreak .
The song , called `` Quarantine , '' is getting hundreds of thousands of views on Youtube .
Mat Best , of veteran-owned Black Rifle Coffee Company , and singer-songwriter Tim Montana sing along with the likes of Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer , Navy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and celebrities , like actor Charlie Sheen and singer Chris Kirkpatrick .
`` We have so much organic traffic on our social media , '' said Best on `` Fox and Friends '' on Friday , `` so we thought that it would be a great idea to promote the quarantine , social distancing , stop the spread of the disease and also raise awareness for our medical professionals . ''
`` Right now is the time to unite together , support the people fighting the disease and then stop the spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Best and Montana have close family members in the medical field , and they encouraged Americans to do what they can to support health care professionals .
`` He is a PHD virologist in Washington , D.C. that is actually on the front lines , reviewing medication , '' said Montana of his brother .
`` He 's a lot smarter than me , let 's put it that way . ''
`` I 'm talking to him every day , he 's staying up til 1 , 2 in the morning , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Montana continued .
`` He 's just bustin ' his butt and I could n't be more prouder of him .
He 's the rock star today . ''
`` Having such close family in the medical world that is what they are advising us , '' added Best , reiterating advice that Americans self-isolate .
`` Stay home , social distancing and then any way that we can a provide whether it is coffee or support to [ health care professionals ] because they are putting in the long , long hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do . ''
At BlackRifleCoffee.com/support , Best 's company is running a `` Buy a bag , give a bag '' campaign , in which they will donate a bag of coffee for every bag , single-serve cup or canned coffee they sell .
The donated coffee goes to first responders through the USO , Red Cross and other organizations .
Best also added his voice to calls for Americans to continue to donate blood , as U.S .
Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams and The Red Cross raise awareness over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Abby Hornacek investigated the issue and donated blood herself , demonstrating that people can be confident in their own safety , and adherence to appropriate `` social distancing '' measures , while giving blood .
To watch learn more about Mat Best , watch Tomi Lahren 's interview with the Army Ranger veteran on Fox Nation .
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A U.S. Army Ranger veteran and entrepreneur teamed up with a country music star and a bunch of their friends to create and perform a new song promoting safe habits during the coronavirus outbreak.
The song, called "Quarantine," is getting hundreds of thousands of views on Youtube.
Mat Best, of veteran-owned Black Rifle Coffee Company, and singer-songwriter Tim Montana sing along with the likes of Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer, Navy Cross and Purple Heart recipient Marcus Luttrell, and celebrities, like actor Charlie Sheen and singer Chris Kirkpatrick.
"We have so much organic traffic on our social media," said Best on "Fox and Friends" on Friday, "so we thought that it would be a great idea to promote the quarantine, social distancing, stop the spread of the disease and also raise awareness for our medical professionals."
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"Right now is the time to unite together, support the people fighting the disease and then stop the spread of it," he said.
Best and Montana have close family members in the medical field, and they encouraged Americans to do what they can to support health care professionals.
"He is a PHD virologist in Washington, D.C. that is actually on the front lines, reviewing medication," said Montana of his brother. "He's a lot smarter than me, let's put it that way."
"I'm talking to him every day, he's staying up til 1, 2 in the morning, just rushing this stuff though," Montana continued. "He's just bustin' his butt and I couldn't be more prouder of him. He's the rock star today."
"Having such close family in the medical world that is what they are advising us," added Best, reiterating advice that Americans self-isolate.
"Stay home, social distancing and then any way that we can a provide whether it is coffee or support to [health care professionals] because they are putting in the long, long hours — that's what we are going to do."
ARMY RANGER VETERAN MAT BEST TAKES ON CRITICS
At BlackRifleCoffee.com/support, Best's company is running a "Buy a bag, give a bag" campaign, in which they will donate a bag of coffee for every bag, single-serve cup or canned coffee they sell. The donated coffee goes to first responders through the USO, Red Cross and other organizations.
Best also added his voice to calls for Americans to continue to donate blood, as U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams and The Red Cross raise awareness over a shortage of blood supplies.
Fox Nation's Abby Hornacek investigated the issue and donated blood herself, demonstrating that people can be confident in their own safety, and adherence to appropriate "social distancing" measures, while giving blood.
To watch learn more about Mat Best, watch Tomi Lahren's interview with the Army Ranger veteran on Fox Nation.
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foxnews--2020-03-26--Coronavirus package contains $11 billion for three international development organizations

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Among the many provisions in the $ 2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package that appear to have little to do with the immediate crisis at home is a nearly $ 11 billion pot of money for three international development groups .
The Coronavirus Aid , Relief and Economic Security Act ( CARES Act ) – which the House of Representatives is expected to vote on Friday – includes the funding authorizations for the African Development Fund ( ADF ) , the African @ @ @ @ @ @ @ International Development Association ( IDA ) .
CORONAVIRUS : WHAT TO KNOW The ADF and the AfDB are two related organizations that help fund development and poverty eradication efforts in Africa , whereas the IDA is a subsidiary of the World Bank that gives to poor countries in general .
Combined , they will receive more than $ 10.8 billion under the CARES Act .
This amount includes $ 7,286,587,008 for the AfDB , $ 513,900,000 for the ADF and $ 3,004,200,000 for the IDA .
CORONAVIRUS BILL MORE THAN DOUBLE THE SIZE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IT COMPARES As the costliest stimulus measure in U.S. history , the bill has generated a mixed and often-conflicted reaction even from those advocating for it .
The package contains sorely needed relief for struggling workers facing layoffs as businesses are forced to temporarily shutter on an unprecedented scale in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus .
But some have questioned the massive pot of money set aside for loans to big industries , while others have challenged the array of seemingly unrelated or tangential funding pipelines that made their way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus stimulus package include $ 25 million for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts , with a stipulation that the funds are to help deal with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic .
There is no such language connected to the AfDB , ADF or IDA provisions .
The inclusion of these funds comes after a plea from the Center for Global Development ( CGD ) for the U.S. to include funding for international organizations in its coronavirus relief package , citing the possibility that even after the virus is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it could see a resurgence if there are not strong enough efforts to suppress it worldwide .
`` [ T ] o put it bluntly , the United States will not be safe from this pandemic until the world is safe from this pandemic—without widespread access to a vaccine or countermeasures , cases rebound quickly when quarantines are lifted as has been shown in Singapore and Hong Kong this week , '' read a letter the CGD sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. , and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Global Leadership Coalition CEO Liz Schrayer applauded the funding authorizations for the international organizations .
`` As Congress steps up to fight the COVID-19 crisis at home and abroad , it is smart that Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle included additional funding for the global response to this pandemic in their latest emergency funding proposals , '' she said .
`` It is clear that Democrats and Republicans in Congress understand that we can not successfully defeat this pandemic threat unless we fight it in every corner of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three international organizations was not an 11th-hour addition ; it was included in the original Republican version of the coronavirus bill .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The striking $ 2.2 trillion price tag of the CARES Act , meanwhile , has been more a point of pride for both Republicans and Democrats , considering the severity of the coronavirus pandemic and its economic consequences , than a concerning federal expenditure .
But at least one House member has raised the alarm about the amount of spending in the bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raw deal for the people , '' Rep Justin Amash , I-Mich. , a former Republican , tweeted Wednesday .
`` It does far too little for those who need the most help , while providing hundreds of billions in corporate welfare , massively growing government , inhibiting economic adaptation , and widening the gap between the rich and the poor . ''

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Among the many provisions in the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package that appear to have little to do with the immediate crisis at home is a nearly $11 billion pot of money for three international development groups.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) – which the House of Representatives is expected to vote on Friday – includes the funding authorizations for the African Development Fund (ADF), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Development Association (IDA).
CORONAVIRUS: WHAT TO KNOW
The ADF and the AfDB are two related organizations that help fund development and poverty eradication efforts in Africa, whereas the IDA is a subsidiary of the World Bank that gives to poor countries in general. Combined, they will receive more than $10.8 billion under the CARES Act.
This amount includes $7,286,587,008 for the AfDB, $513,900,000 for the ADF and $3,004,200,000 for the IDA.
CORONAVIRUS BILL MORE THAN DOUBLE THE SIZE OF FDR'S NEW DEAL: HOW IT COMPARES
As the costliest stimulus measure in U.S. history, the bill has generated a mixed and often-conflicted reaction even from those advocating for it. The package contains sorely needed relief for struggling workers facing layoffs as businesses are forced to temporarily shutter on an unprecedented scale in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. But some have questioned the massive pot of money set aside for loans to big industries, while others have challenged the array of seemingly unrelated or tangential funding pipelines that made their way in.
Controversial appropriations tucked into the coronavirus stimulus package include $25 million for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, with a stipulation that the funds are to help deal with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. There is no such language connected to the AfDB, ADF or IDA provisions.
The inclusion of these funds comes after a plea from the Center for Global Development (CGD) for the U.S. to include funding for international organizations in its coronavirus relief package, citing the possibility that even after the virus is under control in the United States, it could see a resurgence if there are not strong enough efforts to suppress it worldwide.
"[T]o put it bluntly, the United States will not be safe from this pandemic until the world is safe from this pandemic—without widespread access to a vaccine or countermeasures, cases rebound quickly when quarantines are lifted as has been shown in Singapore and Hong Kong this week," read a letter the CGD sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., last week.
United States Global Leadership Coalition CEO Liz Schrayer applauded the funding authorizations for the international organizations.
"As Congress steps up to fight the COVID-19 crisis at home and abroad, it is smart that Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle included additional funding for the global response to this pandemic in their latest emergency funding proposals," she said. "It is clear that Democrats and Republicans in Congress understand that we cannot successfully defeat this pandemic threat unless we fight it in every corner of the world."
The funding for these three international organizations was not an 11th-hour addition; it was included in the original Republican version of the coronavirus bill.
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The striking $2.2 trillion price tag of the CARES Act, meanwhile, has been more a point of pride for both Republicans and Democrats, considering the severity of the coronavirus pandemic and its economic consequences, than a concerning federal expenditure. But at least one House member has raised the alarm about the amount of spending in the bill.
"This bipartisan deal is a raw deal for the people," Rep Justin Amash, I-Mich., a former Republican, tweeted Wednesday. "It does far too little for those who need the most help, while providing hundreds of billions in corporate welfare, massively growing government, inhibiting economic adaptation, and widening the gap between the rich and the poor."


foxnews--2020-03-27--LA's legendary Chateau Marmont laying off nearly all workers as coronavirus guts business: reports

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Los Angeles ' historic and exclusive Chateau Marmont has reportedly laid off almost all of its employees as the coronavirus pandemic has forced occupancy rates to lower than 30 percent in Southern California .
The 91-year-old luxury hotel , a favorite of celebrities , said it would pay health benefits for laid-off workers through the end of March , The Los Angeles Times reported .
“ In the middle of this pandemic , I ’ m now unemployed and will soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Walter Almendarez , a bellman who worked for the hotel for 23 years , told The Times .
In a statement , the company said it is `` in the process of launching initiatives that will aid a fund which will help support employees in this time of need . ''
In California alone , 125,000 hotel workers are expected to lose their jobs , according to The Times .
“ The hotel also did not commit to recalling workers according to seniority when the crisis subsides , ” Local 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southern California , said in a statement Wednesday night , according to The Wrap .
Nearby , the Hyatt Andaz in West Hollywood , the Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows in Santa Monica and the Luxe Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills were all forced to close and laid-off workers without severance , The Times reported .
Some union workers will keep health benefits and have the right to be rehired .
In New York , Manhattan ’ s Baccarat Hotel and The Watson Hotel have let go of a combined nearly 300 workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a New York real estate publication .
In Miami , Eden Roc Hotels has laid-off more than 250 employees .
Both MGM and Marriott also plan to lay off some workers from their various hotels across the country , according to Forbes .
Even the Trump Organization has laid off some staff at hotels in New York and Washington .
Nevertheless , some hotels and chains are finding ways to keep their lowest-paid employees during the crisis .
Hilton ’ s CEO Christopher Nassetta announced this week he will forego his salary for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive committee will take a 50 percent pay cut for the rest of the crisis .
The company plans to temporarily furlough their tens of thousands of workers at their many hotels instead of laying them off .
The company is also offering resources to help furloughed employees find alternative work – like at a grocery store – during the crisis , according to USA Today .
Similarly , Hyatt ’ s CEO Mark Hoplamazian and Chairman Tom Pritzker will forego their salaries and the other senior executives will take 50 percent pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cutting hours but said the company is creating a fund from executive salaries for its most financially struggling employees .
Back in Los Angeles , The Commerce Hotel and Casino , which closed nearly two weeks ago , said it plans to keep paying the company 's 2,500 workers and provide health benefits , The Times reported .
“ They don ’ t treat us like machines here , ” Chazz Nava , who has been a bartender at the casino for 15 years , said .
“ I knew it was going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well .
They treat us like family.
” Caesars Entertainment , which owns properties across the country , including several along Las Vegas ’ Strip like Caesars Palace , Planet Hollywood and Paris , has closed its hotels but plans to pay full and part-time workers for the next two weeks with benefits .
Employees with the company ’ s health plan will keep benefits through June .
The Senate passed a historic $ 2 trillion recovery package Wednesday , which includes $ 349 billion for small businesses and under the bill , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Los Angeles' historic and exclusive Chateau Marmont has reportedly laid off almost all of its employees as the coronavirus pandemic has forced occupancy rates to lower than 30 percent in Southern California.
The 91-year-old luxury hotel, a favorite of celebrities, said it would pay health benefits for laid-off workers through the end of March, The Los Angeles Times reported.
“In the middle of this pandemic, I’m now unemployed and will soon lose health insurance for my entire family,” Walter Almendarez, a bellman who worked for the hotel for 23 years, told The Times.
In a statement, the company said it is "in the process of launching initiatives that will aid a fund which will help support employees in this time of need."
In California alone, 125,000 hotel workers are expected to lose their jobs, according to The Times.
“The hotel also did not commit to recalling workers according to seniority when the crisis subsides,” Local 11, the union for hospitality workers in Southern California, said in a statement Wednesday night, according to The Wrap.
Trump properties cut staff, Mar-a-Lago closed, according to reports
Nearby, the Hyatt Andaz in West Hollywood, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows in Santa Monica and the Luxe Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills were all forced to close and laid-off workers without severance, The Times reported. Some union workers will keep health benefits and have the right to be rehired.
In New York, Manhattan’s Baccarat Hotel and The Watson Hotel have let go of a combined nearly 300 workers, according to The Real Deal, a New York real estate publication.
In Miami, Eden Roc Hotels has laid-off more than 250 employees.
Both MGM and Marriott also plan to lay off some workers from their various hotels across the country, according to Forbes.
Even the Trump Organization has laid off some staff at hotels in New York and Washington.
Nevertheless, some hotels and chains are finding ways to keep their lowest-paid employees during the crisis.
Hilton’s CEO Christopher Nassetta announced this week he will forego his salary for the rest of the year and the executive committee will take a 50 percent pay cut for the rest of the crisis.
The company plans to temporarily furlough their tens of thousands of workers at their many hotels instead of laying them off.
The company is also offering resources to help furloughed employees find alternative work – like at a grocery store – during the crisis, according to USA Today.
Similarly, Hyatt’s CEO Mark Hoplamazian and Chairman Tom Pritzker will forego their salaries and the other senior executives will take 50 percent pay cuts.
Hyatt is furloughing employees and cutting hours but said the company is creating a fund from executive salaries for its most financially struggling employees.
Back in Los Angeles, The Commerce Hotel and Casino, which closed nearly two weeks ago, said it plans to keep paying the company's 2,500 workers and provide health benefits, The Times reported.
“They don’t treat us like machines here,” Chazz Nava, who has been a bartender at the casino for 15 years, said. “I knew it was going to happen because they always treat us well. They treat us like family.”
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Caesars Entertainment, which owns properties across the country, including several along Las Vegas’ Strip like Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood and Paris, has closed its hotels but plans to pay full and part-time workers for the next two weeks with benefits. Employees with the company’s health plan will keep benefits through June.
The Senate passed a historic $2 trillion recovery package Wednesday, which includes $349 billion for small businesses and under the bill, many hotels could qualify as small businesses.


foxnews--2020-03-27--Maren Morris on 30-hour labor, emergency C-section, and giving birth during a ‘global health crisis’

Maren Morris is opening up about her labor after the country singer gave birth to her first child on Monday .
“ 30 hours of labor ended with an emergency c-section ... not what we planned but I learned pretty quickly that night that having a plan for bringing a human into the world is a fool ’ s errand .
All that mattered was that he got here safely , ” Morris began in a lengthy caption on Instagram with a photo that showed her husband , Ryan Hurd , holding their baby boy , Hayes Andrew Hurd .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ described as courageous , Morris , 29 , described the emotion of birthing a child during a time where so many factors are out of a mother ’ s control – she simply hoped for the best .
“ Having him in the middle of a global health crisis was also not in the baby prep books , but here we are , ” she said .
“ Holding him and healing my body in a maternity ward that ’ s eerily quiet from us not being allowed visitors or family at this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORRIS , RYAN HURD WELCOME BABY BOY : 'LOVE OF OUR LIVES' During the trying time , not only in COVID-19 isolation but also in pregnancy recovery , the “ I Could Use a Love Song ” performer found the silver lining in her situation and said she and her country crooner husband , 33 , had been keeping busy binge-watching their favorite shows while they waited it out until she was discharged from the hospital .
“ All we hear are monitors beeping and the coos of our infant son .
Maybe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ The Office ’ @ ryanhurd and I have binged while in here , ” she said before diving into her gratitude for the hospital workers tirelessly checking on her progress .
“ The admiration we have for the doctors , nurses + healthcare professionals that took care of Hayes & me during our stay can not be measured in this post .
They risked their health every day to make sure ours was okay .
I can ’ t think of anything more selfless than that.
” MEGHAN MCCAIN SAYS WHOOPI GOLDBERG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HER PREGNANCY Morris went on to thank the other moms out there as well .
“ Ultimately , I can ’ t thank every single mother enough for going through what you ’ ve gone through because I had NO idea how hard it could be , and I ’ m a measly 4 days in , ” she said .
“ The world is changing before our eyes and so am I.
That ’ s been a peaceful thing to cling to during these uncertain times .
Thinking of you all .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ FOX NEWS APP Morris and Hurd first revealed they were expecting last October .

Maren Morris is opening up about her labor after the country singer gave birth to her first child on Monday.
“30 hours of labor ended with an emergency c-section... not what we planned but I learned pretty quickly that night that having a plan for bringing a human into the world is a fool’s errand. All that mattered was that he got here safely,” Morris began in a lengthy caption on Instagram with a photo that showed her husband, Ryan Hurd, holding their baby boy, Hayes Andrew Hurd.
In a post that can only be described as courageous, Morris, 29, described the emotion of birthing a child during a time where so many factors are out of a mother’s control – she simply hoped for the best.
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“Having him in the middle of a global health crisis was also not in the baby prep books, but here we are,” she said. “Holding him and healing my body in a maternity ward that’s eerily quiet from us not being allowed visitors or family at this time, but strangely serene.”
MAREN MORRIS, RYAN HURD WELCOME BABY BOY: 'LOVE OF OUR LIVES'
During the trying time, not only in COVID-19 isolation but also in pregnancy recovery, the “I Could Use a Love Song” performer found the silver lining in her situation and said she and her country crooner husband, 33, had been keeping busy binge-watching their favorite shows while they waited it out until she was discharged from the hospital.
“All we hear are monitors beeping and the coos of our infant son. Maybe the sound of the 100th episode of ‘The Office’ @ryanhurd and I have binged while in here,” she said before diving into her gratitude for the hospital workers tirelessly checking on her progress.
“The admiration we have for the doctors, nurses + healthcare professionals that took care of Hayes & me during our stay cannot be measured in this post. They risked their health every day to make sure ours was okay. I can’t think of anything more selfless than that.”
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Morris went on to thank the other moms out there as well.
“Ultimately, I can’t thank every single mother enough for going through what you’ve gone through because I had NO idea how hard it could be, and I’m a measly 4 days in,” she said. “The world is changing before our eyes and so am I. That’s been a peaceful thing to cling to during these uncertain times. Thinking of you all. 🖤.”
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Morris and Hurd first revealed they were expecting last October.