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Black, Hispanic children bear disproportionate burden of COVID-19

December 14, 2020

The FINANCIAL -- When Yale researchers began studying cases of COVID-19 among children, they expected that they would find that the disease afflicted Black and Hispanic children at higher rates, just as it had in the adult population. It turns out the unequal burden borne by minority children was even greater than they expected.

Gen Z renters moving out and moving up

The FINANCIAL — Rental concessions, such as a free month’s rent, appear

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November 19, 2020

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Johnson & Johnson invests $100 mln to to eliminate health inequities for people of color

The FINANCIAL — Johnson & Johnson announced million in commitments and collaborations

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November 18, 2020

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AA, BA and oneworld airline alliance launch transatlantic COVID-19 testing

The FINANCIAL — American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld® have launched an optional

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November 18, 2020

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America

US Department of Justice issues Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework

The FINANCIAL — Attorney General William P. Barr announced the release of “Cryptocurrency: An Enforcement Framework,” a publication produced by the Attorney General’s Cyber-Digital Task Force. The Framework provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging threats and enforcement challenges associated with the

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October 9, 2020

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BANKS

Bank of America announces preferred stock dividends

The FINANCIAL — Bank of America Corporation announced the Board of Directors has authorized regular cash dividends on the outstanding shares or depositary shares of the following series of preferred stock: Series of Preferred Stock Dividend per

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October 9, 2020

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Travel News

AA to move to PKX Airport in early 2021

The FINANCIAL — American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) is moving flights to the biggest airport in the world: the new Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) when service returns from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) on March 27, 2021. Flights will operate on a

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October 9, 2020

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Coronavirus

Almost half of U.S. parents are very worried their child will get COVID-19 at school

The FINANCIAL — Almost half (45%) of U.S. parents report they are “very worried” that their children will contract COVID-19 at school or in childcare facilities. Twenty-seven percent report they are “somewhat worried,” 13% are “not too worried” and 9% are “not

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October 8, 2020

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America

Donald Trump and first lady have tested positive for coronavirus

The FINANCIAL – Just a month before the presidential election US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19. The news came just hours after Trump confirmed that his aide Hope Hicks also tested positive for coronavirus. Donald Trump

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October 2, 2020

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Markets

Virgin Galactic shares soar as space tourism expectations rise

The FINANCIAL — Shares of Virgin Galactic surged nearly 25% which is highest one-day increase since April. The stock in total has gained 78% this year. Bank of America analyst Ronald Epstein set a $35 price target, more than double Virgin Galactic’s closing price

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September 29, 2020

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Coronavirus

1 in 3 parents in America say their child is unlikely to get flu vaccine this year

The FINANCIAL — Public health experts have emphasized that during the COVID pandemic, it is important for people of all ages to get seasonal flu vaccine this year. In August 2020, the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health asked a

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September 28, 2020

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Coronavirus

CDC Halloween guidelines warn about high risk activities

The FINANCIAL — As many people in the United States begin to plan for fall and winter holiday celebrations, CDC offers the considerations to help protect individuals, their families, friends, and communities from COVID-19. The considerations are meant to supplement—not replace—any state, local,

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September 23, 2020

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Georgia

Georgian PM and Trump’s security advisor discussed current issues on the phone

The FINANCIAL – – A telephone conversation took place between Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia and National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Robert O’Brien. During the conversation the parties discussed the main issues pertaining to strategic partnership, cooperation,

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September 23, 2020

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America

New CDC data shows that more than 35% of people in 12 states are obese

The FINANCIAL — New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that adult obesity prevalence is increasing and racial and ethnic disparities persist. Notably, adults with obesity are at heightened risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19. The United

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September 21, 2020

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