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With parks closed, Disney starts furloughs in 2 weeks

With parks closed, Disney starts furloughs in 2 weeks

ORLANDO, Fla. — Saying they don't know when they'll be able to re-open many of their businesses with the coronavirus spreading, Walt Disney Co.
Prince Charles opens new London hospital for virus patients

Prince Charles opens new London hospital for virus patients

LONDON — Prince Charles remotely opened a vast temporary hospital for COVID-19 patients at London’s main exhibition centre Friday, as the number of coronavirus-related deaths reported in the U.K. surpassed China’s official total.
Tribeca Film Festival to proceed, in part, online

Tribeca Film Festival to proceed, in part, online

NEW YORK — The Tribeca Film Festival, postponed by the pandemic, is moving some elements of its annual New York event online.
Carnegie Hall projects $9M deficit, expects cuts next season

Carnegie Hall projects $9M deficit, expects cuts next season

Carnegie Hall is projecting a $9 million operating deficit on its $104 million budget after cancelling the rest of its season because of the coronavirus pandemic and anticipates making changes to its schedule for 2020-21.
The Cuomo show, Andrew and Chris, enliven coronavirus TV

The Cuomo show, Andrew and Chris, enliven coronavirus TV

NEW YORK — With all their familial love and drama, the Cuomo brothers — Andrew during the daytime, Chris at night — have become compelling figures in the plague-driven landscape of American television.
Jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli dies from coronavirus

Jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli dies from coronavirus

SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — Jazz guitarist John “Bucky” Pizzarelli, who was inducted to the New Jersey Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 94.
Judge lets rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine go home, citing COVID-19

Judge lets rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine go home, citing COVID-19

NEW YORK — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was ordered immediately freed from a Manhattan federal lockup four months early Thursday by a judge who cited his asthma and the greater danger he would face behind bars during the coronavirus outbreak. U.S.
Navy fires captain who sought help for virus-stricken ship

Navy fires captain who sought help for virus-stricken ship

WASHINGTON — The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus on his ship was fired by Navy leaders who said he created a panic by sending his memo pleading for help to too many people.
Ships with coronavirus patients dock in Florida

Ships with coronavirus patients dock in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
'We need help': Economic, health crises grow as cases top 1M

'We need help': Economic, health crises grow as cases top 1M

NEW YORK — The coronavirus outbreak has thrown 10 million Americans out of work in just two weeks in the swiftest, most stunning collapse the U.S.