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US virus testing faces new headwind: Lab supply shortages

US virus testing faces new headwind: Lab supply shortages

WASHINGTON — First, some of the coronavirus tests didn't work. Then there weren't enough to go around.
Netflix establishes $100 million virus relief fund

Netflix establishes $100 million virus relief fund

LOS ANGELES — Netflix said Friday it is establishing a $100 million relief fund for workers in the worldwide creative community affected by the coronavirus-caused halt of most film and television production.
Child abuse a big concern during COVID-19 outbreak

Child abuse a big concern during COVID-19 outbreak

Agencies that serve abused children are bracing for an increase in abuse cases as they reduce their services because of COVID-19.
Child abuse a big concern during COVID-19 outbreak

Child abuse a big concern during COVID-19 outbreak

Agencies that serve abused children are bracing for an increase in abuse cases as they reduce their services because of COVID-19.
Placido Domingo resigns from opera union, donates $500,000

Placido Domingo resigns from opera union, donates $500,000

SAN FRANCISCO — Superstar Plácido Domingo has resigned from the U.S. union that represents opera singers and will contribute $500,000 to sexual harassment eradication programs and a fund that helps opera employees in crisis, the union said Friday.
The drive-in, relic of yesterday, finds itself suited to now

The drive-in, relic of yesterday, finds itself suited to now

NEW YORK — The drive-in theatre , long a dwindling nostalgia act in a multiplex world, is experiencing a momentary return to prominence.
Quarantinis anyone? Happy hours go virtual amid virus crisis

Quarantinis anyone? Happy hours go virtual amid virus crisis

BOSTON — The hottest new bar's dress code? Your sweatpants. And you don't even have to leave your couch. With bars shuttered and stressed-out workers stuck at home, companies and friend groups across the U.S.
Adlon wins fans by keeping it real in 'Better Things'

Adlon wins fans by keeping it real in 'Better Things'

NEW YORK — While some celebrities try to keep details of their personal lives to themselves, Pamela Adlon turns her life into content for “Better Things,” and nothing is too private for the TV comedy.
Netflix relief fund to benefit Canadian groups providing aid to arts community

Netflix relief fund to benefit Canadian groups providing aid to arts community

TORONTO — Netflix has announced a US$100 million global relief fund to support workers in the creative community, including Canada's, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Netflix relief fund to benefit Canadian groups providing aid to arts community

Netflix relief fund to benefit Canadian groups providing aid to arts community

TORONTO — Netflix has announced a US$100 million global relief fund to support workers in the creative community, including Canada's, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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