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Explainer: How Trump has sealed off the United States during coronavirus outbreak Refugees

Explainer: How Trump has sealed off the United States during coronavirus outbreak

By Mica Rosenberg and Ted HessonNEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has taken drastic steps to curb the entry of foreigners into the United States since his administration declared a public health emergency over the new coronavirus outbreak.Here are some of the most significant additional immigration changes the U.S.…
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April 24, 2020
iPhone and Android COVID-19 contact tracing FAQ: What govt. sees, where data is stored, more Privacy Concerns

iPhone and Android COVID-19 contact tracing FAQ: What govt. sees, where data is stored, more

Apple and Google announced their partnership two weeks ago to develop contract-tracing via Bluetooth in iOS and Android. Last week we shared details about how it will work and roll out, and today we’ve got answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19 contact tracing for iOS and Android as well as…
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April 24, 2020
The Coronavirus Could Ruin New York’s Big Plan to Reduce Traffic and Fix the Subway New York City

The Coronavirus Could Ruin New York’s Big Plan to Reduce Traffic and Fix the Subway

Wow, remember when Times Square was actually full of cars?Photo: GettyNew York City was set to make history in 2021. The city would’ve become the first in the U.S. to implement congestion pricing in Lower Manhattan to help curb traffic. Now, the coronavirus pandemic has put all that on pause—at…
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April 24, 2020