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US economy shrinks; Los Angeles offers free testing for all residents


The U.S. economy suffered its worst decline in more than a decade and economists fear the worst may be yet to come, while Los Angeles emerged Wednesday as the nation’s first major city to offer free coronavirus testing for all residents.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/04/29/coronavirus-updates-trump-us-deaths-california-beaches-schools/3044623001/


FDA reportedly will approve Covid-19 treatment remdesivir, which US-funded trial shows has ‘positive effect’ on recovery


The US Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved any drugs for the treatment of the coronavirus. But it plans to announce an emergency-use authorization for remdesivir, according to The New York Times. The authorization could come as soon as Wednesdafy, The Times reported, citing a senior administration official.

Coronavirus live updates: Donald Trump moves to prevent meat shortage; US deaths top 58K; California city votes to keep beaches open


TAs the number of confirmed coronavirus cases topped 1 million in the U.S., President Donald Trump ordered meat processing plants to remain open despite safety concerns among workers and warnings of food shortages.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/04/29/coronavirus-updates-trump-us-deaths-california-beaches-schools/3044623001/


Tara Reade: What are the sex attack allegations against Joe Biden?


Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden faces mounting calls to respond to a sexual assault allegation against him by a former employee.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52462113