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Joe Biden’s Mission: End the ‘Season of Darkness’

Joe biden’s mission: end the ‘season of darkness’

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It’s official: joe biden is the democratic presidential nominee and he’s going after trump. democratic presidential nominee joe biden delivers his acceptance speech on the fourth night of the democratic national convention on thursday in wilmington, del. after three days of a democratic national convention that bemoaned a nation in despair, joe
Trump Campaign Sues New Jersey Over Hybrid Voting Model for 2020 Election

Trump campaign sues new jersey over hybrid voting model for 2020 election

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New jersey’s governor signed an executive order allowing residents to mail in a ballot or vote in person in the election. the new jersey governor's executive order calls on officials to mail all registered voters in the state a ballot with a prepaid return envelope. president donald trump's reelection campaign is suing new jersey over the state's
Democrats Get Down to Business on Day 2 of the Convention

Democrats get down to business on day 2 of the convention

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Joe biden became the official democratic presidential nominee as family and supporters – separated by a pandemic – lauded the man they said will bring the country together. democratic presidential nominee joe biden and wife dr. jill biden speak to supporters during the virtual convention on tuesday. for once, president donald trump was not the
Michelle Obama Lays Down the (Election) Law

Michelle obama lays down the (election) law

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The first night of the virtual democratic convention lacked the excitement and energy of a live event but rallied democratic factions. obama bemoaned the damage she said president donald trump has done to the nation, erasing the progress made by her husband, president barack obama. michelle obama had a blunt, impassioned message for americans monda
Who Is Speaking at the Democratic National Convention?

Who is speaking at the democratic national convention?

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Barack obama, michelle obama, hillary clinton and bill clinton will all have primetime speaking slots, as will progressive stars bernie sanders and alexandria ocasio-cortez. vice president joe biden walks on stage during the final day of the 2012 democratic national convention. the democratic national committee released a list of speakers for this
Post Office Warns States Across US About Mail Voting

Post office warns states across us about mail voting

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The federal watchdog of the u.s. postal service has opened an inquiry into operational changes at the agency that have delayed mail deliveries across the country. file - in this may 28, 2020, file photo, mail-in primary election ballots are processed at the chester county voter services office in west chester, pa. gov. tom wolf's top election offic
Nationwide Coronavirus Cases Are Down – But So Is Testing

Nationwide coronavirus cases are down – but so is testing

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With less testing being done, fewer covid-19 cases are likely to be found. and that could be bad news for areas experiencing community spread. a health worker takes a nasal swab sample at a covid-19 testing site in los angeles, california. coronavirus testing has declined in recent weeks. a downward trend in new coronavirus cases in the u.s., the c
Biden, Harris Emphasize Inspiration and Inclusion in First Joint Appearance

Biden, harris emphasize inspiration and inclusion in first joint appearance

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The presumptive democratic nominee’s speech was as praiseful of his newly named running mate as it was a blistering attack on the trump-pence administration... former vice president joe biden and sen kamala harris participate in a virtual grassroots fundraiser in wilmington, del., on wednesday. kamala harris showed america her whole self wednesda
Biden Chooses Kamala Harris as Running Mate

Biden chooses kamala harris as running mate

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Harris becomes the first black female vice presidential nominee and the third woman to be named as a running mate for a major political party. sen. kamala harris of california will be presumptive democratic presidential nominee joe biden's running mate, biden announced tuesday. presumptive democratic presidential nominee joe biden announced tuesday
US Tops 5 Million Confirmed Virus Cases, to Europe's Alarm

Us tops 5 million confirmed virus cases, to europe's alarm

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With confirmed coronavirus cases in the u.s. reaching 5 million sunday, by far the highest of any country, the failure of the most powerful nation in the world to contain the scourge has been met with astonishment and alarm in europe. file - in this july 30, 2020, file photo, passengers board a casco bay lines ferry bound for peaks island in portla
Trump Orders Encroach on Congress' Powers, Invite Challenges

Trump orders encroach on congress' powers, invite challenges

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President donald trump has bypassed the nation’s lawmakers as he claimed the authority to defer payroll taxes and replace an expired unemployment benefit with a lower amount after negotiations with congress on a new coronavirus rescue package collapsed. president donald trump speaks during a news conference at the trump national golf club in bedm
Talks on Coronavirus-Relief Package Collapse

Talks on coronavirus-relief package collapse

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The breakdown in negotiations increases the likelihood that president donald trump will attempt to address virus relief through executive order. treasury secretary steven mnuchin and white house chief of staff mark meadows speak to reporters on capitol hill, aug. 6, 2020, in washington, d.c. negotiators failed to strike a deal over trillion-dollar
Jobless Claims Drop by Nearly a Quarter Million

Jobless claims drop by nearly a quarter million

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The figure is the lowest since the coronavirus struck in mid-march. jobless claims had been declining until the week of july 25, when they spiked as cases of covid-19 began surging in several states as businesses reopened in june following shutdowns that began in march. the number of americans filing new claims for unemployment fell to 1.19 million
No Balloons, No Party: Will Virtual Conventions Change the Campaign?

No balloons, no party: will virtual conventions change the campaign?

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Presidential candidates typically get at least a modest convention bounce in the polls. this year might be different. balloons and confetti are seen at the end of the fourth day of the republican national convention, july 21, 2016, in cleveland, ohio. this month, both political parties will hold their quadrennial conventions. but with both set to b
Satisfaction with State of U.S. Hits Nine-Year Low, Poll Finds

Satisfaction with state of u.s. hits nine-year low, poll finds

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The plunge in satisfaction is mostly occurring among republicans, with only 20% satisfied with the state of the nation... despite an overall dissatisfaction with the state of the country, most republicans, 91%, approve of the job president donald trump is doing in office. americans' satisfaction with the way things are going in the u.s. has dropped
Trump Ads Return to Airwaves With New Line of Attack on Joe Biden

Trump ads return to airwaves with new line of attack on joe biden

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The trump campaign has settled on a new strategy, returning to the airwaves after a week off with two new ads that cast joe biden as someone americans should fear. president donald trump speaks during a "keep america great" campaign rally, jan. 9, 2020, in toledo, ohio. struggling in the polls, president donald trump went back on the airwaves monda
U.S. Coronavirus 'Extraordinarily Widespread,' White House Experts Say

U.s. coronavirus 'extraordinarily widespread,' white house experts say

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File photo: dr. deborah birx, the white house coronavirus response coordinator, addresses a news conference about the coronavirus disease (covid-19) pandemic in the brady press briefing room at the white house in washington, u.s., may 22, 2020. reuters/leah millis/file photo by doina chiacu washington (reuters) - the united states is in a new phase
Should You Buy Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) Stock?

Should you buy alphabet (goog, googl) stock?

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Google stock is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, although shares face visible risks, including regulation. the most obvious advantage to owning goog is owning a piece of the biggest search engine in the world. there are only a handful of companies in the world that can argue they have power approaching alphabet (ticker: goog, googl). and ever since its
NIH Director: Hope for a Coronavirus Vaccine by the End of 2020

Nih director: hope for a coronavirus vaccine by the end of 2020

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Francis collins, head of the national institutes of health, sees great progress on the scientific work to develop covid-19 therapies and vaccines even with many challenges ahead. vaccine development for covid-19 is "happening at a speed that we've never seen before," national institutes of health director dr. francis collins told u.s. news. while c
Florida Prepares for a Challenging Hurricane Season Amid COVID-19 Spike

Florida prepares for a challenging hurricane season amid covid-19 spike

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Floridians are facing record death tolls from coronavirus while also preparing for an active hurricane season. people wearing masks survey damage caused by tropical storm cristobal in orlando, florida, on june 7. miami — stephanie kaple, who runs a homeless shelter in key west, has a rule about disasters: you know you've reached the end of one wh
Democrats, Republicans Vent Ire at Big Tech on Capitol Hill

Democrats, republicans vent ire at big tech on capitol hill

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Democrats and republicans raised different objections, but both sides took shots at the leaders of some of america’s largest tech companies. amazon ceo jeff bezos testifies via video conference during the house judiciary committee in washington on wednesday. big tech was a bipartisan punching bag at wednesday's high-profile hearing before the hou
Coronavirus Outbreaks in Florida, Arizona and Texas Show Some Signs of Slowing

Coronavirus outbreaks in florida, arizona and texas show some signs of slowing

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Other states like ohio, indiana, tennessee, kentucky and virginia are starting to see concerning virus trends. a lab technician uses a nasal swab to test a patient for covid-19, july 28, 2020, in miami, fla. states that saw a resurgence of the coronavirus weeks ago are starting to show signs of slowing their daily number of new infections. the seve
2020-21 Best Hospitals Honor Roll and Medical Specialties Rankings

2020-21 best hospitals honor roll and medical specialties rankings

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U.s. news ranks the top hospitals in the nation, plus the best hospitals in each state and metro area. the outbreak of the novel coronavirus upended many aspects of life, but perhaps none as much as health care. doctors offices closed or switched to telehealth. vaccine makers began racing to create a shot that could end the pandemic. and to keep pa
Scare Tactics: Trump Focuses on Fear to Win

Scare tactics: trump focuses on fear to win

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With 100 days to go before the election, trump is focusing on “law and order” while biden pitches stability. birds fly over the white house in washington, d.c. trailing in national polls by 7-15 points. a persistent pandemic that not only presents a public health crisis, but prevents a crowd-loving candidate from holding big rallies. double-dig
Unemployment Benefits Set to Expire as GOP Delays Introducing Bill

Unemployment benefits set to expire as gop delays introducing bill

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The $600 federal benefit will expire july 31 and a deal to extend it is likely weeks away. a protester holds a sign at a demonstration in miami springs, fla., on july 16. many americans will receive their final supplemented unemployment benefit payment this weekend. in march, congress halted evictions and gave unemployed americans an extra $600 in
GOP Divisions Slow Coronavirus Relief Bill

Gop divisions slow coronavirus relief bill

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Senate republicans are weighing a short-term extension of unemployment benefits as a broader deal on a relief package appears out of reach for at least a few weeks. senate majority leader mitch mcconnell speaks to the media after weekly policy luncheons on capitol hill on tuesday in washington. disagreements among senate republicans and an anticipa
Pentagon Troubled By Overly Militarized Federal Agents in Portland

Pentagon troubled by overly militarized federal agents in portland

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Secretary of defense mark esper has raised concerns within the administration about president donald trump’s decision to deploy forces who look like soldiers to protest sites. federal officers use crowd control munitions to disperse black lives matter protesters outside the mark o. hatfield united states courthouse on tuesday, july 21, 2020, in p
GOP Leaders, Trump to Discuss Virus Aid as Crisis Deepens

Gop leaders, trump to discuss virus aid as crisis deepens

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Top republicans in congress are expected to meet monday with president donald trump on the next covid-19 aid package. file - in this may 22, 2020, file photo the dome of the u.s. capitol building is visible through heavy fog in washington. with covid-19 cases hitting alarming new highs and a grim rising death toll, the pandemic's devastating cycle
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Says Her Cancer Has Returned

Ruth bader ginsburg says her cancer has returned

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The supreme court justice says she is ‘fully able’ to continue her duties. supreme court justice ruth bader ginsburg announced friday that her cancer has returned. (ap photo/steve helber, file) supreme court justice ruth bader ginsburg has had a recurrence of cancer, she announced friday. ginsburg says she has been able to continue her work on
John Lewis, Lion of Civil Rights and Congress, Dies at 80

John lewis, lion of civil rights and congress, dies at 80

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John lewis, who carried the struggle against racial discrimination from southern battlegrounds of the 1960s to the halls of congress, has died. file - in this feb. 15, 2011, file photo, president barack obama presents a 2010 presidential medal of freedom to u.s. rep. john lewis, d-ga., during a ceremony in the east room of the white house in washin
Another 1.3 Million American Filed Jobless Claims Last Week

Another 1.3 million american filed jobless claims last week

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It was the 17th straight week that jobless claims have topped 1 million. a woman collects unemployment forms at a drive through collection point in hialeah, florida, on april 8, 2020. another 1.3 million americans filled initial claims for unemployment benefits last week, a modest dip signaling that the economy is struggling to recover from the pan
Lack of Government Leadership Puts Businesses in Control of Coronavirus Response

Lack of government leadership puts businesses in control of coronavirus response

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Walmart became the latest in a series of businesses, big and small, that are taking the lead in responding to the coronavirus in lieu of clear and consistent government regulations. shoppers are required to wear masks at dan baileys fly shop in livingston,montana united states... business owners and corporate executives around the country are balan
Trump Regains Influence in GOP Primaries With Success in Alabama, Texas

Trump regains influence in gop primaries with success in alabama, texas

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The president’s victory lap comes a few weeks after his endorsed candidates fell short in two republican primaries, which included the surprising defeat of an incumbent. trump’s biggest success of the night was in alabama, where former auburn university football coach tommy tuberville trounced ally-turned-foe jeff sessions in the gop senate run
WHO: There Will Be No Return to Normal in the ‘Foreseeable Future’

Who: there will be no return to normal in the ‘foreseeable future’

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The world health organization also discussed reopening schools and how long antibodies could last. health workers wearing protective equipment, july 12, 2020, in la paz, bolivia. the world health organization on monday warned that there will be no return to normal in the foreseeable future because of the coronavirus pandemic. "i want to be straight
Dozens of US Marines in Japan's Okinawa Get Coronavirus

Dozens of us marines in japan's okinawa get coronavirus

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Officials on the southern japanese island of okinawa say dozens of u.s. marines have been infected with the coronavirus at two bases on the island in what is feared to be a massive outbreak. file - this jan. 27, 2018, aerial file photo shows u.s. marine air station futenma in ginowan, okinawa, southern japan. okinawan officials said saturday, july
Running Away From Trump

Running away from trump

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Gop candidates who once watched the president thwart the political futures of republicans deemed not sufficiently loyal are finding he may bring them down this fall. a supporter holds a sign at a "make america great again!" rally at the bok center on june 20, 2020 in tulsa, oklahoma. a recent senate campaign ad touts the candidate's record protecti
Deaths Starting to Increase in States With Coronavirus Resurgences

Deaths starting to increase in states with coronavirus resurgences

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The seven-day death averages in arizona, texas and florida are trending upward, according to data from the covid tracking project. the body of a patent who died inside the coronavirus unit at united memorial medical center is covered in sheets, july 6, 2020, in houston, t.x. states that have experienced recent resurgences of the coronavirus are sta
Pandemic, Protests Cause Racism to Resonate as a Public Health Issue

Pandemic, protests cause racism to resonate as a public health issue

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Communities are recognizing a connection between racism and health, but experts say that’s just the first step. reversing some of the deleterious health effects of racial bias against african americans could take decades to complete. spurred by weeks of street protests sparked by the killing of george floyd – and amid the fast-moving, potential
The Economy’s Second-Quarter High Might Turn into a Third-Quarter Hangover

The economy’s second-quarter high might turn into a third-quarter hangover

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Economists worry the good news of june will turn out to be temporary. a store stands closed near wall street due to the coronavirus outbreak on may 8, in new york city. the u.s. economy ended the second quarter on a high note with 4.8 million jobs created and the conference board's consumer confidence index up 12.2 points. it seemed as if the measu
2020 Watch: Has Trump Surrendered to the Coronavirus?

2020 watch: has trump surrendered to the coronavirus?

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We’re moving into the heart of summer, but if you’re expecting the traditional summertime slowdown in presidential politics, don’t. president donald trump speaks during a "salute to america" event on the south lawn of the white house, saturday, july 4, 2020, in washington. (ap photo/patrick semansky) by steve peoples, ap national political wr
For Nation's Birthday, Trump Stokes the Divisions Within US

For nation's birthday, trump stokes the divisions within us

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The fourth of july is a day meant for unity and celebration. president donald trump and first lady melania trump watch as the u.s. army golden knights parachute team descend during a "salute to america" event on the south lawn of the white house, saturday, july 4, 2020, in washington. (ap photo/alex brandon) by lynn berry and aamer madhani, associa
As Much of US Dials Back July 4 Plans, Trump Goes Big

As much of us dials back july 4 plans, trump goes big

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While public health officials are urging americans to hold more muted independence day celebrations amid a spike of coronavirus cases, president donald trump is going big for what he is promising will be a “special evening” in the nation’s capital. president donald trump speaks to the press before boarding air force one, friday, july 3, 2020,
The Uncertain Future of Faith – and Health – in a Coronavirus World

The uncertain future of faith – and health – in a coronavirus world

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Research points to better health for religious adherents, but online worship prompted by covid-19 comes with plenty of questions and an impact that’s not yet clear. the very rev. randy hollerith celebrates sunday mass during a live webcast at an empty washington national cathedral on march 22 in washington, d.c. many churches closed their doors i
2020 Has Put Americans in a Very Bad Mood

2020 has put americans in a very bad mood

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Coronavirus, the struggling economy and president trump are putting americans in a funk. some 57% of respondents in a recent poll believe president donald trump is increasing the chances that more people die from covid-19. as the nation prepares to celebrate its birthday, americans are in a very bad mood. stores that would normally be filled with s
Wirecard Update: Funds on your prepaid card are now accessible

Wirecard update: funds on your prepaid card are now accessible

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We are happy to report that the uk’s financial conduct authority (fca) completed its audit and confirmed that it has lifted the freeze on your wirecard-issued payoneer prepaid mastercard® card. as mastercard has addressed and fixed some technical issues, your payoneer prepaid mastercard is now active once again. we know this period has been diff
Wirecard in the news: Update regarding Wirecard and your prepaid card

Wirecard in the news: update regarding wirecard and your prepaid card

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Editor’s note: this post was updated on june 29th, 2020 to include the following statement from the financial conduct authority (fca): “teams from across the fca have been working with the firm (wcsl), and other international and uk authorities over the weekend, and we have seen good progress by the firm in meeting the conditions we set.” the
Testing Stepped up as Number of New Coronavirus Cases Surges

Testing stepped up as number of new coronavirus cases surges

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Governments are stepping up testing and warily considering their next moves as the number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases surges in many countries. activists of communist party of india marxist display placards on face shields and shout slogans during a protest asking the state government to increase testing and free treatment for all covid-19
Trump Enters Summer Sweating His Reelection

Trump enters summer sweating his reelection

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Joe biden is leading in key battleground states – and bests trump by 14 points nationally. democratic presidential candidate former vice president joe biden speaks during an event in lancaster, pennsylvania. it's just a bit more than four months before the general election, and things are not looking good for president donald trump. yet another p
Texas Closes Bars to Slow Spread of Coronavirus as Cases Rise

Texas closes bars to slow spread of coronavirus as cases rise

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Gov. greg abbott’s order also limits restaurants to 50% indoor capacity. the order mandates that bars that earn more than 51% of their gross receipts from alcohol close at noon friday. texas gov. greg abbott issued an executive order friday limiting certain businesses and services in an effort to control the spread of the coronavirus in the state
House Democrats Pass Police Reform Bill Amid Senate Stalemate

House democrats pass police reform bill amid senate stalemate

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The house passed a broad reforms bill along party-lines but the senate is unlikely to take up the legislation. rep. karen bass, chairwoman of the congressional black caucus, speaks as house speaker nancy pelosi looks on ahead of the vote on the a police reform bill on thursday in washington. house democrats on thursday passed a broad police reform
Unemployment Claims Exceed 1 Million for 14th Straight Week

Unemployment claims exceed 1 million for 14th straight week

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Unemployment claims held nearly steady for the second week in a row as coronavirus cases surge around the country. a woman wearing a face mask walks past the closed arlington cinema and drafthouse movie theater amid the coronavirus pandemic on may 14, 2020 in arlington, virginia. the number of americans filing for jobless benefits held nearly stead
IMF Projects 5% Global Economic Decline in 2020

Imf projects 5% global economic decline in 2020

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The dire outlook is worse than the imf’s last forecast in april, representing a slower-than-expected global recovery. in this march 24, 2020, file photo, a man sits outside a closed wholesale market in mumbai, india. the international monetary fund has sharply lowered its forecast for global growth this year because it envisions far more severe e