AP FACT CHECK: Trump claims rising suicides if US stays shut

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 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is making a baseless claim of surging suicides if the U.S. economy remains mostly shut due to the spread of the coronavirus. There’s no evidence that suicides will rise dramatically, let alone surpass potential coronavirus deaths. Historically in a crisis, suicides tend to diminish as society pulls together in a common purpose.

Chief rabbis ban prayer in synagogues over coronavirus crisis

https://www.jpost.com/judaism/Chief-rabbis-ban-prayer-in-synagogues-over-coronavirus-crisis-622290

 In light of the increasing challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic, Chief Rabbis David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef issued a statement on Wednesday calling on the public not to pray in synagogues due to the danger of spreading the disease. 

The two chief rabbis said however prayer services with a minyan, a prayer quorum, could still be held outdoors with a maximum of ten men spaced two meters apart.

Bill Gates: The healthcare systems we must urgently fix

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 We’re live with Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist and TED speaker, to talk about the healthcare systems in dire need of fixing. Ask him your questions in the comments! #TEDConnects

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Cho Ju-bin: South Korea chatroom sex abuse suspect named after outcry

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-52030219

 

A man accused of leading a group that blackmailed girls into sharing sexual videos - which were then posted in pay-to-view chatrooms - has been named after an outcry in South Korea.

At least 10,000 people used the chatrooms, with some paying up to $1,200 (£1,000) for access.

Trump's hope for an Easter reopening clashes with coronavirus reality

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/25/politics/donald-trump-coronavirus/index.html

The gap between the President's perception of the situation and reality risks squandering the credibility that leaders need in a time of crisis, when inspiring hope must be balanced with a realistic assessment of the challenge ahead.

Trump revives fight with New York governor amid coronavirus crisis

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/16/politics/donald-trump-governors-call-andrew-cuomo-medical-equipment/index.html

Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his attacks on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of the novel coronavirus, just as Cuomo announced radical new measures to slow the spread of the disease.

'We Have a Deal.' Federal Officials Reach Agreement on $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Package

https://time.com/5808667/congress-aid-package-disagreement/

The unprecedented economic rescue package would give direct payments to most Americans, expand unemployment benefits and provide a $367 billion program for small businesses to keep making payroll while workers are forced to stay home.

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Cuomo: No expert supported Trump's Easter timeline