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  • China has largely brought the virus under control, partly through mass-testing in COVID-19 hot spots.
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    China’s approach to avoiding further lockdowns includes mass testing. Why is the British Airways CEO stepping down? A price premium for cocoa farmers could lead to more expensive chocolate.

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  • This week on the stimulus merry-go-round
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    The latest on coronavirus relief talks. Plus, health care for those laid off during the pandemic. Also, China officially joins the international COVAX group. And, cannabis stocks up after the VP debate.

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  • Fang Zixian and his abundance of toys — the first generation in his family to have such items.
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    And there still aren’t enough people in the country to sustain the economy. Plus, the Nobel Peace Prize goes to the World Food Programme. And, with winter coming, restaurants may have to rethink outdoor dining.

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  • China is trying to dispel the idea of nationalism when it comes to a COVID-19 vaccine.
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    The COVAX initiative members want to deliver 2 billion vaccine doses to vulnerable people around the world. Eating out helped boost the U.K. economy, but growth is slowing. Nightclubs are getting creative to cope with pandemic restrictions.

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  • Thursday’s report from the Labor Department said the number of people who are continuing to receive unemployment benefits dropped 1 million to 11 million.
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    First-time unemployment insurance claims remain elevated. Plus, per Trump today, coronavirus relief negotiations are still on. Also, where Harris and Pence came down on climate change in Wednesday night’s debate. And, JPMorgan Chase’s move to address the racial wealth gap.

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  • "President Trump and I have a plan to improve health care and protect preexisting conditions for every American," Vice President Mike Pence said. But he did not offer any further details.
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    Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris discussed the fate of the ACA. Plus, the health care industry has seen job losses, even during a pandemic. And, the millions of dollars flowing into preelection legal battles over voting.

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  • The World Trade Organization has never been led by a woman or an African.
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    The two final candidates for the WTO’s top job are from South Korea and Nigeria. Could COVID-19 testing at airports help get more flights back in the sky? Plus, novel approaches to virtual learning.

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  • Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies via video conference on Capitol Hill in July.
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    Congress reports on the “monopoly power” of Big Tech. Also, market volatility over the fate of pandemic aid. Plus, Facebook’s ban on QAnon groups and pages. And, tasking airlines with helping to distribute a future COVID vaccine.

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  • Pandemic relief whiplash
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    President Trump says he’s cutting off negotiations, then later calls for a piecemeal approach. Plus, Maine homeless coalitions prepare for more evictions. And, a new report finds the Trump administration is actually increasing the size of the federal workforce.

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