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Coronavirus
Wednesday
13 May 2020
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Anthony Fauci and CDC director say pandemic is still not under control in the US while Trump pushes for the country to reopen -
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Surge in infections in red state towns and rural communities as rise in cases contradicts Trump assertion of rapid decline
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Headlines
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Order paves way for legal experts to oppose Trump administration motion to exonerate former adviser -
Mike Garcia leading in California’s special election while Tom Tiffany easily won a special congressional election in Wisconsin
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Jerome Powell says pace of downturn ‘without modern precedent’ with lowest-paid Americans hit hardest by coronavirus pandemic -
Cases concern whether electors must follow voters’ wishes, with president elected indirectly by delegations from each state -
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As countries look to ease school and play restrictions, what evidence is there that children react differently? -
The long read: As the coronavirus continues to kill thousands each day, tech companies are seizing the opportunity to extend their reach and power -
There are now more than 1.3m confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the United States
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MEPs to hold debate after Viktor Orbán given right to rule by decree indefinitely -
Product from Genesis II ‘healing church’ poses serious health risks, Therapeutic Goods Administration says, but it remains for sale on church website -
Leaders condemn ‘complete shambles’ on London network that is ‘fraught with danger’ -
Covid-19 has spread around the planet, sending billions of people into lockdown as health services struggle to cope. Find out where the virus has spread, and where it has been most deadly
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Spotlight
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As the meme has become more prominent online, its meaning has become confused – with real-life Karens caught in the crosshairs -
The billionaire has defied shelter-in-place orders and styled himself as an anti-lockdown hero. This is how we got here -
The master of dystopian TV is returning for a coronavirus-themed Wipe. How has the current global catastrophe compared with those in his imagination?
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The US president ignored the coronavirus pandemic, failed to prepare for the worst and is sinking in the election polls – and he wants us to forget all that -
Everything is partisan in the US now – even death. As such, choosing whether or not to cover your face has become a political statement, writes Arwa Mahdawi
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As the pandemic hits the revenue of universities across America, some are wondering whether seven-figure coaching salaries can be justified -
A 28-year-old sumo wrestler died on Wednesday from the coronavirus after several of his stablemates had contracted Covid-19
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As the chancellor announces plans to extend the unprecedented scheme to pay the wages of millions, whole sectors remain shut, causing a recession unseen in Britain for centuries. Larry Elliott explains what it will mean
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Late-night hosts assess Trump’s claim that ‘we have prevailed’ over coronavirus, Fauci’s warning to Senators and what ‘Obamagate’ means -
The America’s Next Top Model host has faced criticism for past misdemeanours, but the rapturous reception for Love Is Blind shows that reality TV still trades on nastiness -
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‘Questions and concerns’ have arisen about actions of the district attorneys involved, says Georgia’s attorney general -
Aimee Stephens was awaiting decision on whether federal civil rights law protects transgender people -
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Chancellor says she was pained to learn outcome of inquiry pinning blame on Fancy Bear -
Peter Piot tells of brush with death and predicts people will suffer effects of virus for years -
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The American fashion photographer, who died last month aged 90, was known for his stylised black-and white-portraits of celebrities. Here are some of his most striking shots -
From canoeing in a suburban swimming pool to practising scissor kicks on a backyard trampoline, athletes have been forced to think outside the box during the Covid-19 shutdown -
The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world
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