In Daily Coronavirus Briefing, Trump Tries to Redefine Himself
Date: 23 March 2020
By Annie Karni
Annie Karni
The briefing has given him a unique perch from which he can talk about the pandemic and try to project leadership after initially minimizing it. But that’s not always what he has done.
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Daniel S. Greenberg, Science Journalist and Iconoclast, Dies at 88
Date: 22 March 2020
By Cornelia Dean
Cornelia Dean
He challenged peers who acted as “cheerleaders” for science, and influenced government science policy with a Washington-based newsletter.
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The Coronavirus Revives Facebook as a News Powerhouse
Date: 23 March 2020
By Kevin Roose and Gabriel J.X. Dance
Kevin Roose
More than half of all news consumption on Facebook in America is about the virus, according to an internal report.
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As Fox News Played Down the Coronavirus, Its Chief Protected Himself
Date: 23 March 2020
By Ben Smith
Ben Smith
The cancellation of an 89th birthday party for Rupert Murdoch highlights a disconnect between his family’s behavior and statements made on air by some Fox commentators.
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Local News Outlets Dealt a Crippling Blow by This Biggest of Stories
Date: 23 March 2020
By Tiffany Hsu and Marc Tracy
Tiffany Hsu
Layoffs. Canceled print editions. Weekly papers and small dailies across the country face peril as the coronavirus cuts off ads and live events.
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Rupert Murdoch Put His Son in Charge of Fox. It Was a Dangerous Mistake.
Date: 22 March 2020
By Ben Smith
Ben Smith
The 48-year-old Lachlan Murdoch stood by as Fox News hosts played down the danger of the deadly coronavirus to their viewers.
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Some Tips on How to Stay Sane in a World That Isn’t
Date: 22 March 2020
By Katherine Rosman
Katherine Rosman
The coronavirus outbreak has magnified all kinds of fears. Try living in the moment. Take stock of what’s working. Turn off the television.
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Watch Live: Coronavirus Task Force Update
Date: 22 March 2020
By The Associated Press
Live briefing from the White House on the coronavirus crisis.
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On Politics: Where’s the Relief?
Date: 23 March 2020
By Giovanni Russonello
Giovanni Russonello
Senate wrangling and presidential promises: This is your morning tip sheet.
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Plácido Domingo Says He Has the Coronavirus
Date: 22 March 2020
By Johnny Diaz
Johnny Diaz
“I beg everyone to be extremely careful,” the opera singer said in a Facebook post on Sunday after developing a fever and cough and testing positive for the virus.
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