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8 times world leaders downplayed the coronavirus and put their countries at greater risk for infection

Multiple world leaders blatantly downplayed warnings early on that the coronavirus pandemic could lead to mass death and infections.

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Here's which fintechs will soar and which will flop as funding dries up, according to 6 investors and dealmakers

Top fintech backers and dealmakers said retail trading could see a boost while digital lenders could slump amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Instacart customers are baiting workers by enticing them with hefty tips and then removing the money once an order is complete

Instacart workers had asked for tip protections during a strike for increased protections and hazard pay in late March.

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Stick-shifts are vanishing from cars, but I still have some favorites — here they are, ranked

Stick-shifts are disappearing from the automotive landscape. But one can still option a manual on some performance cars and pickup trucks.

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'The great unwind': A hedge-fund chief overseeing $2 billion explains how a ripple effect could take down the housing market — and says 'we're just at the beginning'

"The real-estate market is about to get crippled," Mark Yusko, the CEO and chief investment officer at Morgan Creek Capital Management, said.

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Yoga mats, beard trimmers, and loungewear: Here's what online shoppers in the UK have been splurging on during the past two weeks of lockdown

A "Lockdown Economy" report revealed what online shoppers in the UK bought during lockdown despite price hikes.

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San Francisco is capping the commission delivery companies can take after some restaurants accuse DoorDash, UberEats, and others of taking up to 30% of their revenue while they’re already struggling

Third-party delivery platforms such as DoorDash and UberEats can't charge local restaurants more than 15% commission. They usually charge 20% to 30%.

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7 tips from a dating expert on how to virtually date successfully — and eventually turn it into a real-world relationship

A virtual date needs just as much planning as an in-person one — and maybe more. Be prepared to try harder at lots of things, even flirting.

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As a financial planner, there's something thing I wish people understood about their investments right now: You won't lose everything

A well-diversified portfolio is unlikely to go to zero, and over time, you can expect the value of your investments to rise.

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