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Some Amazon Prime deliveries are delayed and it’s running out of staples due to coronavirusSome Amazon Prime deliveries are delayed and it’s running out of staples due to coronavirus
Trump’s Google testing announcement mixed up several real projectsTrump’s Google testing announcement mixed up several real projects
Coronavirus screenings force travelers to wait hours in long lines at US airportsCoronavirus screenings force travelers to wait hours in long lines at US airports
Apple puts restrictions on coronavirus-themed apps in its App StoreApple puts restrictions on coronavirus-themed apps in its App Store
The White House still can’t explain what’s going on with the coronavirus screening websiteThe White House still can’t explain what’s going on with the coronavirus screening website
Coronavirus relief bill passes House, but will wait days for a Senate voteCoronavirus relief bill passes House, but will wait days for a Senate vote
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma to donate coronavirus test kits and masks to the USAlibaba co-founder Jack Ma to donate coronavirus test kits and masks to the US
Elon Musk underplays coronavirus threat, tells employees that car crashes are more dangerousElon Musk underplays coronavirus threat, tells employees that car crashes are more dangerous
Trump flip-flops on question of receiving a novel coronavirus testTrump flip-flops on question of receiving a novel coronavirus test
You can now take up to 12 ounces of hand sanitizer through airport securityYou can now take up to 12 ounces of hand sanitizer through airport security
Royal Caribbean suspends US cruise operations after national emergency declaredRoyal Caribbean suspends US cruise operations after national emergency declared
AMC and Regal to start capping movie theater attendance at 50 percentAMC and Regal to start capping movie theater attendance at 50 percent
Coronavirus is taking a big bite out of public transportation ridership in the USCoronavirus is taking a big bite out of public transportation ridership in the US
Trump issues emergency declaration for coronavirus pandemicTrump issues emergency declaration for coronavirus pandemic
Delta is cutting more flights now than it did after 9/11Delta is cutting more flights now than it did after 9/11
Automakers tell non-factory employees to work remote to avoid coronavirus spreadAutomakers tell non-factory employees to work remote to avoid coronavirus spread
Waymo drivers say they’re being discouraged from canceling robotaxi rides amid coronavirus

A recent incident in Arizona is highlighting the divide between Waymo employees and third-party safety drivers

Andrew J. Hawkins
Airbnb extends free cancellation policy to bookings in the USAirbnb extends free cancellation policy to bookings in the US
Call of Duty League and Overwatch League are shifting to online-only gamesCall of Duty League and Overwatch League are shifting to online-only games
AT&T, Comcast, Verizon and others agree not to overcharge customers during coronavirusAT&T, Comcast, Verizon and others agree not to overcharge customers during coronavirus
Louisiana to postpone its presidential primaries until JuneLouisiana to postpone its presidential primaries until June
Activists pick up their phones and move online as coronavirus curbs protestsActivists pick up their phones and move online as coronavirus curbs protests
Apple announces online-only WWDC 2020 due to coronavirus spreadApple announces online-only WWDC 2020 due to coronavirus spread
Tech companies should keep sick pay benefits after the coronavirus pandemic has passedTech companies should keep sick pay benefits after the coronavirus pandemic has passed
All 42 Apple Stores in China have reopenedAll 42 Apple Stores in China have reopened

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