'Win-win': Publix to donate extra food, milk it buys from struggling farmers
Publix announced this week that it will purchase fresh produce and milk to help farmers who have been hurt by the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative is expected to run several weeks and will support Florida produce farmers, southeastern dairy farmers and the growing number of families looking to Feeding America for fresh fruit, vegetables and milk during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Moderna, Pfizer Start Decisive Covid Vaccine Trials
Moderna Inc and Pfizer Inc launched two 30,000-subject trials of COVID-19 vaccines that could clear the way for regulatory approval and widespread use by the end of this year, the companies said on Monday. The trials, both announced on Monday, are the first late-stage studies supported by the Trump administration's effort to speed development of measures against the novel coronavirus.
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Australia expects the biggest budget deficit since World War II
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India’s biggest airline to layoff 10% of staff
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