U.S. Markets Rally as Coronavirus Stimulus Plans Advance in Congress

The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 575, it has been announced today.

Joe Giudice is feeling emotional this Easter. 

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An additional 22 people have died from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths in the area to 169 to date. L.A.

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An additional 11 people have died from COVID-19 illness in Los Angeles County, bringing the total number of fatalities in the area to 65 to date. Of those who have died, nine were over the age of 65 and only two did not have underlying health issues.

Seven more individuals have died from coronavirus-related illness in Los Angeles County as the area reports an additional 686 newly diagnosed cases in a 48-hour time span. Dr.

On the mend! Andy Cohen gave a positive update on his health nearly two weeks after being diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.

On March 20, a few hours after Andy Cohen announced through Variety that he was moving his Bravo talk show “Watch What Happens Live” to his West Village apartment, he tested positive for Covid-19, and had to scrap that plan.

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Nickelodeon's upcoming coronavirus special will have some major star power!

Kristen Bell is doing her part to help kids understand the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Kristen Bell is doing her part to help kids understand the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

On Wednesday night, the U.S. Senate passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The legislation for the stimulus package now moves to the House of Representatives, where it is expected to pass in a vote on Friday morning. If approved, the bill would then go to the desk of President Trump to be signed into law. (The text of the bill is here.)

The $2 trillion stimulus may have saved the movie theater business from financial ruin. After being forced to close because of the coronavirus pandemic, cinemas across the country were struggling to find a way to keep paying their rent and other bills without being able to sell any tickets. It was a scenario that could have led to widespread bankruptcies.

Prince Charles has been in contact with both Prince Harry and Prince William amid his coronavirus diagnosis. Royal reporter Chris Ship confirmed the news on Twitter, writing "Prince Charles has spoken to both his sons. William in Norfolk and Harry in Canada."

The Senate voted on Wednesday to approve a $2 trillion bill to cushion the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, including hundreds of billions for companies and a massive expansion of unemployment benefits.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Tuesday surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus. The Dow burst 11.4 percent higher, while the more closely followed S&P 500 index leapt 9.4 percent as a wave of buying around the world interrupted what has been a brutal month of nearly nonstop selling.

By Anita Bennett

U.S. equities markets tried to stage a rally for the second day in a row amid signs that the federal government’s stimulus efforts are advancing and will soon reach hard-hit consumers and businesses.