Data from Nielsen show the traditional TV audience isn’t increasing. Instead, streaming looks like the real winner of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Former Bates College lacrosse player Jack Allard released from hospital after battling coronavirus
The 26-year-old was discharged a month after being hospitalized by COVID-19.
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Don’t drop nonrevenue college sports in hard times – cut salaries of football coaches
‘If college football can’t be played this fall, it affects not the wallets of the players, but the mere existence of an opportunity for gymnasts and lacrosse players, wrestlers and runners.’
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Tokyo Games not expected to provide much economic stimulus for Japan
Organizers seem hopeful that the Games might kick start the Japan economy, but experts think any financial infusion will be negligible.
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Chelsea’s Willian cautious about resuming Premier League season even without fans
Willian, a star winger, is concerned that contact with other players will be an easy way to transmit the virus.
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Premier League clubs discuss plans to complete season, once it’s deemed safe
With Britain’s national lockdown was extended for another three weeks, it’s tough to tell when play can resume, even without fans.
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Denver linebacker Von Miller positive for COVID-19, in good spirits
Miller, who is isolated at home, said he came forward to let people know the severity of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mills says plan for reopening Maine to be released soon, as 2 more die from virus
The director of Maine’s CDC says the options include opening certain areas of the state in a staged approach, but neither he nor the governor would provide more details of the plan.
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Maine will end its 51-month run of low unemployment
The state’s preliminary unemployment rate estimate of 3.2% for March was unchanged from February, but April’s rate will be much higher.
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After Dr. Fauci urges caution in reopening economy, Fox News turns to Dr. Phil for second opinion
The conflicting views, one from the most qualified source available on the topic and the other from a talk-show host, shows how expert advice on the coronavirus has frequently been undermined by celebrity doctors with little to no infectious-disease experience.