Less Sex, More Viewers: Pandemic Boosts Mexico’s Flagging Telenovelas

Dismissed as too old-fashioned to compete with streaming services, the melodramas have seen viewership surge as Mexicans seek the familiar in times of distress.

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Nick Kyrgios withdraws from US Open because of coronavirus concerns

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from the US Open citing safety fears caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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As US jobs recovery falters, virus relief talks stall in Congress

The $600 federal jobless benefit boost and eviction moratorium are set to expire.

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Facebook bows to Brazil court order, bans pro-Bolsonaro profiles

Company follows court order to block 12 accounts of Brazil president's supporters accused of running fake news network.

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Arrests made in India after tainted alcohol kills more than 80

Six police officers and seven other officials also suspended for failure to prevent sale of tainted liquor in Punjab.

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