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Millions of Americans have had to postpone or cancel plans because of Covid-19, ranging from concerts to overseas trips to their child's summer camp. Don't forget to ask for a refund.

U.S. benchmark oil futures edged higher on Friday, but suffered a roughly 32% loss for the week, the largest weekly percentage decline on record, on persistent demand concerns and lack of storage capacity. "Well-placed fears that the world is fast running out of storage for crude buffeted oil prices this week," said Caroline Bain, chief commodities economist at Capital Economics, in a note. "The market is likely to be characterised by considerable price volatility for at least another month until... Читать дальше...

With their jobs under significant threat and online wagering taking hold, the coronavirus crisis is causing traditional rails bookmakers to re-imagine their future.

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WASHINGTON — President Trump on Thursday suggested there was a correlation between Democratic leadership of states and the scope of the coronavirus outbreak, hinting that he may support the withholding of federal aid to governors seeking to respond to the pandemic.

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The former Sri Lankan Prime Minister says India has to play a leading role in formulating a SAARC-led regional response to the crisis.

On 24 April, Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Elmar Mammadyarov had a phone conversation with the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia Gordan Grlić Radman on the initiative of the latter.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state health officials provide an update on the coronavirus in Illinois. Watch live here.

First lady Melania Trump on Thursday sent care packages to medical staff and children in hospitals across 10 states, including some of the hardest hit by the coronavirus.The packages were shipped to hospitals in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania...

These districts are not affected by COVID-19

Churchill Downs announced April 23 that it will conduct a virtual running of the Kentucky Derby during a May 2 telecast on NBC from 3-6 p.m. ET on the traditional Kentucky Derby Day.

Tacitus, last year's Wood Memorial presented by NYRA Bets (G2) winner, is under consideration for a start in the $600,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) May 2, where he could join a lineup expected to incl

Churchill Downs announced April 23 that it must delay the reopening of its stable areas at both Churchill Downsand its auxiliary training center, Trackside, until at least May 5.

Doctors warn about early signs of infection as community transmission looms over Agra

Al Shaab Stud's manager, Dr.Amad Eshaab, is waiting to hear the fate of stallions and mares kidnapped in the raid, the cost of which has been estimated at Libyan Dinar 75 million (more than US$52.

Midnight Bisou resumed breezingApril 23 at Keeneland, her first workout since a runner-up finish in the $20 million Saudi Cup Feb. 29.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the FWD Champions Day card at Sha Tin Racecourse.

The light at the end of the tunnel is getting nearer for European racing as Germany is planning to resume action May 4 following positive talks between racing authority Deutscher Galopp and government

Talks between Chelmsford and Churchill Downs are ongoing as the Essex all-weather track hopes to reschedule its qualifier for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1).

The decision on splitting the $750,000 Arkansas Derby (G1) is likely to be made at the April 26 entry deadline as Oaklawn Park officials are now targeting 22-24 starters in order to run the 3-year-old

Longtime horseman Bill Casner relives Super Saver's victory in the 2010 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), a race he said always seemed unattainable.

Cash-strapped racecourses have been granted access to a further 6.5 million in funds by the Levy Board after rules around Capital Credits were relaxed due to the COVID-19pandemic.

Florida regulators approved on April 23 a request from Tampa Bay Downs to extend its meet beyond its previouslyscheduled closing day of May 3, a decisionthat will keep the track's meet ongoing thr

A guide to upcoming radio and television coverage of racing.

As part of the ongoing process to evolve with circumstances brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the NTRA announced it has adjusted NHC Tour rules to allow a greater number of Tour members to quali