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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020
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Great Lakes steel production rises again, but steel output nearly down 20% this year

Steel demand started plummeting in mid-March when automakers temporarily ceased production, forcing steel mills to idle blast furnaces. But auto plants across the country have come back online, slowly increasing production volume. Read more

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Indiana American Water donates $25,000 to COVID-19 relief

Indiana American Water donates $25,000 to COVID-19 relief Read more

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Walmart to close its stores on Thanksgiving Day

Walmart Inc. said that it will be closing its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs on Thanksgiving Day this year, saying that it wants to have its employees spend time with their families during the coronavirus. Read more

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Business owners say Lake County mask order mostly well received by customers

Business leaders welcomed Lake County's mandate, which is largely enforced via the honor system, but expressed concerns that some customers might still refuse, become irate, and potentially pose a threat to their employees. Read more

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Lake County mask order enforcement largely on honor system

The Lake County Health Department does not have the staff or resources to ensure full compliance with its order that everyone in the county wear face masks in public places when social distancing is not possible. Read more

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The Latest: Brazil president still tests positive for virus

BRASILIA, Brazil -- Brazil’s government says President Jair Bolsonaro is still testing positive for the coronavirus following his July 7 announcement. Read more

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US signs contract with Pfizer for COVID-19 vaccine doses

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will pay Pfizer nearly $2 billion for a December delivery of 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine the pharmaceutical company is developing, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced Wednesday. Read more

UK to open citizenship path to Hong Kongers from January

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government announced Wednesday that it will open a new special pathway to obtaining British citizenship for eligible Hong Kongers from January 2021. Read more

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4 Things Social Security Retirees Need to Know Now About a Possible Second Stimulus Check

How could a second stimulus check affect your income? Read more

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Looking for the Best Stocks to Buy During a Recession? Here's What Warren Buffett Recommends

It's easier than you may think to invest wisely during tough economic times. Read more

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EU Parliament chief deplores cuts in key budget programs

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Parliament's president criticized Wednesday the cuts to key programs that the EU's 27 leaders approved in the bloc's long-term budget at a marathon summit this week. Read more

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