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Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention.

Biden Promises 'Light' After Trump's 'Darkness': 7 Takeaways From The DNC

Joe Biden delivered the speech of his life Thursday night, seeking to show, perhaps for the first time since this campaign began, why he should be president.

Mario Segale, the inspiration for one of the most recognizable characters in the world, was Nintendo's landlord in Washington state during the 1970s.

Mario Segale, Inspiration For Nintendo's Hero Plumber, Has Died

Mario Segale never sought the spotlight, despite inspiring one of the most recognizable characters in the world: Super Mario.

A safe-distancing enforcement officer wearing a red armband checks his phone at a food court in Singapore on Saturday. The officers have been deployed to ensure people maintain distance from one another, as Singapore grapples with a spike in coronavirus cases.

Singapore Sees Surge In COVID-19 Cases, Now Has Highest Number In Southeast Asia

Singapore reported 1,426 new cases on Monday and now has the highest number of reported cases in Southeast Asia. Most of those recently infected are foreign workers staying in cramped dormitories.

In this undated photo, a screen outside Pala Casino Resort announces its closure due to COVID-19.

Pala Reservation Following COVID-19 Stay At Home Orders

The Pala Band of Mission Indians is following the state's stay-at-home guidance on its reservation as local communities try to limit the spread of COVID-19.

On Sunday, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a gradual easing of restrictions.

Boris Johnson Outlines Plan To Ease Coronavirus Restrictions In U.K.

In an address to the nation on Sunday, the prime minister called on those who cannot do their jobs from home, such as construction and factory workers, to return to their workplaces.

Costs have gone up for addiction treatment centers in recent months, as they have had to invest in teletherapy and personal protective gear. "We are at risk for not having the funding that we need to keep our doors open," says one medical director.

A New Addiction Crisis: Treatment Centers Face Financial Collapse

Alcohol and drug consumption have increased recently, but fewer patients have sought treatment. Most treatment centers face possible closure even as they anticipate a post-pandemic surge in need.

A butcher shop in the Brooklyn borough of New York shows a "Closed" sign, limiting customers to three at a time. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is ordering all nonessential businesses to close, in an escalation of the state's attempts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Says '100% Of Workforce Must Stay Home' Due To Coronavirus

Gov. Andrew Cuomo takes what he calls "the ultimate step" in his state's effort to stop the spread of a deadly coronavirus.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced this week that it was temporarily suspending the trading of shares of Wellness Matrix Group.

SEC Suspends Trading Of Company That Sold 'At-Home' COVID-19 Tests

Wellness Matrix Group said the test had been approved but the Food and Drug Administration said it has not authorized any such product.

Federal prosecutors allege Uber's former head of security organized a cover-up of a massive data breach.

Former Uber Executive Charged With Paying 'Hush Money' To Conceal Massive Breach

Federal prosecutors allege Uber's former chief security officer Joe Sullivan covered up the breach and arranged a $100,000 payment to the hackers.

How Fans Can Support Artists And Music-Industry Workers During The Outbreak

Independent artists' bottom lines are shrinking as the coronavirus outbreak continues — here's what you can do to help.

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