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Calif. gym reopens in defiance of closure order

About a dozen masked weightlifters worked out at a Southern California gym that was open Thursday despite the arrest of its owner who has been charged with a misdemeanor for violating stay-at-home orders to stem the spread of the coronavirus. (May 14)

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NYC store owner ‘frustrated’ by delayed stimulus

A merchant in New York City says he is still awaiting money from the federal paycheck protection program. Bijan Hedvat, who owns nine women’s clothing stores in Manhattan, had to furlough his employees and still has to pay rent while he waits. (May 14)…