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US stocks struggled to continue their midweek rally Wednesday even after Congress and the White House agreed on a massive stimulus package to address the coronavirus pandemic. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed as much as 736.37 points, or 3.5 percent, in early trading after lawmakers reached an overnight deal for a $2 trillion spending …

Heidi Klum is in the clear. The “Making the Cut” host, 46, announced on Instagram that she tested negative for coronavirus, just over a week after she confirmed her 30-year-old husband, Tom Kaulitz, tested negative. “Day 14 of staying H❤️ME #covid_19negative,” she captioned a photo of herself lying in the grass. Klum was absent from …

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the world, Hollywood has become one of its biggest financial victims. Warner Brothers studio announced Tuesday that it is pushing the release of “Wonder Woman 1984,” which was supposed to hit theaters June 5, back one month amid growing concerns over theater closures. “When we greenlit ‘Wonder …

A Vietnamese airline seeking business during the coronavirus slowdown is offering passengers a novel perk — an insurance plan that will pay them up to $8,570 if they catch the deadly bug after flying with them. Vietjet’s “Sky Covid Care” insurance is provided free of charge for all eligible passengers — regardless of their age …

Nearly three in four Americans expect their incomes to suffer as a result of the coronavirus crisis, a new survey shows. Some 74 percent of people in the US say the pandemic will affect their household income or already has, according to Kantar’s survey of the Group of Seven countries released Wednesday. Such concerns are …

Ethan Hawke is singing his way through quarantine. The 49-year-old actor and his kids performed a song together, as seen on Instagram, as they stayed home amid the coronavirus pandemic. Hawke and his 18-year-old son Levon played guitar while daughters Maya, 21, Clementine, 12, and Indiana, 9, sang Townes Van Zandt’s tune “To Live Is …

Feeling stir-crazy while staying home during the coronavirus outbreak? Put the scissors down, says Kelly Ripa. On Tuesday’s at-home episode of “Live With Kelly and Ryan,” the 49-year-old star strongly advised against DIY haircuts. “People are cutting their own bangs … they’re calling it a pandemic trend,” Ripa said. “I’m not sure if I like …

Sonni Pacheco is ready to speak out about ex Jeremy Renner’s alleged “lies” after what she says have been “seven years of hell.” Earlier this week, Renner, 49, filed a request to lower his child support payments over claims the coronavirus pandemic had affected his finances. Pacheco told Page Six in response, “It is very …

This fly fella isn’t letting the coronavirus lockdown stifle his style. Elias Aragaw was going stir-crazy after Texas officials announced strict shelter-in-place guidelines for Dallas County residents. Bored with lazing about “binge-watching shows,” the 31-year-old decided to stage a fashion show featuring quarantine-inspired outfits. Aragaw posted the video — which is going viral with more …

Gerber Group has set up a weekly food pantry in New York City in response to having to close all of its bars and restaurants in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The restaurant group, which includes hotspots Mr. Purple, Irvington and The Sunken Lounge at the new TWA Hotel, created the initiative after having to …