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The billions raised in the last few weeks will be used to fuel that ambition, as well as pay down ballooning debt at Jio's parent company. The oil and energy industry, which forms a big part of Reliance's business, has been badly dented by the coronavirus pandemic. Global oil demand has cratered because of sharp declines in transport, industrial and commercial activity. … [Read more...] about Mukesh Ambani lands fresh cash from KKR. He’s raised $10 billion for Jio in 4 weeks

There is data to suggest that the state’s relentless housing and homeless problems, combined with fears about the long-term impact of coronavirus, have made voters wary of new taxes. In the March primary, several state and local bond measures were rejected, and exit polls showed voters had “tax fatigue,” according to the Public Policy Institute of California. … [Read more...] about California, After Riding a Boom, Braces for Hard Times

9:59 a.m. Education secretary doubles down on punishing schools: Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Sunday pressed President Trump’s threat to withhold federal funding from schools that don’t have in-person instruction in the fall. In a Fox News interview, Chris Wallace pointed out that Congress enacted the money mostly to help disadvantaged kids, and asked if it wouldn’t be preferable to help schools with safety measures so they could open. DeVos replied: “American investment in education is a promise to students and their families. If schools aren’t going to reopen and not fulfill that promise, they shouldn’t get the funds.” Asked what authority Trump had to withhold money without congressional approval, DeVos said, “We’re looking at all the options.” … [Read more...] about Coronavirus live updates: As state monitoring list swells, only two Bay Area counties are not on it

During the pandemic, her three adult children and grandchildren have created a new tradition: Zoom meetings every Sunday afternoon. Previously, the entire family got together once a year, at Thanksgiving. "It helps me a lot, and I think it will last because we have so much fun," Jenkins said. … [Read more...] about Seniors reflect on how they’re enduring covid-19 seclusion

Damp soils can account for upwards of a good five degrees on hot sunny days compared to dry soils and I think we will see that impact this upcoming week. … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Weather: Clear Morning Skies, Afternoon Rain Chances