Canadian officials acknowledged some regions of the country could be closer to reopening parts of the economy than others, but continued to stress a careful approach as the border closure with the hard-hit United States was extended for another 30 days during the COVID-19 crisis.
Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and Beyonce took part in a global special of music, comedy and personal stories in what Gaga called a "love letter" to front-line workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Texas and Vermont will allow certain businesses to reopen on Monday while still observing coronavirus-related precautions, and Montana will begin lifting restrictions on Friday.
Hong Kong police arrested at least 14 veteran pro-democracy lawmakers, activists and a media tycoon on Saturday on charges of joining unlawful protests last year calling for reforms.
The U.S. is farther along in its conversation about reopening the economy. We’re not even talking about President Trump's eye-popping tweets. We're talking about ideas percolating all over the country, from his White House, to industry, to think-tanks, which offer clues about what's next. And make no mistake: these ideas will affect Canada.
