Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 6 a.m. GMT/2 p.m. SGT. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect https://www.reutersconnect.com/planning.
TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-WHO-BRIEFING/
'This virus may never go away,' WHO says
GENEVA (Reuters) - The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 could become endemic like HIV, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, warning against any attempt to predict how long it would keep circulating and calling for a “massive effort” to counter it.
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-JAPAN/
Japan expected to lift emergency in most areas except Tokyo
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is expected to lift a state of emergency across a large part of the country on Thursday but the capital Tokyo will likely remain under restrictions until there is a convincing containment of the coronavirus.
U.S.
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-USA-GOVERNORS/
Southern Californians return to beaches ahead of long pandemic summer
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (Reuters) - Los Angeles beaches reopened on Wednesday after weeks of coronavirus closure, drawing Californians out for a glimpse of the sun one day after learning that sweeping stay-at-home orders could remain in place all summer.
USA-TRUMP-RUSSIA-FLYNN/
U.S. judge asks if ex-Trump aide Flynn should be held in contempt
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday signaled reluctance to allow the Justice Department to drop its criminal prosecution of Michael Flynn, tasking a retired judge with advising on whether the former Trump administration official should face an additional criminal contempt charge for perjury.
BUSINESS
USA-ECONOMY/
U.S. weekly jobless benefits to stay elevated as coronavirus layoffs widen
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The global novel coronavirus crisis continues to batter the U.S. labor market, with millions more Americans, including white collar workers, expected to have filed for unemployment benefits last week as the hit from the pandemic spills over into a broader swath of the economy.
UNITED-ARLNS-LAWSUIT/
United Airlines employee files class action lawsuit over unpaid days off policy
A United Airlines Holdings Inc non-union employee filed a class action lawsuit on Wednesday alleging that a requirement that management and administration employees take 20 unpaid days off breaches the terms of federal payroll aid.
ENTERTAINMENT
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/HIV-PORNOGRAPHY
Lessons from porn industry could help Hollywood adapt to coronavirus
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As Hollywood tries to figure out how to resume production of movies and TV shows in the coronavirus era, one sector may be better prepared than others to deal with the challenges.
SPORTS
BOXING-USA-TYSON-HEARN/
Possible Tyson return raises questions for promoter Hearn
British promoter Eddie Hearn says he would probably like to see former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson fight again but has questioned whether boxing should be encouraging a 53-year-old to get back in the ring.
FOOTBALL-NFL-IND-HILTON/
WR Hilton expresses desire to end career with Colts
Hilton, who has played eight seasons in Indianapolis, said Wednesday that he hopes to sign one more contract with the Colts before retiring. The 30-year-old veteran is heading into the final year of a five-year, $65 million deal.
UPCOMING
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/TAIWAN (PIX) (TV)
Taiwan's vice president speaks to reporters
Taiwan's outgoing Vice President Chen Chien-jen speaks to reporters before he steps down next week when a new administration is sworn in.
14 May 02:00 ET / 06:00 GMT
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/GERMANY-BUNDESTAG
Merkel, ministers discuss coronavirus crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and senior members of her government discuss measures to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
14 May 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/AFRICA (PIX)
WHO, Africa CDC to provide updates on COVID-19 pandemic
Experts from the World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention will hold online media briefings on the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa.
14 May 04:00 ET / 08:00 GMT
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/MALAYSIA
Malaysia daily health ministry briefing on coronavirus
Health ministry's daily news conference on latest coronavirus situation.
14 May 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/JP MORGAN
JPMorgan Chase credit cardholders spent 40% less during coronavirus outbreak
JPMorgan Chase credit card customers spent an average of 40% less during March and early April compared to last year, as millions of the bank's U.S. customers stayed at home to protect against the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus, according to a new report published by the bank on Thursday.
14 May 05:30 ET / 09:30 GMT
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/CHINA-WUHAN (PIX) (TV)
Wuhan tests all of its citizens for COVID-19 as cases rising again in the city
Wuhan government has started to do nucleic tests for all of its citizens -- about 11 million people -- as local clusters of coronavirus were detected and cases rose again. Wuhan, where COVID-19 is believed to have originated from, was in lockdown for almost three months due to the deadly virus and the city reopened on April 8.
14 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/BRITAIN-BOE
BoE boss Bailey speaks a week after spelling out worst UK outlook in 300 years
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey speaks in webinar discussion organised by Financial Times, a week after the BoE raised the prospect of the sharpest UK recession in 300 years
14 May 06:30 ET / 10:30 GMT
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/HONDURAS-PRISON (PIX) (TV)
WIDER IMAGE - Life at La Esperanza, a low-security prison tucked into central Honduras
At La Esperanza, a low-security prison tucked into central Honduras’ pine and oak-lined mountains. A whiteboard at the entrance keeps a daily tally of the population, which ticks up each week. With over 400 inmates in a facility meant for 70, La Esperanza hovers around 400% overcapacity.
14 May 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/IRELAND-CASES
Irish health department news conference with latest coronavirus figures
14 May 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
DENMARK-TREASURY/
Denmark's central bank offers 3-month euro loans at liquidity auction
14 May 05:30 ET / 09:30 GMT
AUTOS-FORD/MEETING
Ford plans a virtual annual meeting amid coronavirus uncertainty
Ford said it will move its annual shareholders meeting online. The event is scheduled for 830 AM May 14.
14 May 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
USA-FED/KASHKARI
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Kashkari speaks on economic responses to COVID-19
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari speaks on public health and economic responses to COVID-19 before the Economic Club of Minnesota "Our Economy and Health in Crisis" webinar.
14 May 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT
USA-FED/KAPLAN
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Kaplan speaks in global perspectives livestream
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan participates in livestream Dallas Fed Global Perspectives moderated panel.
14 May 18:00 ET / 22:00 GMT
AIA GROUP-RESULTS/
Insurer AIA to report first quarter result
Hong Kong-based insurer AIA Group to report first quarter results
15 May 18:30 ET / 22:30 GMT
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/USA-BRIGHT (PIX) (TV)
Ousted U.S. health office director testifies about his whistleblower complaint
Rick Bright, the ousted director of a U.S. agency responsible for developing drugs to fight the coronavirus pandemic, will testify before a U.S. House of Representatives panel about a whistleblower complaint he filed.
14 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/PORTUGAL-CAREHOME (PIX) (TV)
Tears, joy as care home residents get visits via 'box of emotions'
Maria das Merces struggled to hold back tears after she saw her 90-year-old father at a Portuguese care home - chatting to him from inside a glass booth erected in front of a window to allow elderly residents to visit family during the coronavirus pandemic.
14 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
USA-TRUMP/OBAMAGATE
Trump keeps bringing up 'Obamagate.' What's that?
U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped up his complaints about his predecessor Barack Obama, making repeated references to an alleged scandal he calls "Obamagate," but offering few details on it. A look at Trump's claims about "Obamagate," which focus on law enforcement actions taken at the end of Obama's presidency.
14 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
USA-TRUMP/OBAMAGATE (PIX) (TV)
'Obamagate' in Trump's own words
U.S. President Donald Trump has accused his predecessor Barack Obama of seeking to damage his presidency, repeatedly alluding to a scandal he calls "Obamagate" but offering few details beyond a focus on law enforcement actions at the end of Obama's presidency.
14 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/USA-WEAPONIZATION (PIX) (TV)
Weaponization of COVID-19 raises spectre of U.S. criminal crackdowns
Accused criminals across the United States have started using the threat of deadly COVID-19 infection as a weapon in attacks on police, retail clerks and grocers trying to keep the nation fed during lockdown.
14 May 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
SPORTS
OLYMPICS-IOC/ (PIX)
Olympics-IOC President holds conference call after Executive Board meeting
IOC President hold conference call after Executive Board video meeting
14 May 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
