Bayer, Lufthansa drive gains in Europe amid holiday-thinned trading

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European stocks rose to kick off the week on Monday, albeit with the action thinned by holidays in the U.K. and the U.S. See full story.

Ohio governor urges people to wear face masks: ‘This is not about politics’

“This is one time when we truly are all in this together. What we do directly impacts others,” says Gov. Mike DeWine. See full story.

China asserts ‘strong dissatisfaction’ after U.S. expands tech blacklist for human rights abuses

China denounces a move by the U.S. Commerce Department to expand its so-called entity list of Chinese firms, which are restricted from doing business with U.S. firms, for alleged human rights abuses in the Xinjian Uighur Autonomous region. See full story.

Hulbert: My stock market forecast for June is likely wrong — but watch out for August

The March lows of the coronavirus crash could still be tested, writes Mark Hulbert. See full story.

Are you ready to fly? Two disease experts offer practical tips to keep you safe

What to consider amid coronavirus. See full story.

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The pace of homeowners requesting mortgage relief because of the coronavirus pandemic has slowed considerably. See full story.