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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is the world's wealthiest person, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with a net worth of $182 billion. Four others also have fortunes over $100 billion. Here, Bezos speaks at a conference in 2018.

There's Rich, And Then There's Jeff Bezos Rich: Meet The World's Centibillionaires

The Amazon CEO and four other billionaires are part of the world's most exclusive club in the midst of the pandemic: those whose fortunes exceed $100 billion.

German Health Minister Jens Spahn arrives for a news conference Tuesday in Berlin. Germany is one of a handful of European countries to implement strict new coronavirus measures in anticipation of the holidays.

Some European Countries Batten Down For The Holidays With New Coronavirus Lockdowns

Amid a spike in new cases, leaders in Germany, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic have announced the return of strict measures to dissuade people from attending large holiday gatherings.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies last month during a House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis hearing. Powell continues to warn the U.S. economy needs more stimulus to recover from the pandemic.

Fed's Jerome Powell Calls For More Economic Aid, Warning 'Weakness Feeds On Weakness'

Powell renews his call for congressional action on the economy, but President Trump tells his representatives to stop negotiating on new relief until after the election.

Ohio Reports Lowest Number Of Daily Coronavirus Cases In Two Weeks

The Ohio Department of Health reported 685 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest number of cases reported since Sept. 8. The state’s 21-day average continues to stay around 1,000 cases, with a slight downward trend.

Pandemic As A Pivot, Opportunity To 'Reset" CMSD Status Quo, Gordon Says

Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) CEO Eric Gordon used his annual State of the Schools address Tuesday to highlight progress in the district, calling it one of the fastest improving in the country. Nine years ago, Gordon said, CMSD was the worst performing school district in Ohio – a stark contrast to its current status.

Biden To Pick Miguel Cardona To Be Next Secretary Of Education

President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate Miguel Cardona to be his secretary of education. Cardona will have a lot on his plate, but one of the administration's top priorities is reopening schools.

President Trump speaks in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House on Thursday as the presidential election remains tight with Democratic nominee Joe Biden ahead in the electoral count.

FACT CHECK: Trump Falsely Claims Widespread Fraud In Latest Election Speech

President Trump spoke from the White House briefing room on Thursday night as the presidential race remains tight and uncalled, falsely claiming that Democrats were trying to rig the election.

Columbus Stands Alone In Privately Funding 'State Of The City' Address

Later this month, Mayor Andrew Ginther will hold his annual "State of the City" speech, looking back at the past year's accomplishments and charting a…

When New York City subway trains pull into the terminal, cleaners get on armed with more than a spray bottle with an EPA-approved cleaning solution and have a short period of time to spray and wipe down the benches, poles and doors.

New York City's Subway Ends 24-Hour Service Amid Pandemic

The New York City subway system is halting service from 1 to 5 a.m. indefinitely. Transit officials say they need more time to clean and have to save money while ridership is down.

A public safety officer directs drivers where to go last week at a coronavirus testing site at the Lee Davis Community Resource Center in Tampa, Fla.

Another Day, Another Coronavirus Record In Florida

The surge of coronavirus cases in Florida shows no signs of slowing down. The state hits another daily record, with more than 10,000 cases reported on Thursday.

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