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Your Money Explained: Sign up for our new newsletter featuring timely, practical stories from our experienced economics and finance reporters from across the ABC. Top Stories 1 million Americans infected with coronavirus, more than 57,000 dead The United States records 1 million coronavirus cases, amounting to almost a third of the global tally as the pandemic continues to hold the nation in its grip. This is what life is like in one of the world's toughest coronavirus lockdowns The Philippines has taken some of the most hard-line measures in the world to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The problem, according to a human rights group, is that some officials are taking a step too far in the way they're policing the strict rules. Almost half the businesses interested in JobKeeper have not signed up. Here's why Hundreds of thousands of employers who registered interest in JobKeeper have not signed up for the payment, citing ineligible workers, confusing rules and cashflow problems. Live: COVID-19 continues spreading across globe, but Australia successfully flattening curve Confirmed coronavirus cases across the globe pass the 3 million mark, with Australian cases accounting for roughly 6,700 of those. Follow live. 'Rip that page out': Indigenous leaders want to re-write Captain Cook's landing Our understanding of the events that unfolded on the afternoon of April 29, 1770 come mostly from the journals of Captain Cook and his crew — these Indigenous leaders believe something else. Get ready: A strong Antarctic blast is on the way It's time to find those woolly socks and dust off the heater — a plunge in temperatures is on the way and it's threatening the record books. Coronavirus shutdowns leave expats unable to sell their homes in time to avoid hefty tax bills Thousands of Australian expats fear they could be hit with large capital gains tax bills because they've been unable to return home due to COVD-19 travel restrictions, before a June 30 deadline that would have allowed them to sell their property to avoid liabilities. Opinion: Australia should take China's warning seriously — but it comes with an irony We must look first to the Chinese government, rather than the Chinese people, to understand the nature of the political risks facing Australian exporters in the wake of coronavirus, write Darren Lim and Victor Ferguson. 'Everything was crumbling around me': Jay didn't want handouts, but her pantry was empty For many people like Jay, the COVID-19 pandemic means that for the first time, they're truly struggling to get food on the table. Brian's grandson bashed him so badly he ended up in hospital The bashing was so violent, a nurse at the hospital couldn't do a blood test when the 79-year-old was first admitted because he'd "lost that much blood". His grandson was later convicted of assault. Analysis and Opinion I travelled Australia's east coast asking people about Captain Cook. These are the stories that stuck with me By Alison Page Australia should take China's warning seriously — but it comes with an irony By Darren Lim and Victor Ferguson Captain Cook is the face of colonisation, but someone else on board the Endeavour was more influential By David Andress Coronavirus could see failed states on Australia's doorstep By foreign affairs reporter Melissa Clarke World Russia denies report of plot to poison Prague's mayor   Hundreds die in Iran after drinking methanol to cure coronavirus   Johnson returns to address a fatigued nation. But it was mostly colourful words   Australia Forget COVID-19. Military leaders say there are bigger crises Australia should prepare for   Child sexual abuse survivors waiting too long for compensation, Social Services Minister says   'Mum, are you worried about coronavirus?': Professor pens book to help kids understand   Business Stimulus payments having 'profound impact' on households   Almost half the businesses interested in JobKeeper have not signed up. Here's why   Can't get a refund on your cancelled trip? Here's what to do   Politics Forget COVID-19. Military leaders say there are bigger crises Australia should prepare for   Child sexual abuse survivors waiting too long for compensation, Social Services Minister says   Coronavirus shutdowns leave expats unable to sell their homes in time to avoid hefty tax bills   Sport Teenager Madison Prespakis named AFLW best-and-fairest for 2020   Firearms charges and huge fines for NRL players after breaking COVID-19 restrictions   NRL announces 20-round season, grand final to be played in late October   Arts and Entertainment NSW is fast-tracking major projects, so why the threat to halt this civic precinct?   'I could have died': Retired cycling champion tells her story of overcoming adversity and change   Yawning numbat footage sparks joy for wildlife photographer   Health Forget COVID-19. Military leaders say there are bigger crises Australia should prepare for   Live: NSW Now: Relatives want infected nursing home to lift visitor ban, beachgoers praised   'Mum, are you worried about coronavirus?': Professor pens book to help kids understand   Science and Technology Captain Cook is the face of colonisation, but someone else on board the Endeavour was more influential   'It's an ancient study': WHO social distancing rules for hospitals called into doubt   'Quite terrifying': Australian scientists recall first sightings of the coronavirus   Environment Wrecked Oceanlinx generator 'saga' continues with further delays   NT announces 'first significant step' in lifting COVID-19 restrictions   Working from home — with sloths in the spare room       Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bsamad2007.adnan@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. 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