Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories:
Associated Press
Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill, by Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Jonathan Lemire
Many airline flights nearly empty as virus undercuts travel, by David Koenig
CNN
Brits to use contactless payments for bigger purchases as retailers fight coronavirus, by Amy Woodyatt
Moviefone bought by mystery bidder for just $1 million, by Jordan Valinsky
The Wall Street Journal
Facebook Usage Soars, But Online Advertising Plunges, by Jeff Horwitz, Suzanne Vranica
Uber Sues Los Angeles Over Data-Sharing Rules, by Preetika Rana, James Rundle
CNBC
Nike sales beat analysts’ estimates, but earnings fall, hurt by coronavirus pandemic, by Lauren Thomas
As Walmart, CVS and Domino’s race to keep up with demand, they have a new challenge: Hiring during a pandemic, by Melissa Repko
Reuters
Occidental Petroleum cuts CEO, staff pay to combat falling oil prices, by Shariq Khan
Airlines beg for rescue as coronavirus hit soars to $250 billion, by Tim Hepher, Sarah Young
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Politico hires Martuscelli as health care reporter for Europe
