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Indian ride-hailing company Ola will begin operating in the U.K. within the next month, starting with South Wales and Greater Manchester, it said on Tuesday. It hopes to roll out to the rest of the U.K. by the end of the year.
Why it matters: This expansion will pit the company even more aggressively against Uber, which it's been competing with in its native India. Earlier this year, it also began taking on Uber in Australia.
At least 15 states broke their single-day novel coronavirus infection records this week, according to state health department data reviewed by Axios.
The big picture: The number of coronavirus cases increased in the vast majority of states over the last week, and decreased in only two states plus the District of Columbia, Axios' Andrew Withershoop and Caitlin Owens report.
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The U.S. has already celebrated Easter, graduations and so much more during the coronavirus pandemic, and now it can add July 4 to the list.
The state of play: Axios' Stef Kight writes public parades and fireworks displays around much of the country are being canceled to prevent mass gatherings where the virus could spread. Hot-dog contests and concerts will play to empty stands and virtual audiences — all while American pride treads an all-time low.