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White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham is replaced
- April 08, 2020
On Tuesday morning, First Lady Melania Trump announced that her spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham , would be returning full-time to the East Wing after some nine months also serving as the press secretary and communications director for both her and President Donald Trump . (more...)
- April 08, 2020
On Tuesday morning, First Lady Melania Trump announced that her spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham , would be returning full-time to the East Wing after some nine months also serving as the press secretary and communications director for both her and President Donald Trump . (more...)
Trump rips UN's health agency, claims China bias
- April 08, 2020
The shocking announcement appears to be in response to Trump's anger over the WHO's criticisms of USA policy. Previously, Trump implemented a travel ban after news surfaced of coronavirus spreading across China rapidly. "The W.H.O. really blew it", Trump wrote on Twitter. "For some reason, funded largely by the United States, yet very China centric ", tweeted Trump. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
The shocking announcement appears to be in response to Trump's anger over the WHO's criticisms of USA policy. Previously, Trump implemented a travel ban after news surfaced of coronavirus spreading across China rapidly. "The W.H.O. really blew it", Trump wrote on Twitter. "For some reason, funded largely by the United States, yet very China centric ", tweeted Trump. (more...)
A few showers and record heat expected this week
- April 08, 2020
Today's weather is expected to be mainly cloudy, with a chance of rain or wet snow flurries this morning, sunny breaks later, and a high of 11 C, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Right now Easter Morning looks chilly, but dry. Wind: S 5-15; gusty. Highs will once again be near 50. Morning temperatures should climb into the 60s to low 70s as showers sweep across the area from midmorning through midafternoon under partly to mostly cloudy skies. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Today's weather is expected to be mainly cloudy, with a chance of rain or wet snow flurries this morning, sunny breaks later, and a high of 11 C, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Right now Easter Morning looks chilly, but dry. Wind: S 5-15; gusty. Highs will once again be near 50. Morning temperatures should climb into the 60s to low 70s as showers sweep across the area from midmorning through midafternoon under partly to mostly cloudy skies. (more...)
More Coronavirus-Related Deaths And 345 New Cases In Republic
- April 08, 2020
The Public Health Agency said a further 69 cases of coronavirus had also been confirmed in Northern Ireland, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 1,158. 27 of the deaths reported today happened in the east, six in the north and three in the south of the country. 17 females and 19 males passed away, the median age of those who have died is 81. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
The Public Health Agency said a further 69 cases of coronavirus had also been confirmed in Northern Ireland, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 1,158. 27 of the deaths reported today happened in the east, six in the north and three in the south of the country. 17 females and 19 males passed away, the median age of those who have died is 81. (more...)
Woody Harrelson among stars sharing COVID-19 conspiracy theories tied to 5G
- April 07, 2020
Companies like Vodafone and EE have reported that some of their 5G masts have been set on fire . According to The Guardian report , there have been noticeable clusters of attacks on masts around Liverpool and the West Midlands. Facebook said that posts claiming a link between 5G and the coronavirus would be subject to "third-party fact checks". Jason Gardiner posted a video called The Threat of 5G on Twitter and wrote: "Doctors and @WHO ask Governments to halt roll out of ... (more...)
- April 07, 2020
Companies like Vodafone and EE have reported that some of their 5G masts have been set on fire . According to The Guardian report , there have been noticeable clusters of attacks on masts around Liverpool and the West Midlands. Facebook said that posts claiming a link between 5G and the coronavirus would be subject to "third-party fact checks". Jason Gardiner posted a video called The Threat of 5G on Twitter and wrote: "Doctors and @WHO ask Governments to halt roll out of ... (more...)
Grisham Steps Down As Press Secretary After Holding No Press Briefings
- April 07, 2020
Grisham said in a statement that her replacements would be announced in coming days. She rejected criticism that the White House had become less transparent and accountable with the lack of daily public interaction with reporters. Trump himself performed that role, Grisham said, pointing to the president's frequent impromptu news conferences during White House events or before boarding his helicopter. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
Grisham said in a statement that her replacements would be announced in coming days. She rejected criticism that the White House had become less transparent and accountable with the lack of daily public interaction with reporters. Trump himself performed that role, Grisham said, pointing to the president's frequent impromptu news conferences during White House events or before boarding his helicopter. (more...)
White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham Exits, Never Having Briefed the Press
- April 07, 2020
Grisham, 43, will immediately become Mrs. Trump's chief of staff as well as continue to be her spokeswoman. Grisham made history when she was named both the White House's press secretary and communications director last summer in addition to continuing in her role as communications director for the first lady. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
Grisham, 43, will immediately become Mrs. Trump's chief of staff as well as continue to be her spokeswoman. Grisham made history when she was named both the White House's press secretary and communications director last summer in addition to continuing in her role as communications director for the first lady. (more...)
Navy secretary says White House not involved in Brett Crozier dismissal
- April 07, 2020
On Wednesday, Thomas Modly , the acting Navy secretary, said the Navy was moving to do much of what Crozier asked in the letter , including a plan to move nearly 3,000 sailors off the ship within days. "I think it's close to criminal the way they're dealing with this guy", he said. During the week, Modly stated that it had become apparent that he "could not trust" Crozier's judgment and that he had the impression that the captain was panicking by sending the letter to so much people. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
On Wednesday, Thomas Modly , the acting Navy secretary, said the Navy was moving to do much of what Crozier asked in the letter , including a plan to move nearly 3,000 sailors off the ship within days. "I think it's close to criminal the way they're dealing with this guy", he said. During the week, Modly stated that it had become apparent that he "could not trust" Crozier's judgment and that he had the impression that the captain was panicking by sending the letter to so much people. (more...)
Acting Navy secretary apologizes for calling fired captain 'naive' and 'stupid'
- April 07, 2020
In his speech on board the vessel Monday afternoon in Guam , Modly said Crozier "lost sight" of the ship's mission, according to a transcript and audio recording of the speech posted online the same day. At the time of Crozier's firing, Modly said he made the decision to fire Crozier over the letter independently, stating, "It unnecessarily raised alarms with the families of our Sailors and Marines with no plan to address those concerns". (more...)
- April 07, 2020
In his speech on board the vessel Monday afternoon in Guam , Modly said Crozier "lost sight" of the ship's mission, according to a transcript and audio recording of the speech posted online the same day. At the time of Crozier's firing, Modly said he made the decision to fire Crozier over the letter independently, stating, "It unnecessarily raised alarms with the families of our Sailors and Marines with no plan to address those concerns". (more...)
UK PM Johnson hospitalized for tests after persistent coronavirus symptoms
- April 07, 2020
The Prime Minister was admitted after his coronavirus symptoms persisted for 10 days, a No 10 spokesperson has said. He remains in charge of the British government, his Downing Street office said. The British premier was self-isolating for more than a week in Downing Street after testing positive COVID-19 last month. Minister in the MoD and Plymouth Conservative MP Mr Johnny Mercer has tweeted his support for Mr Johnson. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
The Prime Minister was admitted after his coronavirus symptoms persisted for 10 days, a No 10 spokesperson has said. He remains in charge of the British government, his Downing Street office said. The British premier was self-isolating for more than a week in Downing Street after testing positive COVID-19 last month. Minister in the MoD and Plymouth Conservative MP Mr Johnny Mercer has tweeted his support for Mr Johnson. (more...)
Lockdown in Philippines extended to April 30
- April 07, 2020
The Economic Planning Agency earlier said that even the low-end of its full-year growth estimate - a contraction by 0.6% - "is still too high" if restrictions to movement on Luzon, an island of 60 million people that accounts for 70% of the country's output, go beyond one month without government intervention. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
The Economic Planning Agency earlier said that even the low-end of its full-year growth estimate - a contraction by 0.6% - "is still too high" if restrictions to movement on Luzon, an island of 60 million people that accounts for 70% of the country's output, go beyond one month without government intervention. (more...)
89 new COVID-19 cases in New Zealand
- April 07, 2020
However he will keep his job after his resignation offer was rejected by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern , the New Zealand Herald reported . I've apologised to the Prime Minister for my lack of judgement and offered her my resignation'. She says the lockdown is the best way to stop the virus and is also the best thing for our economy. "For that reason, and that reason alone, Dr Clark will maintain his role", the PM added. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
However he will keep his job after his resignation offer was rejected by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern , the New Zealand Herald reported . I've apologised to the Prime Minister for my lack of judgement and offered her my resignation'. She says the lockdown is the best way to stop the virus and is also the best thing for our economy. "For that reason, and that reason alone, Dr Clark will maintain his role", the PM added. (more...)
Police recover body of RFK granddaughter after canoe accident; son still missing
- April 07, 2020
This undated image posted on Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean's Twitter account shows her son Gideon Joseph Kennedy McKean . In his Facebook post, David explained that he and Maeve had chose to take their children to a family lakehouse in Shady Side, Maryland to give them more space to play during the coronavirus lockdown. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
This undated image posted on Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean's Twitter account shows her son Gideon Joseph Kennedy McKean . In his Facebook post, David explained that he and Maeve had chose to take their children to a family lakehouse in Shady Side, Maryland to give them more space to play during the coronavirus lockdown. (more...)
Smoker’s trek to Spain for cigarettes ends in mountain rescue
- April 07, 2020
He had first been caught by police on Saturday trying to drive the 20 miles from his home in Perpignan on the French Mediterranean coast to the Spanish village of La Jonquera in Catalonia, where cigarettes are considerably cheaper. "The unfortunate man is quickly located by our rescue workers, before being evacuated to the base of civil security in Perpignan". A helicopter airlifted him to safety and once back, he was fined 135 euros (Rs.11,000) for violating lockdown. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
He had first been caught by police on Saturday trying to drive the 20 miles from his home in Perpignan on the French Mediterranean coast to the Spanish village of La Jonquera in Catalonia, where cigarettes are considerably cheaper. "The unfortunate man is quickly located by our rescue workers, before being evacuated to the base of civil security in Perpignan". A helicopter airlifted him to safety and once back, he was fined 135 euros (Rs.11,000) for violating lockdown. (more...)
Three Men Arrested In North After Two ATMs Stolen In Dundalk
- April 07, 2020
Police said shortly after 3.30am on Saturday police received a report from An Garda Síochána they were pursuing vehicles in relation to the thefts. The Volkswagen was then picked-up arriving at Muckian's home. A defence lawyer said both defendant's families were willing to put forward cash sureties of £10,000 each. District Judge Eamon King described the incident as having pre-planning akin to a "military operation", adding that he shares police fears over the risk of further offences, ... (more...)
- April 07, 2020
Police said shortly after 3.30am on Saturday police received a report from An Garda Síochána they were pursuing vehicles in relation to the thefts. The Volkswagen was then picked-up arriving at Muckian's home. A defence lawyer said both defendant's families were willing to put forward cash sureties of £10,000 each. District Judge Eamon King described the incident as having pre-planning akin to a "military operation", adding that he shares police fears over the risk of further offences, ... (more...)
Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy will be exempt from lockdown
- April 07, 2020
The Easter egg and chocolate bunny remain among the best-selling Easter chocolate products. The Be Treatwise message advocates responsible marketing and responsible consumption. "Hope. I hope for the long run and every part like that, so it is type of a way of normalcy slightly bit hopefully". She told children that if the bunny doesn't make it to their home, "we have to understand that it's a bit hard at the moment for the bunny to perhaps get everywhere". (more...)
- April 07, 2020
The Easter egg and chocolate bunny remain among the best-selling Easter chocolate products. The Be Treatwise message advocates responsible marketing and responsible consumption. "Hope. I hope for the long run and every part like that, so it is type of a way of normalcy slightly bit hopefully". She told children that if the bunny doesn't make it to their home, "we have to understand that it's a bit hard at the moment for the bunny to perhaps get everywhere". (more...)
Iran hits back at USA accusation over dissident's killing
- April 07, 2020
Tensions have risen between Iran and the United States since 2018, when U.S. President Donald Trump exited a 2015 global agreement between Tehran and world powers and reimposed sanctions that have crippled Iran's economy. "Iran has never asked and will not ask America to help Tehran in its fight against the outbreak". The US state department claims medical trade is not blocked by US sanctions, but the group of former leaders say they have identified a series of barriers that make ... (more...)
- April 07, 2020
Tensions have risen between Iran and the United States since 2018, when U.S. President Donald Trump exited a 2015 global agreement between Tehran and world powers and reimposed sanctions that have crippled Iran's economy. "Iran has never asked and will not ask America to help Tehran in its fight against the outbreak". The US state department claims medical trade is not blocked by US sanctions, but the group of former leaders say they have identified a series of barriers that make ... (more...)
Australia's High Court Overturns Cardinal Pell's Child Sexual Abuse Conviction
- April 07, 2020
Throughout the trial and after, the cardinal held fast to his innocence, but in March 2019, Justice Peter Kidd sentenced Pell to six years in prison, declaring that by categorically denying the charges against him, Pell showed "no evidence of remorse or contrition" that would justify a reduction in punishment. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
Throughout the trial and after, the cardinal held fast to his innocence, but in March 2019, Justice Peter Kidd sentenced Pell to six years in prison, declaring that by categorically denying the charges against him, Pell showed "no evidence of remorse or contrition" that would justify a reduction in punishment. (more...)
Female Tiger Tests Positive for COVID-19 at Bronx Zoo
- April 07, 2020
They don't yet know how the virus develops or affects big cats. "This positive COVID-19 test for the tiger was confirmed by USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratory, based in Ames, Iowa", the statement reads . Previously, it said that it had not received any reports of animals becoming infected with COVID-19 in the United States. If you are sick with SARS-CoV-2, or suspect you have it, the CDC recommends treating a pet like a human in your household (regardless of species) and ... (more...)
- April 07, 2020
They don't yet know how the virus develops or affects big cats. "This positive COVID-19 test for the tiger was confirmed by USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratory, based in Ames, Iowa", the statement reads . Previously, it said that it had not received any reports of animals becoming infected with COVID-19 in the United States. If you are sick with SARS-CoV-2, or suspect you have it, the CDC recommends treating a pet like a human in your household (regardless of species) and ... (more...)
Ukraine battles forest fire near Chornobyl amid elevated radiation levels
- April 07, 2020
Ukraine has dispatched more than 100 firefighters to battle the fires, which have scorched approximately 25 hectares of forest around the nuclear plant. Aircraft have been deployed to spray water over the affected area. "The problem of setting fires to grass by careless citizens in spring and autumn has always been a very acute problem for us", Firsov wrote. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
Ukraine has dispatched more than 100 firefighters to battle the fires, which have scorched approximately 25 hectares of forest around the nuclear plant. Aircraft have been deployed to spray water over the affected area. "The problem of setting fires to grass by careless citizens in spring and autumn has always been a very acute problem for us", Firsov wrote. (more...)
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