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Supreme Court divided over Trump tax, bank records
- May 13, 2020
Mr Trump declines to share documents that could shed light on his fortune and the work of his family company. President Donald Trump is the first United States president since Richard Nixon in the 1970s to refuse to release his tax returns. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
Mr Trump declines to share documents that could shed light on his fortune and the work of his family company. President Donald Trump is the first United States president since Richard Nixon in the 1970s to refuse to release his tax returns. (more...)
Los Angeles County expects stay-at-home order to continue into July
- May 13, 2020
Barbara Ferrer , director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, told the county's Board of Supervisors that officials are likely to extend the stay-at-home efforts through July and said the country's "hope is that by using the data, we'd be able to slowly lift restrictions over the next three months". (more...)
- May 13, 2020
Barbara Ferrer , director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, told the county's Board of Supervisors that officials are likely to extend the stay-at-home efforts through July and said the country's "hope is that by using the data, we'd be able to slowly lift restrictions over the next three months". (more...)
China exempts more US goods from tariffs
- May 13, 2020
During a press briefing at the White House, Trump ruled out the possibility of renegotiations with Beijing . The two sides have raised duties on tens of billions of dollars of each other's imports in a dispute over China's technology ambitions and trade surplus. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
During a press briefing at the White House, Trump ruled out the possibility of renegotiations with Beijing . The two sides have raised duties on tens of billions of dollars of each other's imports in a dispute over China's technology ambitions and trade surplus. (more...)
Trump dismisses concern over virus spreading in White House
- May 13, 2020
Last week, the White House rejected the CDC's reopening guidance, but some states are adopting the standards. However, Braskem's corporate officials asked the White House to delay the visit from Trump, who has staunchly refused to wear a mask despite health officials' recommendations, because they felt his appearance would be too unsafe to the workers and hinder production, according to the Washington Post . (more...)
- May 13, 2020
Last week, the White House rejected the CDC's reopening guidance, but some states are adopting the standards. However, Braskem's corporate officials asked the White House to delay the visit from Trump, who has staunchly refused to wear a mask despite health officials' recommendations, because they felt his appearance would be too unsafe to the workers and hinder production, according to the Washington Post . (more...)
Biden Says He Was Aware of Probe Into Michael Flynn
- May 13, 2020
Joe Biden called President Donald Trump's anger at the Obama administration for launching an investigation of former national security adviser Michael Flynn an effort to distract from his handling of the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 80,000 Americans. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
Joe Biden called President Donald Trump's anger at the Obama administration for launching an investigation of former national security adviser Michael Flynn an effort to distract from his handling of the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 80,000 Americans. (more...)
Donald Trump walks out of press conference after altercation with female reporters
- May 13, 2020
CBS's Weijia Jiang , an Asian American reporter, asked Trump why his administration was touting its coronavirus-testing numbers and comparing them with other countries' totals. He has really been targeting Asian-Americans in particular and he was speaking to an Asian female reporter, and I think he [thought he] could bully her and she wouldn't take it, and stood up to him. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
CBS's Weijia Jiang , an Asian American reporter, asked Trump why his administration was touting its coronavirus-testing numbers and comparing them with other countries' totals. He has really been targeting Asian-Americans in particular and he was speaking to an Asian female reporter, and I think he [thought he] could bully her and she wouldn't take it, and stood up to him. (more...)
United Kingdom rail worker died after being spat at by 'COVID carrier' - union
- May 13, 2020
However, the BTP say they are now investigating. Both women fell ill within days. The police have launched an investigation into the TSSA's report. "Anyone who is vulnerable should remain at home, and home working should be the default wherever possible". "Our rail industry needs to have a very serious look at what tasks are deemed 'essential" and must put protections in place for all our members and our passengers'. (more...)
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- May 13, 2020
However, the BTP say they are now investigating. Both women fell ill within days. The police have launched an investigation into the TSSA's report. "Anyone who is vulnerable should remain at home, and home working should be the default wherever possible". "Our rail industry needs to have a very serious look at what tasks are deemed 'essential" and must put protections in place for all our members and our passengers'. (more...)
Ahmaud Arbery's Family Reacts To Newly Released Video Just Prior To Shooting
- May 13, 2020
Attorneys for Arbery's parents and others, including Carr and the Southern Poverty Law Center, have asked for a federal investigation to weigh whether hate crimes charges should be brought. Last Tuesday, Atlantic Circuit District Attorney Tom Durden ruled a grand jury should consider the case and accepted Governor Brian Kemp's offer to have the GBI investigate. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
Attorneys for Arbery's parents and others, including Carr and the Southern Poverty Law Center, have asked for a federal investigation to weigh whether hate crimes charges should be brought. Last Tuesday, Atlantic Circuit District Attorney Tom Durden ruled a grand jury should consider the case and accepted Governor Brian Kemp's offer to have the GBI investigate. (more...)
Nandy accuses Foreign Office of ‘repeated failings’ in Harry Dunn case
- May 13, 2020
Interpol issues such requests at the request of a member country, and they are not an worldwide arrest warrant. An email sent to 19-year-old Dunn's parents from the Northamptonshire Police, which was seen by the PA news agency, said that 42-year-old Sacoolas is now " wanted internationally " and "should she leave the U.S. (more...)
- May 13, 2020
Interpol issues such requests at the request of a member country, and they are not an worldwide arrest warrant. An email sent to 19-year-old Dunn's parents from the Northamptonshire Police, which was seen by the PA news agency, said that 42-year-old Sacoolas is now " wanted internationally " and "should she leave the U.S. (more...)
Germany’s new infections rise by almost 1000, reproduction rate at 1.07
- May 12, 2020
As calls came from large gatherings in Germany yesterday for a total end to lockdown, this report is not timed well. "All shops are allowed to reopen, pupils will gradually return to class and the Bundesliga - Germany's top football league - will restart as soon as next weekend". (more...)
- May 12, 2020
As calls came from large gatherings in Germany yesterday for a total end to lockdown, this report is not timed well. "All shops are allowed to reopen, pupils will gradually return to class and the Bundesliga - Germany's top football league - will restart as soon as next weekend". (more...)
Royal family pays tribute to nurses across the Commonwealth
- May 12, 2020
With International Nurses Day falling on Tuesday, the timing couldn't have been more ideal to celebrate healthcare workers around the world and recognize the load they carry in this history-making pandemic. It's true that people's real character only emerges in times of crisis. The Royal Family released a video of the conversations and they spoke about the vital role the profession is now playing as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the globe. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
With International Nurses Day falling on Tuesday, the timing couldn't have been more ideal to celebrate healthcare workers around the world and recognize the load they carry in this history-making pandemic. It's true that people's real character only emerges in times of crisis. The Royal Family released a video of the conversations and they spoke about the vital role the profession is now playing as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the globe. (more...)
Winston Peters not concerned about blowback from China after supporting Taiwan
- May 12, 2020
China has berated New Zealand , saying the country should "stop making wrong statements" on the issue to avoid damaging bilateral ties. China berated New Zealand on Monday for its support for Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization, saying the country should "stop making wrong statements" on the issue to avoid damaging bilateral ties. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
China has berated New Zealand , saying the country should "stop making wrong statements" on the issue to avoid damaging bilateral ties. China berated New Zealand on Monday for its support for Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization, saying the country should "stop making wrong statements" on the issue to avoid damaging bilateral ties. (more...)
Governor Suspends Castle Rock Restaurant's License After Mother's Day Opening Goes Viral
- May 12, 2020
In response, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday that the state was suspending the restaurant's operating license for 30 days "until it's established that there is no longer a threat to public health". "I do think having a full dine-in service is still maybe not following so much of the guidelines that are put in place right now", Irtenkauf said. For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
In response, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday that the state was suspending the restaurant's operating license for 30 days "until it's established that there is no longer a threat to public health". "I do think having a full dine-in service is still maybe not following so much of the guidelines that are put in place right now", Irtenkauf said. For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. (more...)
SCOTUS Hears Case Regarding Trump's Tax Returns and Financial Info
- May 12, 2020
The hearing begins at 10 am ET. Andrew Wright, a former Obama administration lawyer and current partner at K&L Gates, said that Trump's argument that Congress "has to justify its legislative objective in a very well-defined way is not consistent with the prior treatments" of the issue by the courts. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
The hearing begins at 10 am ET. Andrew Wright, a former Obama administration lawyer and current partner at K&L Gates, said that Trump's argument that Congress "has to justify its legislative objective in a very well-defined way is not consistent with the prior treatments" of the issue by the courts. (more...)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he has restarted California factory
- May 12, 2020
He tweeted Monday (May 11) he would also join workers on the assembly line, and that quote "if anyone is arrested, I ask that it only be me". Parking lots at Tesla's Fremont, California , factory were full today as the factory comes alive again despite not being given permission to do so by Alameda County officials. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
He tweeted Monday (May 11) he would also join workers on the assembly line, and that quote "if anyone is arrested, I ask that it only be me". Parking lots at Tesla's Fremont, California , factory were full today as the factory comes alive again despite not being given permission to do so by Alameda County officials. (more...)
Italian aid worker kidnapped in Kenya has been freed: PM Conte
- May 12, 2020
Silvia Romano was 23 and working as a volunteer in the orphanage in Chakama village in southeast Kenya when she was seized by gunmen in November 2018. Meanwhile, Ms Romano's father Enzo said he was "bursting with joy". Wearing a facemask as well as protective gloves and boots due to the coronavirus pandemic, she came back to Italy via a government plane landing at Rome Ciampino airport before being taken to her family home in Milan. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
Silvia Romano was 23 and working as a volunteer in the orphanage in Chakama village in southeast Kenya when she was seized by gunmen in November 2018. Meanwhile, Ms Romano's father Enzo said he was "bursting with joy". Wearing a facemask as well as protective gloves and boots due to the coronavirus pandemic, she came back to Italy via a government plane landing at Rome Ciampino airport before being taken to her family home in Milan. (more...)
No plans to separate Trump, Pence despite White House coronavirus cases
- May 12, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci chose to self-quarantine after exposure to the virus, Vice President Mike Pence did not, despite it being his own press secretary, Katie Miller , who tested positive . Dr Deborah Birx and other staff participated as usual from the Situation Room, Mr Pence said, explaining the "slightly different circumstance". "However, antigen tests may not detect all active infections, as they do not work the same way as a PCR [polymerase chain reaction] test", the FDA said on Friday. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci chose to self-quarantine after exposure to the virus, Vice President Mike Pence did not, despite it being his own press secretary, Katie Miller , who tested positive . Dr Deborah Birx and other staff participated as usual from the Situation Room, Mr Pence said, explaining the "slightly different circumstance". "However, antigen tests may not detect all active infections, as they do not work the same way as a PCR [polymerase chain reaction] test", the FDA said on Friday. (more...)
Hong Kong: Small Protests Renew Calls for Autonomy
- May 12, 2020
According to Lam, the current education system is "chicken coop without a roof" promised to bring in changes. She reportedly said students needed protection from being "poisoned" and fed "false and biased information". This boy was asked by the police how old he was; he told them he was 13. They said the protesters chanted slogans and built barriers to block roads in the city's Mongkok district, and set fires on some streets. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
According to Lam, the current education system is "chicken coop without a roof" promised to bring in changes. She reportedly said students needed protection from being "poisoned" and fed "false and biased information". This boy was asked by the police how old he was; he told them he was 13. They said the protesters chanted slogans and built barriers to block roads in the city's Mongkok district, and set fires on some streets. (more...)
Men in lower skilled roles have highest coronavirus death rate
- May 12, 2020
Male security guards were found to have the worst rate of coronavirus fatalities, reaching 45.7 deaths per 100,000 people. Male chefs, taxi drivers, chauffeurs and bus and coach drivers and also had higher death rates. Out of the 2,494 working-age citizens (20 to 64) who perished from the virus - the figures in the report run through April 20 - two-thirds were men, the rest women. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
Male security guards were found to have the worst rate of coronavirus fatalities, reaching 45.7 deaths per 100,000 people. Male chefs, taxi drivers, chauffeurs and bus and coach drivers and also had higher death rates. Out of the 2,494 working-age citizens (20 to 64) who perished from the virus - the figures in the report run through April 20 - two-thirds were men, the rest women. (more...)
Mandatory Aarogya Setu App, No Meal for Short Distance
- May 12, 2020
The Aarogya Setu app has been installed on 9.8 crore smartphones so far and is used by the government for contact-tracing to contain the spread of Covid-19. Of these 20,917 cases have recovered while there are 2,206 deaths. The Centre has proposed to make the Aarogya Setu app mandatory for air travel, Business Standard reported on Monday. (more...)
- May 12, 2020
The Aarogya Setu app has been installed on 9.8 crore smartphones so far and is used by the government for contact-tracing to contain the spread of Covid-19. Of these 20,917 cases have recovered while there are 2,206 deaths. The Centre has proposed to make the Aarogya Setu app mandatory for air travel, Business Standard reported on Monday. (more...)
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