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Florida Reports Sky-High New COVID-19 Cases Today
- July 14, 2020
Florida continues to report sky-high COVID-19 case totals . She says the public is not taking the virus seriously enough, ignoring rules on large gatherings, social distancing and wearing masks in public places. At Cleveland Clinic in Broward County, less than 10% of its 230 beds are available, according to the state, and nine of its 48 intensive care beds were available Monday morning. (more...)
- July 14, 2020
Florida continues to report sky-high COVID-19 case totals . She says the public is not taking the virus seriously enough, ignoring rules on large gatherings, social distancing and wearing masks in public places. At Cleveland Clinic in Broward County, less than 10% of its 230 beds are available, according to the state, and nine of its 48 intensive care beds were available Monday morning. (more...)
Mayor: US Marshals investigate shooting at Portland protest
- July 14, 2020
He did not specifically address the use of impact munitions that left one Portland protester needing facial reconstruction surgery. Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden said Monday in Portland that the president has a unsafe fixation with strongarming peaceful protesters. (more...)
- July 14, 2020
He did not specifically address the use of impact munitions that left one Portland protester needing facial reconstruction surgery. Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden said Monday in Portland that the president has a unsafe fixation with strongarming peaceful protesters. (more...)
England to Make Masks Mandatory
- July 14, 2020
Boris Johnson signalled a shift in the government's position on Friday when he spoke of the need for a stricter approach in confined settings and was pictured wearing a mask in a shop in his Uxbridge constituency. Johnson sparked talk of compulsory face coverings on Friday . The move follows a weekend of confusion over whether ministers meant to make face coverings compulsory after Boris Johnson said they were looking at "stricter" rules. (more...)
- July 14, 2020
Boris Johnson signalled a shift in the government's position on Friday when he spoke of the need for a stricter approach in confined settings and was pictured wearing a mask in a shop in his Uxbridge constituency. Johnson sparked talk of compulsory face coverings on Friday . The move follows a weekend of confusion over whether ministers meant to make face coverings compulsory after Boris Johnson said they were looking at "stricter" rules. (more...)
Fired radio host ‘Karen’ refuses to back down with freaky Facebook post
- July 14, 2020
Her tirade was broadcast to her more than 45,000 followers. Dianna recorded a Facebook Live of herself shouting at Spanish workers for speaking Spanish and not English in Nashua, New Hampshire. 'We will not tolerate discrimination, racism or hatred. "We continue to present and offer on air opportunities for discussion, education and the exchange of opinions and ideas". (more...)
- July 14, 2020
Her tirade was broadcast to her more than 45,000 followers. Dianna recorded a Facebook Live of herself shouting at Spanish workers for speaking Spanish and not English in Nashua, New Hampshire. 'We will not tolerate discrimination, racism or hatred. "We continue to present and offer on air opportunities for discussion, education and the exchange of opinions and ideas". (more...)
"No Return to the 'Old Normal' for Foreseeable Future", Warns WHO Chief
- July 14, 2020
If the public doesn't follow public health advice like wearing masks, the outbreak is "going to get worse and worse and worse", Tedros continued. "But it does not have to be this way". A total of 230,370 new COVID-19 cases were recorded worldwide on Sunday , along with 5,285 deaths. It counted another 12,624 new cases on Monday. Still, U.S. (more...)
- July 14, 2020
If the public doesn't follow public health advice like wearing masks, the outbreak is "going to get worse and worse and worse", Tedros continued. "But it does not have to be this way". A total of 230,370 new COVID-19 cases were recorded worldwide on Sunday , along with 5,285 deaths. It counted another 12,624 new cases on Monday. Still, U.S. (more...)
Tucker Carlson's Top Writer Gets Outed Over Secret Posts
- July 14, 2020
Tucker Carlson , one of Fox News Channel's most-watched hosts, said he would take a pre-planned vacation as his primetime program comes under new scrutiny. Neff deleted his Twitter and LinkedIn accounts shortly after CNN exposed his past posts. "Neff's abhorrent conduct on this forum was never divulged to the show or the network until Friday, at which point we swiftly accepted his resignation", FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott and FOX News Media President & Executive Editor Jay Wallace wrote ... (more...)
- July 14, 2020
Tucker Carlson , one of Fox News Channel's most-watched hosts, said he would take a pre-planned vacation as his primetime program comes under new scrutiny. Neff deleted his Twitter and LinkedIn accounts shortly after CNN exposed his past posts. "Neff's abhorrent conduct on this forum was never divulged to the show or the network until Friday, at which point we swiftly accepted his resignation", FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott and FOX News Media President & Executive Editor Jay Wallace wrote ... (more...)
Accused NZ mosque shooter to represent himself at sentencing
- July 14, 2020
Brenton Tarrant , who is an Australian, will be sentenced on August 24 on 51 murder convictions, 40 of attempted murder and one of "terrorism" arising in relation to last year's massacre, the worst mass shooting in New Zealand's modern history. (more...)
- July 14, 2020
Brenton Tarrant , who is an Australian, will be sentenced on August 24 on 51 murder convictions, 40 of attempted murder and one of "terrorism" arising in relation to last year's massacre, the worst mass shooting in New Zealand's modern history. (more...)
Virus vaccine candidate starts human tests
- July 14, 2020
The Russian embassy in India tweeted. "The volunteers will be discharged on July 15 and July 20", Smolyarchuk was quoted as saying in the report . The University of Oxford also announced last week that the advance human trial of the vaccine will involve up to 10,260 volunteers across the UK. (more...)
- July 14, 2020
The Russian embassy in India tweeted. "The volunteers will be discharged on July 15 and July 20", Smolyarchuk was quoted as saying in the report . The University of Oxford also announced last week that the advance human trial of the vaccine will involve up to 10,260 volunteers across the UK. (more...)
U.S. rejects nearly all Chinese claims in South China Sea
- July 14, 2020
Previously, U.S. policy had been to say that maritime disputes between China and its neighbors be resolved peacefully through worldwide mediation. "We stand with the global community in defense of freedom of the seas and respect for sovereignty and reject any push to impose "might makes right" in the South China Sea or the wider region ". (more...)
- July 14, 2020
Previously, U.S. policy had been to say that maritime disputes between China and its neighbors be resolved peacefully through worldwide mediation. "We stand with the global community in defense of freedom of the seas and respect for sovereignty and reject any push to impose "might makes right" in the South China Sea or the wider region ". (more...)
Government launches information campaign ahead of Brexit transition period end
- July 14, 2020
The funding relates only to the implementation of the British-EU border, but the government is expected to publish specific guidance and measures for Northern Ireland in the coming weeks. Senior minister Michael Gove, charged with delivering Brexit smoothly, hailed the plans as "an important step which gives businesses the certainty and direction they need to prepare". (more...)
- July 14, 2020
The funding relates only to the implementation of the British-EU border, but the government is expected to publish specific guidance and measures for Northern Ireland in the coming weeks. Senior minister Michael Gove, charged with delivering Brexit smoothly, hailed the plans as "an important step which gives businesses the certainty and direction they need to prepare". (more...)
Helicopters in huge manhunt in Germany for camouflage-wearing crossbow maniac
- July 14, 2020
The 31-year-old man first came to police attention on Sunday morning after they were informed of a suspicious character on the day before. In an unusual step, authorities publicly identified the suspect by name as Yves Etienne Rausch, saying he was known to police for previous firearms offenses, was likely carrying several guns and could be violent. (more...)
- July 14, 2020
The 31-year-old man first came to police attention on Sunday morning after they were informed of a suspicious character on the day before. In an unusual step, authorities publicly identified the suspect by name as Yves Etienne Rausch, saying he was known to police for previous firearms offenses, was likely carrying several guns and could be violent. (more...)
Trump admin resumes school reopening push amid coronavirus surge
- July 14, 2020
The secretary did note that there can be exceptions in areas that are coronavirus hot spots. DeVos herself made several calls last week for schools to reopen and operate fully, meaning bringing almost all students for five days a week, and, she said on a Fox News show that she is "very seriously" looking into withholding funds that don't do what she wants regarding reopening. (more...)
- July 14, 2020
The secretary did note that there can be exceptions in areas that are coronavirus hot spots. DeVos herself made several calls last week for schools to reopen and operate fully, meaning bringing almost all students for five days a week, and, she said on a Fox News show that she is "very seriously" looking into withholding funds that don't do what she wants regarding reopening. (more...)
Hong Kong Disneyland will close again after a surge in coronavirus cases
- July 14, 2020
The state's Department of Health reported at least 15,299 new cases on Sunday. Last year Hong Kong was battered by both the increasingly aggressive US-China trade war and seven straight months of huge and often violent pro-democracy protests. (more...)
- July 14, 2020
The state's Department of Health reported at least 15,299 new cases on Sunday. Last year Hong Kong was battered by both the increasingly aggressive US-China trade war and seven straight months of huge and often violent pro-democracy protests. (more...)
Over 40 wounded as bomb explodes near Afghan intelligence office
- July 14, 2020
An escalation in Taliban battlefield attacks and bomb attacks has killed hundreds of government forces and civilians in recent weeks, prompting President Ashraf Ghani to link the release of remaining prisoners to a reduction in insurgent violence. (more...)
- July 14, 2020
An escalation in Taliban battlefield attacks and bomb attacks has killed hundreds of government forces and civilians in recent weeks, prompting President Ashraf Ghani to link the release of remaining prisoners to a reduction in insurgent violence. (more...)
Record number of global coronavirus cases for second time in 3 days
- July 14, 2020
The state set a national record with more than 15,000 cases reported Sunday . Despite almost 28,000 new COVID-19 cases in the last two days, Florida has announced no new measures such as a statewide mask mandate, and Disney World in Orlando remains open for business. (more...)
- July 14, 2020
The state set a national record with more than 15,000 cases reported Sunday . Despite almost 28,000 new COVID-19 cases in the last two days, Florida has announced no new measures such as a statewide mask mandate, and Disney World in Orlando remains open for business. (more...)
China refuses the Philippines' plea to honor South China Sea ruling
- July 13, 2020
On maritime entitlements generated by features in the South China Sea, the Tribunal conclusively ruled that none of the features in the Spratly Islands is capable of generating extended maritime zones and that the Spratly Islands can not generate maritime zones collectively as a unit. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
On maritime entitlements generated by features in the South China Sea, the Tribunal conclusively ruled that none of the features in the Spratly Islands is capable of generating extended maritime zones and that the Spratly Islands can not generate maritime zones collectively as a unit. (more...)
500,000 Hongkongers cast 'protest vote' against security law
- July 13, 2020
Organizers said 582,000 people had voted , in the city of 7.5 million, at the end of two full days of polling-more than expected, and representing around a third of voters who backed the democrats in an election past year. Long queues formed down streets, in residential estates and at businesses-turned-polling stations, with people casting an online ballot on their mobile phones after having their identities verified. (more...)
- July 13, 2020
Organizers said 582,000 people had voted , in the city of 7.5 million, at the end of two full days of polling-more than expected, and representing around a third of voters who backed the democrats in an election past year. Long queues formed down streets, in residential estates and at businesses-turned-polling stations, with people casting an online ballot on their mobile phones after having their identities verified. (more...)
Conservatives call for Trudeau to testify at committee on WE Charity deal
- July 13, 2020
In a statement, WE Charity confirmed that between 2016 and 2020, the prime minister's mother, Margaret Trudeau, received $250,000 for 28 events, while his brother, Alexandre Trudeau, received $32,000 for eight events. And Trudeau himself admitted to taking part in negotiations with the charity over the contract. "I'm particularly sorry because not only has it created unnecessary controversy and issues, it also means that young people who are facing a hard time right now, getting summer jobs, ... (more...)
- July 13, 2020
In a statement, WE Charity confirmed that between 2016 and 2020, the prime minister's mother, Margaret Trudeau, received $250,000 for 28 events, while his brother, Alexandre Trudeau, received $32,000 for eight events. And Trudeau himself admitted to taking part in negotiations with the charity over the contract. "I'm particularly sorry because not only has it created unnecessary controversy and issues, it also means that young people who are facing a hard time right now, getting summer jobs, ... (more...)
Portuguese police search wells in Madeleine McCann investigation
- July 13, 2020
Portuguese broadcaster RTP claimed detectives have "fundamental evidence" to be able to prove the 43-year-old German is responsible for Madeleine's disappearance. Brueckner is now appealing a conviction for the 2005 rape of a 72-year-old American woman, for which he was sentenced to seven years in jail. The pair denied the claims on the Find Madeleine website last month and said the news caused "unnecessary anxiety to friends and family and once again disrupted our lives". (more...)
- July 13, 2020
Portuguese broadcaster RTP claimed detectives have "fundamental evidence" to be able to prove the 43-year-old German is responsible for Madeleine's disappearance. Brueckner is now appealing a conviction for the 2005 rape of a 72-year-old American woman, for which he was sentenced to seven years in jail. The pair denied the claims on the Find Madeleine website last month and said the news caused "unnecessary anxiety to friends and family and once again disrupted our lives". (more...)
Police search home of couple who pointed guns at protesters
- July 13, 2020
No charges of any kind have been brought against the couple. The search turned up the AR-15 that had been held by Mark McCloskey, while a handgun brandished by Patricia McCloskey was already in possession of her attorney, according to reports . (more...)
- July 13, 2020
No charges of any kind have been brought against the couple. The search turned up the AR-15 that had been held by Mark McCloskey, while a handgun brandished by Patricia McCloskey was already in possession of her attorney, according to reports . (more...)
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