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Amid lawsuit from teachers union over school reopenings, DeSantis asks for flexibility
- July 23, 2020
The lawsuit was filed against DeSantis, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez, and Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran. Fedrick Ingram, president of the Florida Education Association, said on NBC's "TODAY" show on Tuesday that with coronavirus cases surging in the state, returning to school buildings in August would not be safe. (more...)
- July 23, 2020
The lawsuit was filed against DeSantis, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez, and Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran. Fedrick Ingram, president of the Florida Education Association, said on NBC's "TODAY" show on Tuesday that with coronavirus cases surging in the state, returning to school buildings in August would not be safe. (more...)
Australian warships encounter Chinese navy in contested South China Sea
- July 23, 2020
And, two times this month, Esper noted, the US Navy has conducted dual carrier operations in the waterway with two carrier strike groups. "We are not in search of conflict", Esper said in an address to the International Institute of Strategic Studies. (more...)
- July 23, 2020
And, two times this month, Esper noted, the US Navy has conducted dual carrier operations in the waterway with two carrier strike groups. "We are not in search of conflict", Esper said in an address to the International Institute of Strategic Studies. (more...)
Prez Bolsonaro in good health, but still Covid-19 positive: Brazil govt
- July 23, 2020
At least four members of Bolsonaro's Cabinet have been diagnosed with coronavirus. Brazil registered daily record for confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday, underlining the difficulty the region faces in controlling the pandemic. Brazil is now the world's second-worst affected country after the United States, which has over two million confirmed coronavirus cases and almost 80,000 related deaths, according to the latest situation report by the World Health Organisation (WHO). (more...)
- July 23, 2020
At least four members of Bolsonaro's Cabinet have been diagnosed with coronavirus. Brazil registered daily record for confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday, underlining the difficulty the region faces in controlling the pandemic. Brazil is now the world's second-worst affected country after the United States, which has over two million confirmed coronavirus cases and almost 80,000 related deaths, according to the latest situation report by the World Health Organisation (WHO). (more...)
Taliban ‘murdered’ an Afghan girl’s parents - so she shot their killers
- July 23, 2020
Several other Taliban fighters later came to attack her house, but some villagers and pro-government militiamen expelled them after a gunfight. Afghan security forces have now taken the approximately 15-year-old Gul and her 12-year-old brother Habibullah to a safer place, said Mohamed Aref Aber, spokesman to the provincial governor, told The Guardian . (more...)
- July 23, 2020
Several other Taliban fighters later came to attack her house, but some villagers and pro-government militiamen expelled them after a gunfight. Afghan security forces have now taken the approximately 15-year-old Gul and her 12-year-old brother Habibullah to a safer place, said Mohamed Aref Aber, spokesman to the provincial governor, told The Guardian . (more...)
A Woman Takes a Selfie with a Bear in the Wild
- July 23, 2020
A video of three hikers has been circulating on social media platforms as they showed tremendous bravery when they stood their ground as a black bear snuck up to them when they were walking on a trail at Chipinque Ecological Park in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico . (more...)
- July 23, 2020
A video of three hikers has been circulating on social media platforms as they showed tremendous bravery when they stood their ground as a black bear snuck up to them when they were walking on a trail at Chipinque Ecological Park in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico . (more...)
Twitter Hackers Saw DMs From 36 Accounts, Including CoinDesk's
- July 23, 2020
The mass-account takeover arrived to gentle very last Wednesday when some of the world's very best-known celebs, politicians, and executives commenced tweeting one-way links to Bitcoin scams . Twitter said in the statement, hackers used the " Your Twitter Data " tool, which provides the account owner with a summary of their account details and activities on Twitter. (more...)
- July 23, 2020
The mass-account takeover arrived to gentle very last Wednesday when some of the world's very best-known celebs, politicians, and executives commenced tweeting one-way links to Bitcoin scams . Twitter said in the statement, hackers used the " Your Twitter Data " tool, which provides the account owner with a summary of their account details and activities on Twitter. (more...)
U.S. coronavirus cases far more than reported — CDC
- July 23, 2020
US deaths from the novel coronavirus rose by more than 1,000 on Tuesday, the biggest single-day increase since early June, according to a Reuters tally. Elizabeth Warren appealed to the CDC director this week to request that the company use its powers to employ and develop mask mandates. Brownstein commented, "we can't make any conclusions around herd immunity from this data" and added, " we're really going to get out of this pandemic is with mask wearing, social distancing, (and ... (more...)
- July 23, 2020
US deaths from the novel coronavirus rose by more than 1,000 on Tuesday, the biggest single-day increase since early June, according to a Reuters tally. Elizabeth Warren appealed to the CDC director this week to request that the company use its powers to employ and develop mask mandates. Brownstein commented, "we can't make any conclusions around herd immunity from this data" and added, " we're really going to get out of this pandemic is with mask wearing, social distancing, (and ... (more...)
Canada court rules United States 'not safe' for asylum seekers
- July 23, 2020
The ruling marks a major victory for Canadian immigration activists. The applicants have provided significant evidence of the risks and challenges faced by STCA ineligible claimants when they are returned to the U.S. The ruling does not take effect for six months, during which time the government will be given a chance to reply. In my view, the risk of detention for the sake of "administrative" compliance with the provisions of the STCA can not be justified. (more...)
- July 23, 2020
The ruling marks a major victory for Canadian immigration activists. The applicants have provided significant evidence of the risks and challenges faced by STCA ineligible claimants when they are returned to the U.S. The ruling does not take effect for six months, during which time the government will be given a chance to reply. In my view, the risk of detention for the sake of "administrative" compliance with the provisions of the STCA can not be justified. (more...)
Trump raises $20 million at his first virtual fundraiser
- July 23, 2020
The conversation is being rolled out as part of Biden's presidential campaign and, when promoting the teaser trailer on Wednesday, Biden tweeted, "44 + 46" - a nod to Obama's presidency and Biden's potential presidency. Biden leads Trump in national and swing-state polling as Trump has faced criticism for his handling of the coronavirus outbreak and nationwide protests against police violence and racial inequality. (more...)
- July 23, 2020
The conversation is being rolled out as part of Biden's presidential campaign and, when promoting the teaser trailer on Wednesday, Biden tweeted, "44 + 46" - a nod to Obama's presidency and Biden's potential presidency. Biden leads Trump in national and swing-state polling as Trump has faced criticism for his handling of the coronavirus outbreak and nationwide protests against police violence and racial inequality. (more...)
Labour agrees damages to anti-Semitism investigation whistleblowers
- July 23, 2020
But Corbyn stated Wednesday that settling the case was "a political decision, not a legal one". Labour's current leader, former public prosecutor Keir Starmer , has sought to draw a line under that aspect of the Corbyn era. Following the announcement, leader of Unite Union Len McCluskey hit out at the settlement and labelled is a "misuse of funds" which Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy said is "completely wrong". (more...)
- July 23, 2020
But Corbyn stated Wednesday that settling the case was "a political decision, not a legal one". Labour's current leader, former public prosecutor Keir Starmer , has sought to draw a line under that aspect of the Corbyn era. Following the announcement, leader of Unite Union Len McCluskey hit out at the settlement and labelled is a "misuse of funds" which Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy said is "completely wrong". (more...)
Chinese Navy confronts Australian warships in South China Sea
- July 23, 2020
The US Navy revealed that earlier this month it had deployed two aircraft carriers to the South China Sea in two different drills. As the United States has stepped up its freedom of navigation operations, China has bolstered its own military drills and last week deployed fighter jets to Woody Island in the Paracels, an archipelago also claimed by Taiwan and Vietnam. (more...)
- July 23, 2020
The US Navy revealed that earlier this month it had deployed two aircraft carriers to the South China Sea in two different drills. As the United States has stepped up its freedom of navigation operations, China has bolstered its own military drills and last week deployed fighter jets to Woody Island in the Paracels, an archipelago also claimed by Taiwan and Vietnam. (more...)
Oxford coronavirus vaccine trial results are ‘extremely encouraging’
- July 23, 2020
Serum Institute is also co-developing its own vaccine with US-based firm Codagenix, which is now in pre-clinical trial. On the same day, Germany's BioNTech and US -based Pfizer announced updates from trials of their vaccine, saying that it showed strong T-cell responses - key for protection against the disease. (more...)
- July 23, 2020
Serum Institute is also co-developing its own vaccine with US-based firm Codagenix, which is now in pre-clinical trial. On the same day, Germany's BioNTech and US -based Pfizer announced updates from trials of their vaccine, saying that it showed strong T-cell responses - key for protection against the disease. (more...)
Fight with Trump looms over defence bill
- July 23, 2020
The Senate will vote to start wrapping up debate on the National Defense Authorization Act ( NDAA ) on Wednesday, paving the way for the bill to pass this week. Defense Secretary Mark Esper last week announced an effective ban on the display of Confederate flags at military facilities, but did so without mentioning the symbol by name. (more...)
- July 23, 2020
The Senate will vote to start wrapping up debate on the National Defense Authorization Act ( NDAA ) on Wednesday, paving the way for the bill to pass this week. Defense Secretary Mark Esper last week announced an effective ban on the display of Confederate flags at military facilities, but did so without mentioning the symbol by name. (more...)
St Louis couple charged for pointing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters
- July 23, 2020
Mark McCloskey said the couple has received support from all quarters, including some of their African American clients. While the prosecutor who announced the charges against the McCloskeys said she was "open to recommending" that the McCloskeys participate in a diversion program designed "to reduce unnecessary involvement with the courts", the case is likely to fuel continued partisan debate over gun rights and racial violence . (more...)
- July 23, 2020
Mark McCloskey said the couple has received support from all quarters, including some of their African American clients. While the prosecutor who announced the charges against the McCloskeys said she was "open to recommending" that the McCloskeys participate in a diversion program designed "to reduce unnecessary involvement with the courts", the case is likely to fuel continued partisan debate over gun rights and racial violence . (more...)
Australia registers 501 new coronavirus infections
- July 23, 2020
On Wednesday, the Victoria Department of Health and Human Services reported a total of 484 new COVID-19 cases overnight. According to ABC, on March 28, Australia registered 480 new infections, the highest daily number in the country. 'And a six-week shutdown will not be for six weeks. The outbreak has left Australia rattled and dampened hopes of a speedy economic recovery. It comes amid growing concern that New South Wales is on a similar trajectory, with fresh outbreaks reported at ... (more...)
- July 23, 2020
On Wednesday, the Victoria Department of Health and Human Services reported a total of 484 new COVID-19 cases overnight. According to ABC, on March 28, Australia registered 480 new infections, the highest daily number in the country. 'And a six-week shutdown will not be for six weeks. The outbreak has left Australia rattled and dampened hopes of a speedy economic recovery. It comes amid growing concern that New South Wales is on a similar trajectory, with fresh outbreaks reported at ... (more...)
Garcetti says economy reopened too quickly, warns of new stay-at-home order
- July 23, 2020
Pope Francis said "the pandemic is showing no sign of stopping" and urged compassion for those whose suffering during the outbreak has been worsened by conflicts. Europe as a continent has seen about 200,000 deaths. He also said the decisions about reopening were made at the county and state levels, not by the city. (more...)
- July 23, 2020
Pope Francis said "the pandemic is showing no sign of stopping" and urged compassion for those whose suffering during the outbreak has been worsened by conflicts. Europe as a continent has seen about 200,000 deaths. He also said the decisions about reopening were made at the county and state levels, not by the city. (more...)
Trump Campaign Releases Ads to Ban TikTok
- July 23, 2020
The US suspects that China may mislead its users to steal data which leads to the company facing a stringent investigation in Washington. The Beijing-based company lost over 200 million users only on account of TikTok in India. But this was also discovered to be the situation for dozens of other applications which includes Reddit, LinkedIn, the New York Occasions and the BBC News app, and it does not look that something nefarious was going on. (more...)
- July 23, 2020
The US suspects that China may mislead its users to steal data which leads to the company facing a stringent investigation in Washington. The Beijing-based company lost over 200 million users only on account of TikTok in India. But this was also discovered to be the situation for dozens of other applications which includes Reddit, LinkedIn, the New York Occasions and the BBC News app, and it does not look that something nefarious was going on. (more...)
Africa facing coronavirus 'acceleration,' World Health Organization warns
- July 22, 2020
The WHO also warned that indigenous communities comprising half a million people around the world are especially at risk from the pandemic due to often poor living conditions. Tedros in his briefing also urged countries not to wait for a vaccine but fight the disease with the means now at their disposal. At this moment of re-imagining Mandela, the anti-apartheid icon and first black president in South Africa, "we should be re-emboldened to create a new vision, based on a moral and ethical ... (more...)
- July 22, 2020
The WHO also warned that indigenous communities comprising half a million people around the world are especially at risk from the pandemic due to often poor living conditions. Tedros in his briefing also urged countries not to wait for a vaccine but fight the disease with the means now at their disposal. At this moment of re-imagining Mandela, the anti-apartheid icon and first black president in South Africa, "we should be re-emboldened to create a new vision, based on a moral and ethical ... (more...)
The Bahamas becomes the latest country to ban US travelers
- July 22, 2020
The world is approaching 19 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, including almost 600,000 deaths, according to the World Health Organization. Minnis said 51 of the cases were recorded after the Bahamas fully reopened its borders to worldwide travel on July 1. (more...)
- July 22, 2020
The world is approaching 19 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, including almost 600,000 deaths, according to the World Health Organization. Minnis said 51 of the cases were recorded after the Bahamas fully reopened its borders to worldwide travel on July 1. (more...)
India's COVID-19 Recovery Rate At 62.72%: Health Ministry
- July 22, 2020
Telangana has reported seven fatalities, followed by Odisha with six deaths, Chhattisgarh four, Goa three, Jharkhand two while Kerala, Puducherry, Punjab and Tripura have registered a fatality each. The number of COVID-19 cases went up to 47,030 in West Bengal, 31,373 in Rajasthan, 28,952 in Bihar, 27,462 in Haryana, 25,382 in Assam and 24,095 in Madhya Pradesh. (more...)
- July 22, 2020
Telangana has reported seven fatalities, followed by Odisha with six deaths, Chhattisgarh four, Goa three, Jharkhand two while Kerala, Puducherry, Punjab and Tripura have registered a fatality each. The number of COVID-19 cases went up to 47,030 in West Bengal, 31,373 in Rajasthan, 28,952 in Bihar, 27,462 in Haryana, 25,382 in Assam and 24,095 in Madhya Pradesh. (more...)
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