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Here’s what to expect from Tuesday’s weather forecast
- June 09, 2020
Clear, with a low around 64. Much warmer weather is lined up for the area late week and temperatures will likely go back into the 90s by the weekend . Clearing continues tonight with temperatures falling into the upper 50s. We could see many places receiving over an inch of rain. According to the National Weather Service at State College, Monday will be sunny with a high of 80 and a low of 58. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Clear, with a low around 64. Much warmer weather is lined up for the area late week and temperatures will likely go back into the 90s by the weekend . Clearing continues tonight with temperatures falling into the upper 50s. We could see many places receiving over an inch of rain. According to the National Weather Service at State College, Monday will be sunny with a high of 80 and a low of 58. (more...)
Global coronavirus death toll surpasses 400,000
- June 09, 2020
Worldwide, at least 6.9 million people have been infected by the virus, according to Johns Hopkins. Overall, 450 coronavirus deaths were recorded yesterday, according to the latest real-time tally reported by Johns Hopkins University - the lowest total in about two months. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Worldwide, at least 6.9 million people have been infected by the virus, according to Johns Hopkins. Overall, 450 coronavirus deaths were recorded yesterday, according to the latest real-time tally reported by Johns Hopkins University - the lowest total in about two months. (more...)
Ku Klux Klan leader charged for driving at USA equality protesters
- June 09, 2020
The number of people struck wasn't clear, the New York Daily News reports, but police reported no serious injuries. According to Taylor's statement , Rogers was driving recklessly down Lakeside Avenue on the median, then drove up to the protestors, revved his engine and drove into the protestors. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
The number of people struck wasn't clear, the New York Daily News reports, but police reported no serious injuries. According to Taylor's statement , Rogers was driving recklessly down Lakeside Avenue on the median, then drove up to the protestors, revved his engine and drove into the protestors. (more...)
Iran says it will execute informant who led Central Intelligence Agency to Soleimani
- June 09, 2020
Mahmoud Mousavi Majd was convicted of spying on Iran's armed forces "especially the Quds Force and on the whereabouts and movements of martyr General Qassem Soleimani " for large sums of money from both Israel's Mossad and the Central Intelligence Agency, judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili told a televised news conference . (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Mahmoud Mousavi Majd was convicted of spying on Iran's armed forces "especially the Quds Force and on the whereabouts and movements of martyr General Qassem Soleimani " for large sums of money from both Israel's Mossad and the Central Intelligence Agency, judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili told a televised news conference . (more...)
Pakistan COVID-19 infections pass 100,000
- June 09, 2020
He said that the lockdown would not eliminate chances of COVID-19 pandemic instead it only helps in containing its widespread outbreak. "We have reopened the economy with SOPs and precautions so our poor people can earn a livelihood", he said. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
He said that the lockdown would not eliminate chances of COVID-19 pandemic instead it only helps in containing its widespread outbreak. "We have reopened the economy with SOPs and precautions so our poor people can earn a livelihood", he said. (more...)
Trudeau promises to push police body cameras with premiers to aid 'transparency'
- June 09, 2020
As of June 7, Canada had 95,699 cases of COVID-19 and had reported 7,800 deaths. Trudeau recently made headlines as he paused for more than 20 seconds when asked about Trump's reaction to protests across the USA - before he said that Canadians were watching the United States with "horror and consternation". (more...)
- June 09, 2020
As of June 7, Canada had 95,699 cases of COVID-19 and had reported 7,800 deaths. Trudeau recently made headlines as he paused for more than 20 seconds when asked about Trump's reaction to protests across the USA - before he said that Canadians were watching the United States with "horror and consternation". (more...)
Lebanon deescalates sectarian clashes after tense night
- June 09, 2020
It devolved into clashes between protesters, counter-protesters and security forces. Forty-eight were wounded in the violence, 11 of whom were hospitalized, while the rest were treated at the scene, the Lebanese Red Cross said. Nationwide protests against Lebanon's political leaders had erupted on October 17 amid an unprecedented economic and financial crisis, but were eventually put on hold due to the pandemic. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
It devolved into clashes between protesters, counter-protesters and security forces. Forty-eight were wounded in the violence, 11 of whom were hospitalized, while the rest were treated at the scene, the Lebanese Red Cross said. Nationwide protests against Lebanon's political leaders had erupted on October 17 amid an unprecedented economic and financial crisis, but were eventually put on hold due to the pandemic. (more...)
Fabric Masks Need 3 Specific Layers to Effectively Block Coronavirus, WHO Says
- June 09, 2020
If asymptomatic spread proves to not be a main driver, the policy implications could be huge. At the same time, the World Health Organization stressed that facemasks were just one of a range of tools that could be used to reduce the risk of transmission - and that they should not give people a false sense of protection. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
If asymptomatic spread proves to not be a main driver, the policy implications could be huge. At the same time, the World Health Organization stressed that facemasks were just one of a range of tools that could be used to reduce the risk of transmission - and that they should not give people a false sense of protection. (more...)
Surfer, 60, killed in shark attack off New South Wales, Australia
- June 09, 2020
Tweed Byron Police District Inspector Matthew Kehoe said the surfers' efforts were heroic: "They fought off the shark". First aid was performed on the man but he couldn't be saved, New South Wales Ambulance Inspector Terence Savage said. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Tweed Byron Police District Inspector Matthew Kehoe said the surfers' efforts were heroic: "They fought off the shark". First aid was performed on the man but he couldn't be saved, New South Wales Ambulance Inspector Terence Savage said. (more...)
China: Military and diplomatic engagement to continue to resolve LAC issue
- June 09, 2020
Hua stressed working together to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas, so as to create a favorable atmosphere for the stable development of bilateral relations. Last month, an aggressive cross-border skirmish between Chinese and Indian forces resulted in minor injuries to troops. The Chinese Army has been gradually ramping up its strategic reserves in its rear bases near the LAC by rushing in artillery guns, infantry combat vehicles and heavy military equipment, the sources said. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Hua stressed working together to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas, so as to create a favorable atmosphere for the stable development of bilateral relations. Last month, an aggressive cross-border skirmish between Chinese and Indian forces resulted in minor injuries to troops. The Chinese Army has been gradually ramping up its strategic reserves in its rear bases near the LAC by rushing in artillery guns, infantry combat vehicles and heavy military equipment, the sources said. (more...)
Slave trader statue in United Kingdom city toppled and rolled into harbour
- June 09, 2020
The Colston statue has been a point of contention in the Bristol community since well before the current police brutality protests. A slave trader's statue is no more after British protesters ripped it down Saturday and dumped it in a harbor, the BBC reports. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
The Colston statue has been a point of contention in the Bristol community since well before the current police brutality protests. A slave trader's statue is no more after British protesters ripped it down Saturday and dumped it in a harbor, the BBC reports. (more...)
Whitman County receives six positive COVID-19 cases
- June 09, 2020
Numbers for neighboring states are as follows: Maryland had the 10th-most reported cases with 58,404; West Virginia is 46th with 2,144; OH had the 15th-most with 38,507; New Jersey had the second-most cases with 166,006, and DE had the 34th-most with 9,972. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Numbers for neighboring states are as follows: Maryland had the 10th-most reported cases with 58,404; West Virginia is 46th with 2,144; OH had the 15th-most with 38,507; New Jersey had the second-most cases with 166,006, and DE had the 34th-most with 9,972. (more...)
George Floyd protests | Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump criticizes
- June 09, 2020
We must change laws and systems of accountability. The silence was observed for eight minute, 46 seconds. "We want to work with our police departments". Despite the worldwide protests, with tens of thousands of demonstrators taking to the streets in cities across America and overseas since Floyd was killed May 25, the idea of broad-based USA police reforms remains politically polarized and highly uncertain in this election year. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
We must change laws and systems of accountability. The silence was observed for eight minute, 46 seconds. "We want to work with our police departments". Despite the worldwide protests, with tens of thousands of demonstrators taking to the streets in cities across America and overseas since Floyd was killed May 25, the idea of broad-based USA police reforms remains politically polarized and highly uncertain in this election year. (more...)
Deputy killed, 2 other officers shot in California ambush
- June 09, 2020
He was stationed at Travis Air Force Base, northeast of the San Francisco Bay Area, in June 2018. "In this era that we're in, when you think about what you want to see in a police officer: compassion, caring", Sheriff Jim Hurt said in a press conference Saturday. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
He was stationed at Travis Air Force Base, northeast of the San Francisco Bay Area, in June 2018. "In this era that we're in, when you think about what you want to see in a police officer: compassion, caring", Sheriff Jim Hurt said in a press conference Saturday. (more...)
Bristol Protesters Toss British Slave Trader Statue Into Harbor
- June 09, 2020
Using ropes, the protesters were able to pull the bronze statue from its foundations. After the statue was toppled, a protester was pictured with his knee on the figure's neck - reminiscent of the video showing George Floyd being restrained by a Minnesota police officer. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Using ropes, the protesters were able to pull the bronze statue from its foundations. After the statue was toppled, a protester was pictured with his knee on the figure's neck - reminiscent of the video showing George Floyd being restrained by a Minnesota police officer. (more...)
New Zealand to lift all domestic COVID-19 restrictions from midnight
- June 09, 2020
Those games will be the first professional rugby games in the world to take place in the COVID era, and Robertson says he's hoping to attend on Saturday night. In total, it has tested just under 295,000 people, again giving it a comparatively high per capita rate of testing. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says new cases may still emerge, so contract tracing will continue to be important. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
Those games will be the first professional rugby games in the world to take place in the COVID era, and Robertson says he's hoping to attend on Saturday night. In total, it has tested just under 295,000 people, again giving it a comparatively high per capita rate of testing. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says new cases may still emerge, so contract tracing will continue to be important. (more...)
New York City begins reopening as coronavirus infection rate hits new low
- June 09, 2020
The city that never sleeps had a curfew for much of last week. The days when a shopper could casually browse through a store will remain a memory for now. Subway ridership is ticking back up after plunging from 5.4 million rides per weekday in February to under 450,000 in April, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority says. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
The city that never sleeps had a curfew for much of last week. The days when a shopper could casually browse through a store will remain a memory for now. Subway ridership is ticking back up after plunging from 5.4 million rides per weekday in February to under 450,000 in April, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority says. (more...)
Poll puts Trump down 14 points to Biden in general election showdown
- June 09, 2020
He later tweeted that he has 96 per cent approval ratings in the Republic party. In May, Trump's approval ratings according to CNN stood at 45 per cent. The President has not held a rally since March, when the coronavirus pandemic halted in-person campaigning. Floyd's death and the resulting peaceful protests - as well as violent clashes and rioting in cities across the country - quickly pushed longstanding concerns over police brutality against minorities and the broader issue of ... (more...)
- June 09, 2020
He later tweeted that he has 96 per cent approval ratings in the Republic party. In May, Trump's approval ratings according to CNN stood at 45 per cent. The President has not held a rally since March, when the coronavirus pandemic halted in-person campaigning. Floyd's death and the resulting peaceful protests - as well as violent clashes and rioting in cities across the country - quickly pushed longstanding concerns over police brutality against minorities and the broader issue of ... (more...)
America's 10-year hunt for $1m treasure trove ends in triumph
- June 09, 2020
As Money covered in detail past year, certain "searchers" have dedicated their lives to the treasure hunt. Fenn told The New Mexican in 2017 that the chest weighs 20lb (9kg ) and its contents weigh another 22lb (10kg). "They're underestimating New Mexico". Brian Erskine of Arizona says he knows the area where the chest was hidden. "We should teach people to swim". After spending a frigid night between two boulders, she was rescued the next day. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
As Money covered in detail past year, certain "searchers" have dedicated their lives to the treasure hunt. Fenn told The New Mexican in 2017 that the chest weighs 20lb (9kg ) and its contents weigh another 22lb (10kg). "They're underestimating New Mexico". Brian Erskine of Arizona says he knows the area where the chest was hidden. "We should teach people to swim". After spending a frigid night between two boulders, she was rescued the next day. (more...)
Police officer charged with George Floyd's murder appears in court
- June 09, 2020
As well as being charged with second-degree murder (intentional murder which lacks premeditation) Derek Chauvin , 44, is further charged with third-degree murder (where someone acts in a harmful way but without the intent of causing death) and second-degree manslaughter (where a risk is taken that results in death) in relation to Floyd's death on May 25 in Minneapolis. (more...)
- June 09, 2020
As well as being charged with second-degree murder (intentional murder which lacks premeditation) Derek Chauvin , 44, is further charged with third-degree murder (where someone acts in a harmful way but without the intent of causing death) and second-degree manslaughter (where a risk is taken that results in death) in relation to Floyd's death on May 25 in Minneapolis. (more...)
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