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Kansas newspaper removes cartoon likening mask mandate to the Holocaust
- July 07, 2020
The cartoon , which was shared on Friday by the Anderson County Review , a small Kansas newspaper , depicted a woman wearing a mask with a Star of David emblazoned across it standing in front of a line of people entering a cattle vehicle. (more...)
- July 07, 2020
The cartoon , which was shared on Friday by the Anderson County Review , a small Kansas newspaper , depicted a woman wearing a mask with a Star of David emblazoned across it standing in front of a line of people entering a cattle vehicle. (more...)
India surges to third-highest number of global coronavirus cases
- July 07, 2020
India's tally of confirmed coronavirus cases has inched towwards seven lakh-mark, just four days after the number of infections in the country had reached six lakh. The clampdown came after hundreds of new cases were reported across the state, which had been praised for its action to curtail the pandemic. Explaining the possible reasons for the drop in cases, Mr. (more...)
- July 07, 2020
India's tally of confirmed coronavirus cases has inched towwards seven lakh-mark, just four days after the number of infections in the country had reached six lakh. The clampdown came after hundreds of new cases were reported across the state, which had been praised for its action to curtail the pandemic. Explaining the possible reasons for the drop in cases, Mr. (more...)
Harvard Students Will Pay $49,653 for Remote Learning
- July 07, 2020
The decision was announced the same day that Rutgers University announced that it would offer mostly remote learning in the fall and offer only limited access to on-campus housing for students. How will life change on the Harvard campus? The rule will apply only for the fall semester, and if the coronavirus situation does not improve by next year, priority would be given to graduating seniors to return to campus. (more...)
- July 07, 2020
The decision was announced the same day that Rutgers University announced that it would offer mostly remote learning in the fall and offer only limited access to on-campus housing for students. How will life change on the Harvard campus? The rule will apply only for the fall semester, and if the coronavirus situation does not improve by next year, priority would be given to graduating seniors to return to campus. (more...)
India COVID-19 tally surpasses Russian Federation; third worst-affected country now
- July 07, 2020
During the last 24 hours, a total of 15,350 Covid-19 patients have been cured, the ministry said. India recorded tens of thousands of new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, raising the country's total number past Russia's as the third-largest in the world. (more...)
- July 07, 2020
During the last 24 hours, a total of 15,350 Covid-19 patients have been cured, the ministry said. India recorded tens of thousands of new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, raising the country's total number past Russia's as the third-largest in the world. (more...)
Science Ministry retracts statement after saying COVID-19 vaccine unlikely before 2021
- July 07, 2020
To my knowledge, such an accelerated development pathway has not been done ever for any kind of vaccine, even for the ones being tried out in other countries. She also added that the World Health Organization, along with the GAVI and the CEPI, is in dialogue with Secretary, DBT, and five Indian vaccine manufacturers to provide any kind of support and facilitate advancing the candidates to trials. (more...)
- July 07, 2020
To my knowledge, such an accelerated development pathway has not been done ever for any kind of vaccine, even for the ones being tried out in other countries. She also added that the World Health Organization, along with the GAVI and the CEPI, is in dialogue with Secretary, DBT, and five Indian vaccine manufacturers to provide any kind of support and facilitate advancing the candidates to trials. (more...)
In Miami, Rolling Back Openings To Contain The Coronavirus Surge
- July 07, 2020
Hospitals rapidly approached capacity across the Sunbelt, and the Miami area closed restaurants and gyms again because of the surging coronavirus Monday, as the USA emerged from a Fourth of July weekend of picnics, pool parties and beach outings that health officials fear could fuel the rapidly worsening outbreak. (more...)
- July 07, 2020
Hospitals rapidly approached capacity across the Sunbelt, and the Miami area closed restaurants and gyms again because of the surging coronavirus Monday, as the USA emerged from a Fourth of July weekend of picnics, pool parties and beach outings that health officials fear could fuel the rapidly worsening outbreak. (more...)
Supreme Court rules states can penalize faithless electors
- July 07, 2020
The decision, which explores the history of the Electoral College with a few asides to modern culture, was the last appeal for Peter Chiafalo, Levi Guerra and Esther John, whose failed effort to keep Donald Trump from becoming president fizzled almost four years ago. (more...)
- July 07, 2020
The decision, which explores the history of the Electoral College with a few asides to modern culture, was the last appeal for Peter Chiafalo, Levi Guerra and Esther John, whose failed effort to keep Donald Trump from becoming president fizzled almost four years ago. (more...)
United Kingdom to impose sanctions independently for first time
- July 07, 2020
Mr Magnitsky died in a Moscow prison in 2009, after complaining of mistreatment. Foreign minister Dominic Raab has pressed for a tough sanctions regime, and the first names to be set out in parliament will be followed by further sanctions in the coming months under a "UK-only regime" after Britain left the European Union in January. (more...)
- July 07, 2020
Mr Magnitsky died in a Moscow prison in 2009, after complaining of mistreatment. Foreign minister Dominic Raab has pressed for a tough sanctions regime, and the first names to be set out in parliament will be followed by further sanctions in the coming months under a "UK-only regime" after Britain left the European Union in January. (more...)
Arizona Covid Cases Up 3.7%, Phoenix Mayor Faults US on Tests
- July 07, 2020
Gallego, a Democrat in office since 2019, blamed the increase, in part, on "crowded nightclubs handing out free champagne" and not requiring face masks. On Sunday, the health department reported 3,536 new cases of the novel coronavirus days after it reported its all-time 4,878 new cases on Wednesday . (more...)
- July 07, 2020
Gallego, a Democrat in office since 2019, blamed the increase, in part, on "crowded nightclubs handing out free champagne" and not requiring face masks. On Sunday, the health department reported 3,536 new cases of the novel coronavirus days after it reported its all-time 4,878 new cases on Wednesday . (more...)
France roller coaster death: Woman dies after falling Formula 1 Coaster
- July 07, 2020
Tragically, despite attempts to save her, the woman died at the scene. But Gilles Campion, who is still the director of Parc Saint-Paul, was handed a suspended four-month prison sentence and ordered to pay several thousand euros in damages in 2007 for two other incidents. (more...)
- July 07, 2020
Tragically, despite attempts to save her, the woman died at the scene. But Gilles Campion, who is still the director of Parc Saint-Paul, was handed a suspended four-month prison sentence and ordered to pay several thousand euros in damages in 2007 for two other incidents. (more...)
Isolated Rain Showers Until Sunset
- July 07, 2020
We will see a mix of sun and clouds with another isolated shower/storm possible. A weak boundary across the Mid-Atlantic and a strong area of low pressure system will give us daily chances of storms through much of the week. Eventually the atmosphere will become more stable overnight and skies will be partly cloudy with areas of patchy fog. TUESDAY: Partly Cloudy. Hot and Humid. (more...)
- July 07, 2020
We will see a mix of sun and clouds with another isolated shower/storm possible. A weak boundary across the Mid-Atlantic and a strong area of low pressure system will give us daily chances of storms through much of the week. Eventually the atmosphere will become more stable overnight and skies will be partly cloudy with areas of patchy fog. TUESDAY: Partly Cloudy. Hot and Humid. (more...)
Israel Launches New Spy Satellite into Orbit
- July 07, 2020
It said the "Ofek 16" reconnaissance satellite was launched at 4 a.m. from central Israel into space. The satellite is expected to provide technological superiority and intelligence capabilities essential to Israel, according to the Ministry of Defense. (more...)
- July 07, 2020
It said the "Ofek 16" reconnaissance satellite was launched at 4 a.m. from central Israel into space. The satellite is expected to provide technological superiority and intelligence capabilities essential to Israel, according to the Ministry of Defense. (more...)
Foreign students could be forced to leave U.S
- July 07, 2020
The announcement comes as colleges nationwide are grappling with how to teach students during the coronavirus pandemic, with schools like Harvard announcing all-online learning for the entire school year. Global students who are pursuing degrees in the United States will have to leave the country or risk deportation if their universities switch to online-only courses, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Monday . (more...)
- July 07, 2020
The announcement comes as colleges nationwide are grappling with how to teach students during the coronavirus pandemic, with schools like Harvard announcing all-online learning for the entire school year. Global students who are pursuing degrees in the United States will have to leave the country or risk deportation if their universities switch to online-only courses, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Monday . (more...)
Central Park dog walker Amy Cooper charged over confrontation with black man
- July 07, 2020
The release goes on to note that Ms. Cooper faces an arraignment hearing in October. Amy Cooper with her dog calling police at Central Park in NY. Dogs are supposed to be leashed at all times and Amy Cooper had allowed her dog to romp about off-leash. Amy Cooper was swiftly fired from her job at the investment management firm Franklin Templeton after the video went viral. (more...)
- July 07, 2020
The release goes on to note that Ms. Cooper faces an arraignment hearing in October. Amy Cooper with her dog calling police at Central Park in NY. Dogs are supposed to be leashed at all times and Amy Cooper had allowed her dog to romp about off-leash. Amy Cooper was swiftly fired from her job at the investment management firm Franklin Templeton after the video went viral. (more...)
Victoria-NSW Border to Close on Tuesday Night
- July 07, 2020
Although air journey between Sydney and Melbourne had dwindled, the interior border between the 2 most populous states had remained open all through the coronavirus outbreak. Andrews said the residents will have their rent waived for the next two weeks and will receive one-off hardship payments of between 750 and 1,500 Australian dollars ($520 to $1,040). (more...)
- July 07, 2020
Although air journey between Sydney and Melbourne had dwindled, the interior border between the 2 most populous states had remained open all through the coronavirus outbreak. Andrews said the residents will have their rent waived for the next two weeks and will receive one-off hardship payments of between 750 and 1,500 Australian dollars ($520 to $1,040). (more...)
Simon & Schuster Moves Up Publication Date Of Mary Trump’s Tell-All Book
- July 06, 2020
Mary Trump , a licensed clinical psychologist, has been engaged in a very public legal battle with the president and his family over whether the book can be published. "If Mary cannot comment, one can only help but wonder: what is Donald Trump so afraid of?" According to advance publicity, the book will reveal "how Donald acquired twisted behaviors and values like these: Financial worth is the same as self-worth; humans are only valued in monetary terms". (more...)
- July 06, 2020
Mary Trump , a licensed clinical psychologist, has been engaged in a very public legal battle with the president and his family over whether the book can be published. "If Mary cannot comment, one can only help but wonder: what is Donald Trump so afraid of?" According to advance publicity, the book will reveal "how Donald acquired twisted behaviors and values like these: Financial worth is the same as self-worth; humans are only valued in monetary terms". (more...)
Douglas Andrews: A Little Girl's Death in Atlanta
- July 06, 2020
The developments came as police investigated another deadly shooting in the area late Sunday, yards away from where Secoriea was shot, news outlets reported. Armed individuals blocking the entrance opened fire on the vehicle, striking it multiple times and striking the child, police said. She just wanted to get home to see her cousin. (more...)
- July 06, 2020
The developments came as police investigated another deadly shooting in the area late Sunday, yards away from where Secoriea was shot, news outlets reported. Armed individuals blocking the entrance opened fire on the vehicle, striking it multiple times and striking the child, police said. She just wanted to get home to see her cousin. (more...)
Trudeau takes a pass on meeting with Trump this week
- July 06, 2020
While he has not explicitly given a reason for his absence, Trudeau's missed attendance at the meeting comes amid the COVID-19 pandemic and as the number of cases in the USA continues to rise. The prime minister previously said at a Friday press conference near Ottawa that he would likely skip the meeting, citing both the ongoing pandemic and tariff threats from the U.S. (more...)
- July 06, 2020
While he has not explicitly given a reason for his absence, Trudeau's missed attendance at the meeting comes amid the COVID-19 pandemic and as the number of cases in the USA continues to rise. The prime minister previously said at a Friday press conference near Ottawa that he would likely skip the meeting, citing both the ongoing pandemic and tariff threats from the U.S. (more...)
TikTok Loses India, Now Instagram Swoops in With 'Safer' Reels App
- July 06, 2020
Apple Inc.in line with policy compliance with the Chinese government has been made to remove more than 4,500 games from App Store in just three days from China's App Store. Earlier this year the Australian Defence Force joined the U.S. military and navy in banning TikTok on any defence-issued device over fears it could compromise national security. (more...)
- July 06, 2020
Apple Inc.in line with policy compliance with the Chinese government has been made to remove more than 4,500 games from App Store in just three days from China's App Store. Earlier this year the Australian Defence Force joined the U.S. military and navy in banning TikTok on any defence-issued device over fears it could compromise national security. (more...)
Columbus statue toppled by race protesters in US city of Baltimore
- July 06, 2020
The toppling of the monument falls in line with an ongoing series of acts of vandalism and protest targeting statues of historical Confederate figures committed amid a massive movement against racial injustice now spanning the United States. (more...)
- July 06, 2020
The toppling of the monument falls in line with an ongoing series of acts of vandalism and protest targeting statues of historical Confederate figures committed amid a massive movement against racial injustice now spanning the United States. (more...)
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