WASHINGTON – The scientist leading the Trump administration’s coronavirus vaccine program will be allowed to remain a government contractor, a decision that allows him to avoid required ethical disclosures from federal employees and maintain his investments in pharmaceutical companies. Two prominent surveillance groups, as well as some Democrats in Congress, …
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Small businesses say time and money are running out fast
While many small businesses have benefited from short-term aid, such as federal loans from the Paycheck Protection Program, that money was only intended to cover 10 weeks payroll and other expenses. Now 84% of small businesses say they will have depleted their PPP loans the first week of August, according …
Read More »Alarming increases in coronavirus continue in Los Angeles County; Expanding Tests – NBC Los Angeles
What to know The previous Monday, Governor Newsom renewed trade restrictions in 30 California counties, including Los Angeles. The order again forced the closure of closed gyms, hairdressers, nail salons, places of worship, massage businesses, and tattoo parlors. All bars were ordered closed statewide and restaurants throughout California were ordered …
Read More »Methane emissions hit record high, scientists say
Cows are a major source of methane gas emissions, which the researchers said reached a record in 2017. (Carsten Koall / Getty Images) Methane is a more powerful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. It is produced by livestock, natural gas, oil, and other sources. Although carbon dioxide decreased during the …
Read More »Alabama staff impressed with Elijah Brown’s toughness and athleticism
Share cheep Share Share E-mail Alabama’s coaching staff is still pushing to add athletic tight wings to their roster as they featured 2022 tight end Elijah Brown on Monday. Extremely blessed to receive an offer from the University of Alabama❤️🐘 #RollTide @AlabamaFTBL pic.twitter.com/8BIkTgxV6K – Elijah Brown (@eb_knows) July 13, 2020 …
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