The law took effect in Hong Kong in the run-up to July 1, the 23rd anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover of British rule to China, and dramatically expands the powers of local and continental authorities to investigate, prosecute, and punish dissidents. In vague language, the law penalizes secession, subversion, terrorism, …
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New York City Council approves cutting $ 1B from NYPD budget
Police union angered by de Blasio’s possible plan to cut New York police budget Fox News’ Aishah Hasnie says New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s (D) plan would cut the New York Police Department’s budget by $ 1 billion if the city council is approved. FOX Business’s David Asman later …
Read More »The rate of transmission of the coronavirus in Nevada is the highest in the United States.
A COVID-19 tracking website created by Instagram co-founders shows that Nevada currently has the highest rate of coronavirus transmission in the country. The rt.live website estimates that each COVID-19 case in Nevada is resulting in 1.56 new infections. The finding comes when the state has been reporting record numbers of …
Read More »NASA astronaut loses mirror during spacewalk, adding to debris orbiting Earth
By: Desktop Trends | New delhi | Updated: June 29, 2020 1:30:49 pm The lost item does not pose a risk to spacewalk or the ISS. (Image credit: nasa.gov) An astronaut joined the millions of debris orbiting the Earth when he lost a small mirror attached to his spacesuit during …
Read More »NBA rumors: Warriors don’t sign any players during transaction window
The Warriors enter the 2020-21 NBA season with the starters locked in the point guard, the shooting guard, the forward and the forward. But what about the center? Kevon Looney and Marquese Chriss have shown that they can play consistent minutes at the position, but there is an NBA draft …
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