Monthly Archives: August 2020

Tainted elections lead to lousy results in Belarus

The current election result is likely to be challenged by the opposition. Police arrested independent election observers and reporters on Sunday and there were reports of internet blockages and difficulty in accessing news websites. People also film large numbers of troops moving to the capital; the main roads entering Minsk …

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Coronavirus in Oregon: 376 new infections and 7 deaths

Oregon’s new coronavirus case counts more than 300 daily deaths and deaths continue, with the Oregon Health Authority announcing 376 new cases and seven more deaths Saturday. The state has now recorded 21,010 total coronavirus cases and 355 deaths. Multnomah County reported 87 new confirmed and accepted cases, after reporting …

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First thoughts on the series – NBC Chicago

The Chicago Blackhawks took full advantage of their chances in Edmonton as they advanced to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but now the road becomes significantly harder as they take over the top-seeded Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. The Golden Knights, who went a perfect 3-0 in round …

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