Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neil Kashkari became the latest central banker to warn against further stimulus in the US economy, saying the cost behind doing anything could not be huge. As tensions escalate in Washington, Kashkari told CNBC that workers, businesses and governments need more cash from Congress. “There are …
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New Zealand stamps out coronavirus. The second time.
Professor Baker helped shape the country’s abolitionist strategy. He said that despite initial fears of serious lockdowns hurting the economy unnecessarily, New Zealand’s approach proved that the best economic response was a strong public health response, including testing, contact tracing and quarantining. In the rest of the Western world, Professor …
Read More »Manhattan D.A. Trump can get a tax return, judges rule
The Manhattan District Attorney may apply for subpoena for President Trump’s personal and corporate tax compensation demands, the federal appeals panel ruled Wednesday, adding to the president’s year-long fight to keep his financial records in the hands of the president’s lawyers. The president’s argument was rejected in the judgment by …
Read More »Coronavirus: Health experts join the global anti-cadaver movement
Image copyright pyrite Getty Images Thousands of scientists and health experts have joined the global movement to warn of “serious concerns” about Covid-19 lockdown policies. About 6,000 experts, including dozens in the UK, say the approach is having a devastating effect on physical and mental health as well as society. …
Read More »Skywatchers are set for a Draconid meteor shower
Image copyright pyrite Getty Images Image citation Draconid meteor shower over Russia in 2018 October will be a bumper month to see shooting stars in the night sky. The Draconid meteor shower is set to reach its peak on Wednesday evening. It is estimated that about five shooting stars should …
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