1. Coronavirus
More than 150,000 people in the US have died from Covid-19, and global cases have exceeded 15 million. The United States has the majority of cases, with almost 4.5 million, followed by Brazil (2.5 million) and India (1.6 million). Australia and Japan have recorded their highest single-day case numbers so far, and places like Italy, which were hit hard at the start of the pandemic, are extending emergency measures to the coming months. The medical community has also expressed concern about the state of African countries. The International Rescue Committee says the cases are much higher than official numbers suggest, due to a lack of evidence, stigma, and damaged medical infrastructure. The World Health Organization also warned that there has been an acceleration of cases in sub-Saharan Africa, an area that was initially thought to save itself from the worst of the pandemic.
2. police
The Justice Department is sending more federal agents and investigators to Cleveland, Detroit, and Milwaukee as part of an initiative aimed at helping local and state authorities deal with a rise in violent crime. Past administrations have done the same, and it is generally not controversial. But given the Trump administration’s stance on current unrest across the country and the president’s renewed “law and order” personality, local and state leaders have been delaying their deployment of federal efforts. The administration has just reached an agreement with Oregon to remove federal officials from parts of Portland after they were dispatched there earlier this month to allegedly protect federal assets amid protracted protests over racial justice and police accountability. .
3. Encouragement
Congress has distributed billions in coronavirus relief aid, but a new Treasury Department report reveals that states and localities have used less than 25% of that money so far. That number underscores a common complaint: that the money has come with so many restrictions and has been distributed so slowly that local leaders can barely use it. It could also complicate the next round of relief. House Democrats want to send an additional $ 1 trillion in support to the states, while the Republican plan contains no additional funds, but changes the flexibility of existing aid rules. Incidentally, Congress is reportedly no closer to agreeing on a final deal, and time is running out on the weekly $ 600 unemployment improvement. Some economists say an additional boost is helping to keep the economy afloat. And when it expires at the end of the month, unemployed Americans won’t be the only ones in trouble.
4. Hong Kong
Four Hong Kong student activists have been arrested for their posts on social media under China’s new city security law imposed by China earlier this month. Students, ages 16-21, are being investigated under a part of the law that deals with secession. The arrests have angered human rights activists, who have vehemently opposed the national security law. There is also concern that broader repressive measures will occur now that the city’s legislative elections are just around the corner in September. However, given the recent surge in coronavirus cases in Hong Kong, elections may ultimately be postponed.
5. Germany
The United States will withdraw nearly 12,000 soldiers from Germany, complying with a controversial Trump administration plan that will cost billions of dollars in the coming years. The withdrawal has been criticized by US bipartisan leaders and international allies, as many believe the move will weaken the United States’ strategic position on Russia and undermine relations with Germany, NATO, and Europe. Republican Senator Mitt Romney even said the measure was “a gift to Russia.” The president justified the decision by saying that Germany does not spend enough on defense. NATO’s target for defense spending is 2% of a member country’s GDP. Germany spends around 1.38%, and the United States spends around 3.4%. However, a 2019 NATO report revealed that only seven of its 29 member countries were reaching the 2% threshold.
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Two of the biggest names in two of the biggest crises the country is facing right now.
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Apparently, it’s more about what you can build instead of who you build it with (Aww!).
Lamborghini’s new supercar is not legal to operate on public roads
Have fun with tools up and down your driveway, then.
Australian hotel bans two noisy emus for bad behavioror
They were probably just … emulsifying.
TODAY’S NUMBER
2024
That is the year that global air travel will finally recover from the Covid-19 crisis, according to the International Air Transport Association. The group says a lack of consumer confidence, a decline in business travel and new spikes in coronaviruses worldwide will contribute to a slow recovery.
TODAY’S QUOTE
“Racism is bad for everyone’s health.”
T Gonzales, member of Mayor Greg Fischer’s administration, Louisville, Kentucky. Fischer has recommended that the city’s Metro Council pass a resolution stating that racism is a public health crisis. His administration says racism contributes to poverty and other disadvantages that affect health and well-being.
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AND FINALLY
Little shark rescue!
It only takes three minutes for a boy and this lost shark becomes good friends.
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