Trump cited misleading recent increases in reported cases of European coronavirus to suggest that the US is doing better than European countries whose business levels are much lower. He alleged false former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden committed “betrayal.” He made a baseless blanket statement that …
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The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. Nearly 100,000 young people tested positive for coronavirus in the last two weeks of July as school districts in the US plan to reopen during the pandemic. But Donald …
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The count of 401 (k) and IRA millionaires hit its second highest level in the second quarter despite the pandemic that forced a large part of the economy to a standstill. The number of 401 (k) million was increased to 224,000 from 150,000, a jump of 49% from the first …
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Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin says a coronavirus vaccine developed in the country has been registered for use and one of its daughters has already been inoculated. Speaking at a government meeting on Tuesday on state television, Putin stressed that the vaccine has proven effective during tests and offers …
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If there’s a guaranteed way for bikes to make their way into mainstream media, it’s when a celebrity is involved. And if that celebrity had a bike accident? Bonanza. Therefore, there was a sense of immortality to see this name of Simon Cowell splashed across the internet this week – …
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