Texas Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert has no plans to stop the spread of the coronavirus personally by wearing a mask, even as infection rates reach catastrophic levels in his home state. Gohmert, who is 66, regularly attends sessions on the floor of the house without a mask. The lawmaker told …
Read More »Minneapolis Firefighter Finds Noose in Locker, FBI Asked to Investigate
Minneapolis officials asked the FBI to investigate after a rope-like piece of rope was found in a black firefighter’s locker. The rope was found at a Bloomington fire station on June 15, and was not reported for a week. The rope was tied to what appeared to be a rough …
Read More »Coronavirus: Florida and Texas reverse reopening as infections increase
Image copyright EPA Screenshot Restaurants in Florida were able to reopen in May Florida has reported a new record in Covid infections, amid an increase in cases in the southern US states that have allowed companies to reopen in recent weeks. Florida reported more than 9,500 new cases on Saturday, …
Read More »Miami-area beaches to close again amid surge of coronavirus
MIAMI, FL – Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Giménez announced Friday night that he plans to close Miami-area beaches during the upcoming July 4 holiday weekend and possibly more in response to the recent surge in coronavirus cases. © Provided by Patch Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Giménez plans to close Miami-area beaches in …
Read More »PGA Tour will require a negative coronavirus test to enter the ‘bubble’
CROMWELL, Conn. – After seven coronavirus-related recalls at this week’s Travelers’ Championship, the PGA Tour implemented a new policy on Saturday that will ban players from being on the property while awaiting their first test result in a new city. Starting at next week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit …
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