Unemployment claims totaled 1.48 million last week as unemployment related to the coronavirus pandemic remained stubbornly high, though those who received benefits fell below 20 million for the first time in two months. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expected 1.35 million claims. While the weekly figures remained high and were …
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An Arizona councilman invoked the final words of George Floyd and Eric Garner during a mask rally on Wednesday. Scottsdale City Council member Guy Phillips chanted “I can’t breathe!” before removing the mask in front of a crowd of about 200 people attending a “Unmask” protest. Phillips adopted the song, …
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said at a press conference on Wednesday that if the UN Security Council does not agree to extend the arms embargo against Iran, the United States will seek to “repress” multilateral sanctions on the regime. Pompeo made the remarks before a briefing by UN Ambassador …
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Image copyright AFP Screenshot Morro’s castle in Havana, Cuba, was enveloped in the mist of the dust cloud. A huge cloud of Saharan dust has darkened the skies over parts of the Caribbean. Dust has been moving from Africa over the Atlantic Ocean. On Sunday he arrived in Puerto Rico …
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On June 25, the electric van segment will grow a little more crowded. Newcomer Lordstown Motors will unveil the Endurance in an event broadcast live from its factory. For your viewing pleasure, we’ve attached the previous live stream to make it nice and easy to watch the debut. Hopefully we’ll …
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