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Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the statues were temporarily removed. July 24, 2020 7:56 PM 5 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article After weeks of protests, the Chicago mayor decided to temporarily remove two statues of Christopher Columbus until further notice. During the early hours of Friday morning, …

South Korean epidemiologists have found that people were more likely to contract the new coronavirus from members of their own homes than from contacts outside the home. A study published in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on July 16 examined in detail 5,706 “index patients” who …

Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany was wrapping up her briefing with reporters on Friday when she criticized the so-called “cancel” culture, citing decisions to drop shows like Police and PD live in the wake of protests over the death of George Floyd. She also included in the list Paw Patrol, the …

President Trump expressed expectations that a provision to rename military bases named in honor of Confederate leaders will not make the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, despite overwhelming approval by the House and Senate. defense legislation this week with veto-proof majorities. Trump, who previously threatened to veto …

Al Goldis / Associated Press Michigan State placed all of its soccer players in quarantine or self-isolation for 14 days after a team member and a second staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. The school said in a statement: “As part of the athletics department’s return policy to campus, …