So far, seven US states. USA They have reported their highest admissions of patients with coronavirus in the pandemic, as cases in the US following the relaxation of restrictions. Arizona, Arkansas, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, which also confirmed a record daily increase in cases on Tuesday, …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump said during a visit to Arizona on Tuesday that his southern border wall “stopped Covid,” even as the state reported a new record for confirmed cases of the …
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The state of Rhode Island is moving to change its official name – “The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations” – due to its connection to slavery. Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo signed an executive order Monday to change what appears in government documents, and the state legislature is …
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Read More »Walmart no longer displays Mississippi flag in stores
Walmart will no longer display the Mississippi state flag “in its current form” in its stores, a company spokesperson told The Hill on Tuesday. Walmart spokesman Lorenzo Lopez said the retail company decided to remove the Mississippi state flag, which includes the Confederate emblem. “We know that the design of …
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