Senate Republicans are in conflict with the White House about whether to include new money for coronavirus testing in the next aid package, which lawmakers estimate could increase to $ 2 trillion once Democratic demands are included. Intraparty tension in the Republican Party could give Democrats influence as congressional discussions …
Read More »Chicago Tightens Coronavirus Restrictions As Cases Increase
Chicago announced Monday that it will tighten coronavirus restrictions, including for bars, restaurants, gyms, and personal services, as it experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases. The city reinstatement of restrictions, which will take effect on Friday at 12:01 am, It occurs when Chicago has seen its seven-day average increase in …
Read More »First human trial of the Oxford coronavirus vaccine is promising
LONDON (Reuters) – An experimental vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford against the new coronavirus produced an immune response in early-stage clinical trials, data showed on Monday, preserving hope that it could be in use by the end of the year. Called AZD1222, the vaccine has been …
Read More »EU leaders make progress on the region’s recovery fund
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte watches alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and French President Emmanuel Macron, before the start of the European Council building in Brussels, on July 18, 2020. Francisco Seco | AFP | fake pictures The 27 governments of the European …
Read More »Former Speaker of the New York Assembly sentenced to 78 months in prison
Former President of the New York State Assembly, Sheldon Silver, was sentenced to 78 months in prison on Monday after having been convicted of corruption charges twice since 2015. United States District Judge Valerie Caproni, appointed by Obama, sentenced Silver, a Democrat, for the third time after previous convictions had …
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