Former presidents, members of Congress and numerous celebrities expressed their condolences and respect for Georgia representative John Lewis, a monumental figure in the nation’s civil rights movement who passed away on Friday. Barack Obama praised Lewis, 80, for the physical and emotional sacrifices he made for the United States as …
Read More »IOC President Thomas Bach warns of possible Olympic boycotts by 2022
GENEVA – IOC President Thomas Bach warned against the Olympic boycotts on Friday and also confirmed that he will seek reelection next year. It looks like Bach will be four more years old in 2021 after almost half of the 100 members of the International Olympic Committee worldwide praised him …
Read More »Trump will not require Americans to wear masks because “he wants people to have some freedom”
President Donald Trump said he would not require all Americans to wear masks to combat the spread of the coronavirus, because he wants “people to have some freedom.” Trump’s response came after he was asked about issuing a national facial coverage mandate for all Americans during an interview to air …
Read More »Trump accused of calling South Koreans ‘terrible people’ in front of Republican governor’s South Korean-born wife
The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Republican Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland claimed that Donald Trump looked down on the people of South Korea in front of his wife, who is South Korean. Hogan made the …
Read More »SEC will honor scholarships for athletes who choose not to receive coronavirus
Southeast Conference athletes who choose not to play fall sports due to COVID-19-related health and safety issues will receive their scholarships, the league announced Friday. SEC presidents and chancellors unanimously approved the decision, which had been recommended by the league’s athletic directors. Big Ten and Pac-12 previously announced that all …
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