In a letter Monday to Attorney General William Barr and Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf, the mayors called the administration’s intention to deploy federal forces against protesters an “abuse of power.” The letter, signed by the mayors of Portland, Seattle, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, DC, Boston, …
Read More »Two couples include the rare comet Neowise in their proposals for a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic engagement
Comet Neowise is a rare comet that only appears every 6,800 years, according to NASA, and will only be seen in the sky until July 23. To make their proposals to their girlfriends even more special, two different men, with the same idea, decided to use the kite as a …
Read More »5 things you should know by July 22: coronavirus, stimulus, protests, China, social networks
Not surprising here: United Airlines lost a staggering $ 1.6 billion last quarter amid travel restrictions and Covid-19 fears. That’s actually less than the dire losses analysts predicted. Here’s what you need to know to catch up and get on with your day. (You can also receive daily “5 things …
Read More »Wave of Study Promising Results Raises Hope for Coronavirus Vaccines
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Early data from trials of three potential COVID-19 vaccines released Monday, including a closely watched Oxford University candidate, raised confidence that a vaccine can train the immune system to recognize and combat the new coronavirus without serious side effects It is still unclear whether any of these …
Read More »Canadians’ social distancing sees new vision at Niagara Falls: crowds of Americans
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (Reuters) – The Niagara Falls tourist spot has won a new photo shoot to socially distance Canadian visitors aboard the ferries that take them into the mist of the falls – crowds of Americans. The US tourist boat Maid Of The Mist, limited to 50% occupancy under …
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