New York is one of several major cities reporting a huge increase in complaints of illegal fireworks, joining Boston, San Francisco, Oakland, Pasadena, and others. “We are going to start a big undercover operation to get these illegal fireworks down at the base,” de Blasio said in his daily briefing. …
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SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks rose to a four-month high on Wednesday as investors remained stubbornly optimistic about prospects for a reopening of the world economy, even as coronavirus cases seemed to accelerate to new peaks. FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective face mask, after the outbreak of coronavirus …
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Sunrises and sunsets will be especially impressive this week thanks to the Sahara dust cloud that makes the 5,000-mile trek across the Atlantic to the United States. This is what you need to know to Catch up and follow your day. (You can also receive daily “5 things you need …
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PARIS (Reuters) – France will not tolerate Turkey’s military intervention in Libya, President Emmanuel Macron said Monday, accusing Ankara of playing “a dangerous game.” FILE PHOTO – French President Emmanuel Macron attends a virtual meeting with European leaders to discuss the bloc’s budget and the recovery fund, in Paris, France, …
Read More »Asian actions under pressure after a peak in coronavirus cases
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Asian stocks were expected to be under pressure on Wednesday, as a surge in new coronavirus infections weighed on sentiment, though U.S. assurances that China’s trade deal was intact and Optimistic economic data provided some reasons for optimism. FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective face …
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