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Sep 22 2020
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Trump Criticizes China in U.N. General Assembly Speech
In a pre-recorded speech to the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump criticized China for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying “the United Nations must hold China accountable for their actions.” Trump also called the virus “the Chinese virus,” criticized China’s environmental record, and said the World Health Organization was “virtually controlled by China.” U.N.
Associated Press Fact Check Reuters Fox News DigitalMar 26 2020
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How States are Working with Federal Government on Coronavirus
Interactions between President Donald Trump and state governors, especially Democrats, have been a focus during the U.S. coronavirus outbreak, as the federal government decides how much help to provide to governors based on the extent of the pandemic's toll in their state.
Three governors of three historically blue states — Gavin Newsom (CA), J.B. Pritzker (IL), and Andrew Cuomo (NY) —
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Perspectives: 6 Asian American Women Killed in Atlanta Attacks
When six women of Asian descent were shot and killed in Atlanta Tuesday, a number of news outlets focused on hate crimes and attacks on Asian American communities. The alleged shooter said racism toward Asians wasn't the motive, and police have noted that the shootings "may not be” racially motivated.
White supremacy, hate and racism were issues covered by the right, left and center.
CNN Digital Washington Examiner USA TODAYMar 11 2021
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Biden Announces All Adults Will Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden called on states to make all adults in America eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by May 1 in his first prime-time address from the East Room of the White House. Biden also announced that the U.S. would have enough vaccine doses for all adults in America by the end of May. Biden tied pandemic recovery to the Fourth of July, saying, “If we do this together, by July the Fourth,
New York Post (News) New York Times (News) Wall Street Journal (News)Dec 30 2021
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How Should Colleges Handle the Omicron Variant?
Should colleges and universities revert back to remote learning and pandemic restrictions amid surging coronavirus cases? Or do the relatively low risks associated with COVID-19 for young people and the Omicron variant's apparent mildness make new regulations misguided?
Several major institutions, such as Princeton, Syracuse and Howard, are delaying the start of the spring semester by
Newsweek Brownstone Institute Inside Higher EdDec 23 2021
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Under Control or Cause for Concern? Narratives Split on State of Supply Chain
As the Biden administration celebrates recent economic progress, is the supply chain crisis truly under control?
President Joe Biden on Wednesday proclaimed that "Packages are moving, gifts are being delivered and shelves are not empty" after receiving a progress report from his cabinet. Retail inventories are reportedly up 3% from last year, and Biden said delivery times for postal
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US to Ease Restrictions, Require COVID-19 Vaccine for International Travelers
The Biden administration announced Monday that international travelers will be required to have proof of COVID-19 vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country starting in early November. Nonessential air travel to the U.S. had been banned from several major European countries, Iran and China for most of the pandemic. White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said Monday the
Associated Press The Epoch Times NBC News DigitalDec 08 2020
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Markets Show Positive Signs Amid Vaccine Development, Stimulus Push
All three major stock indices experienced solid growth on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%, the NASDAQ Composite climbed 0.5%, and the S&P 500 gained 0.3%; both the NASDAQ and S&P also set new record-highs. Reports suggest that specific types of investments such as hedge funds are also currently setting records for high returns. Many attributed the positive market
New York Post (News) Yahoo News Associated PressSep 12 2023
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Poverty Rate Increased, Median Wages Decreased in 2022
Average inflation-adjusted income fell and a key measure of poverty increased in 2022, according to new data from the United States Census Bureau released on Tuesday.
Details: While the official U.S. poverty rate remained unchanged from the previous year at 11.5%, or roughly 37.9 million Americans, the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) rate increased from 7.8% in 2021 to 12.4% in 2022
Reuters Axios Fox BusinessFeb 16 2022
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San Francisco Voters Recall 3 Members of City's School Board
On Tuesday, voters in San Francisco recalled three members of the city's seven-member school board following parental criticism of COVID-19 rules and progressive policy changes.
More than 70% of voters supported recalling School Board President Gabriela Lopez, Commissioner Alison M. Collins and Commissioner Faauuga Moliga. Lopez pledged to run again in November. San Francisco Mayor
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