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The Massive Wait For Coronavirus Test Results Shows A System In Chaos
The backlog in testing across the US comes as both demand and infections soar. The country officially marked 4 million confirmed cases of the virus on Thursday, but experts caution there are many more that have gone undiagnosed.
Trump promises to make sweeping changes to DACA despite recent Supreme Court ruling
US news 4 hours ago
At a press conference on Tuesday, Trump responded to questions about DACA after the Department of Homeland Security released a memo earlier in the day that said the administration will not accept new applications.
Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, begins on Wednesday, with strict health measures
World news 4 hours ago
#Hajj2020 begins on Wednesday, but this year's pilgrimage is unlike any before it. The five-day pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, has been limited to up to 10,000 people this year in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. About 2.5 million people usually attend. (edited)
House Judiciary Committee challenges AG Barr on his response to protests
US news 5 hours ago
The topic of recent protests was center during Attorney General William Barr's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Barr defended federal law enforcement actions in Portland and fielded questions about the use of tear gas at a peaceful protest in DC's Lafayette Square.
Kodak lands multimillion-dollar loan to help with medical manufacturing
Health This afternoon
The onetime photography leader won a $765 million (USD) loan from the US government under the Defense Production Act to aid in the production of key generic drugs.
A meet-up on Mars: 3 missions are racing to the red planet this summer
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are headed to Mars this summer.
Attorney General William Barr testifies before the House Judiciary Committee
Politics This afternoon
The US attorney general faced questioning by the House committee on Tuesday about the use of force against Black Lives Matter protesters in recent weeks and the Trump administration’s handling of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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CNN and Food Network co-founder Maurice ‘Reese’ Schonfeld has died at 88
In memorium This afternoon
Reese Schonfeld helped launch the cable news era as a founding president of CNN, the first 24-hour TV news network, with Ted Turner in the early 1980s. He also co-founded The Food Network in the early 1990s.
Revel suspends service in NYC 'until further notice' following second fatal crash
Business Earlier today
On Tuesday, the moped-sharing company announced that it would halt service in New York City following two deaths over the past week. "We’re reviewing and strengthening our rider accountability and safety measures and communicating with city officials, and we look forward to serving you again in the near future," said in a statement.
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Bill Gates weighs in: Coronavirus testing, reopening schools and more
Bill Gates joined @andrewrsorkin for a wide-ranging interview, covering everything from the coronavirus pandemic to social media. Here's a recap of what he had to say.
CES 2021, the largest annual tech show, goes completely virtual for 2021
Technology Earlier today
The Consumer Technology Association announced today that CES 2021 will not be held in person in Las Vegas next January. Instead, the massive tech show, which will take place on January 6-9, 2021, will be an all-digital experience.
When COVID-19 hit, an active dementia resident lost his spirit
Bill Herbert loved to walk, but it became an unwelcome pastime in a system now focused on infection control. Staff kept leading him back to his room, patiently donning and doffing fresh PPE, only to repeat a few minutes later when he emerged again.
Former writers and editors from Deadspin reunite to launch Defector Media
US news This morning
On Tuesday, 18 out of 20 former Deadspin writers and editors announced the start of a new sports and culture website called Defector Media. The announcement comes almost a year after the writers and editors clashed with Deadspin's publishers over the outlet's coverage of political news.
Florida man accused of using COVID-19 relief funds to purchase a Lamborghini
COVID-19 This morning
A South Florida man has been accused of fraudulently obtaining $3.9 million in COVID-19 relief loans and using some of the money to purchase a new Lamborghini Huracán sports car and other luxury items.
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Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak sentenced to 12 years in prison in first case of multi-billion-dollar corruption trials
World news This morning
Malaysia’s High Court on Tuesday found Razak guilty on all seven charges of money laundering, abuse of power and criminal breach of trust in the first case in a series of sovereign fund-linked corruption trials against him. The former prime minister was voted out in a historic 2018 election amid public anger over allegations that $4.5 billion was stolen in a global scheme from the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) fund.
Covid-19 fuels fear of global hunger
Virus-linked hunger is tied to about 10,000 child deaths each month, according to the UN.
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Robots are being repurposed in Nepal to fight Covid-19
Medical care in Nepal's capital Kathmandu is being stretched to the limit. One company is repurposing robots to help with nursing needs and the lack of ventilators in the country.
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India's water crisis is becoming a problem for Modi
India’s 1.3 billion people only have access to about 4% of the world’s water. As global temperatures rise, the threat to lives and businesses is projected to grow.
Attorney General William Barr expected to defend use of federal agents to quell Portland protests in congressional testimony
Politics Last night
Barr will defend the Justice Department’s use of federal law enforcement agents to quell protests in Portland when he appears before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. As per his written testimony released Monday night, Barr will also defend himself against accusations of politicising the Department of Justice. This will be the first time that Barr has appears before the committee since taking the helm of the Justice Department in February of last year.
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