Workers turn into amateur sleuths to track virus cases
NEW YORK — Jana Jumpp spends eight hours a day updating a spreadsheet — not for work, but a recent hobby: figuring out how many of Amazon’s 400,000 warehouse workers … Read More
States set goals to jump-start transition to electric trucks
A coalition of states is following California’s lead in setting goals to jump-start a transition to electric-powered trucks, vans and buses By MARY ESCH Associated Press July 19, 2020, 5:30 … Read More
NIH director says coronavirus testing delays are too long
“The average test delay is too long,” Dr. Francis Collins said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “And that really undercuts the value of the testing, because you do the … Read More
Trump says Confederate flag proud symbol of U.S. South
Trump DEFENDS the Confederate flag as a proud symbol of U.S. South and refuses to be drawn on whether it’s offensive President Donald Trump refused to say the Confederate flag … Read More
Second-hand taffata gown with bodice encrusted with diamante was huge message of support from Queen
Beatrice’s ultimate ‘something borrowed’: Second-hand taffata gown with bodice encrusted with diamante designed by Sir Norman Hartnell was a huge message of support from the Queen, writes ALEXANDRA SHULMAN By … Read More
‘He can’t put two sentences together!’ Donald Trump claims Joe Biden is ‘not competent’
Fox News’ Chris Wallace mocks Trump by producing cognitive test he claimed to ‘ace’ and reveals questions the President said were ‘very hard’ included ‘identifying an elephant’ – as POTUS … Read More
Expanded unemployment benefits end this week
The coronavirus relief program technically doesn’t expire until July 31, but this coming week will be the last for which benefits are paid — because payments are only provided for … Read More
Buckingham palace shares TWO new photos of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo from their special day
Buckingham palace shares TWO new wedding photos of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo to thank well-wishers – the same snaps which were posted and then deleted by the royal’s new husband … Read More
White House chief of staff says stimulus negotiations will start ‘in earnest’ on Monday
“As we’ve started to engage with our Senate and House colleagues up on Capitol Hill, those will start in earnest starting tomorrow, Monday,” Meadows said in an interview on Fox … Read More
Congress confronts new virus crisis rescue as pandemic grows
WASHINGTON — It stands as the biggest economic rescue in U.S. history, the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill swiftly approved by Congress in the spring. And it’s painfully clear now, … Read More
