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El Paso Walmart shooting victim dies, months after attack
New York Post - 27 Apr 2020 06:01
A victim of the mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart last summer has died from his injuries, a hospital official said Sunday, raising the death toll to 23. "After a nearly nine-month fight, our hearts are heavy as we repo...
Cuomo has a higher coronavirus approval rating than Trump among New York Republicans
The Week - 27 Apr 2020 16:20
In New York, state loyalty trumps party loyalty — at least during a pandemic. In a new poll from Siena College, New York Gov. Andrew (D) garnered a 74 percent approval rating for his response to the coronavirus pandemi...
Girl Scouts in Alaska get recovery loan as cookie sales crumble
CBSNews - 27 Apr 2020 16:33
Pandemic-related business closures left scouts in southern Alaska with 144,000 unsold boxes.
Wuhan Has Zero Hospitalized Coronavirus Patients, Says Health Commission
Time - 27 Apr 2020 16:33
Although, the health commission says 1,728 people who had close contact with infected people remain under observation
Some countries prise open lockdowns, but UK doesn't budge
Reuters - 27 Apr 2020 16:24
Countries from Italy to New Zealand have announced the easing of coronavirus lockdowns but British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, back at work on Monday after being in intensive care with the disease, said it was too soon...
Insurance giant Aon to cut most employees' pay 20% as CEO predicts economic recovery from COVID-19 may take years
Chicago Tribune - 27 Apr 2020 21:57
Aon is cutting most employees' pay by 20% in response to the coronavirus pandemic, as the global insurance giant prepares for a "significant and sustained economic downturn."
Supreme Court sidesteps major Second Amendment case, a setback for NRA
USA Today - 27 Apr 2020 16:38
The justices ruled that New York City's repeal of gun restrictions rendered the case moot. But other Second Amendment cases are in the pipeline.
Round 2 of Paycheck Protection Program starts. Better hurry
CBSNews - 27 Apr 2020 16:35
Another $310 billion is available for small businesses, but watchdogs warn problems that plagued first round remain.
Ever wanted to sing with Sting? Hang with Hillary? This charity auction is your chance
CNN - 27 Apr 2020 16:30
Sotheby's and Google have announced an online auction in support of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), an NGO providing frontline support for refugees and other vulnerable communities affected by the Covid-19 epid...
El Salvador inmates crammed in lockdown despite coronavirus
New York Post - 27 Apr 2020 16:14
Shocking images have emerged from a prison in El Salvador where inmates were packed like sardines despite the coronavirus pandemic during a 24-hour jailhouse lockdown.
Turkish Citizen Evacuated From Sweden for Coronavirus Treatment
Time - 27 Apr 2020 16:07
Turkey has repatriated around 40,000 nationals from 75 countries since the start of the outbreak in March
California Official Resigns After Tossing Cat, Apparently Drinking Beer and Cursing During Zoom Meeting
Time - 27 Apr 2020 06:03
(VALLEJO, Calif.) — A planning commissioner of Vallejo, California, has resigned after throwing his pet cat and apparently drinking a beer during a Zoom meeting between city officials that was made public, according to...
Michigan state senator apologizes for 'Confederate flag' face mask
New York Post - 27 Apr 2020 05:50
A Michigan state senator has apologized for wearing a protective face mask with a pattern that resembled the Confederate flag. Dale Zorn, a Republican from Ida, had been blasted by other lawmakers for the “deeply hurtf...
Coronavirus school shutdown has been particularly tough on kids with special needs: 'It's not just a disruption. We're going to see kids who actually go backward.'
Chicago Tribune - 27 Apr 2020 12:00U.S. states from Minnesota to Mississippi to reopen despite health warnings
Reuters - 27 Apr 2020 16:11
U.S. states from Minnesota to Mississippi this week prepared to join other states that have eased coronavirus restrictions to try to revive their battered economies, although some business owners voiced reluctance in the...
Farmers markets will open in Chicago area, but most are delayed and are adopting distancing rules
Chicago Tribune - 27 Apr 2020 17:00
Two markets open May 2 with detailed health and safety plans. More coming late in May, but the rest delayed into June or later.
Bill Gates says China 'did a lot of things right' with coronavirus response
New York Post - 27 Apr 2020 16:35
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates defended China's response to the coronavirus response, saying the country "did a lot of things right."
China reportedly pressured EU to weaken criticism over coronavirus
New York Post - 27 Apr 2020 16:13
The European Union watered down criticism of China in a report about the use of disinformation during the coronavirus pandemic because of pushback from Communist Party in Beijing, according to several reports. European o...
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman says he will return to racing after crash
CNN - 27 Apr 2020 06:29
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman said Sunday that he will return to racing when the season resumes after he was involved in a fiery crash during the last lap of the Daytona 500 in February.
South Korea Confident That Rumors of Kim Jong-un Illness Are Wrong
The New York Times - 27 Apr 2020 05:53
Comments by the country's unification minister represent the South's most categorical rebuttal of reports that the North's leader may be incapacitated.
Anti-Lockdown Activist Apologizes After Being Arrested for Refusing to Leave Playground
Time - 27 Apr 2020 05:38
Sara is affiliated with two groups that sponsored a protest against Idaho's stay-at-home order
Wall Street gains as some U.S. states reopen for business
Reuters - 27 Apr 2020 20:32
Wall Street advanced on Monday as investors girded for a busy earnings week while turning a hopeful eye toward several U.S. states that are relaxing shutdown restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the COVID-19 p...