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Georgia classroom shuts down one day after reopening as student contracts coronavirus
An elementary school student in Georgia contracted COVID-19 this week after attending class on the first day of school.Sixes Elementary i… Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/510696-georgia-classroom-shuts-down-one-day-after-reopening-as-student Droolin’ Dog…
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut tweak quarantine list
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut updated a joint travel advisory that now includes mandatory quarantine restrictions for travelers visiting from 34 states and Puerto…
In reverse, Indianapolis 500 now closed to fans
Roger Penske has reversed course and decided not to allow fans at the Indianapolis 500 later this month Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/penske-reverses-closes-indianapolis-500-fans-72167774 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Gender-based violence surging among displaced women during pandemic, report warns
‘With economic devastation, lockdown and border closures, gender-based violence increases,’ says campaigner Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/coronavirus-uk-lockdown-gender-based-violence-women-a9652151.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you….
New York City has already had more shootings in 2020 than in the whole of 2019
Several cities across the US have seen a wave of violent crime in recent months Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/new-york-city-shootings-deaths-2020-2019-stats-a9651391.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
Birx says COVID-19 outbreak not under control because ‘people are on the move’
Dr. Deborah Birx said Sunday that the COVID-19 outbreak is not under control in the U.S. because Americans “are on the move.” When asked about why the U.S….
Here are the places you can travel with a US passport
America’s colossal mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic means US Passport holders have limited options when it comes to international travel. According to this CNN infographic,…
Florida couple jailed for breaking COVID-19 quarantine
Neighbors videotaped the couple flouting the requirement and then handed the telltale tape over to the Key West police. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-couple-jailed-breaking-covid-19-quarantine-state-breaks-daily-n1235326 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
Trump suggests delaying 2020 election over unfounded claims mail-in voting will be 'fraudulent'
‘2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history,’ Mr Trump claims Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-election/trump-2020-election-twitter-mail-in-voting-tweets-a9645981.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
'Have we not already had an overdose of death': Spain holds first bullfight since coronavirus lockdown amid battle over tradition's future
Pandemic brings declining tradition’s woes into sharp focus, spurring on both critics and proponents Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/spain-bullfight-coronavirus-lockdown-avila-ban-death-a9644621.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
More than 900 women and girls feared dead in Peru since coronavirus crisis started
‘Peru has one of the highest rates of violence against women in Latin America, and the coronavirus pandemic has worsened what was already a dire…
Thailand: Police say monkeys have taken over city and fight to control them is now 'hopeless'
Exploding macaque population is decimating city’s economy Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/thailand-police-fight-monkeys-taken-over-city-control-hopeless-a9641251.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was Written/Published By:…
Supreme Court rejects Nevada church plea to allow larger congregation
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Nevada church’s request to block the state’s cap on attendees for religious services amid the coronavirus pandemic. The…
Senate GOP punts coronavirus package to next week
Senate Republicans will introduce their coronavirus relief package next week, as they work to lock down final details with the administration.GOP senators expected to introduce…
US employment claims increase for first time since pandemic began
Claims have topped one million for 18 consecutive weeks, as Congress argues over extending extra aid Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/us-employment-claims-coronavirus-economy-a9634561.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Surgeon General: We need to lower transmission rate of coronavirus to reopen schools
Surgeon General Jerome Adams said Tuesday that transmission rates are the most important factor in deciding whether or not to reopen schools.”The biggest determinant of…
New York City’s latest reopening phase leaves much of the economy still frozen
NEW YORK — New York City entered the fourth and final scheduled phase of its coronavirus reopening on Monday, but Mayor Bill de Blasio said…
This man built a robot to cut his hair in quarantine
Remember engineer Shane Wighton of Stuff Made Here who impressed the Internet with his robotic basketball backboard that helps the ball into the hoop? Now…
Texas exempts religious private schools from reopening guidelines
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) said Friday that private schools are exempt from having to follow local health restrictions regarding school reopenings. Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/507952-texas-exempts-religious-private-schools-from-reopening-guidelines…
NYC plans child care for 100,000 kids when schools partially reopen
NEW YORK — The city will offer child care for 100,000 kids who will be unable to attend school full time in the fall, Mayor…
California mayor promises no-tolerance policy after YouTube star Jake Paul hosts party amid coronavirus
The mayor of an affluent Los Angeles suburb promised to impose a no-tolerance mask policy after a YouTube star hosted a party amid the coronavirus…
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