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Why The World Seemingly Cares More About The New Coronavirus Than The Flu
Every year, viruses like influenza kill hundreds of thousands worldwide — yet countries don’t respond with lockdowns or airport screenings. Here’s why they’re doing so over the coronavirus outbreak. Continue Reading Why The World Seemingly Cares More About The New Coronavirus Than The Flu
Window Opens For Tribes To Seek Federal Licenses For Rural Broadband Access
The Federal Communications Commission opened a window Monday for federally recognized tribes to apply for licenses that could help establish or expand internet access on their lands. The FCC estimates that about one-third of people living on tribal lands don’t have access to high-speed internet, but others say the figure is twice as high. Continue Reading Window Opens For Tribes To Seek Federal Licenses For Rural Broadband Access
Rush Limbaugh Says He Has Been Diagnosed With Advanced Lung Cancer
“This has happened, and my intention is to come here every day I can,” the conservative talk show host told his listeners on Monday. He said the diagnosis was confirmed by two medical institutions. Continue Reading Rush Limbaugh Says He Has Been Diagnosed With Advanced Lung Cancer
Impeachment Trial Winds Down In Closing Arguments, With Final Vote Coming Wednesday
House Democrats and President Trump’s defense team made their final arguments Monday in the Senate impeachment trial before lawmakers vote Wednesday on whether to remove Trump from office. Both sides presented opposing versions of the president’s handling of aid for Ukraine last summer and the impeachment proceedings so far, before ultimately arriving at divergent conclusions. Continue Reading Impeachment Trial Winds Down In Closing Arguments, With Final Vote Coming Wednesday
Impeachment Trial Heads Toward Finish Line This Week After Senate Republicans Deny Witnesses
The key question of President Trump’s impeachment trial was answered Friday evening: There will be no new witness testimony, including from former national security adviser John Bolton. Final arguments will begin 11 a.m. on Monday and will not exceed four hours total. The House’s impeachment managers and the president’s defense team will receive equal time. Continue Reading Impeachment Trial Heads Toward Finish Line This Week After Senate Republicans Deny Witnesses
Clean Water Protection Businesses Could Dry Up As Trump Administration Rolls Back Regulations
The Trump administration is stripping clean water protections put in place by President Barack Obama, and some in the industry worry that the regulatory changes will threaten their business. Continue Reading Clean Water Protection Businesses Could Dry Up As Trump Administration Rolls Back Regulations
U.S. Restricts Travelers From China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The U.S. declared the novel coronavirus a public health emergency Friday, banning non-U.S. citizens who traveled to China from entering the country and imposing new screenings and quarantine on U.S. citizens flying back from China. Continue Reading U.S. Restricts Travelers From China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
New Democratic Party Rules Could Put Bloomberg On Debate Stage
The Democratic National Committee is eliminating the requirement for candidates to show grassroots donor support in order to appear in the Nevada debate on Feb. 19. Continue Reading New Democratic Party Rules Could Put Bloomberg On Debate Stage
