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GOP Welcomes Steve Wynn’s Millions, Despite Rape And Harassment Allegations
Former casino mogul Steve Wynn has been accused of rape, sexual assault, and harassment. Still, politicians have continued to accept major campaign contributions from Wynn, who has denied wrongdoing. Continue Reading GOP Welcomes Steve Wynn’s Millions, Despite Rape And Harassment Allegations
Studies Point To Big Drop In COVID-19 Death Rates As Hospitals Get Better At Helping People Survive
Two new peer-reviewed studies are showing a sharp drop in mortality among hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The drop is seen in all groups, including older patients and those with underlying conditions, suggesting that physicians are getting better at helping patients survive their illness. Continue Reading Studies Point To Big Drop In COVID-19 Death Rates As Hospitals Get Better At Helping People Survive
Google Abuses Its Monopoly Power Over Search, Justice Department Says In Lawsuit
The antitrust lawsuit against Google is the most significant action the federal government has taken against a technology company in two decades. Google calls the lawsuit “deeply flawed.” Continue Reading Google Abuses Its Monopoly Power Over Search, Justice Department Says In Lawsuit
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Pennsylvania Can Count Ballots Received After Election Day
Pennsylvania Republicans had sought to block the counting of late-arriving ballots, which the state’s Supreme Court had approved last month. Continue Reading U.S. Supreme Court Rules Pennsylvania Can Count Ballots Received After Election Day
U.S. Borders With Canada And Mexico Will Remain Closed At Least Another Month
Bill Blair, Canada’s public safety minister, tweeted on Monday, “We are extending non-essential travel restrictions with the United States until November 21st, 2020. Our decisions will continue to be based on the best public health advice available to keep Canadians safe.” Continue Reading U.S. Borders With Canada And Mexico Will Remain Closed At Least Another Month
Iowa Derecho This August Was Most Costly Thunderstorm Event In Modern U.S. History
The derecho, which raced through the Midwest and focused its attention on Iowa, led to $7.5 billion in damage. That’s more expensive than some hurricanes. Continue Reading Iowa Derecho This August Was Most Costly Thunderstorm Event In Modern U.S. History
‘I’m Still Unemployed’: Millions In Dire Situation As Savings Start To Run Out
Many unemployed Americans have been tapping into their savings to pay bills. But those savings are going fast, and hopes for a new round of pandemic relief before the election are fading. Continue Reading ‘I’m Still Unemployed’: Millions In Dire Situation As Savings Start To Run Out
Poll: Most Voters Expect Some Intimidation, But They’re Voting In Record Numbers
A majority of Republicans, Democrats, Independents, men and women from across the country, of all ages and races, are expecting some or many attempts to block people from voting, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll, conducted less than a month before Election Day. In November 2016, 57 percent of registered voters anticipated attempts to thwart voting; that number has grown to 67 percent. Continue Reading Poll: Most Voters Expect Some Intimidation, But They’re Voting In Record Numbers
Supreme Court Speeds Up Case On President Trump’s Push To Alter Census For House Seats
The justices will hear oral arguments Nov. 30, increasing the potential for Trump to try to omit unauthorized immigrants from the census numbers used to reallocate House seats during his current term. Continue Reading Supreme Court Speeds Up Case On President Trump’s Push To Alter Census For House Seats
Judge In George Floyd Case Allows Video Of Prior Arrest To Be Made Public
The prosecution had sought a 48-hour seal on court filings, which include a submission from the defense of footage of the 2019 encounter, in hopes of discussing what information to release. Continue Reading Judge In George Floyd Case Allows Video Of Prior Arrest To Be Made Public
With Debate Canceled, Donald Trump And Joe Biden Appear In Dueling Town Halls
Trump and Biden appeared on two different news networks at the same hour for town hall-style events, in lieu of what had originally been a scheduled debate. Continue Reading With Debate Canceled, Donald Trump And Joe Biden Appear In Dueling Town Halls
Wells Fargo Fires More Than 100 Employees Accused Of Coronavirus Relief Fraud
The employees’ alleged actions were outside of their work responsibilities and do not involve Wells Fargo’s customers, the company said. The bank says it’s cooperating with law enforcement. Continue Reading Wells Fargo Fires More Than 100 Employees Accused Of Coronavirus Relief Fraud
