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As talks on a COVID-19 relief deal remain stalled as of Monday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called on the White House and top Republicans to come to an agreement. “Democrats remain ready to return to the table,” Schumer said, adding that Democrats in Congress “need Republicans to meet us halfway,” he said on […]
A large explosion rocked a neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, on Monday morning, according to officials. The Baltimore Fire Department wrote: “On scene of a major gas explosion at Labyrinth and Reisterstown Rd. involving 3 homes. 2 occupants transported in serious condition, 1 adult woman deceased as BCFD continue to search for more.” Officials told Fox […]
As parts of Canada continue to reopen after the COVID-19 shutdown, the Windsor-Essex region will join the rest of Ontario in Stage 3 of the province’s reopening plan on Aug. 12. Outbreaks among migrant workers on farms in the region had previously held Windsor-Essex back when other parts of the province entered Stage 3 on […]
Trump Says Nomination Acceptance Speech Will Be From Gettysburg or WH
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President Donald Trump denied a recent New York Times report claiming he suggested having his face added to Mount Rushmore, although he admitted he felt his governance record would make him worthy of such an honor. Citing an anonymous Republican source, The New York Times reported on Aug. 8 that a White House official inquired […]
Rumors of arson have spread as fast as the Apple Fire that has consumed more than 32,000 acres in Southern California—despite authorities saying the likely cause was a diesel-fueled vehicle emitting burning carbon from its exhaust. Emma Riley, 22, whose family owns apple and berry orchards in Oak Glen, told The Epoch Times she witnessed […]
California’s health director on Sunday suddenly resigned as state officials struggle to deal with a computer system failure that led to inaccurate COVID-19 case numbers. In a message to colleagues, Dr. Sonia Angell announced her departure. She did not give a reason for her resignation but touched on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Since […]
Three senior British expatriate officers in the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) could face a private prosecution over allegations of torture against pro-democracy protesters, an international coalition of activists, lawyers, and organizations announced on Monday. Following their initial investigation, the informal coalition is now seeking to build up the case further before filing the lawsuit […]
The city of Portland should call in the Oregon National Guard to deal with months of rioting, protests, and general unrest, said President Donald Trump in a statement on Monday. “Portland, which is out of control, should finally, after almost 3 months, bring in the National Guard. The Mayor and Governor are putting people’s lives […]
While the world waits for a definitive treatment, cure, or vaccine for COVID-19, studies have shown a significant correlation between a low level of vitamin D in the blood and a greater risk of infection of COVID-19, revealing that more robust data is needed to determine if vitamin D can prevent the disease or be […]