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May 27

‘The 1918 Spanish flu’s second wave was even more devastating’: WHO advises caution to avoid ‘immediate second peak’

America is staring down a widespread COVID-19 testing shortage with no vaccine in sight. So what happens when coronavirus makes its unceremonious return? On Monday, Mike Ryan, executive director of the World Health Organization’s Health Emergencies Program and former epidemiologist specializing in infectious disease and public health, warned Monday of complacency surrounding relaxation of social […]
May 27

Joe Biden has called for rent forgiveness during the coronavirus pandemic — here’s how that would work

Former vice president Joe Biden has thrown his support behind canceling rent. During a recent appearance on the Snapchat SNAP, -1.47% show “Good Luck America,” the Democratic presidential candidate said he supported the idea, which has so far been promoted by progressive activists. “There should be rent forgiveness and there should be mortgage forgiveness now […]
May 27

US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election

A US Army soldier near the town of Walli Was in Paktika province, near the border with Pakistan November 5, 2012. November 5, 2012 Defense Department officials are planning to brief President Donald Trump on several options to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan, according to multiple reports. One of the options includes a complete […]
May 26

Michigan governor in hot water over boat launch claim

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer implemented some of the toughtest cornavirus stay-at-home rules in the United States (AFP Photo/JEFF KOWALSKY) Washington (AFP) – The Michigan governor who implemented some of the toughest coronavirus lockdown rules in the United States came under heavy criticism Tuesday over allegations that her husband pressured a dock to prepare his boat […]