Category: Finance News

May 4

Leaked intelligence report saying China 'intentionally concealed' coronavirus to stockpile medical supplies draws scrutiny

WASHINGTON — Amid a concerted push to blame China for the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration has issued an intelligence analysis claiming China purposely delayed notifying the World Health Organization about the spread of the contagion in order to stockpile medical equipment, according to two recent government documents obtained by Yahoo News.  The analysis, which […]
May 4

Trump defends the US's bungled coronavirus response by claiming Fauci told him 'it's not gonna be a big deal'

President Donald Trump answers questions during a Fox News Town Hall on May 3, 2020. Screenshot/Fox News President Donald Trump said at a Fox News town hall on Sunday night that “everybody,” including leading infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci, previously downplayed the severity of the virus.  In response to a question about why he […]
May 3

These photos show thousands flocking to New York's parks over the weekend after Mayor de Blasio said that good weather 'is very much a threat to us'

People are seen on Sheep Meadow in Central Park during the coronavirus pandemic on May 2, 2020 in New York City. Noam Galai/Getty Images Warm spring weather caused thousands of people to rush to New York City’s parks this weekend, despite stay-at-home orders.  But most of them appeared to be observing social distancing rules in […]