July 19, 2020 9:52 AM Associated Press Posted: July 19, 2020 9:52 AM Copyright 2019 CNN JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Department of Public Safety accused Google of censorship for canceling a recruitment advertisement for state troopers considered to be political, but the tech giant said it was a… Source link
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Trump flails in interview with Wallace, citing false and nonexistent data on COVID-19 [Video]
In an interview with Fox News’ Chris Wallace that aired Sunday, President Trump defended his handling of the coronavirus pandemic — with incorrect data that had to be corrected by Wallace — and insisted that former Vice President Joe Biden wants to defund the police, which Wallace disputed. Video Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] Source link
Read More »Russell Wilson, J.J. Watt criticize NFL’s safety protocols
NFL players want to have a 2020 season, but only if the NFL gets its act together. A number of prominent players — including Drew Brees, J.J. Watt, Russell Wilson, Patrick Mahomes, Deshaun Watson and Richard Sherman — criticized the league Sunday for its lack of safety protocols as training camps begin to open. Wilson, 31, cited his wife Ciara’s pregnancy as a reason he’s concerned the league hasn’t issued a plan yet. I am concerned.My wife is pregnant.@NFL Training camp is about to… Source link
Read More »America ‘needs to regroup’ to fight coronavirus
Despite record numbers of coronavirus cases in many states across the country, there is still no coordinated response on a federal level. As a result, many states reopened their economies sooner than public health experts would have liked. And Harvard Public Health professor Dr. Howard Koh says the U.S. needs to take a step back and do a better job and battling the coronavirus as a country. “We are now seeing record cases and rising deaths for the first time in three months,” Koh said on… Source link
Read More »Remove posts defaming suspended IAS officer: Delhi HC to Google, FB, Twitter – delhi news
The Delhi High Court has directed US-based Google LLC, Facebook and Twitter to take down or disable certain objectionable posts and tweets on their platforms, which level allegations against a suspended civil servant by a woman. The court has also restrained the woman from publishing or disseminating any news relating to the man in any manner on any website/ newspaper/ TV channels including YouTube/ Facebook/ Instagram till further orders. “Considering the averments made in the… Source link
Read More »NBA season restart team previews: Miami Heat
The coronavirus pandemic halted the NBA season four months ago, the equivalent of an entire offseason. It is easy to forget where everyone left off, let alone what has changed since we last saw them play basketball. In order to get you up to speed before the July 30 season re-opening slate at Walt Disney World in Orlando, we will be reviewing and previewing each of the 22 teams scheduled to participate. [More NBA restart previews: Brooklyn Nets] Record: 41-24 Place: Fourth in the East The Miami… Source link
Read More »Google to help unemployed workers by funding career certification programs
According to CNN, Google is looking to help unemployed workers by funding their career certification programs. The company plans to provide 100 thousand scholarships. The programs are for data analytics, user experience design, and project management. No college degree or previous experience is needed. Google says it considers these certificates a four-year degree and they take six months to complete. Source link
Read More »Moms Form Human Shield In Front Of Portland Protestors
Moms locked arms and chanted, ‘Feds stay clear! Moms are here!’ around Portland protestors As a part of President Trump’s executive order allowing federal officers to patrol cities in the wake of protesting, Portland has been consumed with unrest and violent government overreach. Protesters have been tear-gassed, assaulted, shot, and most recently it was reported that they were being removed from the streets in unmarked vehicles. It seems area moms have had enough and decided to step in… Source link
Read More »Trump flails in interview with Wallace, citing false and nonexistent data on COVID-19
In an interview with Fox News’s Chris Wallace that aired Sunday, President Trump defended his handling of the coronavirus pandemic — with incorrect data that had to be corrected by Wallace — and insisted that Joe Biden wants to defund the police, which Wallace disputed. The White House was unable to provide any evidence for the claim. Trump continued his long effort to minimize the risk from COVID-19, insisting “I’ll be right eventually” that the coronavirus will disappear on its… Source link
Read More »What to know in the week ahead
This week, the second-quarter earnings season continues with a host of companies across industries slated to report results. Mid-week, a handful of pharmaceutical companies that are working to quickly develop a Covid-19 vaccine will testify before Congress. Vaccine manufacturers’ appearance Five companies working to develop a coronavirus vaccine are set to appear before a US House of Representatives subcommittee to discuss their work in creating inoculations. Officials from Merck (MRK),… Source link
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