Mexico reports 7,615 new cases of coronavirus, marking record

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s Health Ministry on Saturday posted a record for new coronavirus cases reported on a single day, with 7,615 more confirmed cases, bringing its overall tally of infections to 338,913, health ministry data showed. The ministry also reported 578 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 38,888 deaths. The government has said the real number of infected people is likely significantly higher than the confirmed cases. Speaking to a news conference,… Source link

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2 women arrested after black paint smeared on NY ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural

NEW YORK — Two women were arrested Saturday afternoon for smearing black paint across the “Black Lives Matter” mural outside Trump Tower, with a city cop injured after he slipped while grabbing one of the suspects, police said. The chaotic scene, the third attack by vandals targeting the Midtown street art in a week, began around 3 p.m. when a car carrying four women and 10 cans of paint arrived at the Fifth Avenue site, according to witness/street artist Nina Khan and a photo of the… Source link

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West Virginia football announces 28 COVID-19 cases

The West Virginia athletic department announced Saturday that 28 members of its football program have tested positive for COVID-19. In total, 41 members of the department have reportedly tested positive out of 518 coronavirus tests since June. Five members of the men’s basketball program have also reportedly tested positive. West Virginia said that everyone who tested positive has self-isolated, with contact tracing also deployed. The announcement is yet another wave in the tide threatening… Source link

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‘My Nigerian great-grandfather sold slaves’

Slave Driving In Africa In The 19Th Century. From Africa By Keith Johnston, Published 1884. Amid the global debate about race relations, colonialism and slavery, some of the Europeans and Americans who made their fortunes in trading human beings have seen their legacies reassessed, their statues toppled and their names removed from public buildings. Nigerian journalist and novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani writes that one of her ancestors sold slaves, but argues that he should not be judged by… Source link

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Google removes Alaska State Troopers ad in ‘misunderstanding’

It’s a challenging time in our nation right now, but the hard work of our Alaska State Troopers is appreciated by our citizens and by our Governor. Find out more about how you can join the team. Posted by Alaska State Troopers (Official) on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 JUNEAU — 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 miscommunication. The… Source link

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Google removes Alaska trooper ad in ‘misunderstanding’

Published 6:05 pm EDT, Saturday, July 18, 2020 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 miscommunication. The pay-per-click advertisement shows… Source link

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Google removes Alaska trooper ad in ‘misunderstanding’ | Govt-and-politics

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 miscommunication. The pay-per-click advertisement shows civil unrest, talks about how Alaska is different and features Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who makes an appeal for people to come to Alaska to become a trooper. A pay-per-click advertisement is an ad where advertisers pay… Source link

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One reporter, witness to two executions, haunting last words

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Daniel Lewis Lee, a condemned man and convicted murderer, was asked if he wanted to make a final statement from the execution chamber, with its institutional green-tiled walls and plate-glass interior window, moments before he too would die. He did. He leaned his head up and we locked eyes. “You’re killing an innocent man,” Lee said, looking directly at me. Those were his last words. He said them to me. Lee’s execution, one of two that I witnessed this past week… Source link

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U.S. Cases Up 1.4%; Texas Hits 5th Day Over 10,000: Virus Update

(Bloomberg) — Texas reported its fifth consecutive day of virus cases over 10,000, while Arizona reported record deaths. New cases in Florida dropped for a second day, as did deaths. Overall, new U.S. cases rose 1.4%, below the daily average of 2% over the past week. Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed tougher enforcement against bars and restaurants in part of New York City. Canada denied the Blue Jays permission to play in Toronto, the AP reported. The Trump administration is balking at $25 billion… Source link

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Blue Jays’ request to play in Toronto is denied

The Toronto Blue Jays will not be allowed to play home games in Toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic, Canadian officials ruled on Saturday. [Still time to join or create a fantasy baseball league for the short season] The Blue Jays had been given clearance by the city of Toronto and the province of Ontario to play their 30 scheduled regular-season home games at Rogers Centre. However, the Canadian government declined the team’s request. “Based on the best-available public health advice, we… Source link

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