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Florida sets record of 11,000 daily cases, while Texas also records 10,000 infections in a day, leaving some facilities short of ICU bedsFlorida sets record of 11,000 daily cases, while Texas also records 10,000 infections in a day, leaving some facilities short of ICU beds
Rapid case increases and hospitalizations have made Arizona one of the worst hot spots in the nation for Covid-19.
The disease is widespread in the state, and health officials caution people to stay home unless necessary to leave - and to wear masks in public, the Arizona Republic newspaper reported today.
Arizona adult intensive care unit beds in use by all patients rose to 90% yesterday compared with 89% the previous day, the state health department reported today, via Reuters.
During the past three weeks, the number of coronavirus cases iin Arizona jumped by 150% and tests increased by just 71%, the Republic reported, adding:
A long-expected upturn in US coronavirus deaths has begun, driven by fatalities in states in the south and west, where cases have been surging calamitously, according to data on the pandemic.A long-expected upturn in US coronavirus deaths has begun, driven by fatalities in states in the south and west, where cases have been surging calamitously, according to data on the pandemic.
The number of deaths per day from the virus had been falling in May and June and even remained down as states like Florida and Texas saw explosions in cases and hospitalizations and reported daily US infections broke records several times in recent days, the Associated Press reports.The number of deaths per day from the virus had been falling in May and June and even remained down as states like Florida and Texas saw explosions in cases and hospitalizations and reported daily US infections broke records several times in recent days, the Associated Press reports.
Scientists warned it wouldn’t last. A coronavirus death, when it occurs, typically comes several weeks after a person is first infected. And experts predicted states that saw increases in cases and hospitalizations would, at some point, see deaths rise too.Scientists warned it wouldn’t last. A coronavirus death, when it occurs, typically comes several weeks after a person is first infected. And experts predicted states that saw increases in cases and hospitalizations would, at some point, see deaths rise too.
Now that’s happening. “It’s consistently picking up. And it’s picking up at the time you’d expect it to,” said William Hanage, a Harvard University infectious diseases researcher.Now that’s happening. “It’s consistently picking up. And it’s picking up at the time you’d expect it to,” said William Hanage, a Harvard University infectious diseases researcher.
According to an Associated Press analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University, the seven-day rolling average for daily reported deaths in the US has increased from 578 two weeks ago to 664 on July 10, though still well below the heights hit in April.According to an Associated Press analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University, the seven-day rolling average for daily reported deaths in the US has increased from 578 two weeks ago to 664 on July 10, though still well below the heights hit in April.
Daily reported deaths increased in 27 states over that time period, but the majority of those states are averaging under 15 new deaths per day. A smaller group of states has been driving the nationwide increase in deaths.Daily reported deaths increased in 27 states over that time period, but the majority of those states are averaging under 15 new deaths per day. A smaller group of states has been driving the nationwide increase in deaths.
California is averaging 91 reported deaths per day while Texas is close behind with 66, but Florida, Arizona, Illinois, New Jersey and South Carolina also saw sizable rises.California is averaging 91 reported deaths per day while Texas is close behind with 66, but Florida, Arizona, Illinois, New Jersey and South Carolina also saw sizable rises.
New Jersey’s recent jump is thought to be partially attributable to its less frequent reporting of probable deaths.New Jersey’s recent jump is thought to be partially attributable to its less frequent reporting of probable deaths.
The impact has already been felt by families who lost kin and by the health care workers who tried to save them.The impact has already been felt by families who lost kin and by the health care workers who tried to save them.
Rublas Ruiz, a Miami intensive care unit nurse, recently broke down in tears during a birthday dinner with his wife and daughter. He said he was overcome by the number of patients who have died in his care.Rublas Ruiz, a Miami intensive care unit nurse, recently broke down in tears during a birthday dinner with his wife and daughter. He said he was overcome by the number of patients who have died in his care.
“I counted like 10 patients in less than four days in our ICU and then I stopped doing that because there were so many,” said the 41-year-old nurse at Kendall Regional Medical Center who lost another patient Monday.“I counted like 10 patients in less than four days in our ICU and then I stopped doing that because there were so many,” said the 41-year-old nurse at Kendall Regional Medical Center who lost another patient Monday.
The virus has killed more than 134,000 people in the US and more than a half-million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University, one of the most reliable trackers of the pandemic, though the true numbers are believed to be higher because a lack of official reporting of deaths or misclassification of cause of death by authorities.The virus has killed more than 134,000 people in the US and more than a half-million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University, one of the most reliable trackers of the pandemic, though the true numbers are believed to be higher because a lack of official reporting of deaths or misclassification of cause of death by authorities.
The Associated Press reports that beekeepers have been declared essential workers in Washington DC during the pandemic. Here’s more on the subject from the AP:The Associated Press reports that beekeepers have been declared essential workers in Washington DC during the pandemic. Here’s more on the subject from the AP:
The coronavirus outbreak coincided with the start of warmer weather, when bees naturally begin separating from their hives. When district officials began looking at the possibility of shutting down the city due to the outbreak, Toni Burnham of the DC Beekeepers Alliance reached out to her contact at the DC Department of Energy & Environment.The coronavirus outbreak coincided with the start of warmer weather, when bees naturally begin separating from their hives. When district officials began looking at the possibility of shutting down the city due to the outbreak, Toni Burnham of the DC Beekeepers Alliance reached out to her contact at the DC Department of Energy & Environment.
“When I saw the lockdown happening and really scary quarantining things, I called up our regulators and said essentially, ‘If we’re going to catch swarms we need to not be arrested.’ They took care of it, she said.“When I saw the lockdown happening and really scary quarantining things, I called up our regulators and said essentially, ‘If we’re going to catch swarms we need to not be arrested.’ They took care of it, she said.
“Beekeepers needed to be essential because often the hives that they keep are not on their property,” says Tommy Wells, the department’s director and a former member of the City Council. “So, they need to be able to travel and get to their bee colonies.”“Beekeepers needed to be essential because often the hives that they keep are not on their property,” says Tommy Wells, the department’s director and a former member of the City Council. “So, they need to be able to travel and get to their bee colonies.”
Republican senator Kelly Loeffler, who also owns the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream, objected to proposal for players to wear Black Lives Matter slogans when the league resumes later this summer.Republican senator Kelly Loeffler, who also owns the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream, objected to proposal for players to wear Black Lives Matter slogans when the league resumes later this summer.
“I adamantly oppose the Black Lives Matter political movement, which has advocated for the defunding of police, called for the removal of Jesus from churches and the disruption of the nuclear family structure, harbored anti-Semitic views, and promoted violence and destruction across the country,” wrote earlier this week. “I believe it is totally misaligned with the values and goals of the WNBA and the Atlanta Dream, where we support tolerance and inclusion.”“I adamantly oppose the Black Lives Matter political movement, which has advocated for the defunding of police, called for the removal of Jesus from churches and the disruption of the nuclear family structure, harbored anti-Semitic views, and promoted violence and destruction across the country,” wrote earlier this week. “I believe it is totally misaligned with the values and goals of the WNBA and the Atlanta Dream, where we support tolerance and inclusion.”
Black Lives Matter is a decentralized movement and does not have official policies. Loeffler’s reference to Jesus may be due to the objection of some supporters to depictions of Jesus as a white European.Black Lives Matter is a decentralized movement and does not have official policies. Loeffler’s reference to Jesus may be due to the objection of some supporters to depictions of Jesus as a white European.
On Friday, the Dream players told Loeffler what they thought in a statement on Friday on Twitter. “Our team is united in the Movement for Black Lives. It is not extreme to demand change after centuries of inequality. This is not a political statement. This is a statement of humanity,” they wrote.On Friday, the Dream players told Loeffler what they thought in a statement on Friday on Twitter. “Our team is united in the Movement for Black Lives. It is not extreme to demand change after centuries of inequality. This is not a political statement. This is a statement of humanity,” they wrote.
Hispanic supporters of Donald Trump sat around the cabinet table, lavished him with praise and promised: “We will rebuild America with you, and we will make America great again.” For a moment, in his self-affirming White House bubble, it seemed the US president remained master of his destiny.Hispanic supporters of Donald Trump sat around the cabinet table, lavished him with praise and promised: “We will rebuild America with you, and we will make America great again.” For a moment, in his self-affirming White House bubble, it seemed the US president remained master of his destiny.
But when reporters questioned him, Trump answered only one. Then he was done. A White House staffer bellowed forcefully at the assembled media: “Let’s go! Let’s go! Keep going! Let’s go! Come on, we’re done! Let’s go!” It was a sign of how the president has become less indulgent of unfriendly media questions than when he thought he was riding high.But when reporters questioned him, Trump answered only one. Then he was done. A White House staffer bellowed forcefully at the assembled media: “Let’s go! Let’s go! Keep going! Let’s go! Come on, we’re done! Let’s go!” It was a sign of how the president has become less indulgent of unfriendly media questions than when he thought he was riding high.
Trump is in trouble. The coronavirus has killed more than 130,000 Americans, tens of millions of people have lost their jobs and there has been a tectonic cultural shift for racial justice. Opinion polls suggest he is the worst-placed incumbent since Jimmy Carter was hammered by Ronald Reagan in 1980, leaving his Republican party somewhere between anxiety and panic about November’s elections for the White House and Congress.Trump is in trouble. The coronavirus has killed more than 130,000 Americans, tens of millions of people have lost their jobs and there has been a tectonic cultural shift for racial justice. Opinion polls suggest he is the worst-placed incumbent since Jimmy Carter was hammered by Ronald Reagan in 1980, leaving his Republican party somewhere between anxiety and panic about November’s elections for the White House and Congress.
“The mood is like probably what it felt like when you were on the Titanic,” said Joe Walsh, a former congressman from Illinois. “These cowardly Republicans in the Senate and House know Trump’s going to get destroyed in November but they’re tied to him and they’re gonna go down with him and they have no choice, and I think they realise that.”“The mood is like probably what it felt like when you were on the Titanic,” said Joe Walsh, a former congressman from Illinois. “These cowardly Republicans in the Senate and House know Trump’s going to get destroyed in November but they’re tied to him and they’re gonna go down with him and they have no choice, and I think they realise that.”
The sinking ship metaphor comes up again and again among Republicans interviewed by the Guardian and other media outlets.The sinking ship metaphor comes up again and again among Republicans interviewed by the Guardian and other media outlets.
Biden leads Trump by 52% to 40% in a Guardian/Opinium Research poll conducted in late June. Numerous other polls agree the Democrat has a double-digit lead and, crucially, put him ahead in six battleground states. Two in three people now disapprove of Trump’s handling of the pandemic, according to an ABC News/Ipsos poll, with the percentage of Republicans who approve sinking from 90% in mid-June to 78% now.Biden leads Trump by 52% to 40% in a Guardian/Opinium Research poll conducted in late June. Numerous other polls agree the Democrat has a double-digit lead and, crucially, put him ahead in six battleground states. Two in three people now disapprove of Trump’s handling of the pandemic, according to an ABC News/Ipsos poll, with the percentage of Republicans who approve sinking from 90% in mid-June to 78% now.
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The Florida Department of Health reports that 188 people died from Covid-19 on Friday, a new record for a single day in the state. The previous highest total was 120 on 9 July. There were also 10,360 new cases of the virus.The Florida Department of Health reports that 188 people died from Covid-19 on Friday, a new record for a single day in the state. The previous highest total was 120 on 9 July. There were also 10,360 new cases of the virus.
While cases surge around the US, New York is a reminder that things can get better.While cases surge around the US, New York is a reminder that things can get better.
At the peak of the state’s outbreak, more than 800 people died of Covid-19 a day in New York (for context, 827 died from the virus in the whole of the US yesterday). But on Saturday, New York governor Andrew Cuomo reported seven people have died of the virus over the last three days, the lowest three-day total since March.At the peak of the state’s outbreak, more than 800 people died of Covid-19 a day in New York (for context, 827 died from the virus in the whole of the US yesterday). But on Saturday, New York governor Andrew Cuomo reported seven people have died of the virus over the last three days, the lowest three-day total since March.
While around 20% of those taking tests in Florida and Texas are testing positive, the figure is closer to 1% in New York: 730 of the more than 69,000 who took the test on Friday in New York proved to have the virus.While around 20% of those taking tests in Florida and Texas are testing positive, the figure is closer to 1% in New York: 730 of the more than 69,000 who took the test on Friday in New York proved to have the virus.
“I urge residents to stay New York tough and not give up the ground we’ve worked so hard to gain together, particularly in the face of rising cases throughout the country and compliance issues here at home,” Cuomo said.“I urge residents to stay New York tough and not give up the ground we’ve worked so hard to gain together, particularly in the face of rising cases throughout the country and compliance issues here at home,” Cuomo said.
By two minutes to 10 this morning, the president was at his golf club in Sterling, Virginia, a short drive from the White House, even as the coronavirus largely spreads out of control in what is shaping up to the worse surge yet of the outbreak in the US.By two minutes to 10 this morning, the president was at his golf club in Sterling, Virginia, a short drive from the White House, even as the coronavirus largely spreads out of control in what is shaping up to the worse surge yet of the outbreak in the US.
His club, as in he owns it. Duty reporters on the White House beat report that there were a handful of onlookers as the president’s motorcade drove onto the property.His club, as in he owns it. Duty reporters on the White House beat report that there were a handful of onlookers as the president’s motorcade drove onto the property.
“One man walking his dog gave a thumbs down as the motorcade drove by. On one side of the street near the entrance to the club were three Trump supporters. One man was flashing thumbs up and another saluted.“One man walking his dog gave a thumbs down as the motorcade drove by. On one side of the street near the entrance to the club were three Trump supporters. One man was flashing thumbs up and another saluted.
“On the other side of the street were a few protesters holding signs. One read “SCOTUS not drinking your Kool-Aid?” and another read “WOAT Worst of All Time,” today’s pool reporter wrote.“On the other side of the street were a few protesters holding signs. One read “SCOTUS not drinking your Kool-Aid?” and another read “WOAT Worst of All Time,” today’s pool reporter wrote.
For readers in parts of the world beyond America who may not be so familiar, Scotus = the Supreme Court of the United States, which has ruled against the Trump administration four times in recent big cases, despite Trump nominating two conservative justices to the bench which tipped the court to the right.For readers in parts of the world beyond America who may not be so familiar, Scotus = the Supreme Court of the United States, which has ruled against the Trump administration four times in recent big cases, despite Trump nominating two conservative justices to the bench which tipped the court to the right.
Kool-Aid is a kind of vivid-hued energy soft drink and if you’ve “drunk the Kool-Aid” about a person or thing it sort of means you’ve come under their spell/become intoxicated by them/it.Kool-Aid is a kind of vivid-hued energy soft drink and if you’ve “drunk the Kool-Aid” about a person or thing it sort of means you’ve come under their spell/become intoxicated by them/it.
It can sort of be a bitter-sweet thing sometimes, eg if after riding your ever first wave you get obsessively into surfing, run out and buy a board and go to the beach all day every day to catch the swell in an effort to become world champion, someone might joke that you’ve “drunk the Kool-Aid”.It can sort of be a bitter-sweet thing sometimes, eg if after riding your ever first wave you get obsessively into surfing, run out and buy a board and go to the beach all day every day to catch the swell in an effort to become world champion, someone might joke that you’ve “drunk the Kool-Aid”.
In this case it’s meant to reassure that the Supreme Court hasn’t succumbed blindly to presidential pressure on that independent branch of the US government.In this case it’s meant to reassure that the Supreme Court hasn’t succumbed blindly to presidential pressure on that independent branch of the US government.
A reader just reminded me that the origin of the Kool-Aid phrase is the Rev Jim Jones, the charismatic leader of an American cult in the Guyanese jungle, who ordered his followers to murder a US congressman and several journalists, then commit mass suicide in 1978 by drinking cyanide-laced fruit punch.A reader just reminded me that the origin of the Kool-Aid phrase is the Rev Jim Jones, the charismatic leader of an American cult in the Guyanese jungle, who ordered his followers to murder a US congressman and several journalists, then commit mass suicide in 1978 by drinking cyanide-laced fruit punch.
As the Guardian wrote: The Jonestown massacre was, before 9/11, the largest single incident of intentional civilian death in American history. More than 900 people died, many children. It was also a devastating cultural trauma: the end of the last strains of a certain kind of 1960s idealism and 1970s radicalism. Jonestown’s legacy lives on in the ironic phrase “drink the Kool-Aid”. (In actuality it was Fla-Vor-Aid.).As the Guardian wrote: The Jonestown massacre was, before 9/11, the largest single incident of intentional civilian death in American history. More than 900 people died, many children. It was also a devastating cultural trauma: the end of the last strains of a certain kind of 1960s idealism and 1970s radicalism. Jonestown’s legacy lives on in the ironic phrase “drink the Kool-Aid”. (In actuality it was Fla-Vor-Aid.).
A top health expert has warned that failing to curb the spread of Covid-19 risks plunging the US into instability.A top health expert has warned that failing to curb the spread of Covid-19 risks plunging the US into instability.
“We will have hospitals overwhelmed and not only in terms of ICU beds and hospitals – and that’s bad – but exhausted hospital staff and hospital staff that [are] getting ill themselves,” Dr Peter Hotez, the dean of tropical medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, told CNN on Friday night. “So, we won’t have enough manpower, human power, to manage all of this.”“We will have hospitals overwhelmed and not only in terms of ICU beds and hospitals – and that’s bad – but exhausted hospital staff and hospital staff that [are] getting ill themselves,” Dr Peter Hotez, the dean of tropical medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, told CNN on Friday night. “So, we won’t have enough manpower, human power, to manage all of this.”
Hotez added that if the virus is not brought under control the US could see “one of the most unstable times in the history of our country.”Hotez added that if the virus is not brought under control the US could see “one of the most unstable times in the history of our country.”
Covid infections were rising in 41 US states as of Friday, and more isolated areas are now seeing an uptick in numbers - previously the virus had mainly been restricted to urban regions. The 66,627 new cases on Friday were a new record for the US.Covid infections were rising in 41 US states as of Friday, and more isolated areas are now seeing an uptick in numbers - previously the virus had mainly been restricted to urban regions. The 66,627 new cases on Friday were a new record for the US.
On Friday, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, told the Financial Times he had not directly briefed the president in two months.On Friday, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, told the Financial Times he had not directly briefed the president in two months.
“You have a random virus jump species from an animal to a human that is spectacularly efficient in spreading from human to human, and has a high degree, relatively speaking, of morbidity and mortality,” Fauci told the FT. “We are living in the perfect storm right now.”“You have a random virus jump species from an animal to a human that is spectacularly efficient in spreading from human to human, and has a high degree, relatively speaking, of morbidity and mortality,” Fauci told the FT. “We are living in the perfect storm right now.”
Outrage is growing among opponents of Donald Trump’s decision to commute the prison sentence of his longtime friend and notorious Republican fixer Roger Stone despite the US attorney general having declared Stone’s conviction “righteous”.Outrage is growing among opponents of Donald Trump’s decision to commute the prison sentence of his longtime friend and notorious Republican fixer Roger Stone despite the US attorney general having declared Stone’s conviction “righteous”.
Criticism on Saturday came from both sides of the political aisle.Criticism on Saturday came from both sides of the political aisle.
Adam Schiff, a California Democrat and chairmen of the House intelligence committee – the congressional panel Stone was convicted of lying to about aspects of the Trump-Russia investigation – called the decision “destructive of the criminal justice system and the rule of law” on Saturday morning.Adam Schiff, a California Democrat and chairmen of the House intelligence committee – the congressional panel Stone was convicted of lying to about aspects of the Trump-Russia investigation – called the decision “destructive of the criminal justice system and the rule of law” on Saturday morning.
Senator Mitt Romney, a Republican of Utah, described the decision as “unprecedented, historic corruption”.Senator Mitt Romney, a Republican of Utah, described the decision as “unprecedented, historic corruption”.
Trump commuted the sentence of Stone on Friday night. He was a former campaign adviser to the president and was due on Tuesday to begin a sentence of three years and four months in jail.Trump commuted the sentence of Stone on Friday night. He was a former campaign adviser to the president and was due on Tuesday to begin a sentence of three years and four months in jail.
Stone, 67, was convicted in November 2019 of obstructing a congressional investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election.Stone, 67, was convicted in November 2019 of obstructing a congressional investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election.
Trump said that Stone was targeted in an “illegal witch-hunt”, prompting the global politics professor and political columnist Brian Klass to tweet on Saturday: “This is a complete lie. Roger Stone committed a series of well-documented crimes that are not seriously contested.”Trump said that Stone was targeted in an “illegal witch-hunt”, prompting the global politics professor and political columnist Brian Klass to tweet on Saturday: “This is a complete lie. Roger Stone committed a series of well-documented crimes that are not seriously contested.”
He added: “This is what despots do: wield the law like a weapon to attack political opponents and protect loyal cronies. It’s a disgraceful, dark day for American democracy.”He added: “This is what despots do: wield the law like a weapon to attack political opponents and protect loyal cronies. It’s a disgraceful, dark day for American democracy.”
Stone was convicted in November 2019 of seven crimes, including obstruction of justice, lying to Congress and witness tampering in the congressional investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.Stone was convicted in November 2019 of seven crimes, including obstruction of justice, lying to Congress and witness tampering in the congressional investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
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As Disney World starts its reopening on Saturday, Florida has 7,063 people in hospital with Covid-19, according to data from the Agency for Health Care Administration. Orange county, where Disney World is located has 475 Covid patients. More than 40 hospitals across the state have maxed out their intensive care unit capacity, NBC News reported on Friday.As Disney World starts its reopening on Saturday, Florida has 7,063 people in hospital with Covid-19, according to data from the Agency for Health Care Administration. Orange county, where Disney World is located has 475 Covid patients. More than 40 hospitals across the state have maxed out their intensive care unit capacity, NBC News reported on Friday.
Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will open today with the Epcot Center and Hollywood Studios due to open on Wednesday. The resort will also host the NBA season starting later this month, while Major League Soccer is also hosting a month-long tournament on the premises.Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will open today with the Epcot Center and Hollywood Studios due to open on Wednesday. The resort will also host the NBA season starting later this month, while Major League Soccer is also hosting a month-long tournament on the premises.
One of Fox host Tucker Carlson’s top writers has resigned after a CNN investigation found he was posting racist and sexist comment online under a pseudonym. Under the name “CharlesXII”, Blake Neff regularly posted offensive language an online forum called AutoAdmit.One of Fox host Tucker Carlson’s top writers has resigned after a CNN investigation found he was posting racist and sexist comment online under a pseudonym. Under the name “CharlesXII”, Blake Neff regularly posted offensive language an online forum called AutoAdmit.
In June, for example, Neff wrote, “Black doods staying inside playing Call of Duty is probably one of the biggest factors keeping crime down.” Neff also harassed a woman on the forum, posting information about her personal life and encouraging other users to post private information about her.In June, for example, Neff wrote, “Black doods staying inside playing Call of Duty is probably one of the biggest factors keeping crime down.” Neff also harassed a woman on the forum, posting information about her personal life and encouraging other users to post private information about her.
Carlson has called Neff a “wonderful writer” and in an interview with Dartmouth’s alumni magazine, Neff said: “Anything [Carlson is] reading off the teleprompter, the first draft was written by me.”Carlson has called Neff a “wonderful writer” and in an interview with Dartmouth’s alumni magazine, Neff said: “Anything [Carlson is] reading off the teleprompter, the first draft was written by me.”
Carlson has not commented directly on Neff’s resignation but on Friday night’s show, he appeared to reference the story when he attacked “cancel culture”.Carlson has not commented directly on Neff’s resignation but on Friday night’s show, he appeared to reference the story when he attacked “cancel culture”.
“We are in a situation where it’s really individuals against the mob. Online, other news organizations – CNN particularly,” said Carlson. He added: “How can people stand up to the mob and prevail?”“We are in a situation where it’s really individuals against the mob. Online, other news organizations – CNN particularly,” said Carlson. He added: “How can people stand up to the mob and prevail?”
Carlson, one of Donald Trump’s favourite Fox News personalities, recently targeted Democratic senator and Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth, calling her a “coward” on Tuesday’s show. Duckworth, a former helicopter pilot, lost her legs after her aircraft was hit by enemy fire in Iraq.Carlson, one of Donald Trump’s favourite Fox News personalities, recently targeted Democratic senator and Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth, calling her a “coward” on Tuesday’s show. Duckworth, a former helicopter pilot, lost her legs after her aircraft was hit by enemy fire in Iraq.
Good morning. There were more grim Covid-19 figures on Friday as another record was set for new cases of the virus in the US, 66,627. Hospitals in the south felt the strain in particular as Florida and Texas both recorded more than 10,000 new cases. In Texas and Florida around 20% of Covid tests are coming back as positive, in Arizona it is even higher at around 30%, those are staggeringly high proportions and greater than we usually see.Good morning. There were more grim Covid-19 figures on Friday as another record was set for new cases of the virus in the US, 66,627. Hospitals in the south felt the strain in particular as Florida and Texas both recorded more than 10,000 new cases. In Texas and Florida around 20% of Covid tests are coming back as positive, in Arizona it is even higher at around 30%, those are staggeringly high proportions and greater than we usually see.
We’ll also be looking at the reaction to Donald Trump’s decision to commute the prison sentence of his long-time friend and advisor, Roger Stone. Elsewhere, the president surprisingly told Telemundo that he wants to prompt legislation that will help Dreamers get a path to US citizenship under the DACA program, not something that you would play well among his most ardent supporters.We’ll also be looking at the reaction to Donald Trump’s decision to commute the prison sentence of his long-time friend and advisor, Roger Stone. Elsewhere, the president surprisingly told Telemundo that he wants to prompt legislation that will help Dreamers get a path to US citizenship under the DACA program, not something that you would play well among his most ardent supporters.