Month: July 2020
1st half of 2020 sees near-record anti-Semitism in UK despite lockdown
In survey, British watchdog group Community Security Trust cites temporary drop in hate crimes coinciding with COVID-19, overall numbers and online bigotry rising
Read MoreMcConnell: Some Republicans think ‘we have already done enough’ pandemic aid
With Democrats and Republicans divided on key issues and time running out to pass a pandemic relief bill before some federal benefits and protections expire, congressional leaders met with the White House Wednesday in search of a path forward. Senate
Read MoreNews Wrap: Deal struck for some federal agents to leave Portland, Oregon
In our news wrap Wednesday, federal agents will begin withdrawing from a federal courthouse in Portland, Oregon, where they have clashed with protesters. But Homeland Security officials said officers will remain in the city. Also, the eastern Caribbean is facing
Read MoreProtests live updates: Trump administration, Oregon governor reach agreement on deescalation of Portland protests – The Washington Post
Protests live updates: Trump administration, Oregon governor reach agreement on deescalation of Portland protests The Washington Post Federal agents to begin leaving Portland’s downtown: DHS, Oregon governor Fox News Federal Agents Agree to Withdraw From Portland, With Conditions The New York Times When
Read MoreTrump undermines his pandemic response with more misinformation and self-obsession – CNN
Trump undermines his pandemic response with more misinformation and self-obsession CNN Donald Trump Calls Doctor in Debunked COVID-19 Video ‘Very Impressive’ PEOPLE Why is Donald Trump Jr amplifying a quack who believes in ‘demon sperm’? The Guardian Donald Trump Jr suspended from tweeting
Read MoreThe explosive tell-all book by Trump’s niece is coming out two weeks earlier than expected – CNN
The explosive tell-all book by Trump’s niece is coming out two weeks earlier than expected CNN
Read MoreHouse subcommittee grills tech CEOs over possible anti-competitive practices
Leaders of four tech giants testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday, with lawmakers grilling them about whether they are too dominant. The CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google appeared by video at a hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on
Read MoreAfter arrests, PA anti-corruption activists released on bail
West Bank court frees 12 activists jailed for organizing anti-corruption rally in Ramallah after outcry from civil society organizations and rights groups
Read MoreDaily Crunch: Tech CEOs face Congress
U.S. tech giants face antitrust scrutiny, Spotify has a mixed quarter and at-home fitness startup Tempo raises funding. This is your Daily Crunch for July 29, 2020. The big story: Tech CEOs face Congress Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Apple’s Tim Cook,
Read MorePortland protests: Federal forces ready for phased pull-out – BBC News
Portland protests: Federal forces ready for phased pull-out BBC News Federal agents to begin leaving Portland’s downtown: DHS, Oregon governor Fox News Federal government has agreed to withdraw feds from Portland Fox News Help Me Find Trump’s ‘Anarchists’ in Portland The New York Times
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