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Angry tweets and mocking videos: China attempts to shape coronavirus narrative online As the blame game about the coronavirus pandemic continues to heat up between the United States and China, senior Chinese officials have taken to English language social media platforms to both fend off and make accusations about its spread. Although Twitter is blocked in his homeland, Hu Zhaoming spokesman of the International Department of the ruling Communist Party, joined it last month. He has since become a vocal member of the microblogging site, posting a series of pointed tweets about President Donald Trump and the response to the virus in Europe and other countries. China's ambassadors from France to South Africa have also utilized official embassy accounts to respond to criticism that their homeland had been too slow in its initial response to the virus, which originated in the city of Wuhan late last year.

Coronavirus: UK lockdown solidarity 'starting to fray' Image copyright EPA The restrictions of lockdown have fostered a new community spirit in Britain, but there are signs feelings of solidarity and togetherness are already beginning to fragment and fray. That is the warning from a campaign called Together, which includes the NHS, charities, media groups and employers among its founders. The government still doesn't know how many nursing homes have coronavirus outbreaks WASHINGTON — On April 19, Medicare Administrator Seema Verma took the podium at the White House's daily coronavirus briefing to announce that the Trump administration would begin tracking outbreaks and deaths at long-term care facilities nationwide — and publish the numbers for everyone to see. The effort would begin within days, federal officials promised. More than two weeks and 13,000 long-term care deaths later, the federal government still has not tallied the number of nursing homes that have had outbreaks nationwide or the number of residents who have died.

New York City Violence: Teen in critical condition after being set on fire A teenager was left in critical condition after he was set on fire inside a Bronx apartment building during a dispute with another man on Wednesday afternoon, cops said. The 18-year-old victim, identified by police sources as Winston Ortiz, was stabbed three times then doused with gasoline and lit aflame with a match on the fifth floor of 1045 Woodycrest Ave. in Highbridge around 3 p.m. Police sources said the suspect entered the building about 10 minutes before Ortiz — who does not live there — then carried out the attack. Two neighbors in the building were able to douse the flames using buckets of water before EMTs arrived.

Seattle will keep streets closed for exercise during lockdown vehicle-free for good Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan said Thursday at least 20 miles of streets closed to allow people under stay-at-home orders to get some exercise would remain permanently off-limits to vehicles. "People have more ways to get out safely and get out and walk and bike," she said at a news conference. The blocks are part of a program, launched April 17, called Stay Healthy Streets. The city also announced that an additional three miles of streets would also be closed to through traffic, at least temporarily. The closed streets are intended for pedestrians, bicyclists and people engaging in exercise while practicing social distancing.

Newsom scorches Trump in abbreviated DNC appearance as wildfires rage California Gov. Gavin Newsom had a heated response for President Trump Thursday, before praising the ticket at the Democratic National Convention during an appearance that was modified due to the huge outbreak of wildfires at home. “This is not where I expected to be speaking here tonight,” Newsom said in a video that appeared to be shot on a smartphone as he stood beside a towering tree. “I’m about a mile or so away from one of 370 wildfires that we’re battling here in the state of California.” Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp calls video of Ahmaud Arbery's fatal shooting 'absolutely horrific' ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, in his first public comments about the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man in late February, called the videotaped slaying "absolutely horrific" Thursday. Before briefing reporters on the state's efforts to curb the coronavirus, Kemp said Georgians "deserve answers" about the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, who was gunned down Feb. 23 in Brunswick, a coastal city about midway between Savannah, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida.

Democratic convention highlights: 8 takeaways from night 4 As he accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, Biden traced lessons he'd learned about dignity from his father; about overcoming grief from the deaths of his wife and daughter and, decades later, his son; about the presidency from Barack Obama; and about reckoning with racism from former Rep. John Lewis and a 6-year-old girl. He explained how it all led him to a moment for which his party's voters decided Biden, at 77 years old and after 47 years in national politics, was made. "This is our moment to make hope and history rhyme," he said, quoting the Irish poet Seamus Heaney. Here are eight takeaways from the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention: Biden didn't use Donald Trump's name, only referring to him as "the current president."

Coronavirus live updates: Fauci warns of 'little spikes' becoming outbreaks Tim Stelloh 23m ago / 6:45 AM CEST California council member cited after scuffle with protesters at his home A California city councilman was cited with misdemeanor battery after a physical altercation with protesters who confronted him at his home Tuesday over coronavirus restrictions. DC panel advises stripping names of some US founders from public buildings The DCFACES review, which began after the May police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, identified a number of past US presidents, including Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, as figures who should not have public buildings or parks named for them. "In all instances we believe strongly that all District of Columbia owned public spaces, facilities and commemorative works should only honor those individuals who exemplified those values such as equity, opportunity and diversity that DC residents hold dear," the committee's report said. The panel explained that its "decision-making prism focused on key disqualifying histories, including participation in slavery, systemic racism, mistreatment of, or actions that suppressed equality for, persons of color, women and LGBTQ communities and violation of the DC Human Right Act."

Arizona governor gives green light for pro sports to return, minus the fans Pro sports are welcome to return to Arizona as soon as this weekend. "Major league sports can resume limited reopening, without fans, this Saturday," Gov. Doug Ducey tweeted Tuesday while announcing the easing of some restrictions aimed to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Today, I’m announcing that pools, gyms and spas can reopen this Wednesday, May 13. Major league sports can resume limited reopening, without fans, this Saturday, May 16. 7/ pic.twitter.com/ltjzlVrTyN— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) May 12, 2020 US election 2020: Mandy Moore, Andy Cohen and others to fundraise for Biden via Cameo messages Moore and Cohen will be joined by actors Tituss Burgess and Dulé Hill and singer Melissa Etheridge in the initial rollout. The funds raised through the celebrities' pages will be directed toward the Biden campaign, per a campaign aide. The celebrities' pages will be labeled with a Biden for President logo and disclaimer that inform users the funds raised will go to the former vice president's campaign. Users will not have to select campaign-related messages.

As meat plants idle, California has no shortage of fish, dairy SAN DIEGO — The coronavirus lockdown has reduced fisherman Pete Grillo's operation to a folding table and Igloo coolers under a blue canopy at the foot of a rickety wood pier along Driscoll's Wharf. Even as restaurant suppliers have all but disappeared as customers, the purveyor of yellowfin tuna on Wednesday sold out of yellowfin that hit the dock Friday. "This is the last of 30,000 pounds," said seller Ben Stephens, 24. California isn't immune to pork, beef and chicken supply issues, but it does have its own food ecosystem, which includes an abundance of fish and the availability of regional beef and chicken, experts say.

Cleveland police officer fatally shot; search underway for suspect: reports A manhunt was underway in Cleveland early Friday after a veteran police officer was fatally shot Thursday night, according to reports. Killed in the shooting was Officer James Skernivitz, 53, who had been with the department since 1998, sources told Cleveland.com. “Cleveland lost one of its finest in the line of duty,” police Chief Calvin Williams said, according to FOX 8. “He was out doing what all police officers do – trying to protect the people of our city – and he gave his life.” The chief did not confirm the officer’s identity but described the shooting victim as an “excellent” member of the force. The shooting happened in the west side of the city around 10 p.m., police union president Jeff Follmer told FOX 8.