Covid: White House aide tests positive as military leaders quarantine Image copyright Reuters Covid-19 is spreading further among those around US President Donald Trump, with White House adviser Stephen Miller and a top military official infected. Mr Miller, who has been self-isolating for the past five days, confirmed he had contracted coronavirus on Tuesday. Top US General Mark Milley and other military leaders are also quarantining after Coast Guard official Admiral Charles Ray tested positive. Stores designate shopping time for seniors vulnerable amid coronavirus: Walmart, Target, Whole Foods and more Panic shopping from coronavirus has recently left store shelves empty, so some stores are setting aside time for their elderly and at-risk shoppers. USA TODAY Some retailers are setting aside time for their most vulnerable customers to shop. Acknowledging that older adults and persons with underlying health conditions are more susceptible to COVID-19, a growing number of stores are dedicating time or opening earlier for senior shoppers and other at-risk groups. Because of panic shopping, which has left store shelves empty, at-risk groups including seniors have had difficulty getting supplies.
Washington's NFL team will reportedly drop racist nickname on Monday Washington’s NFL team have confirmed they will get rid of the name “Redskins” and logo, officially distancing themselves from a term that has been described as a “dictionary-defined racial slur” by experts and advocates. The team confirmed the decision on Monday in a statement posted on their official Twitter account, which still has the handle of the team’s former name. Washington Redskins (@Redskins)pic.twitter.com/wFvTxdUP9sJuly 13, 2020 “Today, we are announcing we will be retiring the Redskins name and logo upon completion of this review,” the team said in the statement. “Dan Snyder and Coach Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud, tradition rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next 100 years.” The news was welcomed by Ray Halbritter, a Oneida Nation representative and head of the Change the Mascot campaign.
US election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in chaotic, bitter debate Media playback is unsupported on your device President Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden have fiercely clashed in one of the most chaotic and bitter White House debates in years. Mr Trump frequently interrupted, prompting Mr Biden to tell him to "shut up" as the two fought over the pandemic, healthcare and the economy. The US president was challenged over white supremacist support and refused to condemn a specific far-right group.
Facebook and Twitter restrict controversial New York Post story on Joe Biden Facebook and Twitter took steps on Wednesday to limit the spread of a controversial New York Post article critical of Joe Biden, sparking outrage among conservatives and stoking debate over how social media platforms should tackle misinformation ahead of the US election. In an unprecedented step against a major news publication, Twitter blocked users from posting links to the Post story or photos from the unconfirmed report. Users attempting to share the story were shown a notice saying: “We can’t complete this request because this link has been identified by Twitter or our partners as being potentially harmful.” Users clicking or retweeting a link already posted to Twitter are shown a warning the “link may be unsafe”.
Apple announces new iPad Pro with lidar camera and refreshed MacBook Air Apple quietly announced four new versions of its iPad Pro and an upgraded MacBook Air on Monday. Instead of hosting a glitzy showcasing event, Apple revealed the devices in a news release. Starting next week, the tech giant will ship its latest iPad Pro in two sizes. There is an 11-inch model that starts at $799 and a 12.9-inch model that starts at $999.
England v West Indies, first Test, day three – live! 12.49pm BST12:49 44th over: West Indies 143-3 (Brooks 22, Chase 0) Stokes continues, scrapeback tousling in the wind, like so many leaves on an autumnal morning. It’s both poetic and cinematic, but I’d expect to see Anderson back before lunch. Menatime, Brooks looks great out there, comfortably playing out a maiden. 12.45pm BST12:45 43rd over: West Indies 143-3 (Brooks 22, Chase 0) England will fancy this now; Wood has three slips and a gully, but Brooks takes his first ball for another three with another flowing drive.
Live Trump Coronavirus Tracker: The Latest Video President Trump received a promising experimental drug to treat Covid-19 on Friday, according to a memo from his doctor, and later went to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what was expected to be a stay of a few days. In a brief video message the president tweeted shortly after arriving at Walter Reed, he looked tired. He declared that he is “doing very well” and suggested that he was visiting the hospital only as a precaution. “I think I’m doing very well, but we’re going to make sure that things work out,” Mr. Trump said in the 18-second video, filmed in the White House shortly before his departure for the hospital.
'Trump isn't going to protect us': Obama returns to campaign trail for Biden Barack Obama returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday to deliver a scathing – and occasionally humorous – condemnation of his successor while envisioning an America led by his former vice-president, Joe Biden. Sleeves rolled and wearing a black mask that read VOTE, Obama assailed Donald Trump over his response to the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed more than 220,000 Americans and infected millions more, including the president. “Eight months into this pandemic, cases are rising again across this country” Obama said at a drive-in rally in Philadelphia less than two weeks before election day.
Thomas Bach: IOC 'of course' considering alternatives for Tokyo Olympics due to coronavirus. SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Nancy Armour breaks down why the 2020 Olympics could be postponed. USA TODAY The International Olympic Committee is “of course” considering alternatives if COVID-19 makes it impossible to hold the Tokyo Games this summer, but president Thomas Bach indicated in an interview with The New York Times that cancellation is not one of them. Despite the worsening coronavirus pandemic, Bach reiterated that the IOC does not need to make any decisions now because the Opening Ceremony isn’t until July 24.
Ryder Cup will be pushed back to 2021 over coronavirus concerns Confirmation that the Ryder Cup, due to be held in September at Whistling Straits, will be postponed until 2021 is expected next week. The PGA of America has announced the first major of the year, the US PGA Championship, will be held in early August without spectators. Talks between the PGA of America and the European Tour, who preside jointly over the Ryder Cup, and local government officials in Wisconsin are now close to completion despite a public line of “no change” to existing arrangements. Work on the spectator build at Whistling Straits, ordinarily well under way by now, is not believed to have meaningfully started. With health and safety concerns to the fore – playing the biennial competition without spectators has never been a serious option – postponement is now seen as the most responsible solution.
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