On Thursday, June 25, a Panel Discussion was held with representatives from the Local, State and Federal Government, US Census Bureau and Naperville Area Community Organizations to discuss the role that residents and organizations play in assuring that all residents are counted in the 2020 US Census. The Panel Discussion …
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Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high of more than 50,000 on Thursday, with the infection curve rising in 40 out of 50 states in a reversal that has largely spared only the Northeast. An alarming 36 …
Read More »Trump’s two Russias confound coherent US policy
WASHINGTON: When it comes to Russia, the Trump administration just can’t seem to make up its mind. For the past three years, the administration has careered between President Donald Trump’s attempts to curry favor and friendship with Vladimir Putin and longstanding deep-seated concerns about Putin’s intentions. As Trump has repeatedly …
Read More »Pelosi pushes Senate with House passage of George Floyd bill
WASHINGTON: Passage of the House Democrats’ far-reaching police overhaul bill returned attention to the Senate on Friday, as the divided Congress struggles to address the global outcry over the killings of George Floyd and other Black Americans. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaled she’s willing to negotiate if the Senate is …
Read More »Trump says China trade deal still on after adviser’s remarks
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is tweeting that an initial trade agreement with China is still on after a top White House adviser’s comments seemed to suggest it was over, spooking markets late Monday. Trump tweeted: “The China Trade Deal is fully intact. Hopefully, they will continue to live up to …
Read More »Trump holds Tulsa rally amid protests, coronavirus concerns
President Donald Trump has held his first major rally in months in a bid to boost his chances of reelection. Though the crowd was smaller than expected, health officials warned the event could spark a surge in cases. Thousands of Trump supporters descended on Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday for the …
Read More »Canada-U.S. border rules and restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic explained
Confused over Canada-U.S. border restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic? Perhaps you’re wondering why you see U.S. license plates in a local parking lot when the Canada-U.S. land border is closed to tourists. Or you’re stumped why your neighbour was able to fly to New York last week, but you can’t …
Read More »Trump threatens military mobilization against violent US protests
US President Donald Trump vowed last day to order a military crackdown on once-in-a-generation violent protests gripping the United States, saying he was sending thousands of troops onto the streets of the capital and threatening to deploy soldiers to states unable to regain control. After being criticized for his silence …
Read More »U.S. diplomat praises Pakistan’s support for Afghan peace process
In farewell briefing, Alice Wells has praised Islamabad’s support for the Afghan peace process and actions against militant groups, saying Islamabad’s commitment to peace in the region has grown. Praising Pakistan’s support for the Afghan peace process, outgoing Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs …
Read More »New York-area coronavirus outbreak originated in Europe, not China: study
NEW YORK: The coronavirus outbreak in the New York City area – by far the most deadly in the United States – originated from Europe, not China, a leading American newspaper reported, citing two separate American studies. Researchers conducting one of the studies have detected seven separate lineages of viruses …
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