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The Issue Is: John Bolton, Eric Swalwell publish new books surrounding Trump's impeachment

LOS ANGELES - Ambassador John Bolton and California Congressman Eric Swalwell are of different generations, they hail from different sides of the political spectrum, but the men have a surprising amount in common.Bolton served in four presidential administrations. Swalwell is currently in his fourth term in the House of Representatives.Bolton was born in, and currently resides in, Maryland.

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Modi needs to put roof over Indians head to compete with China post covid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government cleared a plan this week to build inexpensive rental dwellings in cities for 350,000 workers.Giving rural migrants an incentive to return is crucial to restoring economic activity to pre-Covid levels. But there’s an opportunity here to do much more.

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Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?

FOX BUSINESS - As coronavirus incidences throughout the United States continue to rise, the case for issuing another round of direct payments to households appears to be growing stronger – so who might be eligible for money and when?The Trump administration, and leaders from both political parties, have recently come out in favor of issuing more checks to some people, though this time around relief may be more targeted to Americans who need it the most.RELATED: Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus paymentsAnother round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.Under the CARES Act, the payments are $1,200 for each adult with

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State-funded infra projects facing covid-related delays, cancellations

₹98,000 in the June quarter from 2,500 new projects valued at ₹3.86 trillion in the same period last year.States that make up for over half of government-funded capital expenditure in the economy, accounted for the worst of this fall.According to a May Icra report, the capex budgeted by states for FY21 was around ₹5.7 lakh crore, having grown from ₹5.1 lakh crore in FY20.

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‘I finally got into Harvard’: Man trades garbage collection job for Harvard Law acceptance letter

Rehan and his brother Reggie together when they were younger. That’s when Stanton said his life went from relative comfort to poverty and struggle.“My dad got laid off not long after she left,” Stanton continued.

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Setbacks hamper pipeline industry backed by Trump

BILLINGS, Mont. – After a U.S. energy boom and strong backing from President Donald Trump propelled a major expansion of the nation’s sprawling oil and gas pipeline network, mounting political pressures and legal setbacks have put its future growth in doubt even as the pandemic saps demand for fuel.Two major oil pipeline projects suffered courtroom blows this week: The U.S.

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Orange County to reopen CARES Act portal next week for what could be last time

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The online portal for Orange County residents to apply for federal CARES Act funding will reopen Monday for what could be the last time, according to Mayor Jerry Demings.The next chance for residents to apply for the funds comes after the county’s four previous application opportunities were met by an overwhelming number of Orange County residents hoping to get help with bills or rent due to financial hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic.[PREVIOUS: Orange County closes fourth round of CARES Act grant applications for individuals, families]During a news conference Thursday, Demings said the county plans to accept 10,000 applications from individuals and families next week during what he said could be their last

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This tool is saving universities millions of dollars in journal subscriptions

Dalmeet Singh ChawlaIn April, when the State University of New York (SUNY) system canceled a big subscription deal with Dutch publishing giant Elsevier in favor of a smaller, cheaper package of subscriptions, headlines focused on how much money the university would save: about $7 million. But behind the savings was a careful cost-benefit analysis and a software tool, Unsub, that helped SUNY work out how to get the most out of its subscription dollars.

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Bill Nye the Science Guy on the importance of wearing a face mask

In a TikTok video, Bill Nye The Science Guy shares the importance of wearing a face mask during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Disney World reopens to passholders as 2020 ticket sales resume

LAKE MARY, Fla. - It's a big day for Walt Disney World fans as annual passholders get their first look at the parks since the shut down in March.

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Why enhancing your health coverage should be your top priority

report, the average cost of treatment in private hospitals in Delhi in an isolation ward is ₹1,26,000, ICU with ventilator is ₹1,96,000, and ICU with ventilator is ₹2,31,000 (*charges inclusive of PPE).The Covid conundrumResearch suggests that a fourth of the hospital bills are spent on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), especially during extended hospitalization. The infection is contagious, and to keep patients and staff protected, hospitals have made it mandatory for everyone to wear this protective gear.

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Coronavirus: Minister explains Ontario’s new omnibus bill to assist municipalities with economic recovery

Ontario Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction Prabmeet Sarkaria on Wednesday elaborated on the province’s newly introduced omnibus bill, dubbed the COVID-19 Recovery Act, which proposes to change 20 pieces of current legislation that govern the province’s schools, municipalities and justice system.

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Ocoee community celebrates bill signing of July Perry Memorial Highway

OCOEE, Fla. – The road between Winters Landing Drive and Clarke Road along State Road 438 will now be known as Julius “July” Perry Memorial Highway.Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB-78 approving the honorary road designation that pays homage to one of the Ocoee Massacre’s notable victims.

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Cousin says Danville dad killed by gunman had heart of gold

DANVILLE, Calif. (KTVU) - A family in Danville is coping with confusion, relief, and heartbreak all at once."The whole thing is unreal.

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Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments

WASHINGTON - Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year. “We are working on another stimulus package, and that will take place… very soon,” Trump said.The president declined to provide a specific date or amount for any potential future stimulus payments to Americans hard-hit by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Last month, Trump hinted at the possibility of Americans receiving a second coronavirus stimulus check, saying that the additional stimulus money would be “very generous.”Trump did not say how much money Americans could see. "You'll find out about it," he said.

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House spending panels give NIH big increase to deal with COVID-19 impacts

Science News StaffThis week, spending panels in the U.S. House of Representatives began voting on bills to fund the government, and a few of them made use of an emergency mechanism to beef up research budgets.

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Protest against Ontario government’s Bill 184 ends up outside Toronto mayor’s condo

Catherine McDonald speaks to an organizer who says Mayor John Tory needs to intervene in what he calls “a COVID and housing crisis colliding.”

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CHIP Program Change Means Savings, Benefit Improvements

https://health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/apply/.Wyoming providers and recipients will receive ongoing communication as the change approaches. Regular updates are also available on the Kid Care CHIP Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KidCarechip.

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Jackson apologizes after social media posts stir accusations of anti-Semitism; Eagles 'disappointed'

DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lincoln Financial Field on August 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles have released a statement expressing 'disappointment' following outrage over social media posts shared by wide receiver DeSean Jackson over the weekend. Jackson has also issued an apology and removed the posts from his Instagram page.The team says they have spoken with Jackson about the posts and "are continuing to evaluate the circumstances and will take appropriate action."The veteran receiver came under fire after sharing several controversial posts on Instagram.

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Workers to be hit with coronavirus tax every time their boss tests them for Covid-19

Every time you're tested for coronavirus at work, you will be hit with more tax under the latest rules from HMRC.

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Eagles' DeSean Jackson accused of anti-Semitism after posting quotes attributed to Hitler, praising Farrakhan

DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lincoln Financial Field on August 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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IT companies resort to layoffs as pressure mounts due to covid crisis

BENGALURU : The information technology (IT) industry is laying off thousands of employees across the globe and in India, on grounds of non-performance, lack of projects and rightsizing surplus staff as pressure mounts on firms due to an uncertain business environment.Global IT companies have gradually reduced their headcount in last two years as they embark on automation and related technologies. The covid crisis may have accelerated that process as newer challenges have emerged for these firms.International Business Machines (IBM) Corp.

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Posthumous memoir by Sargent Shriver scheduled for January

NEW YORK – The late Sargent Shriver, the Peace Corps' founding director and an architect of President Lyndon Johnson's “War on Poverty,” left behind at least one unfinished project. RosettaBooks announced Tuesday that it had acquired Shriver's memoir “We Called It a War,” which he worked on in the late 1960s and was only recently rediscovered.

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How to avoid falling victim to scammers cashing in on coronavirus crisis

Crooks are cashing in on the coronavirus with endless scams to trick us into handing over money.

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An optimist takes the helm at the National Science Foundation

Jeffrey MervisThe new director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), Sethuraman “Panch” Panchanathan, is familiar with the dark clouds over the agency.His boss, President Donald Trump, keeps proposing big cuts to NSF’s budget. Two recent executive orders on immigration make it harder for foreign scientists—who make up a sizeable share of the U.S.

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New this week: 'Stateless,' 'Palm Springs,' The Dalai Lama

“The Old Guard.” Available Friday, this comic book adaptation stars Charlize Theron as the leader of a group of ancient immortals who have found another teammate in a soldier played by KiKi Layne (“If Beale Street Could Talk”). It’s directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, who also helmed “Love & Basketball” and the criminally underseen “Beyond the Lights” (currently available on Kanopy).

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Trade union warns Wishaw care home bosses over statutory sick pay due to Covid-19

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Leading trade union UNISON has urged care home bosses in Wishaw to “pay up now” to workers self-isolating with suspected Covid-19 who have been forced to survive on statutory sick pay of less than £96 a week.Many care homes and care-at-home service providers have failed to pay workers their full wages until they get the money up-front, despite the Scottish Government publicly stating funds would be available.Now the Scottish Government’s Social Care Staff Support Fund has gone live, ensuring social care workers, including domestic and catering staff, who have faced financial hardship as a result of being off with suspected Covid-19 should be paid in full.Stephen

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Coronavirus: Sam Mendes launches emergency fund for theatre workers

coronavirus crisis and haven’t received any financial support.The multiple award-winning film and theatre director, whose most recent work was helming war epic 1917, has established the fund for those who are at most need, with a view to granting those eligible as quickly as possible.“It is specifically designed for theatre workers who find themselves at breaking point, for those unable to put food on the table or to pay bills, or for those considering leaving the profession altogether”, Mendes told The Guardian.

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Renfrewshire's pandemic bill soars to £55 million

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Fears over whether vital services in Renfrewshire will survive the pandemic have emerged after council chiefs revealed they are facing a £55million coronavirus crisis bill.The staggering projected cost has more than doubled in just over a month, with the council now being forced to desperately reach out to governments for a bail-out.As it stands, the local authority is only expected to receive around £9.5m in funding – just 17 per cent of the estimated bill.Bosses have also admitted they may have to look at directing cash intended for the likes of early learning and attainment challenge funding towards vital recovery projects as they face an “unprecedented”

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Central Florida election offices use CARES funds to help cover additional expenses during pandemic

Brevard County:The Brevard County Supervisor of Elections said they were approved to receive $588,280 after the office comes up with a 20% match. Officials said the funds will be used to cover the cost of mail ballot expansion.Seminole County:Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson said his office is receiving $531,000 in CARES Act funds.

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'Real Time With Bill Maher' Might Be the First Late Night Show to Return to a Studio Amid Pandemic

Bill Maher is plotting his return.

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What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus

WASHINGTON - As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S.

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Trump threatens to veto defense bill in order to keep Confederate base names

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is vowing to veto a massive defense bill to keep military bases such as Fort Bragg named after Confederate officers, swimming against sentiment in his own party and imperiling a 3% pay raise for the troops.Trump took to Twitter late Tuesday to threaten a veto of a $741 billion annual Pentagon authorization bill because it would require a host of military bases named after Confederate figures to be renamed within three years.Trump rival Sen.

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President Trump supports new round of direct coronavirus payments

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he supports a fresh round of government payments to individuals to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic but “it has to be done properly.”Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year. He did not say how big he’d like the payments to be.Trump complained about creating disincentives for people to go back to work, but appeared to be confusing the direct federal payments with a $600-per-week federal supplement for anyone collecting state unemployment benefits.The $600 federal unemployment benefit runs out at the end of July and lawmakers are deciding whether to extend it.

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Space Force headquarters: Brevard, Orange, Seminole counties backed by DeSantis

TALLHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed six Florida counties and three cities that hope to land the command headquarters of the U.S.

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Nearly 4,000 texting while driving citations issued in Florida since law went into effect

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida law enforcement officers have issued nearly 4,000 citations since the state’s texting and driving law went into effect.The law which went into effect July 1, 2019, makes texting behind the wheel a primary offense, which means if a law enforcement officer sees a driver on their phone while operating a vehicle they can pull them over.Florida Highway Patrol shared data on the number of citations issued through June 22, revealing 3,842 drivers have been stopped for distracted driving.

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Murphy signs bill overhauling NJ teacher health benefits

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Hong Kong universities rattled by new security law

Dennis NormileAcademics in Hong Kong are facing new worries today after the mainland government yesterday abruptly imposed a controversial new security law that critics say could infringe on human rights and chill academic freedom.“We don’t know exactly how the law will be implemented, but just the perception and uncertainty that it creates will be a problem for the universities,” says Sun Kwok, a Hong Kong–born astronomer who was dean of science at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) for 10 years.The law was imposed by the government in Beijing after months of demonstrations in Hong Kong.

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Wolf to sign first police-reform bills in wake of protests

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Osceola Parkway tolls increase by $1 for some drivers

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers without a prepaid toll transponder will have to pay a little more to use Osceola Parkway.Starting Wednesday, rates increased by $1 at the Shingle Creek and Poinciana Boulevard toll plazas.Drivers who have a SunPass or E-Pass won’t see an increase.The rate increase only applies to drivers who pay-by-plate and are billed each time they pass through a toll plaza.

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UPI transactions hit all-time high in June, cross pre-covid levels

₹2.22 trillion were clocked in February.Experts said digital payments got a renewed push due to the outbreak of the global pandemic that prompted people to switch to contactless payments and a rise in e-payments is expected to continue.The fact that the UPI transactions recorded in June showcase an all-time high, clearly indicates that there has been a metamorphosis in digital payments adoption, with the lockdown being the catalyst, Mandar Agashe, Founder & Vice Chairman, Sarvatra Technologies told Mint.“There are multiple reasons why we have seen such a spurt in digital payments one of them being merchants across the country to have now opened doors to digital besides opening up of e-commerce for non-essential goods.

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With a pen stroke, Mississippi drops Confederate-themed flag

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - With a stroke of the governor’s pen, Mississippi is retiring the last state flag in the U.S.

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WATCH LIVE: Governor makes ‘major announcement’ from marine center

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Further acknowledging that climate change is a growing concern in his state, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a measure requiring public coastal construction projects to first be reviewed for impacts on the state's fragile seashore because of rising sea levels.The signing was hailed by environmentalists as an important step in addressing the encroaching ocean in a state with more than 1,300 miles of shoreline and where two-thirds of the 22 million residents live along the coast.The bill was one of 28 signed into law by DeSantis late Monday, including one that undoes a ban on sunscreen imposed by Key West.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Alyssa’s Law, requiring silent alarms at all Florida public schools

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new law Tuesday that requires all public schools in the state of Florida to have a silent panic alarm.Alyssa’s Law was named in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, 14, who was killed in the Feb.

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Covid-19: Delhi govt extends water bill waiver scheme till September-end

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Tuesday extended till September 30 its scheme offering a one-time waiver of water bill arrears and late payment surcharge in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.Under the scheme, launched in August last year, all categories of houses get an exemption from late fee payments, while their pending water bills are waived partly or fully depending on the housing category."In wake of Covid-19 outbreak, the water bill waiver scheme of the Delhi Jal Board has been extended by three months and will now end on September 30," the water utility's vice-chairman, Raghav Chadha, tweeted.He said the move will benefit those who have not been able to avail the scheme due to the lockdown restrictions.Delhi's colonies are

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Watney bored in isolation, nervous about how he got virus

up to 18, which concerned him. So he asked for a test and was at the golf course when he received the call saying he had tested positive.“Once you're a member of the WHOOP service, they're always talking about performance,” he said.

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Pensions triple lock may need to be 'rectified' due to coronavirus, top Tory says

The triple lock on pensions needs to be "rectified" due to coronavirus, a top Tory said today.

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Universal Credit sanctions will resume this week despite plea for £20 coronavirus payment to be made permanent

Universal Credit to me made permanent to avoid thousands of claimants falling into poverty. Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey announced Job Centres will start "fully reopening" from July as she rejected calls to extend the suspension of sanctions.

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