Top news of the week: 20.10.2020.
United States, Donald Trump, U.S. state, Unemployment benefits, Democratic Party, Elections in the United States
Coronavirus
Not just a Trump fantasy, then. Swallowing bleach is actually a far-right thing
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OpenUS militias forge alliances with conspiracy theorists ahead of election
Anti-government and anti-science advocates joined by founder of militia group at Red Pill Expo in Georgia
RT @carlzimmer: The states will be responsible for rolling out #covid19 vaccines. @marynmck explains just how hard that could be for them. https://t.co/kIFgJznj5W via @wired
OpenIn the US, 50 States Could Mean 50 Vaccine Rollout Strategies
The CDC put out a central playbook for how to distribute the shots. But how states will address these guidelines is anything but uniform.
US coronavirus cases surge in most states
Only Vermont and Missouri report falls in average numbers, while Connecticut and Florida lead the nation, with increases of 50%
Some movie theaters in New York state — not in New York City or in areas with high Covid-19 rates — can open next week, Gov. Cuomo says
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OpenThe latest on the coronavirus pandemic
New York movie theaters outside of New York City and not in “red zones” with high Covid-19 rates may reopen on Friday at 25% capacity, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at an ongoing press conference ...
Coronavirus pandemic plunges millions of Americans into poverty
Two new studies show at least 6m more people now live in poverty but Cares Act initially alleviated effects of Covid lockdown
BREAKING: U.S. jobless claims reach 898,000 as layoffs remain high 7 months after virus struck economy. https://t.co/kwmWWQCqxY
OpenUS jobless claims rise to 898,000 with layoffs still high
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week by the most in two months, to 898,000, a historically high number and evidence that layoffs remain ...
Coronavirus, Supreme Court, Ikea: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Women march against Trump and Republicans in major US cities
Organizer promises presidency will begin and end with women marching while events include march at RBG’s college, Cornell