U.S. stocks fell sharply on Wednesday amid concerns over the latest increase in coronavirus infections and its potential impact on the global economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 900 points, or more than 3%. The S&P 500 slid 3.2% and the Nasdaq Composite traded 3.4% lower. The U.S. indexes took their cues from the …
(Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures fell on Wednesday, as rising coronavirus cases globally triggered fears of lockdowns disrupting a nascent economic recovery, while concerns over a contested presidential election also weighed. New cases and hospitalizations set records in the U.S. Midwest, while in Europe, concerns over a national lockdown in France sapped investor appetite …
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The latter goal is a secondary endpoint, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. “The primary thing you want to do is that if people get infected, prevent them from getting sick, and if you prevent them from getting sick, you will ultimately prevent them from getting …
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https://youtu.be/DzMCzbTFpVQ President Donald Trump claimed Monday that the worsening coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. is a “Fake News Media Conspiracy.” Trump has repeatedly downplayed the virus and has insisted that the U.S. has more cases than any other country only because the nation tests more people. Public health officials and infectious disease experts dispute that …
Stocks on Wall Street extended losses on Monday with the Dow Jones plummeting nearly 850 points amid worries about a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. Furthermore, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows warned the US will not be able to “control…
https://youtu.be/-M1LVDVnhqw Months of mixed messages, political pressure and public gaffes about COVID-19 have caused morale at the Centers for Disease Control to turn “toxic,” say four current and two former CDC staffers, with one saying the election could be a “tipping point” for a mass exodus if President Donald Trump wins. “The house is not …
Health policy specialists questioned White House officials’ claim that federal rules on essential workers allow Vice President Mike Pence to continue to campaign and not quarantine himself after being exposed to the coronavirus. Campaigning is not an official duty that might fall under the guidelines meant to ensure that police, first responders and key transportation …
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Throughout 2020, America has faced a global pandemic, civil unrest after the death of George Floyd and a contentious election. As a result, an influx of fear about the possibility of the invocation of martial law or unchecked military intervention is circulating around the internet among scholars and civilians alike. “The fear is certainly understandable, …
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The two opposing sides in Libya’s conflict signed a permanent cease-fire on Friday after nearly a decade of violence. The agreement followed five days of negotiations in Geneva, where the United Nations-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) and rival government backed by military commander Khalifa Haftar participated in the mediation. The development was quickly hailed …
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Could President Trump defy even a landslide This is, increasingly, a serious question, as the polls have widened in favor of Democratic nominee Joe Biden and the president refuses to commit to accepting that result if he loses. The answer, if it comes to that, will depend on the response of Trump’s fellow Republicans. It’s …
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