How Pimco’s Cayman-Based Hedge Fund Can Profit From the Fed’s Rescue Congress said borrowers in taxpayer-backed rescue programs had to be from the United States. Wall Street has a workaround. Go to Source
About 20% of N.J. Prisoners Could Be Freed to Avoid Virus Believed to be the first Covid-19 bill of its kind, the legislation could free more than 3,000 New Jersey prisoners who are within a year of release. Go to Source
Portland protests: Federal forces ready for phased pull-out Oregon's governor calls the officers "an occupying force", but the president says they saved the city. Go to Source
US to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany in 'strategic' move President Trump says the move is a response to Berlin's failure to meet targets on defence spending. Go to Source
Coronavirus Live Updates: $600 Unemployment Benefit Is Likely to Lapse Friday, Top Official Says Deaths top 150,000 in the United States. In Iran, religious ceremonies and college-entrance exams are in limbo. Go to Source
As $600 Unemployment Benefit Expires, Many Are in Jeopardy A supplement to unemployment benefits is at an end, and Congress is deadlocked over new aid. For some, that means hunger, evictions or bankruptcies. Go to Source
Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Near Zero as Economic Recovery Sputters Federal Reserve officials made clear that they will work to bolster the economy as the pandemic hurts business activity and the job market. Go to Source
Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders The chiefs of Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook faced withering questions from Democrats about anti-competitive practices and from Republicans about anti-conservative bias. Go to Source
What Teachers' Unions Are Fighting For as Schools Plan a New Year Unions are threatening to strike if classrooms reopen, but are also pushing to limit live remote teaching. Their demands will shape pandemic education. Go to Source
http://youtu.be/cAOXhqZYYXo Legendary television host Regis Philbin has passed away at the age of 88. In honor of the icon, here’s a look at some of his best moments on morning TV. The world loved waking up with Philbin on “Live with Regis & Kathie Lee” in 1988. Once Gifford left the show in 2000, Kelly Ripa joined as co-host and fans fell in love with “Live! with Regis & Kelly.” Audiences will never forget their iconic Halloween costumes, like when Regis dressed as Lady Gaga and impersonated his co-host, Ripa. Philbin interviewed the biggest celebrities like Madonna, Brad Pitt, and even danced with Justin Bieber. #RegisPhilbin Page Six is your source for celebrity news, gossip, entertainment, pop culture, photos, video and more. Catch the latest news and gossip here:
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Young, British & Black: the voices behind the UK’s anti-racism protests The death of George Floyd in the US sparked the UK’s biggest anti-racism protests in centuries. We spoke to 50 young people at the heart of these rallies Continue reading... Go to Source
'We couldn't be silent': the new generation behind Britain's anti-racism protests Young black activists reveal what inspired them to organise the country’s biggest race equality rallies for centuriesIn their own words: the voices behind the UK’s anti-racism protestsMapped: how George Floyd’s death sparked a wave of UK protestsOn 26 May, in the early hours of the morning, 21-year-old Natasha was scrolling through Twitter when she came across a video that would not only change her life but lead to hundreds of thousands of people taking part in the most widespread anti-racism protests in Britain for centuries.“After George Floyd died, everybody knew exactly where they were,” she said. Continue reading... Go to Source
How George Floyd's death sparked a wave of UK anti-racism protests Exclusive: across 260 towns and cities, thousands defied lockdown to join largest anti-racism rallies since slavery eraIn their own words: the voices behind the UK’s anti-racism protests‘We couldn’t be silent’: the new generation behind Britain’s protestsThe killing of George Floyd by a white police officer took place thousands of miles away in the US, but his cries that he could not breathe, in a distressing video that was seen across the world, resonated deeply with people in the UK.The extent of that feeling is revealed in an exclusive Guardian analysis, which has identified 260 towns and cities that held protests in June and early July – from Monmouth in south Wales to Shetland in ...
UK negotiators have only engaged with issues 'in last week or two', says EU Exclusive: No 10 had ‘change of attitude’ after pressure from business, says commissioner British negotiators in the trade and security talks with the EU have only started to engage with the most contentious issues “in the last week or two” after pressure from business groups, the European commissioner for trade has said.In an interview with the Guardian, Phil Hogan, who oversees the EU’s negotiations, said there had been “a change of attitude” by Downing Street in July as they realised time was running out but that the talks were “not as advanced as we would like”. Continue reading... Go to Source
Madeleine McCann police in Germany 'find cellar' during allotment search Cellar reportedly found on plot used by suspect in disappearance of British girl from Portuguese hotel in 2007 German police searching an allotment plot used bythe prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have reportedly found a cellar once believed to have belonged to a garden house which was torn down at the end of 2007.German media have been reporting on the apparent development, though police have yet to comment. Continue reading... Go to Source
Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google defend firms against calls for break-up US lawmakers are considering tougher regulation of the tech firms, which critics say are too large. Go to Source
UK coronavirus live: people should book holidays but 'be aware quarantine could be imposed', says minister Arrivals in England could face new quarantine restrictions; government signs deal for ‘promising’ potential vaccinesBelgium, Luxembourg and Croatia may join England’s quarantine listTesting for Covid-19 on arrival in UK is no ‘silver bullet’, says ministerUK signs deal for 60m doses of potential vaccineStudies exploring Covid-19 links with ethnicity awarded £4mGlobal coronavirus updates – live 12.49pm BST Q: When will large weddings be allowed to go ahead?Sturgeon says she will give a general update to the Scottish parliament tomorrow on lockdown rules. 12.47pm BST Sturgeon says she will not judge people who are going on holiday. (Yesterday...
Five Eyes alliance could expand in scope to counteract China Plans mooted to pool strategic resources and lessen west’s dependency on China The Five Eyes intelligence alliance could be expanded to include Japan and broadened into a strategic economic relationship that pools key strategic reserves such as critical minerals and medical supplies, according to centre-right MPs working internationally to decouple the west from China.The coronavirus crisis has revealed the west’s key strategic dependencies on China, and plans will be announced shortly under Five Eyes auspices for a major increase in production of rare and semi-rare metals from Australia, Canada, and America in order to reduce dependency on Chinese stocks. Continue reading... Go to Source
A Viral Epidemic Splintering Into Deadly Pieces There’s not just one coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Now there are many, each requiring its own mix of solutions. Go to Source
Barr Clashes With House Democrats in Testimony, Defending Protests Response The deployment of federal agents to confront protesters and rioters and attacks on the Russia investigation highlighted a contentious hearing. Go to Source
Huge growth in free school meals urged to tackle food poverty crisis Report warns of the looming impact of the climate emergency and hits out at faux-healthy sweetsUp to 1.5 million more children in England should get free school meals to help tackle a growing crisis of food poverty and unhealthy eating, according to a blueprint billed as the first national food strategy since war rationing.The government-commissioned report also warns that the climate crisis will be the source of the next food emergency, demands more than £2bn for farmers to improve the countryside, and condemns faux-healthy food labelling by big brands - including the idea of “healthy” Marks & Spencer Percy Pig sweets. Continue reading... Go to Source
Coronavirus: Trump defends hydroxychloroquine again The president said the drug is only rejected as a Covid-19 treatment because he suggested it. Go to Source
Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year. Go to Source
Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet. Go to Source
Iran blasts dummy US aircraft carrier with missiles The drill includes fire so heavy the US military temporarily puts two regional bases on alert. Go to Source
Barr Clashes With House Democrats, Defending Responses to Protests and Russia Inquiry The deployment of federal agents to confront protesters and rioters and attacks on the Russia investigation highlighted a contentious hearing. Go to Source
From the Start, Federal Agents Demanded a Role in Suppressing Anti-Racism Protests Twin government memos show how a gung-ho federal law enforcement response to anti-racism protests may have been driven by a shaky understanding of the demonstrations’ roots. Go to Source
Fact Check: How Violent Are the Portland Protests? Attorney General William P. Barr said protesters had used fireworks, Tasers, pellet guns and lasers to target federal officers in Portland. Go to Source
‘Red Zone’ List Has Grown to 21 States, According to Report: Live Updates A national teachers’ union said teachers may strike as a “last resort” if they don’t feel safe. Pilgrims to Mecca are finding a reconfigured hajj. Go to Source
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