The Polish Minister of Defence, Mariusz Blaszczak announced that the 32nd Air Base, located in Lask, has been selected as the preferred location for the first operational Polish F-35A Lightning II fighter jets. The 32nd Air Base is a Polish Air Force base is one of the two bases where Poland’s F-16 fighters are stationed, the other being 31st Air Base. The goal is to have […]
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Last week, the U.S. Air Force has announced that Satellite Control Authority of the Lockheed Martin-built AEHF-6 Protected Communications satellite had been transferred from the Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) to Space Operations Command. According to a recent service news release, the Space and Missile Systems Center’s Production Corps successfully transferred Satellite Control Authority of the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Space Vehicle 6 […]
The Vermont Air National Guard has announced that it is scheduled to begin two weeks of night flying operations starting Tuesday, Dec. 1 through Saturday, Dec. 5, followed by Tuesday, Dec. 8 through Friday, Dec. 11. “Nighttime takeoffs will occur between 4:30-6:30 p.m. and nighttime landings will occur between 6:00-8:00 p.m.,” the news release says. The 158th Fighter Wing will continue their afternoon F-35 training missions […]
All combat vehicles, or even tanks, are made of many valuable materials that can easily be recycled at the end of the car’s life. Materials like metal and rubber from vehicles and tanks can be broken down and easily reused for products such as floor tile, shoes, and new cars. For example, NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has announced the results of several hundred Leopard-1 main […]
On Tuesday, Secretary of State of the United States of America, Michael R. Pompeo reported that he directed the Department to formally notify Congress of our intent to authorize the UAE’s proposed purchase of fifth-generation fighter jets and combat drones. The proposed upgrade package includes up to 50 F-35 Lightning II aircraft, valued at $10.4 billion; up to 18 MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Systems, valued at $2.97 […]
Welsh Government Announces Nationalisation Of Rail Service October 24, 2020 Welsh Government Announces Nationalisation Of Rail Service2020-10-242020-10-24https://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/12/popres-shorter.pngPopularResistance.Orghttps://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/10/train-e1603561236644.jpg200px200px NOTE: A problem with allowing private entities to run public services is that they generally require government support through difficult periods to maintain their profits and operations. When public services are owned and run by the government, they have a responsibility to the people and not profit so they […]
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French defense contractor Thales has announced launch of its latest airborne surveillance radar, called the AirMaster C. “We’re proud to present the latest addition to the Thales family of airborne surveillance radars, the AirMaster C, which meets the full range of current and future operational requirements. With this new product, Thales offers an optimised surveillance solution for a broader array of platform types and operators, ensuring they benefit […]
Twitter has issued a mea culpa after using its “hacked materials” policy to bury a controversial story alleging shady backroom dealings by the Biden family, with the platform vowing to alter its rules and how it enforces them. “Over the last 24 hours, we’ve received significant feedback (from critical to supportive) about how we enforced our Hacked Materials Policy yesterday,” Twitter policy head Vijaya Gadde said in […]
Anonymous clubbing in party hotspot Moscow will have to go on pause for a while after the capital’s mayor decreed that visitors to nightclubs will have to register upon entry using a QR code or by SMS starting from Monday. Sergey Sobyanin said that new restrictions are designed to counter the spread of Covid-19 and are being trialled in the hope of avoiding the sort of […]
Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments has posted its best quarterly results to date, having brought in just over $5 billion in investment across all of its cryptocurrency products. Source link
Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov has announced that country’s Defense Ministry to receive new serial Ilyushin Il-112V aircraft from 2023. “We should additionally transfer two prototype aircraft to the Defense Ministry for subsequent state trials by 2021 year-end and upon completion we expect to supply first serially made aircraft to the Defense Ministry since 2023,” the minister said. The Il-112V is the first […]
Aerospace giant Boeing announced plans that its T-7A Red Hawk and F-15EX aircraft will be Open Mission Systems compatible in the future, and joining them will be the Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) platform. Open mission systems (OMS) is a subset of the open systems architecture approach specifically designed for the military aviation environment. Adopted after two years of collaboration between the DOD and the […]
New York’s Covid-19 battle appears to be far from over, as several “hot zones” in the city will be shut down, and Governor Andrew Cuomo announced state-run “aggressive enforcement” starting this week. Queens, Brooklyn, Orange, and Rockland counties have all seen recent increases in positive coronavirus cases, identified areas will be the target of “direct enforcement,” ensuring businesses and citizens are abiding by mask mandates, social […]
Honda’s involvement in F1 has broadly been due to an R&D strategy. Resources currently involved in racing will be redirected elsewhere while engineers working on the F1 project can utilise the experience they gained from the motorsport. Honda Motor Company announced on Friday that it would be withdrawing from Formula 1 at the end of 2021 due to environmental aims, CEO Takahiro Hachigo explained on Friday […]
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have both tested positive for COVID-19, the president announced early Friday. “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” he tweeted. The news came just a few hours after news broke that Hope Hicks, one of Trump’s closest confidantes, had tested positive for COVID-19 […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo-itemprop.png Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/europe/202010011080629297-eus-von-der-leyen-will-reportedly-announce-legal-action-against-uk-over-brexit/ Last month, London refused to withdraw the Internal Market Deal, which is changing Brexit rules. The legislation has been widely criticised by European politicians for potentially violating international law. Previously, reports suggested that Brussels plans to start legal action against London amid the Brexit stall. “A second source has confirmed that President Ursula von der Leyen will announce legal […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo-itemprop.png Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Daria Bedenko. Sputnik International https://sputniknews.com/us/202009261080582883-trump-announces-amy-barrett-as-his-supreme-court-nomination-pick/ A vacancy in the US Supreme Court opened following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last week at the age of 87. US President Donald Trump has been eager to fill the vacancy before the presidential election, a desire met with criticism by Democrats. US President Donald Trump announced Amy Coney Barrett as his Supreme Court […]
TORONTO (Sputnik) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced that his government has entered into an agreement with British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to procure 20 million doses of its coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. The number of COVID-19 cases in Canada has surpassed 150,000 with 9,250 deaths reported, government data revealed on Friday. “I can announce that we’ve reached an agreement with AstraZeneca for the vaccine […]
Streets in downtown Louisville have been blocked off and police put on high alert as Kentucky authorities announced they are charging an officer involved in the fatal shooting of an African-American woman in her home. Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced on Wednesday that former officer Brett Hankison will face three counts of “first degree wanton endangerment” in the death of death of Breonna Taylor. Taylor, 26, was killed […]
The Trump administration announced on Friday that it will award nearly $13 billion in infrastructure grants to Puerto Rico, to help the island recover from a hurricane that struck three years ago. Ramon Espinosa/AP hide caption toggle caption Ramon Espinosa/AP The Trump administration announced on Friday that it will award nearly $13 billion in infrastructure grants to Puerto Rico, to help the island recover from a […]
While serving his sentence, mass killer Anders Breivik, the man behind the bloodiest killing spree in the history of modern Norway, expressed remorse over his deeds and voiced a desire to leave the extremist environment. However, many dismissed his “remorse” as mere manipulation. Convicted Norwegian terrorist and mass killer Anders Behring Breivik, who is serving a 21-year sentence for killing 77 people on 22 July 2011, […]
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The kingdom of Bahrain will join the United Arab Emirates in signing a peace treaty with Israel next week, US President Donald Trump has announced, becoming the second Gulf Arab nation to do so after US mediation. “Another HISTORIC breakthrough today!” Trump tweeted on Friday, making the long-rumored Bahrain deal official. He also posted the text of a joint statement with King Hamad bin Isa bin […]
President Trump arrives Tuesday to talk about the environment in Jupiter, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images President Trump arrives Tuesday to talk about the environment in Jupiter, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images President Trump has released an additional 20 names he would select from if any Supreme Court vacancies arise during his remaining time in office, including the president’s rival-turned-Senate ally, […]
Lionel Messi has put to bed the biggest potential transfer saga this summer by committing his future to Barcelona in a statement on Friday, confirming a dramatic u-turn after initially telling the club he wanted to leave. “I wasn’t happy and I wanted to leave,” the player told Goal. “I have not been allowed this in any way and I will stay at the club so as […]
International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, seen here in 2018, has been added to the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions list. She is leading the court’s investigation into alleged U.S. war crimes in Afghanistan. Bas Czerwinski/AP hide caption toggle caption Bas Czerwinski/AP International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, seen here in 2018, has been added to the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions list. She is leading the court’s […]
Fumio Kishida, a Japanese MP who served as foreign minister in Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s second and third cabinet, will run to replace his retiring former boss as the new head of the Japanese government. Last Friday, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister announced his plans to stand down due to health problems. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will elect Abe’s replacement as party leader. Whoever is […]
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Oasis Network, a privacy-centric data-sharing network, said it will integrate Chainlink’s price feeds into its network. Source link
On Monday, a Russian Aerospace Forces jet spotted a Swedish reconnaissance plane flying toward Russia’s maritime borders in the Baltic Sea, with US and German military aircraft detected nearby. Despite formal neutrality, Sweden regularly participates in NATO drills, and took part in the bloc’s bombing campaign against Libya in 2011. The headquarters of the Swedish Armed Forces announced Tuesday that the military had initiated a “high […]
Beijing-based decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregator Bella Protocol announced Monday a $4 million seed round led by Arrington XRP Capital. Source link
If you watch the Sean Hannity show on FOX News, you know Leo Terrell. He is a frequent guest contributor and is usually rooting for the Democrats. Now Leo has had a change of heart. He is supporting Trump’s reelection. He wrote recently at FOX News: The Democratic Party left me this year — here’s what I am going to do now TRENDING: “This is a […]
The Mumbai-based crypto exchange WazirX, one of the biggest in India, recently announced it is developing a decentralized finance (DeFi) product in partnership with Matic Network, a blockchain scalability platform. “We are launching an automated market maker (AMM) protocol and partnering with Matic Network to launch the protocol”, the exchange, a subsidiary of Binance, said in a blog post on Saturday. Automated market makers are algorithmic […]
18 Aug, 2020 13:39 Follow RT on US President Donald Trump has announced he will issue a full pardon for women’s suffrage leader Susan B. Anthony in honor of the hundredth anniversary of women getting the vote. Anthony was convicted of voting in 1873. Follow RT on Source link
Russia’s world famous Kalashnikov Concern weapons factory has announced a brand new, state-of-the-art assault rifle, built for 5.56mm NATO cartridges. Named AK-19, the latest gun in the AK (Automatic Kalashnikov) series is due to be presented at the ARMY-2020 International Military-Technical Forum from August 23-29 . Also on rt.com Russia unveils new firearm ‘Poloz’, designed specifically for the police Based on the AK-12, which has been […]
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US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to pull out almost 12,000 troops from Germany by invoking its gas imports from Russia. Washington has recently ramped up its efforts to block the deliveries. “Germany pays Russia billions of dollars a year for Energy, and we are supposed to protect Germany from Russia. What’s that all about?” Trump tweeted, shortly after Defense Secretary Mark Esper said […]
Russian interest in the African nation of Tanzania has soared after Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova named it as one of three countries to resume flights with Russia from August 1. According to Yandex, the most popular Russian search engine, the number of people searching for the tropical East African country shot through the roof. “On Friday, July 24, interest in Tanzania on Yandex Search soared,” […]
The UK government has vastly expanded its free flu vaccination program, as the NHS prepares for a potential second spike in Covid-19 cases in winter. The hope is to vaccinate 30 million people during the upcoming flu season, in an effort to mitigate the effects of a potential resurgence of coronavirus, the government has announced. The flu shot program will, for the first time, include all […]
The nation’s most hideous mayor has announced that the statue of Christopher Columbus in Chicago’s Grant Park will be removed as soon as Thursday night. Many Italian-American leaders in the city are condemning Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s decision. Protesters demand removal of Christopher Columbus statues in Chicago. Watch at the 0:23 mark to hear the reaction when the man with a megaphone says it’s going to happen.pic.twitter.com/qSJ6bd2p1C […]
The revered and troubled presidential candidate has gone on a Twitter rant claiming his wife Kim Kardashian wants to have him “locked up” after his comments on abortion at the first campaign rally. American rapper Kanye West threw his presidential bid into uncertainty as he said he would “focus” on making music again. “Ima focus on the music now,” he tweeted on Monday night, before dropping […]
Blockchain startup Conflux has announced its Conflux Ecosystem Grants Program, paid in the blockchain’s native CRX token, for building out the Conflux ecosystem, according to a release from the firm. Disclosure The leader in blockchain news, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency […]
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RNC Chairwoman wrote a letter to RNC members this week saying the attendance for the first three nights of the Jacksonville RNC convention will be limited to delegates. On the fourth night of the convention the delegates can bring one guest and alternative delegates. This significantly changes this year’s convention.And the Democrat Party will still attack Republicans anyway. Meanwhile Joe Biden is still in hiding. TRENDING: […]
Top rated Fox News Channel host Tucker Carlson announced a “long planned” trout fishing vacation Monday night after a senior writer on his show Blake Neff resigned in disgrace after racist and sexist comments he posted anonymously online were exposed by CNN late last week. Carlson said Brian Kilmeade would be filling in the next four nights and that taped segments would be shown. Carlson held […]
Fox News host Tucker Carlson addressed Monday night the resignation of his former top writer Blake Neff, who resigned late last week after CNN reported on his lengthy past history of pseudonymously posting racist and bigoted remarks on an online forum that openly trafficked in racist content. Carlson then announced he was taking a “long-planned vacation.” It came across as a both-sides argument, in which he […]
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Adam Schiff House Intelligence Chairman and serial liar Adam Schiff on Sunday wasn’t too happy about Lindsey Graham’s move to call in Robert Mueller to testify about the sham Trump-Russia investigation. Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Sunday announced he will be calling Robert Mueller to testify after the former special counsel blasted Roger Stone in a Washington Post op-ed. “Apparently Mr. Mueller is willing […]
Publicity stunt? Rapper, singer and songwriter Kanye West announced Saturday evening that he is running for President of the United States. “We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States 🇺🇸! #2020VISION” – Kanye West tweeted. We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying […]
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Blockchain technology firm Bison Trails announced its support for features of Eth2 ahead of Ethereum’s planned upgrade. Disclosure The leader in blockchain news, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups. Source link
Ukraine’s former deputy infrastructure minister, Aleksandra Klitina, has bounced back from her scandalous firing last year, saying she is going to return to politics to fight corrupt men, but her looks overshadowed her message. The 37-year-old former official announced the creation of her own party, called ‘Ukraine against corruption’ in a video posted on YouTube. In the clip, which was filmed outdoors, Klitina appeared sporting what […]
De Blasio’s New York City Shootings are up 51% in New York City year over year.Rioters trashed the the city earlier this month.And De Blasio killed the business community during his COVID-19 lockdown. Advertisement – story continues below But De Blasio is going to cut $1 billion from the police force. Get out while you can. TRENDING: MUST READ… Report: Tulsa Arena Management Sabotaged Trump Rally […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/105503/69/1055036993_0:183:3500:2151_1200x675_80_0_0_168c2a9723aaf1660bfea384275f9b7e.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/europe/202006281079742850-le-pen-announces-partys-victory-at-french-municipal-elections/ MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The president of the French National Rally party, Marine Le Pen, announced on Sunday evening her party’s “big victory” in the country’s municipal elections and congratulated several mayoral candidates who had won. “These elections end with a really big victory this evening. It has more than just symbolic meaning, this victory is a real trigger, as […]
Brooklyn-based blockchain firm Kadena hopes its new app can verify that COVID-19 tests are the real deal by letting users track test kits. Announced Thursday, Kadena said the open-source application would be available to use on its testnet immediately, and would provide a secure way for medical professionals and patients to communicate and store test results. Helmed by former JPMorgan blockchain leads, Kadena markets itself as […]
New Delhi (Sputnik): India’s national capital Delhi jumped to second place in term of cases in the country, with a tally of 66,602 COVID-19 cases, and reported a record single-day spike of 3,947 new infections on Tuesday, the highest reported by any Indian state so far. As the coronavirus engulfs more areas of India’s national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has decided to imitate the […]
Clark Atlanta University and alumna Pinky Cole are teaming up to offer full scholarships to Rayshard Brooks’ four children, who range in age from 1 to 13 years old. Jeff Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jeff Martin/AP Clark Atlanta University and alumna Pinky Cole are teaming up to offer full scholarships to Rayshard Brooks’ four children, who range in age from 1 to 13 years old. […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/107968/31/1079683123_0:78:2940:1732_1200x675_80_0_0_88f25fcb8b435d9e198c625577a3e60a.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/europe/202006211079683152-serbian-president-announces-ruling-partys-victory-in-parliamentary-elections/ BELGRADE (Sputnik) – Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Sunday the victory of his own ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in the country’s parliamentary elections as the formal counting of votes is still underway. Exit polls have indeed suggested that SNS is winning the vote, as did the preliminary results from the Republic Electoral Commission after reviewing ballots from […]
The Bank of Thailand is developing a prototype payments system which would rely on a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The central bank announced Thursday that it would target businesses, and would design a payment system that could be integrated with the procurement and financial management system of Siam Cement Group, Thailand’s oldest cement manufacturer, and its suppliers. The bank said the digital currency prototype is […]
Commie Mayor Bill De Blasio appointed his communist wife Chirlane McCray to head up a commission to reevaluate historical narratives and markers in New York City. In one of her last “jobs” in New York City McCray managed to lose track of $850 million. So she must look forward to the new challenge. Bill told reporters this week they will look at the Thomas Jefferson statue […]
Quaker Oats on Wednesday announced that Aunt Jemima, its 131-year-old syrup, will be renamed and rebranded amid outrage that the syrup is based on a “racial stereotype.” As we work to make progress toward racial equality through several initiatives, we also must take a hard look at our portfolio of brands and ensure they reflect our values and meet our consumers’ expectations,” Kristin Kroepfl, vice president […]
The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) within Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has announced it plans to sell 200 million baht ($6.42 million) in savings bonds using a blockchain-based e-wallet. In a statement released on its website Tuesday, the ministry said the bonds carry an extremely low face value of 1 baht ($0.032) each and would be sold through the state-owned Krung Thai Bank’s blockchain wallet. The […]
At a time when massive anti-police protests are taking place across the United States, a 10-year veteran police officer in Winchester, Tennessee announced his resignation this week in a video published on social media, citing an increasingly negative view of law enforcement as his reason. “I just can’t take it anymore,” said Winchester Police Officer Dustin Elliott in his video, tears running down his face. His […]
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Turkey has launched new military operation Claw-Tiger in the northern Iraqi region of Haftanin against forces of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and “other terrorist elements”, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. “#Operation Claw-Tiger is being carried out as part of our legitimate defense rights arising from international law oriented against the PKK and other terrorist elements that have recently attempted increased harassment […]
The executive order will mark the start of the White House’s efforts to deal with the excessive use of force by police. According to media reports, it will order the creation of a system tracking the misconduct of specific officers and lay out methods to incentivise police departments to use social workers and mental health professionals. US President Donald Trump has announced the signing of an […]
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest announces that its international jury of leading photography experts has selected the best works from over 5,000 submissions received this year, the Rossiya Segodnya International Information Agency announced on Tuesday. Young photojournalists from 75 countries competed in the contest this year. The shortlist includes photographers from 19 countries – Russia, the US, France, India, Italy, Spain, […]
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DoD Announces $250 Million To Ukraine June 14, 2020 DoD Announces $250 Million To Ukraine2020-06-142020-06-13https://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/12/popres-shorter.pngPopularResistance.Orghttps://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/06/ukrainian-troops-in-kiev.jpg200px200px Above photo: Ukrainian soldiers march down Kiev’s main street during a military parade to mark the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence, in the capital Kiev, Ukraine, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky. Note: On June 11, 2020, we published Dangerous US Military Presence In Poland And Eastern Europe which described the US sending […]
The RNC announced on Thuesday the 2020 Republican Convention will be held this year in Jacksonville, Florida! Advertisement – story continues below We are thrilled to hold @realDonaldTrump‘s acceptance of the Republican nomination in the great city of Jacksonville! Not only is Florida his home state, it is crucial to victory. We look forward to bringing this great celebration and economic boon to the Sunshine State! […]
Conor McGregor announced on Twitter he has decided to retire from fighting, but many commenters are skeptical, considering the number of times he has done this before. The 31-year-old Irish fighter announced his retirement on Twitter, posting a picture of himself and his mom after one of his title wins. “Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it’s been!” he said. Hey guys […]
The top revolutionary Communist group Refuse Fascism announced plans to meet in Lafayette Park across from the White House this afternoon at 4 PM ET. Refuse Fascism is a violent far left group with ties to the Revolutionary Communist Party. Advertisement – story continues below A million far left protesters are expected in Washington DC this weekend. Refuse Fascism and Antifa activists are planning to meet […]
“We need to make a firm commitment to change, not just with words but with action,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday. Richard Vogel/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Vogel/AP “We need to make a firm commitment to change, not just with words but with action,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday. Richard Vogel/AP Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced he is […]
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a curfew for New York City and will double the number of police officers on the ground from 4,000 to 8,000 after Sunday night’s protests over George Floyd’s death devolved into looting. The city will impose a curfew from 11pm to 5am, Cuomo declared on Monday following a conversation with Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Dermot O’Shea. […]
World 16:29 GMT 01.06.2020Get short URL https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/107933/69/1079336926_0:185:3000:1873_1200x675_80_0_0_69b2c4d8f3ae808d7bbea0b3843c4f7e.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/world/202006011079489210-who-says-wishes-for-collaboration-with-us-to-continue-after-trump-announces-cutting-ties/ MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), on Monday said that the organization wishes to continue collaborating with the United States even though US President Donald Trump decided to cut ties with WHO. “We have received questions about Friday’s announcement by the president of the United […]
President Trump on Friday announced the US will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization. “We will be today terminating our relationship with the World Health Organization and redirecting those funds to other worldwide and deserving urgent global public health needs,” Trump said. “The world needs answers from China on the virus. We must have transparency,” Trump added blasting China for allow people infected […]
Moderna Announces Positive Interim Phase 1 Data for its mRNA Vaccine (mRNA-1273) Against Novel Coronavirus Moderna Press Release: CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 18, 2020– Moderna, Inc., (Nasdaq: MRNA) a clinical stage biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, today announced positive interim clinical data of mRNA-1273, its vaccine candidate against novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), from the Phase […]
Bitcoin warehouse Bakkt has onboarded more than 70 clients for its custody services and given them the option to tap more than $600 million in insurance coverage overall, the company announced Monday. In a blog post, the company said it had partnered with insurance broker Marsh to provide up to $500 million-worth of cover. Bakkt customers would have to purchase this insurance themselves, and it would […]
Ric Grenell Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell on Friday announced major changes to election security briefings. Grenell announced the US Intel Community (IC) will lead all intelligence-based threat briefings to candidates, campaigns, and political organizations. The FBI was frozen out. This is huge. TRENDING: WTH? Will This Be Mandatory?- General Perna Announces Plans for Health Dept and Defense Dept. to Deliver Coronavirus Vaccine The […]
TORONTO (Sputnik) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday $318.59 million in new funding for the nation’s research community that has faced funding shortages amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. “Today, we are announcing $450 million [US$318.59 million] to help researchers and research institutions bridge to better times”, Trudeau said during the daily briefing on the novel coronavirus pandemic. The prime minister said the money […]
California Rep. Maxine Waters has confirmed that her sister died after contracting the coronavirus. Rep. Waters announced last month that her sister was dying in a hospital in St. Louis from the virus. Waters confirmed her sister’s passing in an interview with theGrio last Thursday. “It is one of the most painful things that I’ve ever had to experience in my life,” Waters said. “She had suffered. […]
A new list of US products to be exempt from trade tariffs has been announced by China’s finance ministry on Tuesday. It said the new waivers will take effect on May 19 and expire on May 18, 2021. The exemptions cover 79 products in total, including rare earth mineral ores, aircraft radar equipment, semiconductor parts, medical disinfectants, and a range of precious metals, chemical and petrochemical […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/107923/76/1079237617_0:226:3042:1938_1200x675_80_0_0_bcd38db1ca409bcea41a8f20efb0ff57.jpg Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/us/202005111079275056-trump-announces-11-billion-in-funding-to-increase-covid-19-testing-in-us-states-territories/ US President Donald Trump announced on Monday an additional $11 billion in aid to US states, territories and tribal governments to support additional COVID-19 testing. While Trump told reporters at the White House the aid amount would be just $1 billion, this was apparently a mistake, as later graphics shown in the press conference showed $11 billion, just as […]
Cuomo Announces Partnership With Bill Gates To “Revolutionize” NY Schools In Wake of Coronavirus By Alan Macleod, Mintpress News May 8, 2020 Cuomo Announces Partnership With Bill Gates To “Revolutionize” NY Schools In Wake of Coronavirus2020-05-082020-05-08https://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/12/popres-shorter.pngPopularResistance.Orghttps://popularresistance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/05/bill-gates-speaking-at-podium-e1588957267996.jpg200px200px Above: Bill Gates, former Microsoft CEO and co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation speaks at the Reinvented Toilet Expo in Beijing, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. With a jar of […]
On Sunday, the Venezuelan army frustrated an attempted naval invasion by armed mercenaries allegedly coming from Colombia; killing or capturing multiple militants. Among the captured were at least 2 US citizens, described by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as Donald Trump’s security guards. Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez announced on Friday that the nation’s military had arrested two more people involved in Sunday’s boat incursion aiming to […]
Japanese internment camp during WWII And here we thought Democrats were against internment camps?Guess not. Advertisement – story continues below Ventura County officials in California announced plans to remove infected residents with the Wuhan virus from their homes and place them in quarantine centers. On Wednesday, Ventura County Health Director Robert Levin announced that the forcible quarantines are underway and will continue. TRENDING: HUGE UPDATE: Dr. […]