https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/07e4/07/19/1079984304_0:9:1200:684_1200x675_80_0_0_d39df92d372dfd1cdd5cb0374125372d.jpg.webp Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/us/202007251079984262-trump-declares-emergency-approves-federal-funding-for-hawaii-ahead-of-hurricane-douglas/ MOSCOW (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump issued an emergency declaration for the Pacific island state of Hawaii on Saturday in anticipation of Hurricane Douglas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said. “President realDonaldTrump just approved an Emergency Declaration for the State of Hawaii […]
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has ordered National Guard troops to deploy in Atlanta, after rioters sacked the state police headquarters. Shootings in the city have doubled in the wake of protests against police brutality. Some 1,000 soldiers will be deployed to protect the state Capitol, the governor’s mansion, and the […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a “massive rise” in food insecurity around the world, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) announced Monday, and yet, the pandemic is “not close to being over,” the World Health Organization (WHO) also warned this week. In a Monday news release, the WFP […]
The published ad was paid for by a religious group referring to itself as “Ministry of Future for America”, who defined their mission “to proclaim the final warning message” of the Christian Bible. Social media users angrily criticized a Tennessee newspaper ad that claims “Islam” will “detonate a nuclear device” […]
US law enforcement will be barred from using Amazon’s facial recognition software for one year, the company has announced, calling for stronger government regulations on the technology amid a broader push to reform policing. Amazon said it had placed a “one-year moratorium” on police use of its Rekognition software in […]
The U.S. Army has declared war on the novel coronavirus—and civilian scientists are grateful for the reinforcement. The ground combat branch’s Medical Research and Development Command at Fort Detrick in Maryland has been working on a range of tests and therapies as well as possible vaccines, the command’s top officer […]
After a peaceful demonstration at the US embassy, some ‘Black Lives Matter’ protesters in London showed up at Downing Street where the scene grew more chaotic. Police clashed with the crowd in an attempt to restore order. The gathering at London’s US embassy on Sunday drew thousands of people, and […]
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has imposed a curfew from 8pm to ensure the safety of “all citizens,” after massive anti-police brutality protests erupted in clashes and rioting. The massive demonstrations, organized by the Black Lives Matter activists, were initially peaceful. However, the situation on the ground remained tense, and […]
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has activated National Guard units and declared an emergency as demonstrations in Atlanta escalate into riots and looting, sparked by the police killing of a Minneapolis man earlier this week. “At the request of Mayor Keisha Bottoms and in consultation with public safety and emergency preparedness […]
The central California city of Atwater passed a resolution on Friday declaring itself a ‘sanctuary city’ for business owners.Businesses were allowed to open shop this weekend.ABC news 7 reported: The City of Atwater has declared itself a “sanctuary city” for all businesses, allowing owners to open despite the state of […]