“We know from science that nothing in the universe exists as an isolated or independent entity.” -- Margaret J. Wheatley
Deaths
US: 5110 (+1221)
World: 47,241 (+5090)
Like a virus, Trump adapts. He's now shifting his stance to set the stage for claiming 200,000 American deaths as a victory--so he can run for reelection as the great coronavirus hero who saved the lives of millions. — Don’t fall for it.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is what real coronavirus leadership looks like. — I agree.
5 Key Facts The White House Isn't Saying About Their COVID-19 Projections.
Documents show backlog of 160,000 coronavirus tests at just one lab.
NYC medical workers treating coronavirus describe fear, confusion with protective equipment rationed.
Trump officials have decided against reopening Obamacare enrollment to uninsured Americans during the coronavirus pandemic, defying calls from health insurers and Dems to create a special sign-up window amid the health crisis.
Major retailers have opened only 5 drive-thru testing locations, none available to the general public. [Trump] invited chief executives from Target, Walgreens, Walmart and CVS to the microphone and showered them with praise over the new effort. The President told attendees he envisioned consumers driving up, getting swabbed and having their samples sent off to the lab to be tested -- "without having to leave your car." But the President's celebrated announcement hasn't come close to being fulfilled. While these retailers have approximately 30,000 locations combined, the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that there are only five locations from these major retailers that are currently offering drive-thru testing -- and none are open to the general public. — Another Trump stunt not meant to actually do anything but sound good.
Cruise ship with more than 1,400 passengers is not being allowed to dock in Florida; 4 people have died. “We cannot afford to have people who are not even Floridians dumped into South Florida using up those valuable resources,” the governor says.
Impeachment didn't cause the bungled coronavirus response. It did, however, warn us that Trump's extortion tactics would be repeated in a national crisis.
Doctors hit by 'huge avalanche' of coronavirus patients in Spain.
Bolsonaro’s rejection of international recommendations has sparked political outrage, alienating the populist president from one-time allies and igniting calls for his impeachment.
Texas pastors demand a “religious liberty” exemption to coronavirus stay-at-home orders. They want to hold in-person worship services in the middle of a pandemic. — Too bad you can’t pray away stupid either.
Wisconsin has ordered residents to stay at home, shuttered non-essential businesses, and banned "all public and private gatherings of any number of people" — but is still planning to proceed with an election Tuesday amid the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus: Costco limits how many people can enter store on one membership card.
White House task force could soon recommend Americans wear masks.
Sen. Kelly Loeffler sold at least $18 million more in stocks before the coronavirus crash than previously reported. — Follow the money.
A U.S. appeals court ruled that Texas is allowed to limit a woman's ability to get an abortion under the state order stopping non-urgent medical procedures during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hundreds of thousands of retail workers lost their jobs this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to decimate the industry.
The coronavirus pandemic couldn't come at a worse time for rural communities across the U.S. that have lost hospitals. Nearly 200 small-town hospitals have closed nationwide since 2005, often forcing residents to drive much farther for health care.
In rural America, cops are delivering groceries to vulnerable residents.
No Caps, No Gowns: For Many In The Class Of 2020, Commencement Is Called Off.
Zoom faces a privacy and security backlash as it surges in popularity.
Oceans can be successfully restored by 2050, say scientists.
Wimbledon canceled for the first time since World War Two.
Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.
Until next time, my friends. Good night.
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