Monday, July 6, 2020

And another day of records, capacity, myths, transfers, distractions, requirements, racist sports names, tweets, rulings, PPPs, and foreign students getting shafted comes to a close:

“But if you lose the devil gets your soul.” -- The Charlie Daniels Band

Deaths

US: 132,979 (+410)

World: 540,660 (+3884)

Countdown: 120 days.

Doctors say the US is in a 'free fall' with coronavirus as 32 states struggle with higher rates of infection.

Situation 'really not good' as new COVID-19 cases break records: Fauci.

'We'll be living with masks for years': COVID-19 through the eyes of a pandemic expert.

As coronavirus cases continue to surge in Florida, some hospitals in the state are nearing capacity.

7 myths are fueling new Covid-19 surges. Avoiding these will help save the economy and save lives.

Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to a Brooklyn federal detention facility. -- How many days does she have left?

Don't gorge on polls that show Biden ahead. COVID and voter suppression boost Trump's odds. — Ignore the polls. Vote out Trump.

Though coronavirus cases are surging across the country, President Trump has largely kept his public focus elsewhere: "law and order," "our heritage," and job gains. -- Because he has no plan or concern for your safety.

All of Florida's public K-12 schools are now required to reopen their campuses in August. As part of the executive order issued Monday, school districts and charter school governing boards must open brick and mortar schools at least five days per week for all students in August.

Western Washington company launches app that rates police interactions.

Trump's Washington NFL team tweet shows the controversy is about more than a team name. Such a response may be sadly predictable from this president, but it is unequivocally ignorant.

Dan Snyder will change Washington’s name because of pressure, not integrity. The name will come down like so many Confederate statues and the Mississippi state flag, but not out of any introspection or empathy or reflection on what for many is a symbol of subjugation. It’s a business decision, pure and simple.

Trump attacks NASCAR and Bubba Wallace over Confederate flag banning, noose incident. -- Because Trump’s a racist.

Bubba Wallace: Nascar driver's defiant tweet over Trump's 'hate'. "Always deal with the hate being thrown at you with LOVE!... Love should come naturally as people are TAUGHT to hate. Even when it's HATE from the POTUS." -- I don’t even like NASCAR and I’m rooting for this guy.

Supreme Court Rules State 'Faithless Elector' Laws Constitutional.

Atlanta mayor and a top Biden VP pick, Keisha Lance Bottoms, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Kanye West's Yeezy company received more than $2 million through the Paycheck Protection Program.

Trump’s Small Biz Rescue [PPP] Bailed Out Kushner’s Family, Obama’s Aides and Other Political Elite.

U.S. says foreign students may have to leave if their school goes online-only. The government announced Monday that international students will not be allowed to stay in the country if the institution in which they're enrolled is holding online-only courses this fall, and those failing to comply with the rules will risk deportation.

Federal judge orders Dakota Access pipeline to shut down until more thorough environmental review is done.

Citing violent crime in Atlanta, Georgia governor declares state of emergency and calls up National Guard.

Army identifies buried remains as missing Texas soldier.

Amy Cooper charged after calling cops on Black man in Central Park, DA says.

Trump has a half billion in loans coming due. They may be his biggest conflict of interest yet.

The British government will spend nearly $2 billion to help rescue the nation's theater, museum and arts sectors. The package will include grants and loans they can use to pay salaries and maintenance costs as they try to survive the COVID-19 recession.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes agrees to historic $500 million deal. -- That’s like receiving $3600 an hour, every hour, for 16 years straight.

FC Dallas bows out of MLS tourney after 10 players test positive for coronavirus.

RIP Charlie Daniels. He was 83.

Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.

Until next time, my friends. Stay safe and stay sane. Good night.