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The New York Times
- For This Fourth of July, Officials Say Celebrate Freedom by Staying Home July 3, 2020As the nation staggers toward a holiday weekend during the coronavirus pandemic, health officials are pleading with residents to not make a bad situation worse.
- Texas Governor Reverses Course and Orders Face Masks July 3, 2020In an abrupt reversal, Gov. Greg Abbott directed Texans in all counties with 20 or more coronavirus cases to wear face masks in public places. He also authorized limits on public gatherings.
- All Eyes on Bars as Virus Surges and Americans Go Drinking July 3, 2020Governors were closing bars — again — in some states as coronavirus clusters emerged. Even federal health officials have pointed to bars as a problem.
- Colleges Rescinding Admissions Offers as Racist Social Media Posts Emerge July 2, 2020Amid a national accounting over racism after George Floyd’s death, at least a dozen schools have revoked admissions offers to incoming students.
- New Trump Appointee Puts Global Internet Freedom at Risk, Critics Say July 4, 2020A battle involving Michael Pack and a U.S.-funded tech group revolves around software from Falun Gong, the secretive, anti-Beijing spiritual movement with pro-Trump elements.
- Beyond Broadway, the Show Does Go On July 4, 2020Watching through windshields. Audiences of two. An elbow bump instead of a kiss. Theaters across the country find novel ways to play in a pandemic.
- Life on the Vice-Presidential Short List July 4, 2020It’s exciting. It can also feel like a colonoscopy.
- This Year’s Summer Campground: Our Bedrooms and Living Rooms July 4, 2020Summer camp in the pandemic looks just like a screen. But what happens when kids run away from the computer?
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
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- Coronavirus live news: pubs reopen in England as Catalonia announces new lockdown July 4, 2020Fourth of July holiday weekend in US sees cases still surging; WHO changes timeline of how it was alerted to virus; housing estates in Melbourne locked down after outbreak. Follow all the developments liveWhat we’re learning about Covid as US states open upHow Victoria’s outbreak divided AustraliaScotland and Wales attack UK government’s shambolic travel cha […]
- Portugal angered at being left off England's safe travel list July 3, 2020Foreign minister points out his country’s death rate from Covid-19 is a fraction of the UK’sCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePortugal’s tourism sector reacted with fury and disbelief at England’s decision to maintain a quarantine regime for travellers coming from the country despite the UK having a higher death toll.Portugal was le […]
- New York hails comeback from Covid-19, but hidden dangers lie ahead July 4, 2020The virus could be reimported to New York City from other parts of the US as several states record surgesPatience and Fortitude are proud advocates of social distancing and mask-wearing. The famous marble lions which guard the steps of the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue and 42nd St have sat 90ft apart for more than a century, and this week were ador […]
- One school, 25 bereavements: Essex head fears emotional impact of Covid-19 July 4, 2020Vic Goddard is one of many school leaders daunted by the burden of supporting pupils and staff through their griefCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageVic Goddard is trying not to cry. The headteacher of Passmores academy in Harlow and star of the 2011 TV series Educating Essex is thinking about the 23 pupils and two staff at his schoo […]
- US under siege from 'far-left fascism', says Trump in Mount Rushmore speech July 4, 2020US president enflames national tensions with attack on ‘leftwing revolution’ and plan for national memorial of statues of ‘American heroes’Standing beneath Mount Rushmore on the eve of American independence day, Donald Trump staged a defiant celebration of what critics say is white identity politics and warned the nation’s history is under siege from “far-le […]
- Ghislaine Maxwell will not say anything about Prince Andrew, says friend July 4, 2020Laura Goldman says she expects Maxwell to seek plea deal over charges relating to exploitation of young girlsGhislaine Maxwell would never say anything about the Duke of York’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, according to one of her friends.Maxwell appeared in court in the US on Thursday accused of helping disgraced financier Epstein “identify, befriend a […]
- 'Hidden language': Hongkongers get creative against security law July 4, 2020Residents use wordplay including repurposed Chinese Communist party dogma to express frustration Hongkongers are finding creative ways to voice dissent after Beijing blanketed the city in a new security law and police began arresting people displaying now forbidden political slogans.Faced with the sudden threat of prosecution for anything that might promote […]
- Earl Cameron, 'Britain's first black film star', dies aged 102 July 4, 2020Bermudan-born actor rose to prominence in the 1950s in films such as Pool of London and Sapphire, as well as appearing in the 007 film ThunderballEarl Cameron, who with his debut role in the 1951 film Pool of London, became one of the first significant black actors in British cinema, has died aged 102. His agent confirmed the news to the Guardian, saying “he […]
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- Mount Rushmore: Trump denounces 'cancel culture' at 4 July event July 4, 2020President Trump rails against anti-racism protesters who toppled statues in a speech marking 4 July.
- Coronavirus Australia: Melbourne locks down tower blocks as cases rise July 4, 2020Nine housing estate blocks in the Australian city are locked down amid a “new phase of the pandemic”.
- Japan flooding: Fears for nursing home amid torrential rain July 4, 2020Fourteen are believed dead at the home on Kyushu, as the PM deploys 10,000 troops to help rescuers.
- Coronavirus Spain: Catalonia locks down area of 210,000 people July 4, 2020The Spanish region re-imposes restrictions on an area west of Barcelona after a surge in infections.
- Nagaland dog meat: Animal rights groups hail ban as 'major turning point' July 4, 2020Animal rights groups say a ban on the sale of dog meat in Nagaland is a milestone.
- 'Fourth of July isn't for people who look like me' July 3, 2020What does the Fourth of July mean to black Americans?
- Elijah McClain: Denver officers fired for pictures mocking man's death July 4, 2020Three officers are sacked in Denver, Colorado after they shared photos re-enacting a chokehold.
- Coronavirus: Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica reopens to key workers July 4, 2020Access to the structure is initially given only to those who helped fight coronavirus in the city.
