Here’s some of the latest COVID-19 news you may have missed over the weekend. Recent developments from Oxford University have many medical experts optimistic for a vaccine that could be ready for the public as early as September. Further, amidst over 30 states loosening their lockdown orders, the Trump administration …
Read MoreThe pandemic has had some odd effects on the world. Many of them were to be expected. The proliferation of masks and social distancing guidelines make sense. The cancellation of sports seasons and concerts was sad, but inevitable. Now, however, some odd effects are taking place. Colleges are beginning to …
Read MoreOne of the main ways to combat the novel coronavirus is through technology. As soon as the epidemic was under way, talk of apps that could trace the spread of the disease was widespread. Now, two months since the virus was confirmed to be in the US, tech hubs are …
Read MoreOn Friday, May 1, workers at Target, Amazon, and its subsidiary, Whole Foods, went on strike to protest their working conditions. Workers for Instacart and Shipt also participated in the “sick-out.” The workers coordinated by all calling in sick on Friday, protesting working conditions they deemed unsafe during the COVID …
Read MoreTara Reade worked for Joe Biden’s senate office back in the early 1990s. Earlier this year, she accused the former VP and presumptive democratic nominee of rape. Many close to Reade have noted that she is a trustworthy person, with no outstanding grudge against Biden or the DNC. In essence, …
Read MoreIn 2017, General Michael Flynn pled guilty to charges of lying to the FBI. The case involved him lying about the alleged connection between the Donald Trump campaign and Russian political interests. Throughout Wednesday and Thursday evening, Trump has been tweeting numerous supportive messages for the disgraced general. Trump Could …
Read MoreAn experimental coronavirus treatment drug called remdesivir has sparked hope among some medical professionals. Originally created to help combat earlier coronaviruses, like those that cause SARS and MERS, remdesivir works by making it harder for the virus to duplicate. This slows the rate of spread through the body, and, in …
Read MoreRepresentative Justin Amash, a former Republican, has stated that he may run for president as a Libertarian candidate. The five-term congressman has formed an exploratory committee to gauge whether he could become the Libertarian pick for presidential candidate. “We’re ready for a presidency that will restore respect for our Constitution …
Read MoreWhile most of the world has shifted to strictly online schooling, Trump is taking a different tune. On Monday, the President strongly urged governors to begin considering their process for reopening schools. In the face of the novel coronavirus, most American schools are shut down by governor decree. This was …
Read MoreThe US’ gross domestic product shrank by a surprising 4.8% in the first quarter of 2020. As one might expect, this was due to the novel coronavirus necessitating lockdowns nationwide. However, the amount by which the GDP shrank was ahead of expert predictions. Many expected GDP to fall, but only …
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