Coronavirus first spread in the United States as a mostly coastal and big-city scourge, sparing many rural areas, small towns and even small cities. Translated into U.S. political geography: The virus hit Democratic areas first. No more. An Associated Press analysis of coronavirus case data shows the virus has moved — and is spreading quickly […]
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States reverse openings, require masks amid virus resurgence
Arizona’s Republican governor shut down bars, movie theaters, gyms and water parks Monday and leaders in several states ordered residents to wear masks in public in a dramatic course reversal amid an alarming resurgence of coronavirus cases nationwide. Among those implementing the face-covering orders is the city of Jacksonville, Florida, where mask-averse President Donald Trump plans to […]
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Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena team up to create Georgia’s largest voting precinct
It was announced on June 29 that the Fulton County Board of Registration has voted for the approval of the use of State Farm Arena for upcoming elections in 2020. This will transform the beloved home of the Atlanta Hawks into a temporary home of Georgia’s August run-off and November’s general election. It will also […]
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The Facebook ad boycott is starting to rattle investors
After several days of largely shrugging off news about a growing Facebook advertiser boycott, investors now appear to be taking notice. Shares of Facebook fell nearly 3% in early trading Monday, before rebounding, after big brands such as Starbucks, Coca-Cola and Hershey’s said they would pause spending on the social media platform over concerns about […]
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Georgia to give tax credits to protective equipment makers
Makers of personal protective equipment in Georgia will get a $1,250-a-job tax break for the next five years, with lawmakers saying they want to aid the businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The House voted 110-58 to agree to changes in House Bill 846 on Friday, sending it to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature. The […]
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AP sources: White House aware of Russian bounties in 2019
Top officials in the White House were aware in early 2019 of classified intelligence indicating Russia was secretly offering bounties to the Taliban for the deaths of Americans, a full year earlier than has been previously reported, according to U.S. officials with direct knowledge of the intelligence. The assessment was included in at least one […]
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#Election2020 – Ad spending soars as Trump plays defense in red states
A group of anti-Trump Republicans is spending $2 million on new TV and digital ads supporting former Vice President Joe Biden in two states President Donald Trump won in 2016 — the latest in a blitz of ad buys in red states from both sides of the presidential race. Republican Voters Against Trump, which launched […]
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Black workers more likely to face retaliation for raising Coronavirus concerns
As more corporations jump into the fray, offering statements of support for African Americans in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd and the ensuing protests, a new study reveals that many companies’ actual policies and practices contradict their public statements. With just a small amount of research, short-term marketing and public relations […]
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Alexander: ‘Counseling helps in adapting to a new norm’
The sudden call to think extremely out of the norm took nearly the entire population of the world out of their comfort zone. Many took the stance of a sincere awareness, but some were so distanced from it that there was little change in pattern. They checked in occasionally via the common news cycle and […]
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Chavis: ‘America should embrace prison returnees to our communities’
I am pleased to work and live in our nation’s capital. Washington, DC is a city on the move progressively even amidst the continued existence of the COVID-19 pandemic. But there is one emerging issue in the District of Columbia that in my long career in the field of civil and human rights that I […]
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Waters: ‘Trump more focused on saving statues of slaveholders and Confederate generals than protecting Americans from coronavirus’
One would hope that the president of the United States would rise to the level of leadership that our country needs in confronting the deadly uptick in coronavirus cases in America. Instead, we are left with Donald Trump, an incompetent and heartless man who is more focused on saving statues of slaveholders, Confederate generals, and […]
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CNN Center in downtown ATL is up for sale
CNN’s parent company has made a big decision: CNN Center, the network’s landmark building in Atlanta, is going up for sale. The announcement is a big adjustment internally — but nothing will change right away. Pascal Desroches, the chief financial officer for WarnerMedia, which is comprised of CNN and other brands such as HBO and […]
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How John Roberts left the door open to more state limits on abortion
Chief Justice John Roberts provided on Monday the decisive vote to preserve access to abortion in Louisiana, a ringing victory for the clinics and doctors who spent years fighting a law they claimed would effectively ban the procedure in the state. At the same time, however, Roberts left a key clue that could inspire other […]
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Justice Clarence Thomas says Roe decision doesn’t have ‘shred’ of constitutional support
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said the landmark Roe v. Wade case that paved the way for legalized abortion in the US is “without a shred of support” from the Constitution. The comment came in a fiery dissent to a court decision that blocked a controversial Louisiana abortion law that critics said would have closed […]
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Several baseball players are opting out of the 2020 MLB Season, citing ‘personal health and safety’
Three players have decided to opt out of the rescheduled Major League Baseball season due to health concerns amid coronavirus outbreak. Washington Nationals infielder Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross will not be playing the 2020 season, the team confirmed on Monday. Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Mike Leake also has decided not to play this […]