Trump reverses on convention, masks, briefings
It has been a week of reversals and political reality checks at the White House. After months of trying to put the coronavirus in the rearview mirror, President Donald Trump…
Trump cancels Florida convention as his poll numbers sink
The Lead CNN’s Kaitlin Collins examines why President Donald Trump decided to cancel the Republican National Convention activities in Jacksonville, Florida. The President cited health concerns about having massive gatherings…
At 88, former Sheriff Joe Arpaio makes 2nd comeback bid
Joe Arpaio is trying to win back the sheriff’s post in metro Phoenix that he held for 24 years By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press July 24, 2020, 9:50 PM 5…
Sagging polls and Covid’s pall prompt Trump retreat on his key priorities
“It will probably, unfortunately, get worse before it gets better,” Trump read grimly from a script during a subdued news conference on Tuesday, looking up from the podium to concede…
Coronavirus updates: Massachusetts, DC impose new travel restrictions
The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 636,000 people worldwide. Over 15.6 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the new…
Trump Mocked For Claiming He’s Done More For Black Americans Than Lincoln
Trump ended today’s presser thusly: “I’ve done more for black Americans than anybody, with the possible exception of Abraham Lincoln.” Over his 1st term, black unemployment has gone from 7.5%…
How Mindfulness Can Help With Racial Trauma
The coronavirus pandemic has been devastating for the Black community, with data showing disproportionate rates of illness and deaths due to socioeconomic factors like insufficient access to health care, crowded…
Turkey’s Hagia Sophia Opens As A Mosque For The First Time In Decades
ISTANBUL (AP) — Fulfilling a dream of his Islamic-oriented youth, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan joined hundreds of worshipers Friday for the first Muslim prayers in 86 years inside Hagia…
‘Love On The Spectrum’ Is A Dating Show That Won’t Make You Feel Icky Inside
EG: I have had only limited experience with the autism community, so one of the aspects of the show that I found the most interesting was the workshops and coaching…