Saturday, 14 November 2020

Trump law firm steps down as Republicans suffer more court setbacks

New legal blows began on Saturday when a federal appeals court rejected an effort to block about 9300 mail-in ballots that arrived after election day in Pennsylvania.

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8 Months After Virus Hit, an Ominous Sign: Long Lines for Testing Again

As the outbreak surges around the country, the testing delays show the basic public health challenges that the country still faces.

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Secret Service Struck Again by Coronavirus Outbreak

At least 30 officers in the agency’s Uniformed Division have tested positive in recent weeks. Another 60 or so were asked to isolate.

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President Tru, Pack Your Bags and Be Gone

Trump wants to preserve, protect and defend only himself.

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Trump threatens to deny New Yorkers vaccine. See governor's response

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reacts to President Trump's remarks in the Rose Garden threatening to deny his state a vaccine for coronavirus.

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Lego to release Roman Colosseum kit, largest brick set ever created

Holiday puzzles have been replaced with this behemoth of a Lego set.

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Vince Vaughn discusses backlash he received after the actor was seen chatting with Trump earlier this year

Vince Vaughn is opening up about the outrage he received from many after he was caught chatting with President Trump in a private suite during the 2020 College Football Playoff national championship game in January.

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Will Biden consider adding Republicans to his administration?

Among GOP names floating around for a Biden cabinet are John Kasich, Quibi CEO Meg Whitman, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and former Sen. Jeff Flake and former Rep. Charlie Dent.

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Convicted killer Scott Peterson to remain in San Quentin State Prison, awaiting retrial decision

Convicted killer Scott Peterson will remain in California’s San Quentin State Prison as a judge weighs whether or not he’ll get a retrial in connection with the 2004 murders of his pregnant wife and their unborn son.

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CNBC, others misrepresent Trump's remarks on COVID-19 vaccine distribution in New York

Several journalists and news organizations took President Trump's remarks out of context Friday, implying that the president would refuse outright to distribute an anticipated coronavirus vaccine to New York state

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Trump says no new lockdowns 'under this administration,' 'only time will tell' who's in charge come January

As President Trump provided promising updates regarding a coronavirus vaccine, he promised no new lockdowns under “this administration,” but added only “time will tell” who would be in charge come January.

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Geraldo talks to Trump on election results, says president is 'frustrated' but still 'strong'

Fox News’ Geraldo Rivera said that after speaking with the president by phone, he has “no doubt” President Trump will run again in 2024 if his election lawsuits don’t alter the results of the 2020 election.

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Friday, 13 November 2020

Why a COVID vaccine won't end the era of easy money

Don't get carried away by the good news on vaccine development. Central banks are miles from the exit ramp for the tremendous stimulus they've pumped into the economy. If anything, increased support is far more likely.

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Large hail possible as storms approach Sydney ahead of hot weekend

The weather bureau is warning Sydneysiders to monitor for severe thunderstorm warnings on Friday ahead of heat over the weekend and a scorching Monday.

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Morally unsustainable: gig workers don't need labels, they need rights

The three gig workers killed rode long hours without the normal Australian employment standards generations fought so hard for.

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Man charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Brisbane

The woman was allegedly pushed up against a tree and assaulted.

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Baby kangaroo found in a post box on the Gold Coast

The joey was in the hands of wildlife carers after being rescued from a box post.

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Porsche driver could seek judge-only trial for 'sticking point' charge

Richard Pusey, the Porsche driver accused of filming a dying police officer, could apply for a judge-only trial to decide his case, his lawyer has told a court.

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Australia's own trade tricks leave it exposed to China

Australia's prolific use of anti-dumping measures might have left it vulnerable to China's highly damaging trade strikes.

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Race-by-race tips and preview for Canterbury on Friday night

The night racing season gets under way at Canterbury this week with an eight-race program.

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