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from BBC News (UK)
Snowdon: North Wales Police turn 60 cars away before 8am
About 60 vehicles were turned away from close to the base of Snowdon before 08:00 BST, police have said. Cars were also towed after motorists were warned against parking illegally in Snowdonia National Park. It followed chaotic scenes in the area last weekend when 180 penalty fines were issued.
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from CNN
More than 600 people in 11 states get infections linked to bagged salad
The number of people sickened by a parasite linked to bagged salad mixes has gone up to 641 cases in 11 states, federal health officials said. Of those infected in the multistate outbreak of Cyclospora, 37 were hospitalized, the Food and Drug Administration said. There were no deaths reported. The salads contained iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and carrots and include products made by Fresh Express for retail store brands sold at ALDI, Giant Eagle, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco, ShopRite and Walmart, according to the FDA. The cases were reported between May and this month in nearly a dozen states. They were in Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
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from FEE (Foundation for Economic Education)
RIGHT-CENTER BIAS, HIGH, non-profit organization
Why Millions of US Workers Aren’t Collecting Unemployment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Prior to the pandemic, about 28 million Americans worked part-time jobs. Millions of them desired full-time jobs—but many were priced out by artificially high labor prices. A recent New York Times article explains that part-time workers in America often do not receive the same perks as full-time workers, including unemployment benefits. What the Times doesn’t mention is that government regulations often distort labor markets, which leaves many workers sidelined or underemployed.
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US officials raid Chinese consulate in Houston believed to be spy hub
U.S. officials pried open the doors of the Chinese consulate in Houston on Friday and took over the building shortly after Chinese officials vacated the facility on orders from the Trump Administration. Federal officials and local law enforcement surrounded the Houston facility Friday afternoon as the Chinese officials moved out of the building that the Trump Administration contends was a hub of spy activity by the Chinese Communist Party. Forty minutes after the 4 p.m. eviction deadline passed, U.S. officials broke into a back door of the consulate and a man believed to be a State Department official led the way of the U.S. takeover, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Why Millions of US Workers Aren’t Collecting Unemployment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Prior to the pandemic, about 28 million Americans worked part-time jobs. Millions of them desired full-time jobs—but many were priced out by artificially high labor prices. A recent New York Times article explains that part-time workers in America often do not receive the same perks as full-time workers, including unemployment benefits. What the Times doesn’t mention is that government regulations often distort labor markets, which leaves many workers sidelined or underemployed.
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from Fox News (& affiliates)
US officials raid Chinese consulate in Houston believed to be spy hub
U.S. officials pried open the doors of the Chinese consulate in Houston on Friday and took over the building shortly after Chinese officials vacated the facility on orders from the Trump Administration. Federal officials and local law enforcement surrounded the Houston facility Friday afternoon as the Chinese officials moved out of the building that the Trump Administration contends was a hub of spy activity by the Chinese Communist Party. Forty minutes after the 4 p.m. eviction deadline passed, U.S. officials broke into a back door of the consulate and a man believed to be a State Department official led the way of the U.S. takeover, the Houston Chronicle reported.
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‘Wall of Veterans’ Arrives in Portland to Protect Black Lives Matter Protesters from Trump’s DHS Troops
A group of military veterans joined Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland as part of an effort to protect them from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) forces on Friday night. Masked and goggled. Some wearing black hoodies emblazoned with “Black Lives Matter.” Some with attire designating their service branch. Many with their hands held tight behind their backs. Others with signs expressing opposition to recent attacks on demonstrators.
from The Guardian (UK)
LEFT-CENTER, HIGH, British daily newspaper published in London UK
Queen views unveiling of new royal portrait via videocall
The Queen has ticked off another first during lockdown: the virtual unveiling of a new portrait. Despite seeing the artwork of herself via videocall, it was clear she has not lost her eagle eye. The Queen joked that a tea cup featured in the painting had no tea in it, the artist revealed, as she paid tribute to her “luminous” sitter. Miriam Escofet painted the portrait, which was commissioned by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) as a “lasting tribute to Her Majesty’s service” to diplomacy.
Queen views unveiling of new royal portrait via videocall
The Queen has ticked off another first during lockdown: the virtual unveiling of a new portrait. Despite seeing the artwork of herself via videocall, it was clear she has not lost her eagle eye. The Queen joked that a tea cup featured in the painting had no tea in it, the artist revealed, as she paid tribute to her “luminous” sitter. Miriam Escofet painted the portrait, which was commissioned by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) as a “lasting tribute to Her Majesty’s service” to diplomacy.
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Tucker Carlson: 'Matt Drudge is now firmly a man of the progressive left'
Tucker Carlson called Matt Drudge "firmly a man of the progressive left," with the conservative Fox News host comparing the Drudge Report founder to The Daily Beast or "any other woke propaganda outlet posing as a news company" during his program on Friday night. "For decades, Matt Drudge was one of the most influential figures in conservative news journalism," Carlson said in an interview with Matthew Lysiak, the author of a new biography on Drudge. "His self-titled Drudge Report broke news and set priorities in digital media. Republican presidential candidates made wooing the famously secretive Drudge a high priority, and for several of them, including Donald Trump, it paid off big." "But if you've seen the Drudge Report recently, you know that it has changed dramatically, 180 degrees. Matt Drudge is now firmly a man of the progressive left. At times, his site is indistinguishable from The Daily Beast or any other woke propaganda outlet posing as a news company."
Conservatives blast Supreme Court ruling: Roberts 'abandoned his oath'
Conservative lawmakers blasted Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts after he sided with the court's liberal wing in a 5-4 decision Friday that rejected a Nevada church’s request to block the state government from enforcing a cap on attendance at religious services. The decision strikes down a suit from Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley, which argued that it was being treated unfairly compared with other businesses in the state. While places of worship in Nevada have a hard 50-person limit amid the coronavirus pandemic, businesses such as casinos and restaurants can operate at half of their fire-code capacities. This discrepancy was a violation of the First Amendment, the church asserted in the suit. Defending its imposed restrictions, Nevada stated that its regulations didn't target places of worship unfairly, saying that other large gatherings — such as concerts and movie showings — were treated “the same as or worse than houses of worship.”
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Washington’s mask mandate expands to include apartment common areas and other indoor spaces
The secretary of health has expanded Washington’s mask mandate requirements, making it so people must keep their face covered in all indoor settings. Previously, Washington’s mask mandate made applied to all public indoor spaces. The new expansion makes it so people must wear a mask when in any indoor space outside their home. That could include apartment building common areas, fraternity and sorority houses, or assisted living facilities.
Spokane restaurants finally approved for outdoor seating; why the City says it took so long
Added COVID-19 restrictions in Washington have been tough on local businesses, already struggling to make ends meet under limited capacity. That’s why Spokane’s City Council recently voted to fast track a permit process that would allow businesses to expand their outdoor seating. So, why the long wait for a permit? The City of Spokane says, in part, getting either a streatery, parklet, or sidewalk cafe is more than just filling an open space; there are various safety components and infrastructure needs that have to be met. For example, places are inspected in case having tables would block a fire escape, a stairwell or more. Some places have to work around public and private utilities. “The process has been fast tracked by eliminating the public hearing requirement and providing flexibility on the non-life safety issues. Keep in mind, these are not simple permits,” the city said in a statement.
from The Hill
LEAST BIASED, MOSTLY FACTUAL, News & Media Website in Washington, D.C.Tucker Carlson: 'Matt Drudge is now firmly a man of the progressive left'
Tucker Carlson called Matt Drudge "firmly a man of the progressive left," with the conservative Fox News host comparing the Drudge Report founder to The Daily Beast or "any other woke propaganda outlet posing as a news company" during his program on Friday night. "For decades, Matt Drudge was one of the most influential figures in conservative news journalism," Carlson said in an interview with Matthew Lysiak, the author of a new biography on Drudge. "His self-titled Drudge Report broke news and set priorities in digital media. Republican presidential candidates made wooing the famously secretive Drudge a high priority, and for several of them, including Donald Trump, it paid off big." "But if you've seen the Drudge Report recently, you know that it has changed dramatically, 180 degrees. Matt Drudge is now firmly a man of the progressive left. At times, his site is indistinguishable from The Daily Beast or any other woke propaganda outlet posing as a news company."
Conservatives blast Supreme Court ruling: Roberts 'abandoned his oath'
Conservative lawmakers blasted Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts after he sided with the court's liberal wing in a 5-4 decision Friday that rejected a Nevada church’s request to block the state government from enforcing a cap on attendance at religious services. The decision strikes down a suit from Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley, which argued that it was being treated unfairly compared with other businesses in the state. While places of worship in Nevada have a hard 50-person limit amid the coronavirus pandemic, businesses such as casinos and restaurants can operate at half of their fire-code capacities. This discrepancy was a violation of the First Amendment, the church asserted in the suit. Defending its imposed restrictions, Nevada stated that its regulations didn't target places of worship unfairly, saying that other large gatherings — such as concerts and movie showings — were treated “the same as or worse than houses of worship.”
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from KXLY 4 News (ABC Spokane)
Washington’s mask mandate expands to include apartment common areas and other indoor spaces
The secretary of health has expanded Washington’s mask mandate requirements, making it so people must keep their face covered in all indoor settings. Previously, Washington’s mask mandate made applied to all public indoor spaces. The new expansion makes it so people must wear a mask when in any indoor space outside their home. That could include apartment building common areas, fraternity and sorority houses, or assisted living facilities.
Spokane restaurants finally approved for outdoor seating; why the City says it took so long
Added COVID-19 restrictions in Washington have been tough on local businesses, already struggling to make ends meet under limited capacity. That’s why Spokane’s City Council recently voted to fast track a permit process that would allow businesses to expand their outdoor seating. So, why the long wait for a permit? The City of Spokane says, in part, getting either a streatery, parklet, or sidewalk cafe is more than just filling an open space; there are various safety components and infrastructure needs that have to be met. For example, places are inspected in case having tables would block a fire escape, a stairwell or more. Some places have to work around public and private utilities. “The process has been fast tracked by eliminating the public hearing requirement and providing flexibility on the non-life safety issues. Keep in mind, these are not simple permits,” the city said in a statement.
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from MSN News & Media Website
‘Wall of Veterans’ Arrives in Portland to Protect Black Lives Matter Protesters from Trump’s DHS Troops
A group of military veterans joined Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland as part of an effort to protect them from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) forces on Friday night. Masked and goggled. Some wearing black hoodies emblazoned with “Black Lives Matter.” Some with attire designating their service branch. Many with their hands held tight behind their backs. Others with signs expressing opposition to recent attacks on demonstrators.
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from The Spokesman-Review
Newspaper in Spokane, Washington
Bold new chapter in U.S.-China relations
p.C3 By Hugh Hewitt, WASHINGTON POST: This is the startling line from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s speech about the Chinese Communist Party on Thursday that will long resonate within national security circles of administrations of both parties. “President (Ronald) Reagan said that he dealt with the Soviet Union on the basis of ‘trust but verify.’ When it comes to CCP, I say we must distrust and verify.”
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America Isn’t a Racist Country
George Floyd was murdered. How else to describe what was done to a man who was handcuffed, wrestled to the ground, and forcibly restrained by four men, one of whom put his knee and the full weight of his body on Floyd’s throat for roughly nine minutes? After due process is afforded, swift punishment must be meted out to those responsible for his death. Yet in America, a nation that is increasingly testing the limits of incivility, justice for Floyd and his family was never the primary objective of those who took to the streets. Instead, the incident represents an opportunity for some to pursue an era of racial leveraging, the likes of which we haven’t seen in some time. For those who yearned to return to a time when race is at the center of the public-policy agenda, this is it. Some say that America needs to have a conversation about race. I doubt that’s a good idea, but such a conversation is inevitable and already under way. In preparation for an even more intense exercise in American democracy, with race as the centerpiece, I suggest a few factors to guide the discussion. First, let us acknowledge that there is pressure, spoken and silent, to accept without challenge the view that U.S. is a nation boiling in the juices of “systemic racism.” The response should be a bold and spirited defense of our nation’s progress as we have addressed the topic of race.
Bold new chapter in U.S.-China relations
p.C3 By Hugh Hewitt, WASHINGTON POST: This is the startling line from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s speech about the Chinese Communist Party on Thursday that will long resonate within national security circles of administrations of both parties. “President (Ronald) Reagan said that he dealt with the Soviet Union on the basis of ‘trust but verify.’ When it comes to CCP, I say we must distrust and verify.”
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from The Wall Street Journal
America Isn’t a Racist Country
George Floyd was murdered. How else to describe what was done to a man who was handcuffed, wrestled to the ground, and forcibly restrained by four men, one of whom put his knee and the full weight of his body on Floyd’s throat for roughly nine minutes? After due process is afforded, swift punishment must be meted out to those responsible for his death. Yet in America, a nation that is increasingly testing the limits of incivility, justice for Floyd and his family was never the primary objective of those who took to the streets. Instead, the incident represents an opportunity for some to pursue an era of racial leveraging, the likes of which we haven’t seen in some time. For those who yearned to return to a time when race is at the center of the public-policy agenda, this is it. Some say that America needs to have a conversation about race. I doubt that’s a good idea, but such a conversation is inevitable and already under way. In preparation for an even more intense exercise in American democracy, with race as the centerpiece, I suggest a few factors to guide the discussion. First, let us acknowledge that there is pressure, spoken and silent, to accept without challenge the view that U.S. is a nation boiling in the juices of “systemic racism.” The response should be a bold and spirited defense of our nation’s progress as we have addressed the topic of race.
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