Month: August 2020
How Canada got universal health care and what the U.S. could learn
Every health care system has its strengths and weaknesses, including Canada’s. Here’s how that nation’s system works, why it’s admired (and sometimes disparaged) by some in the U.S., and why outcomes in the two countries have been so different during
Read MoreNews Wrap: Federal appeals court refuses to dismiss Flynn case
In our news wrap Monday, a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., has refused to end the criminal case against Michael Flynn. The former national security adviser pleaded guilty to lying about his contacts with Russia. Also, in Lebanon, lawmakers
Read MoreBrazil Indigenous Chief Raoni Metuktire tests positive for coronavirus
Chief Raoni Metuktire, an Indigenous leader who became a symbol of the fight for the preservation of the Amazon forest in Brazil, has been hospitalized with symptoms of pneumonia and tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Read MoreFar-right Patriot Prayer group says fatal shooting victim in Portland was a supporter – NBC News
Far-right Patriot Prayer group says fatal shooting victim in Portland was a supporter NBC News Portland protest shooting death: Here’s what we know CNN Portland mayor excoriates Trump: ‘It’s you who have created the hate’ CNN The Portland Clashes The Wall Street Journal Trump
Read MoreTamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s crime talking points
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the rhetorical battle over peaceful protests and incidents of violence and whether that conversation benefits President Trump or Democratic
Read MoreTrump’s searing attacks give Biden a crucial test – CNN
Trump’s searing attacks give Biden a crucial test CNN
Read MoreWatch live: President Trump holds a press conference – CBS News
Watch live: President Trump holds a press conference CBS News Axios: Trump offered FBI director job to John Kelly if he pledged loyalty CNN John Kelly says telling Trump no is like ‘kissing a chainsaw’: book – Business Insider Business Insider How Has
Read MoreU.S. Increasingly Uses Trade Blacklist for Foreign Policy Goals
In the past, the list was more closely tied to violations of U.S. export control regulations, international trade experts say.
Read MoreVirtual Mobility startup pitch night applications open
TechCrunch is on the hunt to feature 10 early-stage mobility startups at our virtual TC Sessions: Mobility 2020 pitch night. The pitch-off event, originally set for May, will now be held October 5th – the evening before Mobility 2020. The
Read MoreCanada researchers investigating acai berry to fight COVID-19
Canadian researchers said Monday they are investigating a popular superfood — the acai berry — as a treatment to prevent Covid-19’s most severe symptoms. Past studies have shown the berry’s extract may act as an inflammation inhibitor, which doctors believe
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