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05
War / Conflict / Security

2020 California wildfires The El Dorado Fire grows to 800 acres (320 ha), prompting emergency evacuations in Oak Glen, Mountain Home Village, Yucaipa, and Fores

2020 California wildfires The El Dorado Fire grows to 800 acres (320 ha), prompting emergency evacuations in Oak Glen, Mountain Home Village, Yucaipa, and Forest Falls. (Fox News) (The Desert-Sun) The Pacific Gas and Electric Company warns customers that power could be shut off in some areas of California due to extreme weather and high winds. (The Mercury News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2020
Sep
05
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education COVID-19 pandemic in New York More than 20 students at New York University a

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education COVID-19 pandemic in New York More than 20 students at New York University are suspended for violating their COVID-19 policies. (NBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts Northeastern University dismisses 11 students for violating COVID-19 guidelines. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii Hawaii County closes their beaches and shoreline parks through September 19 in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. (The Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2020
Sep
05
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education COVID-19 pandemic in New York More than 20 students at New York University are suspended for violating their COVID-

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education COVID-19 pandemic in New York More than 20 students at New York University are suspended for violating their COVID-19 policies. (NBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts Northeastern University dismisses 11 students for violating COVID-19 guidelines. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2020
Sep
05
Culture / Society

Killing of Daniel Prude The fourth night of protests in Rochester, New York, over the death of Daniel Prude, becomes the largest so far, and again it ends with

Killing of Daniel Prude The fourth night of protests in Rochester, New York, over the death of Daniel Prude, becomes the largest so far, and again it ends with pepper balls, tear gas, and fireworks. Rochester Police Department arrests nine people, including two on felony charges. Three officers are also treated at the hospital for injuries. A U-Haul truck is set on fire in a parking lot before firefighters arrive to put it out. (The Democrat & Chronicle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2020
Sep
05
Culture / Society

The fourth night of protests in Rochester, New York, over the death of Daniel Prude, becomes the largest so far, and again it ends with pepper balls, tear gas,

The fourth night of protests in Rochester, New York, over the death of Daniel Prude, becomes the largest so far, and again it ends with pepper balls, tear gas, and fireworks. Rochester Police Department arrests nine people, including two on felony charges. Three officers are also treated at the hospital for injuries. A U-Haul truck is set on fire in a parking lot before firefighters arrive to put it out. (The Democrat & Chronicle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 5, 2020
Sep
06
Health / Disasters

2020 California wildfires Over 200 people are airlifted to safety after wildfires break out at the Sierra National Forest.

2020 California wildfires Over 200 people are airlifted to safety after wildfires break out at the Sierra National Forest. (The Chicago Tribune) Evacuations are issued in San Diego County, California, after the Valley Fire, which was ignited southeast of Alpine, reaches 4,000 acres and consumes 10 structures. (East Bay Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 6, 2020
Sep
06
Culture / Society

2020–2021 United States racial unrest, George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon Hundreds of people protested against police violence and racial injustice in Po

2020–2021 United States racial unrest, George Floyd protests in Portland, Oregon Hundreds of people protested against police violence and racial injustice in Portland, Oregon in demonstrations that have now lasted over 100 days since George Floyd was killed. Molotov cocktails were thrown in the street sparking a large fire and prompting police to declare a riot. Tear gas was again deployed to clear protesters. (CP24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 6, 2020
Sep
06
Culture / Society

Hundreds of people protested against police violence and racial injustice in Portland, Oregon in demonstrations that have now lasted over 100 days since George

Hundreds of people protested against police violence and racial injustice in Portland, Oregon in demonstrations that have now lasted over 100 days since George Floyd was killed. Molotov cocktails were thrown in the street sparking a large fire and prompting police to declare a riot. Tear gas was again deployed to clear protesters. (CP24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 6, 2020
Sep
07
War / Conflict / Security

Somali Civil War Three Somali special forces officers are killed and one U.S.

Somali Civil War Three Somali special forces officers are killed and one U.S. officer seriously wounded when a car bomb explodes outside a special force base in an attack in the country's south, in a village some 60 km (around 40 miles) from the port city of Kismayo. Jihadist group al-Shabaab claims responsibility, saying it "killed U.S. personnel". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 7, 2020
Sep
07
Politics / Government

Killing of Jennifer Laude Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte pardon United States Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton for the killing of a transgender woman in 2015

Killing of Jennifer Laude Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte pardon United States Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton for the killing of a transgender woman in 2015. Human rights activists condemn the decision while Duterte defends his move saying Pemberton was treated "unfairly". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 7, 2020
Sep
07
War / Conflict / Security

Three Somali special forces officers are killed and one U.S.

Three Somali special forces officers are killed and one U.S. officer seriously wounded when a car bomb explodes outside a special force base in an attack in the country's south, in a village some 60 km (around 40 miles) from the port city of Kismayo. Jihadist group al-Shabaab claims responsibility, saying it "killed U.S. personnel". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 7, 2020
Sep
08
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 China–India skirmishes China says that Indian troops crossed the Line of Actual Control into the Shenpao mountain region near Pangong Tso Lake and then fir

2020 China–India skirmishes China says that Indian troops crossed the Line of Actual Control into the Shenpao mountain region near Pangong Tso Lake and then fired warning shots to intimidate Chinese border troops. A few hours later, India said that Chinese troops had fired into the air to intimidate Indian border troops, and that at no stage had the Indian Army crossed the LAC. (Global Times) (Times of India)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 8, 2020
Sep
08
Immigration / Law / Policy

China says that Indian troops crossed the Line of Actual Control into the Shenpao mountain region near Pangong Tso Lake and then fired warning shots to intimida

China says that Indian troops crossed the Line of Actual Control into the Shenpao mountain region near Pangong Tso Lake and then fired warning shots to intimidate Chinese border troops. A few hours later, India said that Chinese troops had fired into the air to intimidate Indian border troops, and that at no stage had the Indian Army crossed the LAC. (Global Times) (Times of India)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 8, 2020
Sep
08
Health / Disasters

2020 wildfire season 2020 California wildfires The Pacific Gas and Electric Company shuts down power for an estimated 172,000 California customers in 22 countie

2020 wildfire season 2020 California wildfires The Pacific Gas and Electric Company shuts down power for an estimated 172,000 California customers in 22 counties. (SFGate) 2020 Washington wildfires A wildfire destroys up to 80% of the town of Malden, Washington, including the town's fire station, post office, city hall, and library. The entire town's population was evacuated as the raging fire approached. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 8, 2020
Sep
08
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona Arizona reports 81 cases, the lowest in the state since late March.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona Arizona reports 81 cases, the lowest in the state since late March. This also marks the first time the state reported fewer than 100 cases since April 10. (The Arizona Republic) (KTAR) COVID-19 pandemic in Iowa The number of cases in Iowa exceeds 70,000. (The Hill) The total number of children infected with COVID-19 in the United States since the pandemic began there in mid-March surpasses 500,000. (MSN) The United States reports less than 30,000 cases for the first time since late June. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 8, 2020
Sep
08
Culture / Society

COVID-19 vaccine American company Pfizer and German company BioNTech announce that their vaccine could be ready for approval mid-October or early November.

COVID-19 vaccine American company Pfizer and German company BioNTech announce that their vaccine could be ready for approval mid-October or early November. (The Hill) Nine vaccine companies sign a pledge that they won't submit vaccine candidates for review by the Food and Drug Administration until their safety and efficacy is shown in large clinical trials. (NPR) Phase III clinical trials for AstraZeneca and Oxford University's vaccine are paused after a participant suffers an illness requiring investigation in the United Kingdom. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 8, 2020
Sep
09
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan September 2020 Afghanistan attacks Ten people are killed and 15 others injured in a roadside bomb attack in Kabul that targeted the first vic

War in Afghanistan September 2020 Afghanistan attacks Ten people are killed and 15 others injured in a roadside bomb attack in Kabul that targeted the first vice president, Amrullah Saleh, who is wounded by the attack. The Taliban denied responsibility for the bombing. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 9, 2020
Sep
09
Politics / Government

Extradition of Yamil Abreu Navarro Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader signs the extradition to the United States of Yamil Abreu Navarro on crimes of Ill

Extradition of Yamil Abreu Navarro Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader signs the extradition to the United States of Yamil Abreu Navarro on crimes of Illegal drug trade. Yamil Abreu Navarro is currently the leader of the ruling Modern Revolutionary Party. (Dominican Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 9, 2020
Sep
09
Politics / Government

Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis Brian Murphy claims in a whistleblower reprisal complaint that Acting Secretary of Hom

Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis Brian Murphy claims in a whistleblower reprisal complaint that Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf had instructed officials at the department to fabricate intelligence assessments regarding the threat of Russian interference in the U.S. elections, which he claims is an effort by the Trump administration to understate the threat. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 9, 2020
Sep
09
Politics / Government

Russian interference in the 2020 United States elections Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis Brian Murphy claims in a whis

Russian interference in the 2020 United States elections Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis Brian Murphy claims in a whistleblower reprisal complaint that Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf had instructed officials at the department to fabricate intelligence assessments regarding the threat of Russian interference in the U.S. elections, which he claims is an effort by the Trump administration to understate the threat. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 9, 2020
Sep
09
Health / Disasters

2020 Oregon wildfires Governor Kate Brown orders mass evacuations across the state after reporting that a series of wildfires have "substantially destroyed" the

2020 Oregon wildfires Governor Kate Brown orders mass evacuations across the state after reporting that a series of wildfires have "substantially destroyed" the cities and towns of Blue River, Detroit, Phoenix, Talent, and Vida. Brown also enacts an emergency fire act to grant "immediate powers" to the state's fire officials. (AFP via Deccan Herald) Smoke impacts a wide swath of California and Oregon. San Francisco is particularly affected by the smoke floating south from the Oregon fires. (SF Chronicle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 9, 2020
Sep
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Kiribati Kiribati announces it will keep its borders closed until the end of the year to keep the country free of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Kiribati Kiribati announces it will keep its borders closed until the end of the year to keep the country free of COVID-19. The presidential office announces some exceptions, including repatriation flights, with 20 I-Kiribati arriving soon from the Marshall Islands. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 10, 2020
Sep
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel agree to accept into their respective borders around 400 unaccompanied minors from the Móri

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel agree to accept into their respective borders around 400 unaccompanied minors from the Mória Reception & Identification Centre on the Greek island of Lesbos. It was Europe's largest refugee camp, destroyed by fire the previous day. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 10, 2020
Sep
10
Health / Disasters

2020 California wildfires The death toll in the North Complex Fire in Northern California rises to ten, while 16 people are missing, according to the Butte Coun

2020 California wildfires The death toll in the North Complex Fire in Northern California rises to ten, while 16 people are missing, according to the Butte County Sheriff's Department. (Reno Gazette Journal) The town of Berry Creek in Butte County is reported as being "mostly destroyed". (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 10, 2020
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