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Sports

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports UEFA postpones the Euro 2020 association football tournament until summer 2021 in response to the coronavirus pandemic

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports UEFA postpones the Euro 2020 association football tournament until summer 2021 in response to the coronavirus pandemic in Europe. (Sky Sports) CONMEBOL postpones the Copa America 2020 association football tournament until 2021 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. (Globo Esporte) The 2020 French Open tennis tournament is postponed until late September. (The New York Times) 2019–20 NBA season Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant and three of his teammates test positive for COVID-19. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2020
Mar
18
Politics / Government

2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries U.S.

2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders says he will assess his presidential campaign after losing three more states (Florida, Illinois, and Arizona) to former Vice President Joe Biden in the Democratic primaries of the 2020 presidential election. Biden has 1,181 delegates, while Sanders has 885. The minimum required to win the nomination is 1,991. (The Hill) (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2020
Mar
18
Politics / Government

2020 United States House of Representatives elections 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois In a major upset in the 2020 U.S.

2020 United States House of Representatives elections 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois In a major upset in the 2020 U.S. House of Representatives elections in Illinois, Democrat Marie Newman defeats conservative Democrat Dan Lipinski in Illinois's 3rd congressional district. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2020
Mar
18
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom All schools in Scotland and Wales are to close, effective March 19, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom All schools in Scotland and Wales are to close, effective March 19, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. (Sky News) (BBC News) The COVID-19 death toll in the United Kingdom surpasses 100. (Manchester Evening News) The United Kingdom advises its citizens vacationing in Spain to return home due to the coronavirus pandemic. (The New York Times) The British government’s Department of Health and Social Care confirms an additional 676 cases of COVID-19 within 24 hours. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2020
Mar
18
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in New York, COVID-19 pandemic in Washington COVID-19 cases in Washington exceed 1,000.

COVID-19 pandemic in New York, COVID-19 pandemic in Washington COVID-19 cases in Washington exceed 1,000. (Fox News) The U.S. Navy will deploy a hospital ship to New York City to aid in the response to COVID-19. (Business Insider) A hospital ship will be deployed to the coast of Washington state by the U.S. Navy to assist in the response to COVID-19. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2020
Mar
18
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education In the United States, several K–12 school systems will keep their learning facilities physically closed for the rem

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education In the United States, several K–12 school systems will keep their learning facilities physically closed for the remainder of the academic school year due to the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in 92,000 American schools across 39 states, and 42.1 million students and their families, transitioning to online learning, while some systems will not calculate grades at all. (Education Week) (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2020
Mar
18
Health / Disasters

In the United States, several K–12 school systems will keep their learning facilities physically closed for the remainder of the academic school year due to the

In the United States, several K–12 school systems will keep their learning facilities physically closed for the remainder of the academic school year due to the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in 92,000 American schools across 39 states, and 42.1 million students and their families, transitioning to online learning, while some systems will not calculate grades at all. (Education Week) (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2020
Mar
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

While educational facilities close across the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S.

While educational facilities close across the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education tells educators that online learning must comply with civil rights laws, including making sure learning tools are available to students. However, as not every student has access to the internet, many students will be unable to participate, prompting some public school systems to implement "enrichment" policies. Under these policies, coursework completed under online learning will not officially count towards advancing to the next academic term. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 19, 2020
Mar
19
Politics / Government

2020 Congressional insider trading scandal According to an article published by the ProPublica, Senators Richard Burr of North Carolina, Kelly Loeffler of Georg

2020 Congressional insider trading scandal According to an article published by the ProPublica, Senators Richard Burr of North Carolina, Kelly Loeffler of Georgia, Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, and Dianne Feinstein of California sold their stocks before the stock market crash. (Fox News) (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 19, 2020
Mar
19
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in California Six counties in the San Francisco Bay Area announce shelter in place orders for all residents due to the ongoing coronavirus pan

COVID-19 pandemic in California Six counties in the San Francisco Bay Area announce shelter in place orders for all residents due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (San Francisco Chronicle) Los Angeles County, California, announces a near-lockdown, urging residents to stay in their homes and to only go out in public for essential needs. (The San Diego Union-Tribune) California Governor Gavin Newsom issues a statewide stay-at-home order for all Californians except for essential errands such as grocery shopping or for medical services. (PBS NewsHour)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 19, 2020
Mar
19
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida Senator Rick Scott urges those visiting the state for spring break to stay away from public beaches to avoid the spread of

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida Senator Rick Scott urges those visiting the state for spring break to stay away from public beaches to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. (Sun-Sentinel) In an effort to prevent those visiting the state for spring break from gathering on beaches amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis institutes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines preventing large crowds and says "the party’s over." However, he stops short of closing all public beaches in the state, despite calls for him to do so. (New York Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 19, 2020
Mar
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Australia closes its borders to all non-Australian residents.

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Australia closes its borders to all non-Australian residents. (Reuters) Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says about A$100 billion will be injected into the Australian economy to support it during the coronavirus pandemic. (MSN) COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji reports its first confirmed case of COVID-19, a male patient in Lautoka. (The New Zealand Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 19, 2020
Mar
19
Health / Disasters

In an effort to prevent those visiting the state for spring break from gathering on beaches amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

In an effort to prevent those visiting the state for spring break from gathering on beaches amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis institutes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines preventing large crowds and says "the party’s over." However, he stops short of closing all public beaches in the state, despite calls for him to do so. (New York Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 19, 2020
Mar
20
Politics / Government

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Summer Olympics International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says that canceling the 2020 Summer Olympic

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Summer Olympics International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says that canceling the 2020 Summer Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic "is not on the agenda," but says it is too early to make a decision. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 20, 2020
Mar
20
Politics / Government

The Washington Post reports that U.S.

The Washington Post reports that U.S. intelligence agencies repeatedly warned President Trump about the threats posed by COVID-19 in January and February, but administration officials say they "just couldn't get him to do anything about it." (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 20, 2020
Mar
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal In a special TV address, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announces the suspension of all international flights until 31 March and intern

COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal In a special TV address, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announces the suspension of all international flights until 31 March and internal long-distance public bus routes, while orders the closure of all non-essential public and private office until 3 April. (Reuters) The Supreme Court stops all non-urgent legal proceedings at all levels across the country. The National Assembly also suspends its activity indefinitely. (The Himalayan Times) (My Republica)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 20, 2020
Mar
20
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina begins a mandatory national quarantine until March 31, restricting people to their h

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina begins a mandatory national quarantine until March 31, restricting people to their homes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. People will only be allowed to leave their homes to shop for basic goods, like food and medicine, according to President Alberto Fernández. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Paraguay The first death from COVID-19 is reported in Paraguay, a 69-year-old man who had been hospitalized in intensive care, while the total of those infected rises to 18. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 20, 2020
Mar
20
Health / Disasters

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States moves Tax Day from April 15 to July 15 due to the spread of the coronavirus.

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States moves Tax Day from April 15 to July 15 due to the spread of the coronavirus. (CNN) United Airlines announces it will cancel 95 percent of its international flights starting next month. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 20, 2020
Mar
20
Politics / Government

In a special TV address, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announces the suspension of all international flights until 31 March and internal long-distance public bus

In a special TV address, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announces the suspension of all international flights until 31 March and internal long-distance public bus routes, while orders the closure of all non-essential public and private office until 3 April. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 20, 2020
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