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By Editor On Oct 10, 2021

BC VIRUS OUTBREAK – THE LATEST

The latest: Fauci says this year will be a trick or a treat

The government’s foremost infectious disease expert says families can feel safe outdoors this Halloween this year as COVID-19 cases in the US decline, especially for those who are vaccinated. Dr. Anthony Fauci tells CNN’s State of the Union that it’s an important time of year for kids, so “get out there” and “enjoy it.” He adds that people looking to enjoy Halloween on October 31st should consider getting injected for this “extra protection” if they haven’t already been vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines have so far been approved for people aged 12 and over.

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Allen West, Texas GOP candidate hospitalized with COVID-19

PLANO, Texas (AP) – Tea party brand Allen West is hospitalized with COVID-19 but says he is “great”. The candidate for the Republican nomination for governor of Texas told The Associated Press on Sunday that he had “no complaints” and was “only recovering” at a hospital in the Plano suburb of Dallas. West says he slept well and is waiting for the results of an early morning chest x-ray. West and his wife Angela were diagnosed with the virus after participating in a “packed house” fundraiser last week. He said he was “holding on to face-to-face events until the all-clear.”

NS. PAUL SHOOT

1 dead, 14 injured in shooting at Minnesota Bar

NS. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) – Authorities say a woman was killed and 14 other people injured in a shooting in a busy bar in St. Paul, Minnesota. The shooting occurred just after midnight in the bar in Seventh Street Truck Park. According to initial information from the police, several people fired shots. What led to the shooting is still unclear. According to the police, there were no arrests. The Seventh Street Truck Bar is located in the entertainment district south of the Xcel Energy Center, where the NHL’s Minnesota Wild play. The Star Tribune reports that the woman in her twenties who was killed is the 32nd murder victim in the city that year.

THOROUGH RACIST COMMENT

Fritz Pollard Alliance responds to Jon Gruden’s comment

LAS VEGAS (AP) – The leader of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, a watchdog group that campaigns for diversity in the NFL, says Jon Gruden’s 2011 comment about players union leader DeMaurice Smith was an indication of racism on many levels Professional sports. Rod Graves, the executive director of the Alliance, also indicated that he should seek discipline for Gruden. A Wall Street Journal report found that Gruden, who then worked for ESPN and now coached the Las Vegas Raiders, made racist references to Smith’s features. The League is investigating the matter and a person familiar with the investigation told The Associated Press that Gruden may be subject to disciplinary action.

AP US FILM BOXES

Craig’s final bond costs $ 56 million in domestic box office

After more than 18 months of pandemic delays, “No Time to Die” opened as planned. According to studio estimates on Sunday, the last James Bond film of the Daniel Craig era grossed $ 56 million in 4,407 North American cinemas, easily taking first place. It hasn’t broken any pandemic or 007 records, but it hasn’t been massively neglected either and is actually the fourth best opening in the 25 film series. Unlike many films released during the pandemic, a streaming or hybrid release was never a consideration for No Time To Die, which had a reported production budget of around $ 250 million.

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The Texas Abortion Act targets the legislature’s corporate donors

Opponents of Texas’ strict ban on abortion focus on companies that have donated money to sponsors of the law. The hope is that consumers will put pressure on American companies to join the fight against the restrictions. The television and digital ads that began last week highlight AT & T’s contributions to Texas Republican lawmakers. There are plans to expand the campaign to Florida, where a similar abortion proposal has been made. Proponents of abortion rights in Texas are facing the strictest abortion law in the country, as well as a largely conservative US Supreme Court and a wave of GOP lawmakers wanting their states’ turn.

MEDICAL BILLS HOSPITAL HELP

Lawyers and lawmakers are pushing hospitals to help more with bills

Patient advocates and some state governments say hospitals need to do more to help patients process medical bills before debt goes into recoveries. They say that many people miss out on help because they didn’t know about the help or the hospitals weren’t doing enough to work with the patients. The Affordable Care Act requires nonprofit hospitals to educate patients about the financial assistance they provide. But it leaves the details of how that happens to them. Hospitals say they often notify patients of help multiple times and they have eased income limits for help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ISRAEL-GERMANY

Merkel and Israel’s Bennett argue over Iran and the Palestinians

JERUSALEM (dpa) – Germany’s lame Chancellor Angela Merkel was warmly welcomed on a farewell visit to Israel. But differences quickly emerged on two key issues. Merkel expressed the hope of a revival of the international nuclear agreement with Iran. This is a move that Israel rejects. Germany continues to support a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians. At a joint press conference on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reiterated his rejection of a Palestinian state. Merkel’s visit crowns her 16-year term in office, which was marked by almost unshakable support for Israel. She says that as soon as Germany has a new government, she will expect her successor to follow a similar path.

IRAN NUCLEAR

Iran produces more than 20% enriched uranium than Watchdog reported

TEHERAN, Iran (AP) – The Iranian nuclear chief says the Islamic Republic has produced more than 120 kilograms (265 pounds) of 20% enriched uranium. That is far more than the UN nuclear watchdog reported last month. The nuclear chief says the other signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal with the world powers should provide Iran with 20% enriched uranium, which is needed for the Iranian research reactor. He says, “But it wasn’t delivered. If we hadn’t produced it ourselves, this would have become one of our problems. ”Under the terms of the nuclear deal, Iran was prohibited from enriching uranium above 3.67%. Enriched uranium over 90% can be used in a nuclear weapon.

AP-AS-TAIWAN NATIONAL DAY

Taiwan rejects China’s “path” amid military violence

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) – Taiwan’s President has vowed to protect the island from growing pressure from China for reunification after a week of tensions with Beijing. President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the national day celebrations in Taiwan on Sunday. The leader’s promise to withstand Chinese military threats was underscored by a rare demonstration of his defensive skills at the annual celebration parade. The military hardware exhibit included fighter jets, tanks, and both imported and domestically manufactured missile systems. Tsai emphasized the island’s vibrant democracy in contrast to Beijing’s authoritarian communist one-party state. Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its national territory and China’s head of state Xi Jinping said on Saturday that reunification with Taiwan “must be achieved”.

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