(Reuters) – Comparing crowded U.S. jails to “ticking time bombs,” defense lawyers are urging law enforcement officials to release more defendants on bail while they await trial amid the coronavirus pandemic – an approach that has already been adopted by San Francisco and Philadelphia. The Federal Defenders of New York, which represents defendants who cannot
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MADRID/VILAR FORMOSO, Portugal (Reuters) – Spain set up police checks at its land borders with France and Portugal on Tuesday and turned back foreigners attempting to enter, part of strict measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Europe’s second hardest-hit country. Border police officers check vehicles at the last toll gate entering Spain
1942 Brides in the early 1940s were married during the war effort, so their outfits reflected the time’s austerity. Women typically donned formal pieces that they already owned. When Ava Gardner married her first husband, Mickey Rooney, she wore a grey suit, black veil, and a white ribbon corsage pinned to her lapel.
Tonight (March 16), Bernie Sanders is livestreaming a digital rally featuring guest appearances by Neil Young and Daryl Hannah, as well as performances by Jim James and Anderson .Paak’s backing band the Free Nationals. Watch the event live here. The rally will also feature speeches by Senator Sanders, Nina Turner, and more. “There are so
Behind-the-scenes images showing Palpatine’s new costume from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker have been posted online. The latest Star Wars feature released back in December, and remains one of the most talked-about films of 2019. Due to the coronavirus, the film was released three days early on Digital. The physical version is still releasing
(Reuters) – During Sunday night’s debate, former Vice President Joe Biden vowed to select a woman as his running mate if he becomes the Democratic nominee for president. FILE PHOTO: Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the 11th Democratic candidates debate of the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign, held in
(Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) on Monday said it would hire 100,000 warehouse and delivery workers in the United States to deal with a surge in online orders, as many consumers have turned to the web to meet their needs during the coronavirus outbreak. FILE PHOTO: Amazon boxes are seen stacked for delivery in the
(Reuters) – Drugs used for treating arthritis are being tested as treatments for COVID-19, the disease caused by a new coronavirus, as researchers rush to find ways of helping patients and slowing the number of infections. FILE PHOTO: A Sanofi sign outside the French drugmaker’s Paris headquarters, October 30, 2014. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann//File Photo Sanofi and
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s government on Monday announced emergency measures to inject nearly 150 billion reais ($30 billion) into the economy to soften the blow from the coronavirus pandemic. Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes speaks during a press conference to announce economic measures due the coronavirus outbreak in Brasilia, Brazil March 16, 2020. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Airlines and airport operators said they are taking steps such as suspending dividends, selling and leasing back airplanes and flying cargo on empty passenger jets as they grapple with a cash crunch and plunging demand caused by the coronavirus outbreak. FILE PHOTO: An Air New Zealand aircraft passes a fuel truck on
There’s so much uncertainty in the world right now as we navigate COVID-19. Staying informed is key, social distancing is crucial and doing what you can to relieve stress when so much is out of our hands is super important. One thing you can control? How dry your hands are. Your sandpaper paws have been
(Reuters) – McDonald’s Corp (MCD.N) and Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O) have decided to close dine-in areas at many U.S. stores and shifted to take-away and delivery services, even as major cities ordered restaurants and bars closed to stop spread of the coronavirus. FILE PHOTO: A McDonald’s restaurant displays a ‘Now Hiring’ sign, one of many seen
EXCLUSIVE: In sign of what many are expecting is yet to come for all theaters in the U.S., Regal Cinemas is shutting down all their theatre locations starting Tuesday, March 17 as a precaution amid the current circumstances. All theatres will remain closed until further notice. Regal, is the second-biggest chain in the U.S. with 7,155
At this point, with large portions of several countries shut down, and the Coronavirus having impacted a pretty significant portion of the planet, it’s certainly clear that nobody is truly safe. Even Tom Hanks, globally recognized as the greatest living human being on the planet, has tested positive, and if just being the kindest person
I know, I know. Another Robin. I have one more after today. Turning 80 is a big deal. Every comic fan who’s read a Bat Family book has Opinions about the Caped Crusader’s various sidekicks. Whether or not said fan has kept up with various Bat Books, we all at one point or another chose a
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s competition watchdog on Monday fined iPhone maker Apple 1.1 billion euros ($ 1.23 billion), saying it was guilty of anti-competitive behavior towards its distribution and retail network. The logo of U.S. technology company Apple is seen at a branch office in Basel, Switzerland March 2, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann The fine, the