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Boston Police were called to the Citizens Bank on Washington Street Tuesday just before 1 p.m. They spoke to several people who said that while they were in line, an argument started with another customer who refused to adhere to social distancing policies. When the man was asked to move away, he allegedly flashed a gun and pointed it at others in line.

History prof debunked central claim in Pulitzer-winning New York Times essay Jon StreetManaging Editor @JonStreet on May 05, 2020 at 9:57 AM EDT A Northwestern history professor called into question the historical accuracy of a New York Times Magazine essay.The essay, which claimed that American colonists sought independence from Great Britain to maintain the institution of slavery, won a Pulitzer Prize Monday. A Northwestern University history professor called into question the accuracy of a New York Times Magazine essay that won a Pulitzer Prize. The Pulitzer Prize Board announced Monday that Nikole Hannah-Jones had won a Pulitzer Prize for her...

China will not invite international experts to investigate the source of Covid-19 until after securing the "final victory" over the virus, Beijing's UN ambassador in Geneva said Wednesday despite mounting calls for an independent probe into China’s handling of the outbreak. China's priority is first beating the pandemic -- and then countering what Chen Xu called the "absurd and ridiculous" US politicisation of the coronavirus crisis, he added in an online press briefing. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is waiting on an invitation from China to take part in its investigations into the animal origins of the virus,...

Encouraging message about reopening Catholic Churches in Oregon/Archdiocese of Portland. Recommendation as well as some restrictions are still in place. Possibility of more Masses with 25 parishioners at each Mass.

Opelousas – – The Opelousas Police Department was conducting a narcotics investigation when one of their unmarked units was stolen. According to reports, an unmarked Opelousas Police detective unit was stolen from the parking lot of the Motel 6 located at 4165 I-49 S. Service Road, on yesterday morning at approximately 10:20 A.M.

Two weeks ago, Gov. ­Andrew Cuomo was first asked about his policy that forced nursing homes to admit ­patients infected with the coronavirus. “That’s a good question, I don’t know,” the governor answered, turning to an aide. On Tuesday, Cuomo was asked about a report from the Associated Press that his team had added more than 1,700 deaths to the count of those who died in nursing homes, bringing the total to at least 4,813. “I don’t know the details, frankly,” the governor answered, turning to an aide. Sgt. Schultz reporting for duty! Cuomo is legendary for micromanaging and has...

Earlier and more insistently than at any time in recent memory, Democratic Party leaders and factions are pressuring the party’s likely nominee, Joe Biden, to hew to their agendas through his choice as running mate. This is a singularly bad idea. Mr. Biden’s primary campaign platform was progressive compared with recent Democratic nominees, but arrayed against one further to the left. The putative nominee isn’t obliged to adopt the programs backed by his vanquished rivals, yet a degree of compromise might be in order to broaden support for the ticket. Mr. Biden has yielded some to Senator Bernie Sanders on...

-- From Alaska to Washington State and British Columbia in Canada, ports in the Pacific Northwest are facing significant financial challenges as the already-short Alaska cruise season confronts delays and cancellations from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Coupled with restrictions on cruising brought on by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the temporary suspension of cruises from Canadian ports of call until July 1, Alaska stands to lose two decades' worth of passenger growth overnight.Alaska will feel the effects statewide. Westmark Hotels, which operates properties throughout Alaska and the Yukon and caters largely to cruise tour passengers,...

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said statements by senior officials about the origins of the CCP virus are “entirely consistent,” rejecting allegations that there were conflicting opinions within the administration about where it came from. “Every one of those statements is entirely consistent,” he said at a May 6 press conference. “Lay them down together, there is no separation. We are all trying to figure out the right answer. We are all trying to get the clarity. There are different levels of certainty assessed at different places. That’s highly appropriate.” He added that Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark...

As Texas begins to reopen for business, Gov. Greg Abbott has “special guidance” for people who are 65 and older, and it’s written in all caps in a state report released last week: “STAY HOME IF YOU CAN.” In Colorado, which is also reopening gradually, the governor had a similar warning: “Vulnerable populations and older adults must stay home unless absolutely necessary.” The White House says much the same in its plan to open America: “All vulnerable individuals should continue to shelter in place.” There’s good reason for such warnings because COVID-19 has been much more deadly for older people....

This video was taken down by YouTube because it violates their policies. It's an interview with Dr. Judy Mikovits and is 25.52 minutes long.

CoronavirusHow could Oregon reopen amid coronavirus? Read details from a draft report the governor’s office didn’t want shared. Updated Apr 21, 2020; Posted Apr 20, 2020 Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year. April 8, 2020 Beth Nakamura/Staff By Brad Schmidt | The Oregonian/OregonLive Gov. Kate Brown’s office privately disclosed new details Monday about how Oregon could begin reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, including potential requirements that county officials submit a formal request to the governor and certify they have enough personal protective equipment for local first responders.The “Reopening...

The Michigan legislature is suing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for unilaterally extending Michigan’s coronavirus state of emergency, House Speaker Lee Chatfield, R-Levering, and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clark Lake, announced in a Wednesday, May 6 news conference. The lawsuit is going to the Michigan Court of Claims with hopes for an expedited ruling, Chatfield said. The House and Senate declined to extend the state of emergency last week, but Whitmer later announced it would be extended from April 30 through May 28 – citing a 1945 law allowing her to do so. The 1945 Emergency Powers of Governor Act allows...

I Believe Tara Reade. I’m Voting for Joe Biden Anyway. The importance of owning an ugly moral choice. By Linda Hirshman Ms. Hirshman is the author, most recently, of “Reckoning: The Epic Battle Against Sexual Abuse and Harassment.” May 6, 2020, 5:00 a.m. ET Let’s be clear: I believe Tara Reade. I believed Anita Hill, too. Remember the buttons? I wore one. What’s the constant here? Joe Biden, then the bumbling head of the Senate Judiciary Committee during the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings, now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Long before Ms. Reade, before the reports of the rubbing and...

Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, has not held a press conference in more than a month. While Biden has hosted some virtual events and given a handful of interviews to friendly media outlets, the candidate has been largely spared the traditional media exposure candidates typically face during an election year. The former vice president's gaffes, while not completely absent these days, have become less noticeable as Biden hunkers down in his Delaware basement. Biden's insulation from the media comes at a time when the sexual-assault allegation against the candidate appears bolstered by new evidence. It also doesn't help...

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said Wednesday there is no set date for when the lower body of Congress will come back to Washington, but added that a return will be contingent on when the next coronavirus stimulus bill is ready.

There is a possibility of another Starship static fire test tonight. A successful static fire test was completed last night. It's expected a "flight hop" of 150 meters will take place very soon. Starship SN4 has a single Raptor engine installed. Road closures, and a warning to residents of Boca Chica Village of "potential risk to health and safety" has been issued.

It could be more than a year before churches are allowed to resume their in-person gatherings, according to Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker announced a five-phase plan to reopen Illinois that gives guidance to schools, businesses, churches, and other religious centers about when they will be allowed to reopen. In phase three, gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed. In phase four, gatherings of up to 50 people will be allowed. Gatherings of more than 50 people will not be allowed until phase five. During a press conference on Wednesday, Pritzker confirmed that churches will be held...

A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a worker advocacy group's lawsuit alleging that Smithfield Foods Inc. failed to sufficiently protect employees at a pork processing plant in Missouri amid the coronavirus outbreak. U.S. District Judge Greg Kays ruled that Smithfield was already taking many of the health precautions that the Rural Community Workers Alliance had called for in its lawsuit, Reuters reported. The precautions include screening production-line workers for symptoms of the virus and installing barriers in facilities to help keep employees apart. Kay also said it wasn't within the court's purview to oversee working conditions. He noted that under...

Residents in Missouri were encouraged to snitch on businesses that broke Gov. Mike Parson's (R) stay-at-home orders. A website and email address were launched so residents could anonymously report non-essential businesses being open. What residents didn't expect, however, was for their personal information to be released. Under Missouri's Sunshine Law, members of the public can access records and meetings. Jared Totsch decided to file a Sunshine Law request. When he received the information, he shared the information on Facebook. “Here ya go. The gallery of snitches, busybodies, and employees who rat out their own neighbors and employers over the Panic-demic,"...