| Michael Cohen says Trump once leered at his 15-year-old daughter and asked: 'When did she get so hot?' Posted: 07 Sep 2020 09:26 AM PDT  Michael Cohen detailed the anecdote in his upcoming memoir, "Disloyal," which is set for release on Tuesday.
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| Hong Kong police criticised over rough arrest of 12-year-old girl during protests Posted: 07 Sep 2020 02:20 AM PDT  Hong Kong police tackled a 12-year old girl to the ground and arrested her on Sunday amid a protests against delayed parliamentary elections. A video widely shared online shows riot police pushing the youngster to the ground as she tried to dash away. She was later charged for allegedly violating coronavirus social distancing rules, police said. But her mother told local media: "She was just trying to buy art supplies with her brother." The video has sparked outrage online, gathering over a million views on Twitter. On the local Reddit-like forum LIHKG, one commenter criticised the police for being "loud and impolite" as if a "mad dog chasing after people who run." In a statement on Facebook, the police said the girl was running in a "suspicious manner" that required officers to chase and subdue her with the use of "minimum force".
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| Dozens arrested as violent Portland protests continue Posted: 05 Sep 2020 09:12 PM PDT  Hundreds of people gathered for rallies and marches against police violence and racial injustice Saturday night in Portland, Oregon, as often violent nightly demonstrations that have happened for 100 days since George Floyd was killed showed no signs of ceasing. Video posted online appeared to show tear gas being deployed to clear protesters from what police said was an unpermitted demonstration.
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| Majority of Young Adults in the U.S. Now Live With Their Parents: Report Posted: 06 Sep 2020 02:01 PM PDT  The number of 18 to 29 year olds living at home hit a low of 29% in 1960 and it has risen over the decades
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| Philippine president pardons U.S. Marine jailed for transgender killing Posted: 07 Sep 2020 06:13 AM PDT  Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday pardoned a United States Marine convicted of killing a transgender woman in the country nearly six years ago, sparking condemnation from activists who described the move as a "mockery of justice". Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton was jailed in 2015 for killing Jennifer Laude near a former U.S. navy base. A trial court signed off on his early release last week for good conduct, but was blocked by an appeal from Laude's lawyers.
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| Citing pandemic, the Archdiocese will livestream the Mass for Our Lady of Charity Posted: 07 Sep 2020 05:28 PM PDT  The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused hundreds of event cancellations across South Florida since March, but it won't prevent the celebration of Mass for Our Lady of Charity, the patron saint of Cuban Catholics, from happening this week.
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| A French man chased a fly around with an electric swatter and accidentally blew up his own house Posted: 07 Sep 2020 08:16 AM PDT  The man, in his 80s, was slightly burned and his home is uninhabitable. The fate of the fly is unknown.
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| This goat wasn't kidding around: Georgia farm animal jumps into cop car, chews papers, spills a drink, then head-butts deputy Posted: 07 Sep 2020 04:44 PM PDT  A sheriff's deputy in Georgia left her car door open while serving civil papers. Moments later, an uninvited passenger jumped in and caused trouble.
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| California wildfire burns at least two dozen homes in small mountain town Posted: 07 Sep 2020 07:35 PM PDT  "Words cannot even begin to describe the devastation of this community," a resident said.
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| India sends 'hotline' message to Chinese over alleged kidnapping Posted: 07 Sep 2020 06:48 AM PDT  Reports say Chinese troops abducted five Indian civilians in a disputed border area.
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| Oregon rejects GOP voter statement, says it was submitted 29 seconds late Posted: 06 Sep 2020 10:15 AM PDT  The Oregon Republican Party's statement for the state voters' pamphlet arrived 29 seconds too late and will not appear in the guide mailed to voters for the November election, according to officials.
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| Cardi B slams Candace Owens: ‘I’m not getting pimped out by White men’ Posted: 06 Sep 2020 06:22 PM PDT  Cardi B had time on her hands Sunday night when she posted a stinging video message to conservative personality Candace Owens. The Grammy award-winning performer, who refused to show her face on camera because she was under the weather, held nothing back in her address to Owens, who Cardi accused of harassing her online for her support of Democratic Party. Cardi B, real name Belcalis Almánzar, said that Trump supporters had been harassing her online due to her previous endorsement of Bernie Sanders during the Democratic primary and later of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
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| Seeking unity, NKorea's Kim vows to overcome typhoon damage Posted: 05 Sep 2020 08:13 PM PDT  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited typhoon-stricken areas in the northeast, fired a top official there and promised to send 12,000 workers from Pyongyang for recovery efforts, state media reported Sunday. The Korean Central News Agency said that Kim on Saturday visited South Hamgyong province, which was hit by Typhoon Maysak last week. It said Kim was briefed that the typhoon destroyed more than 1,000 houses and inundated public buildings and farmland in the coastal areas of South Hamgyong as well as nearby North Hamgyong province.
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| Evicted state Senate hopeful charged with breaking into her old home, Georgia cops say Posted: 07 Sep 2020 10:20 AM PDT  Linda Pritchett told police her eviction was "improper."
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| Landmark graft trial puts Mexican justice to test Posted: 07 Sep 2020 06:41 PM PDT  A widening corruption scandal has given Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador an opportunity to burnish his anti-graft credentials, but experts say the landmark case is in danger of being politicized.
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| Exclusive: Two-thirds of Americans say they won't get COVID-19 vaccine when it's first available, USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll shows Posted: 07 Sep 2020 09:57 AM PDT  Two-thirds of U.S. voters say they won't try to get a coronavirus vaccine as soon as it becomes available, according to a new USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll.
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| A California fire that burned more than 7,000 acres was caused by a faulty spinning smoke machine at a gender-reveal party Posted: 07 Sep 2020 03:59 AM PDT  A string of fires have hit parts of California in quick succession, so far killing eight people and razing around 3,300 buildings.
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| Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova 'seized by unidentified people' in Minsk Posted: 07 Sep 2020 04:09 AM PDT  A Belarusian opposition leader was abducted from the streets of Minsk in broad daylight on Monday, local media reported, as authorities extend their crackdown on protests against dictator Alexander Lukashenko. Maria Kolesnikova, part of the "troika" of women who spearheaded efforts to oust the longtime ruler in an election last month, was bundled into a minibus by men in unmarked clothes, a witness said. The 38 year old is the only member of the trio still in Belarus after Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who stood against Mr Lukashenko in the election, was forced to flee to neighbouring Lithuania following apparent threats to her children, and ally Veronika Tsepkalo left for Poland. Two other opposition figures were also reported missing on Monday. A witness told the independent Belarusian news site Tut.by that she had seen Ms Kolesnikova walking near the National Art Museum in the centre of Minsk on Monday morning. "I saw a dark minibus with 'Communication' written on its side," she said. "I walked ahead and heard the sound of a phone falling on the pavement and some kind of commotion. I turned around and saw people in masks and civilian clothes were pushing Maria into the bus." Calls to Ms Kolesnikova from the Telegraph went unanswered on Monday. Her team said their lawyers were working to ascertain her whereabouts. Authorities said they had no information about any detention, while Minsk police said they were "clarifying information" about the alleged abduction.
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| China says can cooperate with U.S. journalists if Chinese media treated fairly in U.S. Posted: 07 Sep 2020 12:07 AM PDT |
| Trump says he's taking 'high road' by not meeting with Democrats on coronavirus relief Posted: 07 Sep 2020 01:21 PM PDT  Talks between the Trump administration and Congress on a new round of aid for those hit hard by the pandemic have been stalled since late July.
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| Nigerian men arrested over German PPE 'scam' Posted: 07 Sep 2020 02:04 PM PDT  The men are accused of cloning the website of a Dutch company to obtain an order from a German state.
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| Living Vehicle unveiled its luxury new travel trailer RV with a convertible home office starting at almost $229,300 — take a look inside Posted: 06 Sep 2020 05:12 AM PDT  The trailer comes in three models ranging from $229,995 to $369,995, but the only difference is its power system.
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| Cyclist flashed his butt and assaulted pedestrians on Virginia trails, police say Posted: 07 Sep 2020 12:12 PM PDT  David Marlowe, 55, faces multiple charges.
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| Navy searching for missing USS Nimitz sailor Posted: 07 Sep 2020 06:03 AM PDT  Search and rescue underway after sailor disappeared from aircraft carrier.
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| Almost 300 Rohingya found on beach in Indonesia’s Aceh Posted: 06 Sep 2020 09:39 PM PDT  Almost 300 Rohingya Muslims were found on a beach in Indonesia's Aceh province on Monday after months at sea, officials said. Officials arrived and found that the Rohingya had dispersed into three groups after landing, Banda Sakti Subdistrict Military Commander Roni Mahendra said. Indrika Ratwatte, the director for Asia and the Pacific for UNHCR, the U.N. refugee agency, said the Rohingya had survived about seven months at sea in desperate conditions, with some needing medical treatment.
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| California fire triggered by 'gender reveal firework' Posted: 07 Sep 2020 01:34 AM PDT  A firework at a gender reveal party triggered a wildfire in southern California that has destroyed 7,000 acres (2,800 hectares) and forced many residents to flee their homes, the fire department said Sunday.
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| Three Somali special forces killed, U.S. officer wounded in car bomb, Somali official says Posted: 07 Sep 2020 03:56 AM PDT |
| Exclusive: More Americans predict Trump will win the presidential debates than Biden, USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll shows Posted: 07 Sep 2020 09:55 AM PDT  Respondents to a USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll were more likely to give President Donald Trump the advantage in upcoming debates with Joe Biden.
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| West Virginia University suspending in-person undergrad classes amid COVID-19 spike Posted: 07 Sep 2020 02:52 PM PDT  "This pause in face-to-face undergraduate instruction will give us time to monitor the steadily climbing cases of COVID-19," a university official said.
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| Police were called on a Black man in Ohio after someone thought he had a gun but it turned out he just talking on his cellphone Posted: 06 Sep 2020 11:08 AM PDT  An anonymous woman called in a 911 tip about a man "in a black Mustang with a gun," and said she was "pretty darn sure" he had a pistol, local news reported.
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| Another popular Boeing plane is reportedly being investigated by the FAA after newly discovered production errors ground 8 aircraft Posted: 07 Sep 2020 05:23 PM PDT  Eight Boeing 787 Dreamliners were grounded after a potentially unsafe combination of two issues stemming from production errors was discovered.
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| 4 Oklahoma family members die in Arkansas small plane crash Posted: 07 Sep 2020 09:58 AM PDT |
| Los Angeles County hits 121 degrees as California wildfires set records Posted: 07 Sep 2020 04:33 AM PDT  California wildfires have burned nearly 2.1 million acres so far in 2020, surpassing the record for the most land scorched in the state in a single year, CAL Fire Capt. Richard Cordova said Sunday. "This is crazy," Cordova said. "We haven't even got into the October and November fire season, and we've broken the all-time record."> Incredibly, this slipped in "under the radar" due to the more acute short-term wildfire crisis: 2020 has now eclipsed 2018 for the most acres burned in California in a single year during modern era (2,094,955 acres), & "offshore wind" season has not even arrived yet.CAwx CAfire pic.twitter.com/cP6cUYGHBq> > — Daniel Swain (@Weather_West) September 7, 2020The news came as a record-setting heat wave created new challenges for exhausted firefighters who had finally started making headway containing some of the biggest blazes. The temperature in Woodland Hills, California, reached 121 degrees on Sunday, the highest ever recorded in Los Angeles County. The new record was two degrees above the previous high set in 2006. The National Weather Service said the area could get even hotter as a dangerous heat wave continues in California, Nevada, and Arizona, and records could be broken in other parts of the region. San Luis Obispo recorded a temperature of 120 degrees at the Cal Poly weather station, shattering the previous record of 115 degrees, which was set during a 2017 heat wave. "This is unmatched, just unprecedented, unreal," said John Lindsey, a meteorologist with Pacific Gas and Electric. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency in five counties.More stories from theweek.com Former FDA commissioner predicts the pandemic will soon slow — but there will be 'a lot of death and disease along the way' What would make me vote Republican again 5 scathingly funny cartoons about Nancy Pelosi's salon visit
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| Rival militias descend on Louisville at 'No justice, no Derby' Breonna Taylor protest Posted: 05 Sep 2020 08:08 PM PDT  Protesters march peacefully around Churchill Downs for Breonna Taylor, insisting "No justice, no Derby." Armed militias on both sides are also present.
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| Trump calls Biden 'stupid,' demands apology for challenging him on vaccines Posted: 07 Sep 2020 01:43 PM PDT  Republican President Donald Trump, accused by Joe Biden of putting lives at risk in his handling of the coronavirus, on Monday called his Democratic rival "stupid" and demanded an apology for what Trump called anti-vaccine rhetoric. Trailing in national opinion polls as the U.S. death toll from the virus approaches 190,000, Trump unleashed a broad attack against both the former vice president, his opponent in the Nov. 3 election, and Biden's running mate, U.S. Senator Kamala Harris. Trump has said that a vaccine against the virus would be ready in record time, perhaps before the election, raising questions about whether political pressure might result in the deployment of a vaccine before it is safe.
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| China's first reusable spacecraft lands after 2-days in orbit Posted: 06 Sep 2020 05:49 AM PDT |
| Letter from Africa: Why journalists in Nigeria feel under attack Posted: 06 Sep 2020 04:01 PM PDT  A video of a tongue-lashing one reporter recently received comes as no surprise, writes Mannir Dan Ali.
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| Costa Rica is Open to (Some) Americans. Here's What You Need to Know Posted: 07 Sep 2020 02:02 AM PDT  Shutdowns. Border closings. Fourteen-day quarantines. From the start of the pandemic, restrictions threw travel plans, lives, and industries into chaos. The world then tried to reopen as the COVID-19 numbers dropped. Hoping to salvage some of the tourist season, Europe, for instance, reopened to Europeans and those from select countries. Citizens in the "land of the free," however, have largely found themselves ironically locked in U.S. borders, due to a continuing high number of cases and inconsistent state approaches. With the exceptions of Mexico, Croatia, and Turkey, U.S. travelers have been essentially persona non grata to major tourist destinations. Costa Rica, however, is changing this with a new, finely nuanced travel policy that aims to recover their tourism economy and welcome Americans back—just not all of them. Costa Rican tourism offices revealed last month that it was opening its borders to select U.S. states. As of Sept. 1, the first eight states (and Washington, D.C.) were Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Maryland, and Virginia. On Sept. 15, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania will join the list.The move to carefully re-open was with the hope of incrementally restoring Costa Rica's tourism economy, which accounts for 8.2 percent of the country's GDP, generating 211,000 jobs that make up 8.8 percent of employment, according to Tourism Minister Gustavo Segura."Costa Rica's tourism industry is essential to the country's economic growth and development," Segura tells The Daily Beast. "In 2019, more than 3.14 million international travelers visited the country, of which more than 1.3 million were U.S. travelers."The country's best known as a place for ecotourism, providing opportunities to see one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet. Preserved land offers the possibility for tours through pristine dense jungles and to visit amazing geological features, like the popular Arenal Volcano, or kayak through their mangroves. The natural world is the country's best economic asset, and Costa Ricans knows it, which has incentivized their efforts in sustainability and renewable energy. In other words, Costa Rica needs a sustainable and environmentally sound approach to its resources to not only protect its greatest assets, but also to bring in tourists. It also needs tourists to bring in the money to make this happen—pandemics tend to complicate a climate friendly economic ecosystem.By letting some states in, the Costa Ricans are hoping to find some balance during what everyone can't help but now call "these unprecedented times." Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica, for example, is a heavily forested, emerald-colored isthmus, outlined by sandy beaches and blue water. It is the location of one of the last tropical dry forests protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also home to 7,000 plant species, 900 vertebrate species, 500 types of birds, and 8,000 species of butterflies and moths.A popular getaway on a private peninsula, Papagayo draws in tourists seeking sustainable luxury travel. "We are so fortunate to be located in one of the most beautiful places on earth," Michael Mestraud, general manager for Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo and vice-president for their Regional Residential Operations-Americas, told The Daily Beast. The operation is described by Mestraud as "part sophisticated resort, part primitive playground," a "heaven on earth for surfers, divers, hikers, bikers, nature lovers, and anyone who feels happiest in the outdoors."Due to the pandemic, the resort has been closed, but they are projecting reopening on Nov. 12, to take advantage of Thanksgiving and Festive events. Mestraud sees the reopening of Costa Rica as a welcome change, especially since Americans are an important source for business. They are working with experts on COVID-19 for their Leading with Care program, focused on creating enhanced safety for employees, guests, and residents. "The Four Seasons experience may look different in this new environment," insists Mestraud, "but it will feel the same; ultimately, it will still be our people delivering the same attention to detail, intuitive service, and personalized care."The universal message of Costa Rica's tourism appears to be one of nuanced caution and vigilance. The list of U.S. states, for example, is not set in stone and it can grow or shrink, depending on the numbers. The current list of states have "an epidemiological condition with similar or lower levels of contagion than those of Costa Rica," said Tourism Minister Segura. Americans have to supply proof of residency for their state, which can be done by a driver's licence or state ID. Children are exempt. Other requirements are the same for all international travelers. Every traveler must complete the digital epidemiological Health Pass form, and have a negative COVID-19 PCR test done within 72 hours before leaving (12 years old and up). They will not accept rapid, serological, or immunity tests. Travel insurance that covers medical expenses and a potentially longer stay due to quarantine is also required. If your travel insurance is international, they require a certification (in English or Spanish) to verify coverage: for example, does it cover Costa Rica travel, will it cover COVID-19 for upwards of $50,000 for medical, and $2000 for lodging?It is also important to remember that with constantly changing coronavirus numbers, anyone returning home to the U.S. after traveling abroad should check on current re-entry requirements. You may be given a quarantine order upon arrival, and that may mean extending your time off from work.Traveling globally has never been a simple process, and having a potentially shifting list of states for Americans may complicate things for long-term vacation planning. And yet, Costa Rica's move seems to be working. "Yes, we've had many requests from people in the 12 states wanting to travel to Costa Rica," Eric Hubrant, CEO and founder of CIRE Travel in New York told The Daily Beast. He notes that vacation requests are currently ranging from five to 12 days. "People are itching to get away and Costa Rica is a destination that has it all—beaches, mountains, spiritual getaways.""It's been a challenging year, but overall business is strong," said Hubrant, noting the impact of the pandemic. "March and April had zero new bookings (only changes to existing bookings), but in May things started to pick up for both business and vacation travel. July and August were good months, all things considered."CIRE Travel's digital marketing team will be pushing Costa Rica trips this week, hoping to help make stranded Americans aware of their options. The total impact of Costa Rica's new move, of course, is yet to be known. "We anticipate seeing a slow recovery for the tourism sector and local economies in Costa Rica," said Tourism Minister Segura, "however, we are hopeful that due to the careful health and safety measures we have taken, Costa Rica will bounce back." Last month, the country did a "staggered reopening of tourism businesses," with new restrictions and health protocols related to COVID-19 in place and focused on domestic travel. Closed from March 18 to August 1, it began welcoming visitors from the "United Kingdom, the Schengen Area, and Canada, and select countries within the European Union." If all goes well, it is possible for Costa Rica to not only model environmentally sustainable policies, but also to provide a delicate roadmap for tourism in other countries wanting American travelers. It will still be awhile before that outcome is known. "This type of reopening could serve as a model for other countries," Segura agrees cautiously, "however, we have not yet seen and evaluated the results of our efforts...All of the health and safety decisions that the Costa Rican government has made throughout the pandemic have been backed by experts at the Ministry of Health and have considered guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). We are hopeful that these careful measures will aid Costa Rica's recovery."But for now, U.S. governors have another incentive to get their COVID-19 numbers under control—a chance for their citizens to see the world again.Read more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. 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| Bond denied for Georgia trooper charged in fatal shooting of Black motorist Posted: 06 Sep 2020 08:30 AM PDT  A Georgia judge has denied bond for a former Georgia State Patrol trooper accused of murder in the August shooting death of a 60-year-old Black man who refused to stop for a broken tail light. Screven County Judge F. Gates Peed on Friday ruled that it "would be inappropriate" to grant bond at the moment for Jacob Gordon Thompson, given the facts of the case. Thompson, who is white, briefly chased Julian Lewis on Aug. 7 before forcing Lewis' car into a ditch and fatally shooting Lewis in the head.
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| 150 campers trapped in a California national forest by raging wildfires as Blackhawk helicopters fly to the rescue Posted: 06 Sep 2020 02:51 AM PDT  The campers took shelter from the inferno at the Mammoth Pool Reservoir in Sierra National Park. Many have been reported injured.
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| Vietnam begins trial of 29 villagers in deadly land dispute Posted: 07 Sep 2020 06:22 AM PDT |
| COVID-19 Update: Positivity rate drops, East Bay mall reopens, some indoor services resume in Alameda County Posted: 06 Sep 2020 10:20 AM PDT  California has a total of 727,239 cases of COVID-19, according to latest data released Saturday morning.
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| CBS News Battleground Tracker: National, Wisconsin contests steady amid protests Posted: 06 Sep 2020 07:30 AM PDT  New CBS News poll finds Biden's margins over Trump are the same nationwide and in battleground state of Wisconsin.
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| Tens of thousands rally against Belarus strongman Posted: 06 Sep 2020 11:51 AM PDT  Huge crowds of Belarusian protesters on Sunday flooded the capital Minsk, urging strongman Alexander Lukashenko to quit power, defying the threat of arrest and a massive deployment of forces.
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| Chinese chip giant SMIC 'in shock' after US trade ban threat Posted: 07 Sep 2020 06:05 AM PDT  SMIC's Hong Kong shares sank 23% after the Pentagon said it could be added to a trade blacklist.
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