“We have been anticipating the potential for such a case in the U.S., and given our close familial, social and business relationships with China, it is not unexpected that the first case in the U.S. would be in California,” said Dr. Sonia Angell, Director of the California Department of Public Health and State Public Health Officer, in a statement. … [Read more...] about New United States coronavirus case may be the first from unknown origin
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Why it’s so notoriously difficult for the United States to achieve gun reform
In the Senate, less populous states in the deep south and Midwest have the same representation as far larger states like New York and California. This contributes to an unbalanced ratio where most Americans can favour stronger gun control law but again not see this reflected by their representatives. … [Read more...] about Why it’s so notoriously difficult for the United States to achieve gun reform
If You Fear the Deep State, History Explains Why
Like just about everyone else in the United States, I watched North’s hearing. I was 8 years old. As rain ruined a family-vacation day that July, I sat in a hotel room with my mother and siblings, captivated by the testimony of a man whose deeds, I realize now, could have besmirched the NSC’s reputation for posterity. Yet when I began research for a book on the people and power of the NSC—a project that eventually included reviewing 10,000 archival documents and almost 100 interviews with policy makers from the Reagan administration and more—I was surprised how seldom Iran-Contra came up. … [Read more...] about If You Fear the Deep State, History Explains Why
The United States has a colossal e-waste problem. This is why
The next time you want to purchase a new computer, laptop or printer, check out the government’s EPEAT Registry, which lists eco-friendly tech choices. Want to show your support for the “Secure E-Waste and Recycling Act”? Consider calling the office of one of the sponsors (Congressman Espaillat, 202-225-4365; Congressman Cook, 202-225-5861). In November of 2019, Amazon.com set up a test of electronics collection bins at Amazon Locker locations in 10 U.S. cities, including Austin, Chicago, Columbus, Seattle, and Pittsburgh. Use the boxes and leave feedback about the program on the e-tailers’ Second Chance page. Staples and Best Buy offer similar free electronics recycling programs. Have a piece (or an entire office-full) of technology you want to recycle? Make sure the processor you hand it to is approved by R2 or e-Stewards. Editors' Recommendations Tesla Model S gets up to 390 miles of range via over-the-air software update How HP made the new … [Read more...] about The United States has a colossal e-waste problem. This is why
I WILL beat Donald Trump vows Bernie Sanders as Nancy Pelosi says Democrats will unite behind their candidate ‘no matter who the winner is’
'We cannot show any division. This has to be about unity, unity, unity,' she said, according to a Democratic aide who attended the session. The aide was not authorized to discuss the private meeting and spoke on condition of anonymity,' she said, the Associated Press reported. … [Read more...] about I WILL beat Donald Trump vows Bernie Sanders as Nancy Pelosi says Democrats will unite behind their candidate ‘no matter who the winner is’
