Trump's 2016 election ushered in a new era of white nationalist movement mobilisation, according to a report by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Movement members had a renewed belief they could enact political change, thanks to Trump's popularity, but the reality of Trump's era left them jaded, and the issues they champion are not going away. The movement could potentially become more dangerous. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/trump-legacy-remain-election-200823215832097.html
Aljazeera
Trump's far-right legacy will remain regardless of the election
As United States President Donald Trump prepares to accept the Republican presidential nomination this week, researchers and activists fear his legacy could impact the country's political landscape for decades by both legitimising and disenfranchising the…
Researchers are confirming what many had already suspected: people can become reinfected with covid-19, the first official case reported in Hong Kong. This as health officials in the U.S. urge people to get the flu vaccine. https://fusion.tv/video/601410/hong-kong-first-documented-case-of-covid-19-reinfection-reported/
Fusion
Hong Kong: first documented case of covid-19 reinfection reported
Researchers are confirming what many had already suspected: people can become reinfected with covid-19, the first official case reported in Hong Kong.
France reported 4,897 new coronavirus cases on August 23 – the third time in the past week that the daily figure has surpassed 4,000, and the highest tally since the country emerged in May from the two-month lockdown that held the virus back. The score was down to 1,955 on Monday, although the number tends to be artificially low at the start of the week as there is a lag in processing results over the weekend. https://www.france24.com/en/20200825-fears-of-spillover-to-vulnerable-in-europe-as-covid-19-surges-among-young
France 24
Fears of ‘spillover’ to vulnerable in Europe as Covid-19 surges among young
France recorded a new post-lockdown record of new Covid-19 cases on Sunday; the virus has also bounced back in Spain, Italy and Germany. Death rates remain low as the virus is mainly circulating amon…
For a period of three years some people get €1,200 a month for free. They only have to answer researchers' questions about how they're faring with this unconditional income. https://p.dw.com/p/3hWC8
Deutsche Welle
Money for nothing: Germany starts basic income experiment
Starting Tuesday, a select group of people in Germany will begin receiving €1,200 a month, no questions asked. The experiment will test the feasibility of a universal basic income.
At least 17 dead dolphins have been found on the seashore in Mauritius, more than a month after the huge oil spill caused by a Japanese-owned ship.
The deaths have been caused either by the spill or the authorities' decision to sink the ship's stem, environmental campaigners say - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53917793
The deaths have been caused either by the spill or the authorities' decision to sink the ship's stem, environmental campaigners say - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53917793
BBC News
Mauritius: Anger and questions as 17 dead dolphins wash ashore
The discovery of 17 of the mammals raises questions and causes sadness and anger among locals.
"Friendships can deteriorate very quickly if you don't invest in them - it probably only takes about three months," says evolutionary psychologist Prof Robin Dunbar.
So the social strain of lockdown, while hopefully short-term, could have some long-term effects on some friendships, he says. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53909243
So the social strain of lockdown, while hopefully short-term, could have some long-term effects on some friendships, he says. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53909243
BBC News
Lockdown may have lasting effects on friendships
Some marginal friendships will by lost, says psychologist, while other deeper ones may need work.
As the second wave of the coronavirus rolls into Europe, some regions are wondering whether they should impose new lockdowns or if people should learn to cope with the pandemic. But what about the countries that never imposed lockdowns in the first place? - https://p.dw.com/p/3hJc8
Deutsche Welle
Coronavirus Special Podcast #30 | Countries that never imposed a lockdown
As the second wave of the coronavirus rolls into Europe, some regions are wondering whether they should impose new lockdowns or if people should learn to cope with the pandemic. But what about the countries that never imposed lockdowns in the first place?
Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled. https://apnews.com/bac3a77342fb9d59ada088e9133cb748
AP NEWS
Laura makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana near Texas
DELCAMBRE, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura made landfall in southwestern Louisiana as a ferocious Category 4 monster early Thursday, swamping a low-lying coast with ocean water that forecasters said could be 20 feet deep and unsurvivable...
Democrats win with a big tent. Fareed argues the diversity displayed at the Democratic National Convention is the party's strength, & pursuing big tent policies is a winning strategy. https://edition.cnn.com/videos/tv/2020/08/23/exp-gps-0823-fareeds-take.cnn
CNN
FAREED'S TAKE: Democrats win with a big tent - CNN Video
Fareed argues the diversity displayed at the Democratic National Convention is the party's strength, & pursuing big tent policies is a winning strategy.
New daily infections in the UK increased to 1,522 on Thursday - the highest since mid-June
US President Donald Trump pledges a vaccine before the end of the year, "or maybe even sooner"
About 24.5 million cases have officially been confirmed worldwide so far, with 831,000 deaths - https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-53943522
US President Donald Trump pledges a vaccine before the end of the year, "or maybe even sooner"
About 24.5 million cases have officially been confirmed worldwide so far, with 831,000 deaths - https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-53943522
BBC News
Coronavirus latest: European nations tighten rules in face of outbreaks - BBC News
France, Spain and Germany impose tougher measures to stem an acceleration in cases of Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Germany's Angela Merkel warns of hard months to come
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said the coronavirus pandemic is likely to worsen in coming months. She promised her government would respond by fostering a spirit of social solidarity. https://p.dw.com/p/3hd2r
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said the coronavirus pandemic is likely to worsen in coming months. She promised her government would respond by fostering a spirit of social solidarity. https://p.dw.com/p/3hd2r
Deutsche Welle
Coronavirus: Germany's Angela Merkel warns of hard months to come
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said the coronavirus pandemic is likely to worsen in coming months. She promised her government would respond by fostering a spirit of social solidarity.
Some prominent Republicans have even publicly switched party allegiances. In mid-August, the group Former Republican National Security Officials for Biden, which includes former US Ambassador to Germany Richard Burt and James Kelly, who was Assistant Secretary of State under President George W. Bush, issued a statement saying that the current president had "imperiled American security."
"Through his actions and his rhetoric, Trump has demonstrated that he lacks the character and competence to lead this nation and has engaged in corrupt behavior that renders him unfit to serve as president." https://p.dw.com/p/3hbjt
"Through his actions and his rhetoric, Trump has demonstrated that he lacks the character and competence to lead this nation and has engaged in corrupt behavior that renders him unfit to serve as president." https://p.dw.com/p/3hbjt
Deutsche Welle
Donald Trump divides Republicans as RNC 2020 closes
Some GOP faithful still see President Donald Trump as the only option and will back him no matter what. Others are less enamored and are encouraging fellow Republicans and Independents to speak up and vote him out.
A team of veterinarians from University of California Davis have treated over 1,000 animals rescued from the wildfires raging in northern California.
The school’s veterinary hospital has been housing 30 of the most severely injured animals for additional care.
The animals were harmed in the Lightning Complex Fire, which has burned over 1.25 million acres of land, an area larger than the Grand Canyon and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate their homes. - https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-53941518
The school’s veterinary hospital has been housing 30 of the most severely injured animals for additional care.
The animals were harmed in the Lightning Complex Fire, which has burned over 1.25 million acres of land, an area larger than the Grand Canyon and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate their homes. - https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-53941518
BBC News
Animals rescued from deadly wildfires
Veterinary teams in California have been treating horses, cats and an alpaca as wildfires continue to burn in the state.
A 25-year-old man has tested positive twice for coronavirus, in what officials think may be the first instance of coronavirus reinfection in the US.
The man was found to have the virus in April after showing mild symptoms. He recovered and tested negative twice, and then tested positive again in June — this time requiring hospitalization.
Similar cases of reinfection have been recently reported in Hong Kong and in Europe.
Here's what else you need to know about the pandemic from around the world: https://p.dw.com/p/3hib3
The man was found to have the virus in April after showing mild symptoms. He recovered and tested negative twice, and then tested positive again in June — this time requiring hospitalization.
Similar cases of reinfection have been recently reported in Hong Kong and in Europe.
Here's what else you need to know about the pandemic from around the world: https://p.dw.com/p/3hib3
Deutsche Welle
Coronavirus digest: US officials report first reinfection case
The first case of coronavirus reinfection in the US has been documented in Nevada, following similar reports from Hong Kong and in Europe. Catch up with the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic.
The vacation lights are going out all over Europe.
Just weeks after many countries opened their borders to travelers within the continent, some have been closing again, often at such short notice that people are left scrambling to get home before quarantine orders are put in place. http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/europe-travel-windows-closing/index.html
Just weeks after many countries opened their borders to travelers within the continent, some have been closing again, often at such short notice that people are left scrambling to get home before quarantine orders are put in place. http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/europe-travel-windows-closing/index.html
CNN
Europe's travel windows are slamming shut
Summer holidays are ending fast all over Europe as the Covid-safe corridors that the travel industry hoped would keep it afloat begin to fall apart amid acrimony, reprisals and confusion.
At first, the front line of Europe's fight against the Covid-19 pandemic was fought in hospitals by overstretched health care workers. Now as European countries seek to avoid the long-dreaded second wave, that line has shifted to the streets and is being manned by police forces. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/29/europe/europe-covid-restrictions-intl/index.html
CNN
Europe's fight against Covid-19 shifts from hospitals to the streets
At first, the front line of Europe's fight against the Covid-19 pandemic was fought in hospitals by overstretched health care workers. Now as European countries seek to avoid the long-dreaded second wave, that line has shifted to the streets and is being…
The Italian coastguard sent help on Saturday to a rescue boat funded by British street artist Banksy after the vessel issued urgent calls for assistance, saying it was stranded in the Mediterranean and overloaded with migrants.https://reut.rs/2QAkRdV
Reuters
Italy sends help to Banksy's overloaded migrant rescue boat
ROME (Reuters) - The Italian coastguard sent help on Saturday to a rescue boat funded by British street artist Banksy after the vessel issued urgent calls for assistance, saying it was stranded in the Mediterranean and overloaded with migrants.
Amazon says it’s buying 1,800 electric delivery vans from Mercedes-Benz, the biggest such order for the German automaker to date.
In announcing the order Friday, Mercedes said it would also join a climate initiative established by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. By signing up to The Climate Pledge, Mercedes-Benz commits itself to going completely carbon neutral by 2039 — a move the company had already signaled last year. https://apnews.com/5461ae1b0aed8a18a2a3464bba00db84
In announcing the order Friday, Mercedes said it would also join a climate initiative established by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. By signing up to The Climate Pledge, Mercedes-Benz commits itself to going completely carbon neutral by 2039 — a move the company had already signaled last year. https://apnews.com/5461ae1b0aed8a18a2a3464bba00db84
AP NEWS
Mercedes gets big electric van order from Amazon
BERLIN (AP) — Amazon says it's buying 1,800 electric delivery vans from Mercedes-Benz, the biggest such order for the German automaker to date. In announcing the order Friday, Mercedes said...
That's all what #Cheetos wanted!! One person has been shot dead in Oregon as a large procession of supporters of President Trump clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53963625
BBC News
Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as rival groups protest
A pro-Trump procession was met by counter-protesters in another tense night in the Oregon city.