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China Imposes Sanctions on 11 Americans Over Hong Kong “China said it would impose sanctions on 11 U.S. citizens, including Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, in retaliation for similar measures by Washington against Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials.”
McDonald’s Sues to Recover Severance From Fired CEO “McDonald’s said it is suing former Chief Executive Steve Easterbrook and seeking to recoup tens of millions it paid him in severance and benefits, alleging that he lied to the board about sexual relationships with employees before his ouster last fall.”
Doctors, Community Groups Struggle to Tackle Covid-19 Racial Disparities “Health officials and activists have faced challenges making coronavirus information, testing and treatment available to members of some communities hit hardest by Covid-19.”
Trump’s directives spark confusion for state officials, businesses “An array of economists and lawmakers faulted the president’s executive actions as unworkable or legally questionable.”
‘I’d Rather Stay Home and Die’: Fear of Hospitals Is Driving Virus Deaths in Mexico “Mexico is battling one of the worst outbreaks in the world, and many see the Covid ward as a place where only death awaits — to be avoided at all cost.”
Lebanon in Crisis Amid Ministerial Resignations, Protests Over Beirut Explosion
WHAT I’M READING + WATCHING + LISTENING TO
🎧 LISTEN: Testing Workers for Covid-19: Who Should Pay?Businesses are often at odds with insurance companies over paying for testing workers, and some require employees to share in the cost. Sarah Krouse explains.
THE COMMENT
“Outspoken and accomplished women are often criticized for their ‘ambition’ because political movements thrive on women behind the scenes who defer to male leaders. From abolition to civil rights to Black Lives Matter, groups flourish only through women’s organizational efforts, but in the spirit of Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Kamala Harris is sidestepping the pretense of modesty and deference during the 2020 contest.” - Catherine Clinton, the Denman Chair of American History at the University of Texas in San Antonio.
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