As the coronavirus pandemic grows, gun sales are surging in many states…
March 16, 2020
Gun sales are surging in many U.S. states, especially in those hit hardest by the coronavirus — California, New York and Washington. But there’s also been an uptick in less-affected areas, with some first-time gun buyers fearing an unraveling of the social order and some gun owners worried that the government might use its emergency powers to restrict gun purchases.
Lockheed CEO Marillyn Hewson to step down after 6 years in the role…
March 16, 2020
Cyberattack on HHS meant to slow coronavirus response…
March 16, 2020
The nature and origin of the attack is still under investigation.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will shut down TONIGHT at 8pm…
New Jersey issues an 8 p.m. curfew ...
March 16, 2020
The #Coronavirus doesn't care about state borders, so this agreement with @GovNedLamont & @GovMurphy will help protect the entire Tri-State Area.
These temporary closures will last as long as is necessary to protect the public health.
Grocery stores will remain OPEN.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 16, 2020
Supreme Court postpones oral arguments amid coronavirus pandemic…
March 16, 2020
A court spokeswoman said the move was “in keeping with public health precautions” in response to the outbreak, which has infected 18 people in Washington, D.C., and more than 3,800 nationwide. “The court will examine the options for rescheduling those cases in due course in light of the developing circumstances,” the spokeswoman said
Bernie Sanders refuses to withdraw praise of Fidel Castro in Democratic debate…
March 16, 2020
When asked why Cuban Americans should vote for him after he praised Castro’s literacy program despite his human rights abuses, Sanders pivoted to another Communist country: China.
Washington state orders all bars, restaurants, entertainment and recreation facilities to close over coronavirus…
March 16, 2020
In a statement Inslee said the ban, to be issued via emergency proclamation Monday, wouldn’t apply to grocery stores and pharmacies and that restaurants statewide could continue take-out and delivery services. King County announced Sunday night it would take these actions immediately.
Saudi Arabia detains 298 public officials in new corruption probes…
March 16, 2020
Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the detention of hundreds of government officials, including military and security officers, on charges involving bribery and exploiting public office, and said investigators would bring charges against them.
IMF Prepares $1 Trillion Bazooka…
March 16, 2020
IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva issued three "policy prescriptions" that she said should define a "coordinated response" from the developed economies in Europe and the US. In addition to declaring that the IMF has $1 trillion in loan capacity ready to put to work to salve the economic damage caused by the outbreak, Georgieva encouraged governments to spend more, and asked the Fed to consider bulking up its dollar FX swap lines to emerging-market central banks.
Ohio jail to release hundreds of inmates amid coronavirus concerns…
March 16, 2020
“It’s not a matter of if this virus hits us, it’s a matter of when," administrative judge Brendan Sheehan told Cleveland’s WOIO. "If it hits us and the jail, it will cripple our criminal justice system.” “The goal of this is to protect the community and the safety of the inmates,” the judge also told Fox 8. “If someone’s a serious violent person, well, we’re using our discretion to make sure the community’s safe also."
Chinese tycoon vanishes after calling Xi a ‘clown,’ slamming government’s handling of COVID-19…
March 16, 2020
Ren Zhiqiang, a retired real estate executive, has never been shy about sharing his feelings toward people in power. In fact, last month he called Xi, one of China's most powerful leaders in modern history, a "clown" and slammed the government's efforts to contain COVID-19.
Dow craters over 2,800 points after Fed takes emergency action to stem coronavirus fallout…
March 16, 2020
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than 2,800 points, or 12 percent, at its worst levels while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were down 10.6 percent and 11.5 percent, respectively. Trading was halted for 15 minutes shortly after the opening bell due to the S&P 500's decline of more than 7 percent.
Florida could be back in the running to host Space Command headquarters…
March 16, 2020
“I think there is a growing recognition that national security requirements in space will want to rely increasingly on the commercial space marketplace to meet those requirements,” Ketcham said, “and nowhere is that commercial space marketplace growing more vibrantly and aggressively than here in Florida.”...
Spanish King renounces inheritance from father amid scandal…
March 16, 2020
The royal house said in a statement that in addition to renouncing his inheritance, Felipe is stripping Juan Carlos of his annual stipend. In 2018, the former monarch received 194,232 euros ($216,000).
The decision comes amid an ongoing investigation by Swiss prosecutors into an offshore account allegedly operated for Juan Carlos. The account allegedly received 88 million euros ($100 million) from Saudi Arabia's late King Abdullah in 2008, which prosecutors believe could be kickback payments, according to the Swiss newspaper Tribune de Geneve.
President Trump Retweets A Video Featuring Qanon Easter Eggs…
March 16, 2020