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Decision 2020

Thousands of candidates not being allowed ballot access nationwide in 2020

(Libertarian Media Network) -- The first stage of nationwide petitioning for ballot access has been carried out by Democrats and Republicans. However, we see dozens of political parties and independents stuck without access to ballots. The majority of states have issued declarations restricting people to essential activities such as getting gas, groceries, and healthcare treatment. People are told to stay six feet away from others and many states have now banned gatherings of large groups of people. How this affects "new […]

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Breaking News

No fatalities but heavy damage to town in Arkansas as result of Saturday tornado

JONESBORO, Ark. (UPI) -- City officials and residents in Jonesboro are starting the recovery process after the town took a direct hit from a twister that left buildings flattened in its wake Saturday. At least six minor injuries were caused by the twister and no confirmed fatalities, Jonesboro Police Chief Rick Elliott said. Rounds of severe thunderstorms erupted from the southern Plains to the Ohio Valley on Saturday, with the dangerous weather packing damaging winds, hail the size of softballs […]

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Business & Lifestyle

FDA fast-tracks 15-minute COVID-19 test

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration has fast-tracked the authorization of a COVID-19 test that could produce results in less than 15 minutes, the maker of the test said. The FDA granted the emergency use authorization Friday. Abbott Laboratories said the test can produce positive test results in 5 minutes and negative results in 13 minutes. The test is performed on the manufacturer's 7-pound ID NOW platform. "Because of its small size, it can be used in more […]

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Decision 2020

New York postpones primaries due to coronavirus

ALBANY, N.Y. (UPI) -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday the state will postpone its primary amid growing coronavirus cases. The decision will move the state's presidential preference primary from April 28 to June 23 when state legislative and congressional races were already being held, Cuomo said. The new date is more than two weeks after the June 9 deadline the Democratic National Committee has set for voting. With other states announcing postponement of primary elections earlier, a DNC spokesperson […]

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Business & Lifestyle

Instacart shoppers to strike for better protection against coronavirus

(UPI) -- Employees who shop for Instacart, which allows customers to order groceries for delivery through a smartphone app, are planning to strike nationwide Monday to demand the company provide better protections amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a blog post this week the Gig Workers Collective announced they would refuse to accept orders until the company provides hazard pay, safety gear including hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and soap -- and expands paid sick leave to include workers with pre-existing conditions […]

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eSports

Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR virtual race at Homestead

MIAMI, iRacing (UPI) -- With the NASCAR season halted by the coronavirus pandemic, Denny Hamlin won Sunday's inaugural eNASCAR iRacing Pro Series Invitational at a virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway. Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 champion, beat Dale Earnhardt Jr. off the final corner in the debut event. Timmy Hill, Chase Briscoe, and pole-winner Garrett Smithley rounded out the top five. Earnhardt, who retired from the NASCAR Cup Series at the conclusion of the 2017 season, was ahead going into the last lap […]

todayMarch 23, 2020 40

Entertainment

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus in New York prison

ALDEN, N.Y. (UPI) -- Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for the coronavirus disease, New York prison officials said. Weinstein, who was convicted and sentenced this month to 23 years, was placed in isolation at the Wende Correctional Facility in western New York. Authorities say Weinstein, 68, already had the virus when he arrived from Rikers Island last week. Doctors treated Weinstein for high blood pressure and chest pains during and after his trial in Manhattan, where jurors […]

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Entertainment

E3 canceled due to coronavirus concerns

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- E3 2020 has been canceled due to public health concerns about the COVID-19 virus. The Entertainment Software Association announced Wednesday that the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), an annual video game trade show, will no longer take place June 9-11 in Los Angeles due to dangers posed by the coronavirus. "After careful consultation with our member companies regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry -- our fans, our employees, our exhibitors, and our longtime […]

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Decision 2020

Biden, Sanders vie for 352 delegates in Michigan, Washington, 4 other states

(UPI) -- Six states will vote Tuesday in Democratic presidential primaries, as former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders fight for the delegate lead ahead of the national convention. A combined 352 delegates are up for grabs Tuesday after voting in Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington. A week ago, Biden took over as the party front-runner after a dominating performance on Super Tuesday a week ago, when he won 10 states to Sanders' four […]

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