skynewsus--2020-05-20--Economic cost and human suffering in virus-hit US 'like 1930s Great Depression'

The Great Depression of the 1930s was a defining trauma of the 20th century .
It is what every recession is marked against .
After 36 million people filed for unemployment in America , a figure that has n't been seen since that protracted crisis , forecasters are delving into the archives once again to compare .
In West Virginia , a state that has long been at the sharp end of any economic downturn , people agree .
I met many people who felt the two eras share a great deal in terms of economic costs and human suffering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those days glibly here , as West Virginia was very much at the sharp end of loss in the 30s .
At Manna Meal , a soup kitchen in the city of Charleston , they 've seen a big shift in the people turning up hoping to get free meals .
Brooke Parker , deputy executive director , says a lot of the people they 're seeing had jobs before the coronavirus pandemic .
`` They 've always supported themselves , they 've always paid their bills , they 've always got their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go to a food pantry .
`` What they 're experiencing now is just incredible shame and humiliation at having to come and eat somewhere like this . ''
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker I 'm told they account for about 30 percent of the people here - their lives , their security , turned upside down in a matter of weeks .
Jimmy tells me he was a caretaker until very recently , but lost his job and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Along with their income , people are losing their health insurance - the two come hand in hand in America .
West Virginia Health Right is a rare , free clinic in the city , offering hope to people in troubled times .
They , like the soup kitchen , have seen a big change in the people coming through their doors and a sharp spike in patients looking for help with anxiety and depression .
But the clinic is facing its own challenges - drug companies ratcheting up prices for medication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coordinator , said : `` Different things were so expensive that normally were not expensive .
`` Generics that have been on the market for years went up , some of them by 400 percent , which was ridiculous because they 've been out there forever . ''
Insulin has also been subject to sharp price hikes .
And as Rhonda points out , without it , people inevitably end up in hospital .
Such is the nature of the US healthcare system , that vulnerable people with chronic conditions have to file @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need .
Of course the Great Depression was a protracted crisis that lasted a decade .
It was caused by a financial meltdown and was made worse by bad policy choices , like the Federal Reserve 's decision to raise interest rates .
The banks were far weaker institutions then too .
Some economists claim drawing any comparisons with the Great Depression is n't helpful because the coronavirus fallout will be shorter and less severe .
But some , like Claudia Sahm , of the Washington Centre for Equitable Growth , believe the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the country could well endure many years of this and that congress is the only thing standing in the way of America enduring another depression .
She said they have the hallmarks already of high unemployment , a deflationary spiral and no guarantee there wo n't be a very long slog .
`` America is fundamentally underprepared for recessions and has no social safety net… the aerial images of thousands of people waiting in cars for food banks , are the bread lines of the 1930s . ''
Local tailor Anthony Paranzino @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's going to be a rough recession , '' he said frankly .
His sales are down 70 % from this time last year .
`` But also I also think it 's going to teach some people who 've never known hard times how to kind of figure out ' I 've got to do some stuff for myself ' .
`` We 'll see some repatriation of manufacturing .
I think we 'll see more people paying attention to local businesses like ours . ''
One thing many economists do agree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the need to act quickly early on as the failure of institutions and government prolonged the pain .
The lack of international trade also hampered progress .
The test of this presidency and this congress may well be how willing they are to pile trillions of dollars more into helping to keep people afloat and to trade with other countries .
Neither will be easy decisions or natural reflexes .

The Great Depression of the 1930s was a defining trauma of the 20th century.
It is what every recession is marked against.
After 36 million people filed for unemployment in America, a figure that hasn't been seen since that protracted crisis, forecasters are delving into the archives once again to compare.
In West Virginia, a state that has long been at the sharp end of any economic downturn, people agree.
Image: More and more people are relying on food banks to survive
I met many people who felt the two eras share a great deal in terms of economic costs and human suffering.
And they don't talk about those days glibly here, as West Virginia was very much at the sharp end of loss in the 30s.
At Manna Meal, a soup kitchen in the city of Charleston, they've seen a big shift in the people turning up hoping to get free meals.
Brooke Parker, deputy executive director, says a lot of the people they're seeing had jobs before the coronavirus pandemic.
"They've always supported themselves, they've always paid their bills, they've always got their own food, they've never had to go to a food pantry.
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"What they're experiencing now is just incredible shame and humiliation at having to come and eat somewhere like this."
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I'm told they account for about 30 percent of the people here - their lives, their security, turned upside down in a matter of weeks.
Image: Jimmy was a caretaker but lost his job and is sleeping rough
Jimmy tells me he was a caretaker until very recently, but lost his job and his apartment. Now he's sleeping rough.
Along with their income, people are losing their health insurance - the two come hand in hand in America.
West Virginia Health Right is a rare, free clinic in the city, offering hope to people in troubled times.
They, like the soup kitchen, have seen a big change in the people coming through their doors and a sharp spike in patients looking for help with anxiety and depression.
But the clinic is facing its own challenges - drug companies ratcheting up prices for medication.
Image: Pills being dispensed at West Virginia Health Right - a rare, free clinic
Rhonda Francis, clinical and pharmacy coordinator, said: "Different things were so expensive that normally were not expensive.
"Generics that have been on the market for years went up, some of them by 400 percent, which was ridiculous because they've been out there forever."
Insulin has also been subject to sharp price hikes. And as Rhonda points out, without it, people inevitably end up in hospital.
Such is the nature of the US healthcare system, that vulnerable people with chronic conditions have to file for bankruptcy to get the drugs they need.
Image: US unemployment hit record highs during the Great Depression
Image: People walking along train tracks to collect relief food in West Virginia in 1935
Of course the Great Depression was a protracted crisis that lasted a decade.
It was caused by a financial meltdown and was made worse by bad policy choices, like the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates.
The banks were far weaker institutions then too. Some economists claim drawing any comparisons with the Great Depression isn't helpful because the coronavirus fallout will be shorter and less severe.
But some, like Claudia Sahm, of the Washington Centre for Equitable Growth, believe the images and metrics are as stark, that the country could well endure many years of this and that congress is the only thing standing in the way of America enduring another depression.
She said they have the hallmarks already of high unemployment, a deflationary spiral and no guarantee there won't be a very long slog.
"America is fundamentally underprepared for recessions and has no social safety net… the aerial images of thousands of people waiting in cars for food banks, are the bread lines of the 1930s."
Image: Tailor Anthony Paranzino is optimistic even though sales are down 70% from this time last year
Local tailor Anthony Paranzino is much more optimistic. "It's going to be a rough recession," he said frankly.
His sales are down 70% from this time last year. "But also I also think it's going to teach some people who've never known hard times how to kind of figure out 'I've got to do some stuff for myself'.
"We'll see some repatriation of manufacturing. I think we'll see more people paying attention to local businesses like ours."
One thing many economists do agree on is that the Great Depression highlighted the need to act quickly early on as the failure of institutions and government prolonged the pain. The lack of international trade also hampered progress.
The test of this presidency and this congress may well be how willing they are to pile trillions of dollars more into helping to keep people afloat and to trade with other countries. Neither will be easy decisions or natural reflexes.


skynewsus--2020-05-20--Trump claims US having 1.5 million coronavirus cases is a 'badge of honour'

Donald Trump has claimed the fact the US has 1.5 million confirmed coronavirus cases - the most of any country in the world - is a `` badge of honour '' .
The country has suffered almost 92,000 deaths of people with COVID-19 , but the president suggested the infection figures should be a source of pride .
`` By the way , you know when you say that we lead in cases , that 's because we have more testing than anybody else , '' he told reporters at the White House .
: : Listen to Divided States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spotify , and Spreaker '' So when we have a lot of cases , I do n't look at that as a bad thing , I look at that as , in a certain respect , as being a good thing because it means our testing is much better .
`` So I view it as a badge of honour .
Really , it 's a badge of honour .
`` It 's a great tribute to the testing and all of the work that a lot of professionals have done . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ criticism from medical experts that his decision to announce he was taking a malaria drug to prevent coronavirus could spark wide misuse of the unproven treatment with potentially fatal side effects .
His revelation on Monday that he was taking hydroxychloroquine caught many in his administration by surprise and set off an urgent effort by officials to justify the statement .
But their attempt to address the concerns of health professionals was undercut by the president himself .
While offering no evidence , he suggested a study of veterans raising alarm about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` enemy statement '' , despite his own government stating the drug should be administered for COVID-19 only in a hospital or research setting .
`` If you look at the one survey , the only bad survey , they were giving it to people that were in very bad shape , '' he said .
The remarks were apparently in reference to a study of hundreds of patients treated by the Department of Veterans Affairs , in which more of those in a group who were administered hydroxychloroquine died than among those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very old .
Almost dead , '' he said .
The drug has also not been shown to protect or treat the virus in a number of other studies .

Donald Trump has claimed the fact the US has 1.5 million confirmed coronavirus cases - the most of any country in the world - is a "badge of honour".
The country has suffered almost 92,000 deaths of people with COVID-19, but the president suggested the infection figures should be a source of pride.
"By the way, you know when you say that we lead in cases, that's because we have more testing than anybody else," he told reporters at the White House.
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"So when we have a lot of cases, I don't look at that as a bad thing, I look at that as, in a certain respect, as being a good thing because it means our testing is much better.
"So I view it as a badge of honour. Really, it's a badge of honour.
"It's a great tribute to the testing and all of the work that a lot of professionals have done."
Mr Trump also emphatically defended himself against criticism from medical experts that his decision to announce he was taking a malaria drug to prevent coronavirus could spark wide misuse of the unproven treatment with potentially fatal side effects.
His revelation on Monday that he was taking hydroxychloroquine caught many in his administration by surprise and set off an urgent effort by officials to justify the statement.
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But their attempt to address the concerns of health professionals was undercut by the president himself.
While offering no evidence, he suggested a study of veterans raising alarm about the drug was "false" and an "enemy statement", despite his own government stating the drug should be administered for COVID-19 only in a hospital or research setting.
"If you look at the one survey, the only bad survey, they were giving it to people that were in very bad shape," he said.
The remarks were apparently in reference to a study of hundreds of patients treated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, in which more of those in a group who were administered hydroxychloroquine died than among those who weren't.
"They were very old. Almost dead," he said.
"It was a Trump enemy statement."
The drug has also not been shown to protect or treat the virus in a number of other studies.


skynewsus--2020-05-20--Chrissy Teigen bought five wedding dresses because she felt 'guilty'

Model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen has admitted she bought five wedding dresses because she felt `` guilty '' .
The 34-year-old , who married singer John Legend in 2013 , joked about her extravagant purchases on social media .
The conversation began when a fan tweeted her : `` One time I saw you at barneys and you bought a Celine bag so you would n't feel guilty about asking to use the bathroom .
`` I knew I loved you before but that solidified it . ''
Teigen replied : `` Wowowowow anyone that knows me knows this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' She later shared a message from a friend , who was poking fun at her bridal shopping spree .
The friend wrote : `` Sort of like that time you bought like 5 wedding dresses you knew you would never actually wear because you felt guilty about 'just trying on dresses ' which is precisely the point of TRYING ON wedding dresses I love you . ''
Teigen shared the message on her Instagram story , along with the reply `` THOSE WENT TO GREAT HOMES '' , suggesting she may have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ model wore three different dresses on her wedding day , all designed by Vera Wang .
Some criticised Teigen on Twitter , with one person calling her comments `` tone deaf '' and another writing : `` This is one of those Rich People Tweets Chrissy . ''
But others defended the TV personality , saying she can `` spend her money how she wants '' .

Model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen has admitted she bought five wedding dresses because she felt "guilty".
The 34-year-old, who married singer John Legend in 2013, joked about her extravagant purchases on social media.
The conversation began when a fan tweeted her: "One time I saw you at barneys and you bought a Celine bag so you wouldn't feel guilty about asking to use the bathroom.
Image: Teigen with husband John Legend
"I knew I loved you before but that solidified it."
Teigen replied: "Wowowowow anyone that knows me knows this is very true all too often."
She later shared a message from a friend, who was poking fun at her bridal shopping spree.
The friend wrote: "Sort of like that time you bought like 5 wedding dresses you knew you would never actually wear because you felt guilty about 'just trying on dresses' which is precisely the point of TRYING ON wedding dresses I love you."
Teigen shared the message on her Instagram story, along with the reply "THOSE WENT TO GREAT HOMES", suggesting she may have sold the dresses on afterwards.
The model wore three different dresses on her wedding day, all designed by Vera Wang.
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Some criticised Teigen on Twitter, with one person calling her comments "tone deaf" and another writing: "This is one of those Rich People Tweets Chrissy."
But others defended the TV personality, saying she can "spend her money how she wants".


skynewsus--2020-05-20--Body of former WWE wrestler Shad Gaspard found on California beach

The body of a former WWE wrestler who went missing while swimming with his son has been found on a beach in California .
Shad Gaspard was caught in a rip tide in Venice , Los Angeles , on Sunday afternoon .
Aryeh , Gaspard 's 10-year-old son , was rescued and several other swimmers made it out of the water safely after they were caught in the strong currents .
Los Angeles firefighters said police called them to a beach in Venice early on Wednesday after a dead body was found .
Los Angeles County Fire Department 's Lifeguard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the description of Sunday 's missing swimmer '' .
World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) later tweeted that it was saddened to learn that its former `` superstar has passed away at the age of 39 '' .
Police said Gaspard was about 150ft ( 46m ) from the shore when he was last seen .
Los Angeles police said in a statement on Monday : `` When last seen by the lifeguard , a wave had crashed over Mr Shad Gaspard and he was swept out to sea . ''
Siliana Gaspard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued a statement on Tuesday thanking authorities and fans .
She said : `` We would like to express our gratitude to the first responders who rescued Aryeh and to the lifeguards , coast guard , divers , fire and police departments for their continued efforts to help find our beloved Shad . ''
The statement added : `` Shad is a fighter , a warrior and a magical soul .
We are hoping and praying for his safe return .
`` As a family we thank you all for your concern and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sending your positivity and prayers to our beloved Shad . ''
Gaspard gained prominence in World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) as one half of the tag-team group Cryme Time , along with his partner , JTG .
After retiring from the WWE in 2010 , Gaspard has had small roles on TV and in movies , including the 2015 Kevin Hart comedy Get Hard .

The body of a former WWE wrestler who went missing while swimming with his son has been found on a beach in California.
Shad Gaspard was caught in a rip tide in Venice, Los Angeles, on Sunday afternoon.
Aryeh, Gaspard's 10-year-old son, was rescued and several other swimmers made it out of the water safely after they were caught in the strong currents.
Los Angeles firefighters said police called them to a beach in Venice early on Wednesday after a dead body was found.
Image: Gaspard, left, retired from the WWE in 2010
Los Angeles County Fire Department's Lifeguard Division tweeted that the body "matches the description of Sunday's missing swimmer".
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) later tweeted that it was saddened to learn that its former "superstar has passed away at the age of 39".
Police said Gaspard was about 150ft (46m) from the shore when he was last seen.
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Los Angeles police said in a statement on Monday: "When last seen by the lifeguard, a wave had crashed over Mr Shad Gaspard and he was swept out to sea."
Siliana Gaspard, the former wrestler's wife, issued a statement on Tuesday thanking authorities and fans.
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She said: "We would like to express our gratitude to the first responders who rescued Aryeh and to the lifeguards, coast guard, divers, fire and police departments for their continued efforts to help find our beloved Shad."
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The statement added: "Shad is a fighter, a warrior and a magical soul. We are hoping and praying for his safe return.
"As a family we thank you all for your concern and well wishes. Please continue to keep sending your positivity and prayers to our beloved Shad."
Gaspard gained prominence in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as one half of the tag-team group Cryme Time, along with his partner, JTG.
After retiring from the WWE in 2010, Gaspard has had small roles on TV and in movies, including the 2015 Kevin Hart comedy Get Hard.


skynewsus--2020-05-20--Reality star charged with murder of YouTuber after fatal car crash

American reality star Daniel Silva has been charged with murder following the death of YouTuber Corey La Barrie .
La Barrie died in a car crash on his 25th birthday on 10 May , and Silva is alleged to have been behind the wheel .
A statement from the LA County District Attorney 's office reads : `` A 26-year-old man has been charged with killing the passenger in his McLaren sports car after crashing into a tree in Valley Village earlier this month . ''
According to documents seen by TMZ , the DA say Silva `` did unlawfully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ La Barrie .
Silva 's black 2020 McLaren 600LT hit a stop sign and a tree after the driver lost control , according to the authorities .
La Barrie and Silva are reported to have been at a party before the accident took place .
Silva , who starred in the 10th series of US tattoo reality show Ink Masters , could face a maximum sentence of 15 years to life in prison if convicted .
La Barrie was popular on YouTube , with over 383,000 subscribers on his personal channel , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Collins , who recently posted a video tribute to his best friend .
In one of his last tweets , La Barrie thanked his followers for their well wishes , writing : `` Thank you for the birthday wishes love you guys !
And if you have the intro to my stream how did you like it ? ''
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`` No words can describe the sadness I feel in losing a child .
It just feels so unreal and I 'm overwhelmed with grief .
I love you so much Corey and will miss you so so much .
It 's just so unfair . ''
A GoFundMe page to raise money for the YouTube star 's funeral costs exceeded its $ 150,000 ( £122,000 ) target in just two days and has now raised over $ 200,000 ( £163,000 ) .
A bail amount of $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been recommended for Silva , who reportedly fractured his hip in the accident .

American reality star Daniel Silva has been charged with murder following the death of YouTuber Corey La Barrie.
La Barrie died in a car crash on his 25th birthday on 10 May, and Silva is alleged to have been behind the wheel.
A statement from the LA County District Attorney's office reads: "A 26-year-old man has been charged with killing the passenger in his McLaren sports car after crashing into a tree in Valley Village earlier this month."
According to documents seen by TMZ, the DA say Silva "did unlawfully, and with malice aforethought" murder La Barrie.
Image: Corey La Barrie died at the scene on his 25th birthday
Silva's black 2020 McLaren 600LT hit a stop sign and a tree after the driver lost control, according to the authorities.
La Barrie and Silva are reported to have been at a party before the accident took place.
Silva, who starred in the 10th series of US tattoo reality show Ink Masters, could face a maximum sentence of 15 years to life in prison if convicted.
La Barrie was popular on YouTube, with over 383,000 subscribers on his personal channel, and frequently teamed up with fellow YouTuber Crawford Collins, who recently posted a video tribute to his best friend.
In one of his last tweets, La Barrie thanked his followers for their well wishes, writing: "Thank you for the birthday wishes love you guys! And if you have the intro to my stream how did you like it?"
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La Barrie's mother Lissa Burton confirmed her son's death on Instagram, writing: "My heart breaks right now. The accident killed him instantly.
"No words can describe the sadness I feel in losing a child. It just feels so unreal and I'm overwhelmed with grief. I love you so much Corey and will miss you so so much. It's just so unfair."
A GoFundMe page to raise money for the YouTube star's funeral costs exceeded its $150,000 (£122,000) target in just two days and has now raised over $200,000 (£163,000).
A bail amount of $2m (£1.6m) is reported to have been recommended for Silva, who reportedly fractured his hip in the accident.


skynewsus--2020-05-21--Justice League flop is being re-cut by Zack Snyder after fan campaign

Three years after the original Justice League film came out , Zack Snyder says he is cutting his own version of the movie .
The 54-year-old director left the production of the original movie before it was finished because of a family tragedy .
Joss Whedon , the director of The Avengers and Buffy The Vampire Slayer , was brought in to complete the superhero movie , but fans complained he made it too light-hearted .
A campaign to # ReleaseTheSnyderCut kicked off on social media on the 2017 film 's release , with fans calling for what they believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movie .
Snyder revealed his plans during a live online commentary of his film Man Of Steel with British actor Henry Cavill .
The filmmaker also tweeted , telling his 734,000 followers : `` This is real . ''
Snyder told the Hollywood Reporter the re-version , which he 's working on with his wife and producing partner Deborah , will be `` a new experience '' and `` an entirely new thing '' .
He says he has not watched the original film .
The new cut will feature new dialogue , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members including Ben Affleck , Gal Gadot and Jason Momoa .
The re-cut movie - which could be up to four hours long - will stream on HBO Max in 2021 .
There is also the possibility it could be released in instalments , like a TV series .
A new contender in the now-crowded streaming market , HBO Max launches on 27 May .
: : Listen to the Backstage podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Snyder originally led the 2017 film but left the project to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter Autumn took her own life .
The first film , which was two hours long , was a critical and commercial flop .
Justice League is based on DC Comics characters Batman , Wonder Woman , Aquaman , The Flash , Cyborg and Superman .

Three years after the original Justice League film came out, Zack Snyder says he is cutting his own version of the movie.
The 54-year-old director left the production of the original movie before it was finished because of a family tragedy.
Image: Zack Snyder was forced to leave the project to be with his family
Image: Joss Whedon took over the reigns
Joss Whedon, the director of The Avengers and Buffy The Vampire Slayer, was brought in to complete the superhero movie, but fans complained he made it too light-hearted.
A campaign to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut kicked off on social media on the 2017 film's release, with fans calling for what they believed was Snyder's darker vision for the movie.
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Snyder revealed his plans during a live online commentary of his film Man Of Steel with British actor Henry Cavill.
The filmmaker also tweeted, telling his 734,000 followers: "This is real."
Snyder told the Hollywood Reporter the re-version, which he's working on with his wife and producing partner Deborah, will be "a new experience" and "an entirely new thing".
Image: The superhero movie features a host of DC Comic characters
He says he has not watched the original film.
The new cut will feature new dialogue, which will be recorded with original cast members including Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot and Jason Momoa.
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The re-cut movie - which could be up to four hours long - will stream on HBO Max in 2021. There is also the possibility it could be released in instalments, like a TV series.
A new contender in the now-crowded streaming market, HBO Max launches on 27 May.
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Snyder originally led the 2017 film but left the project to be with his family after his 20-year-old daughter Autumn took her own life.
The first film, which was two hours long, was a critical and commercial flop.
Justice League is based on DC Comics characters Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Cyborg and Superman.


skynewsus--2020-05-21--US to 'react strongly' if China imposes new Hong Kong security law

President Trump has said the US will `` react strongly '' to China if it pushes ahead with its plans to impose a new security law on Hong Kong .
Beijing may try to gain more control over the former British colony and the move could see protests curbed after pro-democracy activists brought some areas to a standstill over several months last year .
During a tour of a factory in Detroit , Michigan , Mr Trump told reporters `` nobody knows yet '' what the details are of China 's plan .
But he said : `` If it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strongly '' , without elaborating .
He said he would have a full statement on the proposals at an `` appropriate time '' .
A senior Hong Kong government official said details about the move and its implementation were unclear .
But the city 's media has reported the legislation would ban foreign interference , terrorism and all seditious activities aimed at toppling the central government .
The 2019 protests , which often turned violent , were supported by President Trump , among other high-profile global leaders .
China 's National People Congress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the NPC will deliberate a bill for `` establishing and improving the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to safeguard national security '' .
A member of the NPC , Zhang Yesui , said the new measures are required by the `` new situation and demands '' , adding they are `` entirely necessary '' .
The coronavirus outbreak had delayed the opening of the NPC by two months .
Some 3,000 members will gather for China 's annual parliamentary meeting .
Activists took to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protest against what they saw as an erosion of the city 's autonomy and freedom of speech , with the move in Beijing likely to add to those concerns .
Joshua Wong , a prolific Hong Kong activist in the protests , said on Twitter that the move was a sign that China wants the scrap the `` one country , two systems '' policy that has been in place since the end of British rule in 1997 , and vowed to fight the measures .
He added : `` Beijing this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law by completely ignoring the will of Hong Kongers .
`` This disputable legislation is promulgated without any legislative scrutiny , just by the direct promulgation by Beijing authority .
This new mechanism allows Beijing to impose more China 's draconian laws without any legislature scrutiny .
`` Beijing 's move is a direct retaliation on Hong Kongers ' efforts to arouse awareness over the past one year .
Beijing is attempting to silence Hong Kongers ' critical voices with force and fear . ''
President Trump has been criticising China over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manmade in a Chinese laboratory .

President Trump has said the US will "react strongly" to China if it pushes ahead with its plans to impose a new security law on Hong Kong.
Beijing may try to gain more control over the former British colony and the move could see protests curbed after pro-democracy activists brought some areas to a standstill over several months last year.
During a tour of a factory in Detroit, Michigan, Mr Trump told reporters "nobody knows yet" what the details are of China's plan.
But he said: "If it happens we'll address that issue very strongly", without elaborating.
He said he would have a full statement on the proposals at an "appropriate time".
Image: Hong Kong activists have previously praised the actions of President Trump
A senior Hong Kong government official said details about the move and its implementation were unclear.
But the city's media has reported the legislation would ban foreign interference, terrorism and all seditious activities aimed at toppling the central government.
The 2019 protests, which often turned violent, were supported by President Trump, among other high-profile global leaders.
China's National People;s Congress will convene on Friday and a spokesman said the NPC will deliberate a bill for "establishing and improving the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to safeguard national security".
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A member of the NPC, Zhang Yesui, said the new measures are required by the "new situation and demands", adding they are "entirely necessary".
The coronavirus outbreak had delayed the opening of the NPC by two months. Some 3,000 members will gather for China's annual parliamentary meeting.
Activists took to the streets in Hong Kong last year to protest against what they saw as an erosion of the city's autonomy and freedom of speech, with the move in Beijing likely to add to those concerns.
Joshua Wong, a prolific Hong Kong activist in the protests, said on Twitter that the move was a sign that China wants to scrap the "one country, two systems" policy that has been in place since the end of British rule in 1997, and vowed to fight the measures.
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He added: "Beijing this time deliberately chooses to ram through this unpopular law by completely ignoring the will of Hong Kongers.
"This disputable legislation is promulgated without any legislative scrutiny, just by the direct promulgation by Beijing authority. This new mechanism allows Beijing to impose more China's draconian laws without any legislature scrutiny.
"Beijing's move is a direct retaliation on Hong Kongers' efforts to arouse awareness over the past one year. Beijing is attempting to silence Hong Kongers' critical voices with force and fear."
President Trump has been criticising China over the coronavirus pandemic, and claimed COVID-19 was manmade in a Chinese laboratory.


skynewsus--2020-05-21--US 'could tighten crippling Huawei embargo even further'

US regulators could tighten the country 's crippling embargo on Chinese technology company Huawei even further , according to a report regarding a potential loophole in the law .
Restrictions on computer chips designed by Huawei do not cover shipments if they are sent directly to the firm 's customers , according to two officials cited by Reuters .
According to Christopher Ford at the US State Department , the regulations could be adapted `` if Huawei tries to work around our rules in some way '' .
The State Department said the agency 's enforcement arm `` will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Last year , the American government placed Huawei on the commerce department 's so-called `` entity list '' , preventing US companies from supplying it with their technology .
It did so claiming that Huawei posed a national security threat to the US .
This technology included the licensed version of the Android operating system , which runs on all of Huawei 's smartphones - potentially meaning users would no longer receive security updates .
In particular the US had campaigned internationally for countries to refuse to allow Huawei networking equipment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5G technology .
President Donald Trump was reportedly `` apoplectic '' with fury in a phone call with Boris Johnson over the prime minister 's decision to permit Huawei a restricted role in the UK 's 5G network .
A new rule announced last Friday expanded the embargo to include semiconductors manufactured outside of the US , but which used American technology .
The deeply damaging measure threatened to cut off Huawei 's supply of computer chips used across its product line , from radio base stations to servers and smartphones .
Huawei @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marked departure from the tone companies normally affect in public statements , saying the US government 's latest measures were `` arbitrary and pernicious '' .
The company said the move was part of a `` relentless pursuit to tighten its stranglehold on our company '' .
As Sky News business presenter Ian King wrote , `` companies are , as a rule , diplomatic in their statements '' .
`` One can only imagine the fury in the boardroom at Huawei [ ... ] if its statement today is anything to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has claimed the new US embargo will impact its work in more than 170 countries and hit computer networks worth hundreds of billions of dollars .
`` This decision by the US government does not just affect Huawei , '' said its statement .
`` It will have a serious impact on a wide number of global industries .
`` The US is leveraging its own technological strengths to crush companies outside its own borders .
`` This will only serve to undermine the trust international companies place in US technology and supply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will harm US interests , '' the company added .

US regulators could tighten the country's crippling embargo on Chinese technology company Huawei even further, according to a report regarding a potential loophole in the law.
Restrictions on computer chips designed by Huawei do not cover shipments if they are sent directly to the firm's customers, according to two officials cited by Reuters.
According to Christopher Ford at the US State Department, the regulations could be adapted "if Huawei tries to work around our rules in some way".
The State Department said the agency's enforcement arm "will be looking at efforts to circumvent the rules".
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Last year, the American government placed Huawei on the commerce department's so-called "entity list", preventing US companies from supplying it with their technology.
It did so claiming that Huawei posed a national security threat to the US.
This technology included the licensed version of the Android operating system, which runs on all of Huawei's smartphones - potentially meaning users would no longer receive security updates.
In particular the US had campaigned internationally for countries to refuse to allow Huawei networking equipment to be included within their rollout of 5G technology.
President Donald Trump was reportedly "apoplectic" with fury in a phone call with Boris Johnson over the prime minister's decision to permit Huawei a restricted role in the UK's 5G network.
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A new rule announced last Friday expanded the embargo to include semiconductors manufactured outside of the US, but which used American technology.
The deeply damaging measure threatened to cut off Huawei's supply of computer chips used across its product line, from radio base stations to servers and smartphones.
Huawei's response at the time was a marked departure from the tone companies normally affect in public statements, saying the US government's latest measures were "arbitrary and pernicious".
The company said the move was part of a "relentless pursuit to tighten its stranglehold on our company".
As Sky News business presenter Ian King wrote, "companies are, as a rule, diplomatic in their statements".
"One can only imagine the fury in the boardroom at Huawei [...] if its statement today is anything to go by," he said.
Image: Huawei's technology could be key in the development of the UK's 5G network
Huawei has claimed the new US embargo will impact its work in more than 170 countries and hit computer networks worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
"This decision by the US government does not just affect Huawei," said its statement.
"It will have a serious impact on a wide number of global industries.
"The US is leveraging its own technological strengths to crush companies outside its own borders.
"This will only serve to undermine the trust international companies place in US technology and supply chains."
"Ultimately, this will harm US interests," the company added.


skynewsus--2020-05-22--Man who filmed unarmed black man's shooting charged with murder

The man who recorded Ahmaud Arbery being shot dead has been arrested on charges of murder and attempted false imprisonment .
William `` Roddie '' Bryan , 50 , is the third person to be charged over the shooting of the 25-year-old , whose death has sparked outrage in the US since a video of the incident emerged earlier this month .
He was unarmed when he was shot while out jogging in the coastal city of Brunswick , Georgia , on 23 February .
The first two suspects to be charged with murder were Gregory McMichael , 64 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who said they believed Mr Arbery was a burglary suspect .
Lawyers for the victim 's parents said the family was `` relieved '' that Bryan had also now been arrested .
`` His involvement in the murder of Mr Arbery was obvious to us , to many around the country and after their thorough investigation it was clear to the GBI ( Georgia Bureau of Investigation ) as well , '' they said in a statement .
The GBI said Bryan would be booked into the Glynn County Jail .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously told Sky News ' partner organisation NBC News that Bryan was only a witness to the shooting and had fully cooperated with police .
He claimed that Bryan was in his yard when he saw Mr Arbery running , followed by a white pickup truck with the McMichaels in it .
Bryan followed them because he wanted a photo of Mr Arbery , Mr Gough said .
Mr Gough said : `` There had been a number of crimes in the neighbourhood , and he did n't recognise him , and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him . ''
He added that Bryan voluntarily went to local police and answered questions during a `` lengthy '' interview without a lawyer .
The attorney said a polygraph test Bryan took showed he was unarmed at the time of the shooting - and that it confirmed he did not have any conversation with Gregory or Travis McMichael that day prior to the shooting .

The man who recorded Ahmaud Arbery being shot dead has been arrested on charges of murder and attempted false imprisonment.
William "Roddie" Bryan, 50, is the third person to be charged over the shooting of the 25-year-old, whose death has sparked outrage in the US since a video of the incident emerged earlier this month.
He was unarmed when he was shot while out jogging in the coastal city of Brunswick, Georgia, on 23 February.
The first two suspects to be charged with murder were Gregory McMichael, 64, and his son Travis McMichael, 34, who said they believed Mr Arbery was a burglary suspect.
Image: Travis McMichael and his father were the first two people arrested. Pic: Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Lawyers for the victim's parents said the family was "relieved" that Bryan had also now been arrested.
"His involvement in the murder of Mr Arbery was obvious to us, to many around the country and after their thorough investigation it was clear to the GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) as well," they said in a statement.
The GBI said Bryan would be booked into the Glynn County Jail.
A lawyer for Bryan, Kevin Gough, previously told Sky News' partner organisation NBC News that Bryan was only a witness to the shooting and had fully cooperated with police.
He claimed that Bryan was in his yard when he saw Mr Arbery running, followed by a white pickup truck with the McMichaels in it.
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Bryan followed them because he wanted a photo of Mr Arbery, Mr Gough said.
Image: Ahmaud Arbery was shot dead on 23 February as he was running
Mr Gough said: "There had been a number of crimes in the neighbourhood, and he didn't recognise him, and a vehicle that he did recognise was following him."
He added that Bryan voluntarily went to local police and answered questions during a "lengthy" interview without a lawyer.
The attorney said a polygraph test Bryan took showed he was unarmed at the time of the shooting - and that it confirmed he did not have any conversation with Gregory or Travis McMichael that day prior to the shooting.


skynewsus--2020-05-22--NASA delays giving green light to historic SpaceX launch

NASA has delayed giving the green light to SpaceX 's historic mission to fly astronauts to the International Space Station ( ISS ) , with less than a week to go before its scheduled launch date .
Next Wednesday 's mission will be the first human spaceflight to launch from American soil since 2011 , when NASA 's space shuttle fleet was retired .
Since then , its astronauts have only be able to fly to the ISS from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan , using expensive Russian Soyuz rockets costing up to $ 86m ( £70m ) per seat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crew programme , two US-based companies - Elon Musk 's SpaceX and Boeing - are going to return this human spaceflight capability to American soil with far cheaper seat costs .
It will cost $ 55m ( £45m ) for SpaceX and $ 70m ( £57m ) for Boeing .
However , NASA 's flight readiness review - which was set to deliver the final go-ahead for the SpaceX launch - did not conclude as expected on Thursday .
The agency instead announced discussions were still ongoing , although the details were not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still scheduled to proceed next Wednesday , 27 May , at approximately 8.30pm UK time , with a virtual press conference in Florida set to be held on Friday at 7.15pm UK time .
Two NASA astronauts , Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley , are due to fly to the ISS in SpaceX 's Crew Dragon spacecraft , launched on top of one of the private spaceflight company 's specially instrumented Falcon 9 rockets .
US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House he was thinking about flying to Florida to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'd like to put you all on the rocket and get rid of you for a while . ''
The astronauts will be accelerated to approximately 17,000mph ( 27,000kmph ) - 22 times the speed of sound - and put on an intercept course with the ISS .
After about 24 hours in orbit , the Crew Dragon will rendezvous and dock with the space station .
Although the spacecraft is designed to do this autonomously , the astronauts onboard both the Dragon and the ISS will be ready to take manual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an experienced astronaut , having been selected by NASA in 2000 after a career as a flight test engineer with the US Air Force .
He has two space shuttle flights under his belt and six spacewalks .
Mr Hurley was also selected as an astronaut in 2000 after a career as a fighter pilot and test pilot in the Marine Corps , and has completed two spaceflights - including the final space shuttle mission in July 2011 .

NASA has delayed giving the green light to SpaceX's historic mission to fly astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), with less than a week to go before its scheduled launch date.
Next Wednesday's mission will be the first human spaceflight to launch from American soil since 2011, when NASA's space shuttle fleet was retired.
Since then, its astronauts have only be able to fly to the ISS from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, using expensive Russian Soyuz rockets costing up to $86m (£70m) per seat.
Image: NASA Astronauts Bob Behnken (L) and Doug Hurley (L2) are on the mission
As part of NASA's commercial crew programme, two US-based companies - Elon Musk's SpaceX and Boeing - are going to return this human spaceflight capability to American soil with far cheaper seat costs.
It will cost $55m (£45m) for SpaceX and $70m (£57m) for Boeing.
However, NASA's flight readiness review - which was set to deliver the final go-ahead for the SpaceX launch - did not conclude as expected on Thursday.
The agency instead announced discussions were still ongoing, although the details were not disclosed.
For now the launch is still scheduled to proceed next Wednesday, 27 May, at approximately 9.30pm UK time, with a virtual press conference in Florida set to be held on Friday following the conclusion of the review.
Two NASA astronauts, Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, are due to fly to the ISS in SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, launched on top of one of the private spaceflight company's specially instrumented Falcon 9 rockets.
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US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House he was thinking about flying to Florida to watch the launch, joking: "I'd like to put you all on the rocket and get rid of you for a while."
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The astronauts will be accelerated to approximately 17,000mph (27,000kmph) - 22 times the speed of sound - and put on an intercept course with the ISS.
After about 24 hours in orbit, the Crew Dragon will rendezvous and dock with the space station.
Although the spacecraft is designed to do this autonomously, the astronauts onboard both the Dragon and the ISS will be ready to take manual control if necessary.
Image: SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has completed resupply missions to the ISS
Mr Behnken is an experienced astronaut, having been selected by NASA in 2000 after a career as a flight test engineer with the US Air Force.
He has two space shuttle flights under his belt and six spacewalks.
Mr Hurley was also selected as an astronaut in 2000 after a career as a fighter pilot and test pilot in the Marine Corps, and has completed two spaceflights - including the final space shuttle mission in July 2011.


skynewsus--2020-05-22--'I'm not racist': Lana Del Rey responds to backlash after swipe at Beyonce

Lana Del Rey has defended herself against allegations of racism after accusing a host of high-profile female singers of hypocrisy in the music industry .
The 34-year-old faced a backlash after posting a statement on Instagram calling out stars , including Beyonce , Doja Cat , Cardi B , Camila Cabello and Nicki Minaj .
The Video Games singer said her post was nothing to do with race , and she simply listed her `` favourite singers '' .
In the post , Del Rey denied her lyrics are anti-feminist or glamorise abuse and name-checked the other female artists .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had `` number ones with songs about being sexy , wearing no clothes , f***ing , cheating etc '' she wanted to sing freely `` without being crucified '' .
Del Rey said : `` I think it 's pathetic that my minor lyrical exploration detailing my sometimes submissive or passive roles in my relationships has often made people say I 've set women back hundreds of years . ''
However , her lengthy message quickly drew criticism for mentioning mainly women of colour .
Responding , Del Rey wrote in the comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is sad to make it about a WOC ( women of colour ) issue when I 'm talking about my favourite singers… .
`` And this is the problem with society today , not everything is about whatever you want it to be .
It 's exactly the point of my post - there are certain women that culture does n't want to have a voice it may not have to do with race I do n't know what it has to do with .
`` I do n't care anymore but do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me racist because that is bulls*** . ''
She also said that when she mentioned `` women who look like me , '' in her original post , she was not referring to race .
Del Rey wrote : `` And my last and final note on everything-when I said people who look like me-I meant the people who do n't look strong or necessarily smart , or like they 're in control etc .
it 's about advocating for a more delicate personality , not for white woman . ''
Del Rey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lyrics which frequently explore themes including emotionally abusive relationships , also said she is `` not a feminist '' .
Born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant , Del Rey 's stage name was inspired by 1940s Hollywood actress Lana Turner .
She signed off her message by referencing the 'Karen meme ' , which has become popular during the coronavirus pandemic and is generally used to make fun of white women with a perceived sense of entitlement .
: : Listen to the Backstage podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Karen comments tho .
V helpful . ''
She signed off her post by announcing her new album - White Hot Forever - will be released on 5 September .
The singer also said she will be publishing two new books of poetry , in which she will be `` sharing more of her feelings '' .

Lana Del Rey has defended herself against allegations of racism after accusing a host of high-profile female singers of hypocrisy in the music industry.
The 34-year-old faced a backlash after posting a statement on Instagram calling out stars, including Beyonce, Doja Cat, Cardi B, Camila Cabello and Nicki Minaj.
The Video Games singer said her post was nothing to do with race, and she simply listed her "favourite singers".
Image: Rapper Nicki Minaj came in for some criticism
Image: As did Cardi B
In the post, Del Rey denied her lyrics are anti-feminist or glamorise abuse and name-checked the other female artists.
She said now those other women have had "number ones with songs about being sexy, wearing no clothes, f***ing, cheating etc" she wanted to sing freely "without being crucified".
Del Rey said: "I think it's pathetic that my minor lyrical exploration detailing my sometimes submissive or passive roles in my relationships has often made people say I've set women back hundreds of years."
However, her lengthy message quickly drew criticism for mentioning mainly women of colour.
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Responding, Del Rey wrote in the comments section of her post: "This is sad to make it about a WOC (women of colour) issue when I'm talking about my favourite singers….
"And this is the problem with society today, not everything is about whatever you want it to be. It's exactly the point of my post - there are certain women that culture doesn't want to have a voice it may not have to do with race I don't know what it has to do with.
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"I don't care anymore but don't ever ever ever ever bro- call me racist because that is bulls***."
She also said that when she mentioned "women who look like me," in her original post, she was not referring to race.
Image: Del Rey is known for her dark lyrics which often explore unhealthy relationships
Del Rey wrote: "And my last and final note on everything-when I said people who look like me-I meant the people who don't look strong or necessarily smart, or like they're in control etc. it's about advocating for a more delicate personality, not for white woman."
Del Rey, who is known for her dark lyrics which frequently explore themes including emotionally abusive relationships, also said she is "not a feminist".
Born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, Del Rey's stage name was inspired by 1940s Hollywood actress Lana Turner.
She signed off her message by referencing the 'Karen meme', which has become popular during the coronavirus pandemic and is generally used to make fun of white women with a perceived sense of entitlement.
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Del Rey wrote: "Thanks for the Karen comments tho. V helpful."
She signed off her post by announcing her new album - White Hot Forever - will be released on 5 September.
The singer also said she will be publishing two new books of poetry, in which she will be "sharing more of her feelings".


skynewsus--2020-05-22--Trump refuses to wear mask for the cameras - despite warning state will ban him

Donald Trump refused to wear a face mask for the cameras during a tour of the Ford factory - despite an official warning he could be banned from visiting Michigan if he did so .
During the visit to the Ford Motor Company , which has shifted its focus to manufacturing ventilators and personal protective equipment , the president had been told all visitors must wear a face mask at the car maker 's sites .
Surrounded by executives wearing masks , Mr Trump told reporters : `` I had one on before .
I wore one in the back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give the press the pleasure of seeing it . ''
At one point , he took out a White House-branded mask from his pocket , and said he had worn it elsewhere on the tour while out of public view .
The 73-year-old has consistently disregarded guidance from the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention , urging Americans to wear masks in close company to try and curb the spread of coronavirus .
Ford chairman Bill Ford said he `` encouraged President Trump to wear a mask when he arrived '' at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` It 's up to him . ''
The company later said in a statement that the president had worn a mask during a private viewing of three two-seater Ford GT sports cars .
Prior to the president 's visit , Michigan 's attorney general Dana Nessel had warned that wearing a face mask was the law in the state - and if Mr Trump failed to do so , he would be told not to return to enclosed facilities there .
Ms Nessel told CNN : `` If we know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we know he 's not going to follow the law , I think we 're going to have to take action against any company or facility that allows him inside those facilities and puts our workers at risk .
`` We just simply ca n't afford it here in our state . ''
At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Mr Trump have recently been diagnosed with COVID-19 .
However , the president is tested daily , and said on Thursday that he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tour of the car plant , the president also suggested that he will start staging campaign rallies at outdoor sites .
With little more than five months left until the presidential election , Mr Trump is behind his Democratic rival Joe Biden in national polls - as well as some battleground states such as Michigan , which he won four years ago .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker An official working for Mr Trump 's campaign said outdoor rallies could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of June , adding : `` It 's clear he 's chomping at the bit to resume the rallies . ''
But another adviser to the president suggested this timetable might be too optimistic , meaning such events might have to wait until after the 4 July holiday .
The president has been warned that the 2020 race is going to be much tougher than his surprise victory in 2016 .
More than 94,000 people have died with coronavirus in the US , according to figures from Johns Hopkins University .
The country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with the president claiming he views this as a `` badge of honour '' and a tribute to the volumes of testing taking place .
On Monday , Mr Trump revealed he is taking hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure against coronavirus , despite it being unproven as an effective COVID-19 treatment .

Donald Trump refused to wear a face mask for the cameras during a tour of the Ford factory - despite an official warning he could be banned from visiting Michigan if he did so.
During the visit to the Ford Motor Company, which has shifted its focus to manufacturing ventilators and personal protective equipment, the president had been told all visitors must wear a face mask at the car maker's sites.
Surrounded by executives wearing masks, Mr Trump told reporters: "I had one on before. I wore one in the back area. I didn't want to give the press the pleasure of seeing it."
Image: Donald Trump did pose with a transparent visor, but did not wear a mask
At one point, he took out a White House-branded mask from his pocket, and said he had worn it elsewhere on the tour while out of public view.
The 73-year-old has consistently disregarded guidance from the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, urging Americans to wear masks in close company to try and curb the spread of coronavirus.
Ford chairman Bill Ford said he "encouraged President Trump to wear a mask when he arrived" at the plant in Ypsilanti, but added: "It's up to him."
The company later said in a statement that the president had worn a mask during a private viewing of three two-seater Ford GT sports cars.
Prior to the president's visit, Michigan's attorney general Dana Nessel had warned that wearing a face mask was the law in the state - and if Mr Trump failed to do so, he would be told not to return to enclosed facilities there.
Image: One official had warned Mr Trump could be banned from visiting Michigan in future if he did not comply with the law
Ms Nessel told CNN: "If we know that he's coming to our state and we know he's not going to follow the law, I think we're going to have to take action against any company or facility that allows him inside those facilities and puts our workers at risk.
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"We just simply can't afford it here in our state."
At least two people who work in the White House and had been physically close to Mr Trump have recently been diagnosed with COVID-19.
However, the president is tested daily, and said on Thursday that he had tested negative.
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Speaking to reporters during the tour of the car plant, the president also suggested that he will start staging campaign rallies at outdoor sites.
With little more than five months left until the presidential election, Mr Trump is behind his Democratic rival Joe Biden in national polls - as well as some battleground states such as Michigan, which he won four years ago.
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An official working for Mr Trump's campaign said outdoor rallies could take place as early as the middle of June, adding: "It's clear he's chomping at the bit to resume the rallies."
But another adviser to the president suggested this timetable might be too optimistic, meaning such events might have to wait until after the 4 July holiday.
The president has been warned that the 2020 race is going to be much tougher than his surprise victory in 2016.
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More than 94,000 people have died with coronavirus in the US, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.
The country also has over 1.5 million confirmed cases, with the president claiming he views this as a "badge of honour" and a tribute to the volumes of testing taking place.
On Monday, Mr Trump revealed he is taking hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure against coronavirus, despite it being unproven as an effective COVID-19 treatment.


skynewsus--2020-05-22--Son 'kills father' during Zoom chat with 20 others

A man has been stabbed to death by his son during a Zoom video chat with about 20 others , police say .
Dwight Powers , 72 , was on a video conferencing call at his home in Amityville , Long Island , New York , when his son , Thomas Scully-Powers , 32 , attacked him , Suffolk County Police said .
Police said they received several 911 calls from the other Zoom participants shortly after midday on Thursday .
A police spokesman said some of the participants may have witnessed part of the attack , with some giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` They just noticed him fall off the screen and then they heard heavy breathing , '' Detective Lieutenant Kevin Beyrer told Newsday .
`` It was horrible that they had to witness this . ''
Scully-Powers fled the scene , injuring himself while jumping out of a window , but was caught and arrested in the area about an hour later .
The suspect was taken to hospital and has been charged with second-degree murder , police said in a statement .
He is still receiving treatment for his injuries so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set , the force added .

A man has been stabbed to death by his son during a Zoom video chat with about 20 others, police say.
Dwight Powers, 72, was on a video conferencing call at his home in Amityville, Long Island, New York, when his son, Thomas Scully-Powers, 32, attacked him, Suffolk County Police said.
Police said they received several 911 calls from the other Zoom participants shortly after midday on Thursday.
A police spokesman said some of the participants may have witnessed part of the attack, with some giving a description of the son to officers.
"They just noticed him fall off the screen and then they heard heavy breathing," Detective Lieutenant Kevin Beyrer told Newsday.
"It was horrible that they had to witness this."
Scully-Powers fled the scene, injuring himself while jumping out of a window, but was caught and arrested in the area about an hour later.
The suspect was taken to hospital and has been charged with second-degree murder, police said in a statement.
He is still receiving treatment for his injuries so a court date has not yet been set, the force added.


skynewsus--2020-05-22--Facebook will allow half its staff to work from home permanently, but it will come at a cost

Facebook says it is going to permanently embrace remote working once the coronavirus pandemic ends - but this could come at a cost for employees .
The world 's biggest social network is going to start `` aggressively opening up remote hiring '' - with chief executive Mark Zuckerberg revealing that he expects about 50 % of its workforce will end up doing their jobs outside of Facebook 's offices within 10 years .
However , the generous compensation packages that accompany a job in Silicon Valley could end up becoming a thing of the past .
Mr Zuckerberg said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expensive areas of the country could end up seeing their pay adjusted .
`` We pay very well , basically at the top of the market , but we pay a market rate .
And that varies by location , so we 're going to continue that principle here , '' the CEO added .
Facebook has almost 50,000 employees , and the announcement could have a significant impact on the Californian city of San Francisco , where rapid growth in the tech sector has put the housing market and transport infrastructure under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build three new `` hubs '' in the cities of Atlanta , Dallas and Denver so workers who live nearby can occasionally gather .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker It is unclear what the mass move to homeworking would mean for Facebook 's finances .
Although some savings would be made on property and food - and potentially salaries - ensuring staff have the equipment they need for home working could prove expensive .
The company 's plush headquarters in Menlo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , would be kept under the radical proposals .
According to Mr Zuckerberg , about 60 % of Facebook employees prefer a flexible approach to work that offers a blend of time in the office and at home .
Of this group , roughly 50 % would move to another region given the chance .
Other , smaller tech companies - including rival social media platform Twitter - have also said they plan to allow employees to continue working remotely indefinitely .

Facebook says it is going to permanently embrace remote working once the coronavirus pandemic ends - but this could come at a cost for employees.
The world's biggest social network is going to start "aggressively opening up remote hiring" - with chief executive Mark Zuckerberg revealing that he expects about 50% of its workforce will end up doing their jobs outside of Facebook's offices within 10 years.
However, the generous compensation packages that accompany a job in Silicon Valley could end up becoming a thing of the past.
Image: Mark Zuckerberg says about 60% of Facebook employees prefer a flexible approach to work
Mr Zuckerberg said employees who choose to live in less expensive areas of the country could end up seeing their pay adjusted.
"We pay very well, basically at the top of the market, but we pay a market rate. And that varies by location, so we're going to continue that principle here," the CEO added.
Facebook has almost 50,000 employees, and the announcement could have a significant impact on the Californian city of San Francisco, where rapid growth in the tech sector has put the housing market and transport infrastructure under strain.
The company is planning to build three new "hubs" in the cities of Atlanta, Dallas and Denver so workers who live nearby can occasionally gather.
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It is unclear what the mass move to homeworking would mean for Facebook's finances.
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Although some savings would be made on property and food - and potentially salaries - ensuring staff have the equipment they need for home working could prove expensive.
The company's plush headquarters in Menlo Park, complete with a rooftop garden, would be kept under the radical proposals.
According to Mr Zuckerberg, about 60% of Facebook employees prefer a flexible approach to work that offers a blend of time in the office and at home.
Of this group, roughly 50% would move to another region given the chance.
Other, smaller tech companies - including rival social media platform Twitter - have also said they plan to allow employees to continue working remotely indefinitely.


skynewsus--2020-05-22--Joe Biden apologises after saying 'you ain't black if you support Trump'

Joe Biden has apologised after telling an African American radio host that he `` ai n't black '' if he supports Donald Trump .
On a later call with the US Black Chambers Inc , the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee said he `` should n't have been so cavalier '' .
`` I should n't have been such a wise guy , '' he added .
Mr Biden was earlier speaking on radio show The Breakfast Club and being pressed on reports he is considering a white woman , Senator Amy Klobuchar , to be vice president .
Host Charlamagne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lenard Larry McKelvey , told Mr Biden that black voters `` saved your political life in the primaries '' and `` have things they want from you '' .
`` I 'm not acknowledging anybody who is being considered , '' Mr Biden said .
`` But I guarantee you there are multiple black women being considered .
Multiple . ''
One of Mr Biden 's aides then interrupted the interview in an attempt to end it , prompting the host to say : `` You ca n't do that to black media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do that to black media and white media . ''
He then added : `` If you 've got a problem figuring out whether you 're for me or for Trump , then you ai n't black . ''
Black voters helped to resurrect Mr Biden 's campaign in the Democratic primaries after he suffered early setbacks in predominantly white areas .
According to a survey by AP news agency of 17 states that voted in February and March , 61 % of black voters supported Mr Biden during the primary .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he has never taken black voters for granted and that no-one should have to vote for somebody .
Several black women are under consideration for the role of vice president , including California senator Kamala Harris , Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms , and Susan Rice , Barack Obama 's former US ambassador to the UN .
Mr Biden has already committed to picking a woman as his running mate , but with black voters already largely opposed to Mr Trump , he is considering white candidates too .
Supporters of Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remarks , with South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham tweeting that they were `` truly offensive '' .
Senator Tim Scott , the Senate 's sole black Republic , said he was `` shocked and surprised '' by the comment .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker '' I thought to myself , as an African American , been black for 54 years , I was struck by the condescension and the arrogance in his comments , '' he said .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would stoop so low to tell folks what they should do , how they should think , and what it means to be black . ''
Symone Sanders , a Biden senior adviser who is also black , said the Democrat 's comment had been `` made in jest '' .
`` He was making the distinction that he would put his record with the African American community up against Trump 's any day , '' she said .
During the radio interview , Mr Biden encouraged black voters to `` take a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his work to extend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 .
He also said he had been endorsed each time he had run by civil rights organisation NAACP .
The president is generally not favoured by black voters and has a history of making controversial remarks .
Last year , Mr Trump referred to some African nations as `` s***hole countries '' and when campaigning in 2016 , he asked black voters : `` What the hell do you have to lose ? ''

Joe Biden has apologised after telling an African American radio host that he "ain't black" if he supports Donald Trump.
On a later call with the US Black Chambers Inc, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee said he "shouldn't have been so cavalier".
"I shouldn't have been such a wise guy," he added.
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Mr Biden was earlier speaking on radio show The Breakfast Club and being pressed on reports he is considering a white woman, Senator Amy Klobuchar, to be vice president.
Host Charlamagne tha God, whose real name is Lenard Larry McKelvey, told Mr Biden that black voters "saved your political life in the primaries" and "have things they want from you".
"I'm not acknowledging anybody who is being considered," Mr Biden said. "But I guarantee you there are multiple black women being considered. Multiple."
One of Mr Biden's aides then interrupted the interview in an attempt to end it, prompting the host to say: "You can't do that to black media."
Mr Biden said: "I do that to black media and white media."
He then added: "If you've got a problem figuring out whether you're for me or for Trump, then you ain't black."
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Black voters helped to resurrect Mr Biden's campaign in the Democratic primaries after he suffered early setbacks in predominantly white areas.
According to a survey by AP news agency of 17 states that voted in February and March, 61% of black voters supported Mr Biden during the primary.
Image: Joe Biden was vice president to Barack Obama
In his subsequent apology, Mr Biden said he has never taken black voters for granted and that no-one should have to vote for somebody.
Several black women are under consideration for the role of vice president, including California senator Kamala Harris, Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, and Susan Rice, Barack Obama's former US ambassador to the UN.
Mr Biden has already committed to picking a woman as his running mate, but with black voters already largely opposed to Mr Trump, he is considering white candidates too.
Supporters of Mr Trump hit back at Mr Biden's remarks, with South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham tweeting that they were "truly offensive".
Senator Tim Scott, the Senate's sole black Republic, said he was "shocked and surprised" by the comment.
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"I thought to myself, as an African American, been black for 54 years, I was struck by the condescension and the arrogance in his comments," he said.
"I could not believe my ears that he would stoop so low to tell folks what they should do, how they should think, and what it means to be black."
Symone Sanders, a Biden senior adviser who is also black, said the Democrat's comment had been "made in jest".
"He was making the distinction that he would put his record with the African American community up against Trump's any day," she said.
Image: Donald Trump's supporters have hit back following the comments
During the radio interview, Mr Biden encouraged black voters to "take a look at my record" and pointed to his work to extend the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
He also said he had been endorsed each time he had run by civil rights organisation NAACP.
The president is generally not favoured by black voters and has a history of making controversial remarks.
Last year, Mr Trump referred to some African nations as "s***hole countries" and when campaigning in 2016, he asked black voters: "What the hell do you have to lose?"


skynewsus--2020-05-23--Drug taken by Trump linked to higher death rate among coronavirus patients - global study

The anti-malarial drug promoted by President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 treatment has been linked to higher death rates and heart rhythm problems among coronavirus patients , a global study suggests .
The report in the Lancet medical journal is not a rigorous test of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine but an observational one .
However , it is by far the largest look at their use in real-world settings , studying 96,000 patients at 671 hospitals on six continents .
One leader of the study , Dr Mandeep Mehra , a heart specialist at Brigham and Women 's Hospital in Boston @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only is there no benefit , but we saw a very consistent signal of harm . ''
Researchers estimate that the death rate attributable to use of the drugs , with or without an antibiotic such as azithromycin , is roughly 13 % versus 9 % for patients not taking them .
The risk of developing a serious heart rhythm problem is more than five times greater .
Even though it is only observational , the size and scope of the study gives it a lot of impact , said Dr David Aronoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Medical Centre .
`` It really does give us some degree of confidence that we are unlikely to see major benefits from these drugs in the treatment of COVID-19 and possibly harm , '' said Dr Aronoff , who was not involved in the research .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker President Trump has repeatedly pushed the malaria drugs and has said he is taking hydroxychloroquine to try to prevent infection or minimise symptoms from the coronavirus .
The president - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as injecting disinfectant - cited `` calls '' and `` good stories '' as his evidence of hydroxychloroquine 's success .
The drugs are approved for treating lupus and rheumatoid arthritis and for preventing and treating malaria , but no large rigorous tests have found them safe or effective for preventing or treating COVID-19 .
The Food and Drug Administration has warned hydroxychloroquine can cause heart rhythm problems and Anthony Fauci , director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , said there was no evidence the drug could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has reported there may be more to Mr Trump 's determined promotion of the drug as certain pharmaceutical companies will profit if it is accepted as a COVID-19 treatment .

The anti-malarial drug promoted by President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 treatment has been linked to higher death rates and heart rhythm problems among coronavirus patients, a global study suggests.
The report in the Lancet medical journal is not a rigorous test of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine but an observational one.
However, it is by far the largest look at their use in real-world settings, studying 96,000 patients at 671 hospitals on six continents.
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One leader of the study, Dr Mandeep Mehra, a heart specialist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, said: "Not only is there no benefit, but we saw a very consistent signal of harm."
Researchers estimate that the death rate attributable to use of the drugs, with or without an antibiotic such as azithromycin, is roughly 13% versus 9% for patients not taking them.
The risk of developing a serious heart rhythm problem is more than five times greater.
Image: Tablets containing hydroxychloroquine
Even though it is only observational, the size and scope of the study gives it a lot of impact, said Dr David Aronoff, infectious diseases chief at Vanderbilt University Medical Centre.
"It really does give us some degree of confidence that we are unlikely to see major benefits from these drugs in the treatment of COVID-19 and possibly harm," said Dr Aronoff, who was not involved in the research.
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President Trump has repeatedly pushed the malaria drugs and has said he is taking hydroxychloroquine to try to prevent infection or minimise symptoms from the coronavirus.
The president - who has previously suggested potential coronavirus cures such as injecting disinfectant - cited "calls" and "good stories" as his evidence of hydroxychloroquine's success.
The drugs are approved for treating lupus and rheumatoid arthritis and for preventing and treating malaria, but no large rigorous tests have found them safe or effective for preventing or treating COVID-19.
The Food and Drug Administration has warned hydroxychloroquine can cause heart rhythm problems and Anthony Fauci, director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said there was no evidence the drug could prevent coronavirus.
The New York Times has reported there may be more to Mr Trump's determined promotion of the drug as certain pharmaceutical companies will profit if it is accepted as a COVID-19 treatment.