newsweek--2020-11-29--23 Dogs That Won't Make You Sneeze

23 Dogs That Won't Make You Sneeze

Sneezing , runny nose , congestion , wheezing , inflamed eyes , skin irritation : None of these is an ideal reaction to have when playing with an adorable puppy .
As many as three in 10 allergy sufferers in the United States are sensitive to cats and dogs , according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America—an unfortunate prognosis for any animal lover .
Allergies are the result of oversensitive immune systems , which can be triggered by a pet 's dander , urine , or saliva to bring on allergic reactions .
In addition , pet hair—which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allergen—can transport other allergens such as pollen .
Because of this , some people may believe they have a pet allergy when it is the dust or pollen on a pet 's coat that is triggering an allergic reaction .
Pet allergens are easy to transfer on clothes , which is why some homes that have never had pets in them can still have pet allergens .
Allergens can also stick around for months or years on upholstery , carpets , or any other home fabrics .
Luckily , allergies do n't have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % of American households with a pet at home .
Yes , there are allergy shots , nasal sprays , and antihistamine pills that can all help minimize the symptoms of pet allergies , but a more proactive approach may be seeking the right dog .
To the delight of sneezing dog-lovers everywhere , the American Kennel Club has compiled a list of 23 dog breeds that are considered hypoallergenic .
Though no dogs are truly 100 % allergy-proof—and everyone 's allergies are different—the following breeds have non-shedding coats that produce significantly less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hairless .
Stacker has listed the dogs by the American Kennel Club 's 2019 dog breed popularity rankings in the following compilation .
Editor 's note : There are no AKC popularity rankings for the first three dogs .
Read on to find out which hairless `` Inca '' dog made the list—and get excited to adopt a new furry family member .
You may also like : Most popular house-friendly dogs Though coated Peruvian Inca orchid dogs exist , most of the breed is entirely hairless , making them a good choice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are sight hounds : Much like greyhounds and whippets , they have sleek , muscular bodies well-suited to running .
Like the pasta dish of the same name , the Bolognese breed originates in Italy .
Though Bolognese dogs have soft , fluffy coats , they do n't shed .
Allergy sufferers can also ask groomers to keep the coat cropped to just one inch .
These rustic French water dogs have dense , curly coats that are well-suited to swimming and hunting—the barbet 's original job .
Calm , intelligent and amiable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regular exercise to stay at their happiest .
The Irish water spaniel 's tight , reddish-brown curls contrast with its long , skinny tail .
These active , high-energy pups are relatively easy to train , but need plenty of daily exercise .
You may also like : The most obedient dog breeds German for `` little lion , '' lowchen are popular companion dogs .
Just over a foot tall at the shoulder , this non-shedding dog is known for its bravery—and , of course , its tiny lion-like appearance given its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Bedlington terrier , you wo n't forget him anytime soon : This dog 's pear-shaped head , arched back , sheep-like coat and hairless ears make him instantly recognizable .
Bedlingtons are energetic , charming and fun-loving—though they like cuddling up on the couch , too .
The fearless , animated affenpinscher are known affectionately as `` monkey dogs '' by owners .
The terrier-like dog is under one foot tall but greatly confident—not to mention loyal and amusing .
This 3,000-year-old breed dates back to the time of the Aztecs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the gods .
Allergy sufferers might revere them for another reason : The Xoloitzcuintli breed does not have any hair , so they do n't shed dander .
Owners might need to apply sunscreen to the dogs before prolonged sun exposure , however .
These sturdy , square terriers have a show-stopping coat that ranges from light blue-gray to dark slate .
Named for its home county in Ireland , this breed is well known as a hard-working dog .
You may also like : Most popular dog breed the year you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in both hairless and coated varieties , either of which would be a good choice for people with allergies .
American hairless terriers are inquisitive , intelligent , and playful .
Despite the Afghan hound 's long , silky locks , this dog is in fact hypoallergenic .
Still , prospective owners should expect to spend plenty of time bathing , brushing , and grooming an Afghan hound .
With their pointy ears , bushy eyebrows , and dignified whiskers , standard schnauzers are downright adorable .
These fearless , high-spirited farm dogs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Lagotto Romagnolo 's thick , curly , waterproof coat only sheds minimally , so these dogs would be a good match for allergy sufferers .
Traditionally , these dogs are trained to hunt for precious Italian truffles .
Known as the `` royal dog of Madagascar , '' the Coton de Tulear 's name was inspired by the breed 's soft , cotton-like white coat ( `` coton '' is French for cotton ) .
Remarkably sympathetic and entertaining , these dogs make devoted lifelong companions .
The name of this unusual-looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furry socks , and fluffy tail—quite the look , especially when combined with an otherwise hairless body .
As you might guess , shedding is not a problem with this breed .
You may also like : Origins of the 50 most popular dog breeds The larger , more powerful cousin of the standard schnauzer , the giant schnauzer maintains the same characteristics : bold , valiant , intelligent , and loyal .
Though the soft-coated Wheaten terrier 's wavy hair is low-shedding , it also requires constant grooming to keep it from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , joyful personalities with just a tinge of stereotypical terrier stubbornness .
This breed took its spot on the world stage in 2010 when the Obama family adopted Bo , a Portuguese water dog .
A few years later , the family also adopted Sunny , another of these athletic , allergy-friendly dogs .
Bichon frises have personality for miles : This breed is known as a jokester , with oodles of confidence and a love for people .
They 're adorable , too , with a white hypoallergenic coat that almost gives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Maltese only grow about 7–9 inches tall , but a long , silky coat that drapes all the way to their feet give them an outsized presence .
Though they look petite and perhaps even a little precious , Maltese have hardy , adaptable personalities that leave them ready for anything .
You may also like : 30 foods that are poisonous to dogs The smallest of the three schnauzer breeds looks a little stockier and more gruff than their larger cousins , but still has the same low-shedding wiry coat and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terriers are known for their hypoallergenic curtain-like head-to-toe coats ( you ca n't even see their feet ) .
Despite their stature , they can be solid watchdogs .
Once known for their Victorian-era companionship , they are now a favorite of city-dwellers .
The most popular breed on this list , the poodle nevertheless has a reputation as a bit of a prissy dog .
That could n't be further from the truth : These regal , elegant dogs are typically eager , energetic , and extraordinarily smart .
Their soft , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the elaborate `` continental '' style , or the simpler sporting look .
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Sneezing, runny nose, congestion, wheezing, inflamed eyes, skin irritation: None of these is an ideal reaction to have when playing with an adorable puppy. As many as three in 10 allergy sufferers in the United States are sensitive to cats and dogs, according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America—an unfortunate prognosis for any animal lover.
Allergies are the result of oversensitive immune systems, which can be triggered by a pet's dander, urine, or saliva to bring on allergic reactions. In addition, pet hair—which in and of itself is not an allergen—can transport other allergens such as pollen. Because of this, some people may believe they have a pet allergy when it is the dust or pollen on a pet's coat that is triggering an allergic reaction. Pet allergens are easy to transfer on clothes, which is why some homes that have never had pets in them can still have pet allergens. Allergens can also stick around for months or years on upholstery, carpets, or any other home fabrics.
Julie Morrish / Shutterstock
Luckily, allergies don't have to prevent you from joining the 65% of American households with a pet at home. Yes, there are allergy shots, nasal sprays, and antihistamine pills that can all help minimize the symptoms of pet allergies, but a more proactive approach may be seeking the right dog. To the delight of sneezing dog-lovers everywhere, the American Kennel Club has compiled a list of 23 dog breeds that are considered hypoallergenic. Though no dogs are truly 100% allergy-proof—and everyone's allergies are different—the following breeds have non-shedding coats that produce significantly less dander. Some of them are even hairless. Stacker has listed the dogs by the American Kennel Club's 2019 dog breed popularity rankings in the following compilation. Editor's note: There are no AKC popularity rankings for the first three dogs.
Read on to find out which hairless "Inca" dog made the list—and get excited to adopt a new furry family member.
You may also like: Most popular house-friendly dogs
Peruvian Inca orchid (not ranked)
- Popularity rank: not ranked
Though coated Peruvian Inca orchid dogs exist, most of the breed is entirely hairless, making them a good choice for people with allergies. These dogs are sight hounds: Much like greyhounds and whippets, they have sleek, muscular bodies well-suited to running.
Bentley, a three-year-old Bolognese dog, poses for a photograph. Matt Cardy/Getty
Bolognese (not ranked)
- Popularity rank: not ranked
Like the pasta dish of the same name, the Bolognese breed originates in Italy. Though Bolognese dogs have soft, fluffy coats, they don't shed. Allergy sufferers can also ask groomers to keep the coat cropped to just one inch.
Barbet (not ranked)
- Popularity rank: not ranked
These rustic French water dogs have dense, curly coats that are well-suited to swimming and hunting—the barbet's original job. Calm, intelligent and amiable, these tall, sturdy dogs need regular exercise to stay at their happiest.
Julie Morrish / Shutterstock
#20. Irish water spaniel
- Popularity rank: #170 (out of 193)
The Irish water spaniel's tight, reddish-brown curls contrast with its long, skinny tail. These active, high-energy pups are relatively easy to train, but need plenty of daily exercise.
You may also like: The most obedient dog breeds
volofin / Shutterstock
#19. Lowchen
- Popularity rank: #158 (out of 193)
German for "little lion," lowchen are popular companion dogs. Just over a foot tall at the shoulder, this non-shedding dog is known for its bravery—and, of course, its tiny lion-like appearance given its mane and tail.
A Bedlington Terrier ahead of judging on day two of the Cruft's dog show. Richard Stabler/Getty
#18. Bedlington terrier
- Popularity rank: #151 (out of 193)
Once you see a Bedlington terrier, you won't forget him anytime soon: This dog's pear-shaped head, arched back, sheep-like coat and hairless ears make him instantly recognizable. Bedlingtons are energetic, charming and fun-loving—though they like cuddling up on the couch, too.
Stan Honda/AFP / Getty Images
#17. Affenpinscher
- Popularity rank: #150 (out of 193)
The fearless, animated affenpinscher are known affectionately as "monkey dogs" by owners. The terrier-like dog is under one foot tall but greatly confident—not to mention loyal and amusing.
Xoloitzcuintli Shirlaine Forrest/Getty
#16. Xoloitzcuintli
- Popularity rank: #137 (out of 193)
This 3,000-year-old breed dates back to the time of the Aztecs, when they were revered as the companion of the gods. Allergy sufferers might revere them for another reason: The Xoloitzcuintli breed does not have any hair, so they don't shed dander. Owners might need to apply sunscreen to the dogs before prolonged sun exposure, however.
Kerry Blue Terrier Matthew Eisman/Getty
#15. Kerry blue terrier
- Popularity rank: #133 (out of 193)
These sturdy, square terriers have a show-stopping coat that ranges from light blue-gray to dark slate. Named for its home county in Ireland, this breed is well known as a hard-working dog.
You may also like: Most popular dog breed the year you were born
An American Hairless Terrier Brent N. Clarke/Getty
#14. American hairless terrier
- Popularity rank: #124 (out of 193)
This breed from Louisiana comes in both hairless and coated varieties, either of which would be a good choice for people with allergies. American hairless terriers are inquisitive, intelligent, and playful.
WildStrawberry / Shutterstock
#13. Afghan hound
- Popularity rank: #111 (out of 193)
Despite the Afghan hound's long, silky locks, this dog is in fact hypoallergenic. Still, prospective owners should expect to spend plenty of time bathing, brushing, and grooming an Afghan hound.
Standard schnauzer Sarah Stier/Getty
#12. Standard schnauzer
- Popularity rank: #97 (out of 193)
With their pointy ears, bushy eyebrows, and dignified whiskers, standard schnauzers are downright adorable. These fearless, high-spirited farm dogs make excellent companions and capable watchdogs.
Lagotto Romagnolo Jens Schlueter/Getty
#11. Lagotto Romagnolo
- Popularity rank: #90 (out of 193)
The Lagotto Romagnolo's thick, curly, waterproof coat only sheds minimally, so these dogs would be a good match for allergy sufferers. Traditionally, these dogs are trained to hunt for precious Italian truffles.
Coton de Tulear Matt Cardy/Getty
#10. Coton de Tulear
- Popularity rank: #81 (out of 193)
Known as the "royal dog of Madagascar," the Coton de Tulear's name was inspired by the breed's soft, cotton-like white coat ("coton" is French for cotton). Remarkably sympathetic and entertaining, these dogs make devoted lifelong companions.
Chinese crested dog Jens Schlueter/Getty
#9. Chinese crested
- Popularity rank: #80 (out of 193)
The name of this unusual-looking dog refers to its spiky hairdo, furry socks, and fluffy tail—quite the look, especially when combined with an otherwise hairless body. As you might guess, shedding is not a problem with this breed.
You may also like: Origins of the 50 most popular dog breeds
Giant schnauzer Drew Angerer/Getty
#8. Giant schnauzer
- Popularity rank: #71 (out of 193)
The larger, more powerful cousin of the standard schnauzer, the giant schnauzer maintains the same characteristics: bold, valiant, intelligent, and loyal.
Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier Matthew Eisman/WireImage/Getty
#7. Soft-coated Wheaten terrier
- Popularity rank: #54 (out of 193)
Though the soft-coated Wheaten terrier's wavy hair is low-shedding, it also requires constant grooming to keep it from matting. These exuberant dogs have lovely, joyful personalities with just a tinge of stereotypical terrier stubbornness.
Former first dog "Bo", a Portuguese water dog MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty
#6. Portuguese water dog
- Popularity rank: #49 (out of 193)
This breed took its spot on the world stage in 2010 when the Obama family adopted Bo, a Portuguese water dog. A few years later, the family also adopted Sunny, another of these athletic, allergy-friendly dogs.
Bichon frise TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty
#5. Bichon frise
- Popularity rank: #43 (out of 193)
Bichon frises have personality for miles: This breed is known as a jokester, with oodles of confidence and a love for people. They're adorable, too, with a white hypoallergenic coat that almost gives them the appearance of a teddy bear.
Maltese ADEM ALTAN/AFP/Getty
#4. Maltese
- Popularity rank: #36 (out of 193)
Maltese only grow about 7–9 inches tall, but a long, silky coat that drapes all the way to their feet give them an outsized presence. Though they look petite and perhaps even a little precious, Maltese have hardy, adaptable personalities that leave them ready for anything.
You may also like: 30 foods that are poisonous to dogs
Miniature schnauzer BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty
#3. Miniature schnauzer
- Popularity rank: #18 (out of 193)
The smallest of the three schnauzer breeds looks a little stockier and more gruff than their larger cousins, but still has the same low-shedding wiry coat and bright, friendly demeanor.
Yorkshire terrier Stephanie Keith/Getty
#2. Yorkshire terrier
- Popularity rank: #12 (out of 193)
These tiny terriers are known for their hypoallergenic curtain-like head-to-toe coats (you can't even see their feet). Despite their stature, they can be solid watchdogs. Once known for their Victorian-era companionship, they are now a favorite of city-dwellers.
Standard Poodle Cindy Ord/Getty
#1. Poodle
- Popularity rank: #6 (out of 193)
The most popular breed on this list, the poodle nevertheless has a reputation as a bit of a prissy dog. That couldn't be further from the truth: These regal, elegant dogs are typically eager, energetic, and extraordinarily smart. Their soft, fluffy coats can be trimmed either in the elaborate "continental" style, or the simpler sporting look.
You may also like: Dog breeds with the most timeless popularity


newsweek--2020-11-29--Family Open Fire on Machete Attack Suspect, Call 911 After Relative Injured Outside North Carolina H

Family Open Fire on Machete Attack Suspect, Call 911 After Relative Injured Outside North Carolina Home

A North Carolina man was arrested Friday after allegedly attacking a homeowner with a machete , a local sheriff 's office has said .
Carlos Antonio Washington , 36 , was apprehended after allegedly attempting to flee the scene .
He was charged with attempted first degree murder and placed in the Edgecombe County Sheriff 's Office detention center under a $ 2 million secured bond According to law enforcement , dispatchers received a call about an assault around 9 a.m. on Friday from the Carr Farm Road area in Macclesfield .
Once deputies arrived at the scene , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the home and attacked the owner as they stepped outside , police said .
The homeowner—who was not identified by name—told police they had briefly fought off the suspect .
The situation allegedly escalated further after the homeowner 's family members , who were inside the property at the time , fired shots at the armed suspect before calling 911 .
According to the sheriff 's Office , the suspect returned to his vehicle and fled the scene , traveling on Route 258 towards the town of Tarboro .
While units were traveling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the suspect 's vehicle and the driver—Washington—was taken into custody without incident .
Police confirmed the victim had sustained `` minor injuries '' and was evaluated by paramedics .
In a brief statement published to Facebook on Saturday , the sheriff 's office said more criminal charges may be filed after consultation with the district attorney 's office .
The sheriff 's office uploaded a mugshot of the suspect and a picture of a machete but did not elaborate further on any suspected motive behind the alleged attack .
A charge of attempted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ B felony , which is the same punishment as second degree murder , according to North Carolina legal firm Kirk , Kirk , Howell , Cutler & Thomas , which details the allegation on its website .
A second team of criminal defense attorneys , Gilles Law , explained in a fact sheet that a charge of second degree murder in the state can be based on `` behavior that amounts to reckless disregard for human life '' or that is `` meant to cause serious bodily harm . ''
In North Carolina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with between 192 months and up to life in prison .
A Class B2 carries a minimum sentencing of 125 months in prison .
The Carr Farm Road incident was first reported by WNCN .
In September , a 50-year-old apartment security guard was targeted by a woman with a machete in Seattle after seemingly being mistaken for a police officer .
The suspect , 32 , reportedly slashed the guard on the forearm , leaving two five-inch cuts .
Officers said they had later found the suspect at a gas station on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her clothing .
She was booked into King County Jail for assault .

A North Carolina man was arrested Friday after allegedly attacking a homeowner with a machete, a local sheriff's office has said.
Carlos Antonio Washington, 36, was apprehended after allegedly attempting to flee the scene. He was charged with attempted first degree murder and placed in the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office detention center under a $2 million secured bond
According to law enforcement, dispatchers received a call about an assault around 9 a.m. on Friday from the Carr Farm Road area in Macclesfield.
Once deputies arrived at the scene, it was determined the suspect had waited behind the home and attacked the owner as they stepped outside, police said. The homeowner—who was not identified by name—told police they had briefly fought off the suspect.
The situation allegedly escalated further after the homeowner's family members, who were inside the property at the time, fired shots at the armed suspect before calling 911.
According to the sheriff's Office, the suspect returned to his vehicle and fled the scene, traveling on Route 258 towards the town of Tarboro.
While units were traveling to the scene, a deputy located the suspect's vehicle and the driver—Washington—was taken into custody without incident. Police confirmed the victim had sustained "minor injuries" and was evaluated by paramedics.
In a brief statement published to Facebook on Saturday, the sheriff's office said more criminal charges may be filed after consultation with the district attorney's office. The sheriff's office uploaded a mugshot of the suspect and a picture of a machete but did not elaborate further on any suspected motive behind the alleged attack.
A charge of attempted first-degree murder is punishable as a Class B felony, which is the same punishment as second degree murder, according to North Carolina legal firm Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas, which details the allegation on its website.
A second team of criminal defense attorneys, Gilles Law, explained in a fact sheet that a charge of second degree murder in the state can be based on "behavior that amounts to reckless disregard for human life" or that is "meant to cause serious bodily harm."
In North Carolina, a Class B1 felony is punishable with between 192 months and up to life in prison. A Class B2 carries a minimum sentencing of 125 months in prison.
The Carr Farm Road incident was first reported by WNCN.
In September, a 50-year-old apartment security guard was targeted by a woman with a machete in Seattle after seemingly being mistaken for a police officer. The suspect, 32, reportedly slashed the guard on the forearm, leaving two five-inch cuts.
Officers said they had later found the suspect at a gas station on Broadway, where she had since changed her clothing. She was booked into King County Jail for assault.


newsweek--2020-11-29--Fauci Says He Lacks Power to Get Trump to Discourage Holiday Travel, Warns of Surge Upon COVID Surge

Dr. Anthony Fauci , a key member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force , said that he does n't have any `` power '' to urge President Donald Trump to discourage holiday travel , warning of a new `` surge superimposed '' on the current rapid increase in new infections .
The U.S. continues to have the highest number of infections and deaths due to COVID-19 of any country in the world .
As of Sunday morning , the country has reported more than 13.3 million infections and well over 265,000 deaths , according to The New York Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ averaged more than 162,000 new infections and over 1,400 new deaths per day over the past week .
Meanwhile , millions of Americans traveled over the past week to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families .
Public health experts , including Fauci , repeatedly warned Americans to take precautions and avoid holding large family gatherings as the pandemic surges nationwide .
During an interview with NBC News ' Meet the Press on Sunday , Fauci was asked whether he and other health officials could get Trump to discourage holiday travel and urge Americans to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` You know , I do n't know , I mean it certainly is possible , '' Fauci , who serves as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , said .
`` I do n't think I have any power in that regard .
I mean , so what I 'm doing is the best that I can do , and thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak to the nation on a national program to talk about the importance of those kinds of things that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned that the U.S. could `` see a surge superimposed upon that surge that we 're already in . ''
In a separate interview with ABC News ' This Week , Fauci said `` there almost certainly is going to be an uptick because of what 's happened with the travel '' over Thanksgiving .
`` We may see a surge upon a surge .
We do n't want to frighten people , but that 's just the reality , '' he said .
Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response .
Nearly 1,071,000 Americans were screened at airports across the country the day before Thanksgiving , according to the Transportation Security Administration ( TSA ) .
That 's the highest number since the early days of the pandemic back in March .
However , the number was still well below half of the more than 2.6 million people screened at airports ahead of Thanksgiving in 2019 .
On the Sunday ahead of the holiday this year , over 1 million were screened by airport security across the country .
Throughout the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disregarding lockdown measures and social distancing restrictions implemented by various local leaders and governors across the country .
The president has also been dismissive of masks , although he has worn them and encouraged his supporters to do the same after significant criticism from public health officials .
`` To every American , this is the moment to protect yourself and your family , '' Dr. Deborah Birx , the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator , told CBS ' Face the Nation on Sunday .
She urged Americans to take appropriate precautions even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is n't doing the policies that we know are critical . ''

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, said that he doesn't have any "power" to urge President Donald Trump to discourage holiday travel, warning of a new "surge superimposed" on the current rapid increase in new infections.
The U.S. continues to have the highest number of infections and deaths due to COVID-19 of any country in the world. As of Sunday morning, the country has reported more than 13.3 million infections and well over 265,000 deaths, according to The New York Times' tracker. The U.S. has also averaged more than 162,000 new infections and over 1,400 new deaths per day over the past week.
Meanwhile, millions of Americans traveled over the past week to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families. Public health experts, including Fauci, repeatedly warned Americans to take precautions and avoid holding large family gatherings as the pandemic surges nationwide.
During an interview with NBC News' Meet the Press on Sunday, Fauci was asked whether he and other health officials could get Trump to discourage holiday travel and urge Americans to wear masks when going out in public.
"You know, I don't know, I mean it certainly is possible," Fauci, who serves as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said. "I don't think I have any power in that regard. I mean, so what I'm doing is the best that I can do, and thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak to the nation on a national program to talk about the importance of those kinds of things that can have an impact."
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks during a White House Coronavirus Task Force press briefing at the White House on November 19 in Washington, D.C. Tasos Katopodis/Getty
Fauci warned that the U.S. could "see a surge superimposed upon that surge that we're already in."
In a separate interview with ABC News' This Week, Fauci said "there almost certainly is going to be an uptick because of what's happened with the travel" over Thanksgiving.
"We may see a surge upon a surge. We don't want to frighten people, but that's just the reality," he said.
Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.
Nearly 1,071,000 Americans were screened at airports across the country the day before Thanksgiving, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). That's the highest number since the early days of the pandemic back in March. However, the number was still well below half of the more than 2.6 million people screened at airports ahead of Thanksgiving in 2019. On the Sunday ahead of the holiday this year, over 1 million were screened by airport security across the country.
Throughout the pandemic, Trump has voiced support for Americans disregarding lockdown measures and social distancing restrictions implemented by various local leaders and governors across the country. The president has also been dismissive of masks, although he has worn them and encouraged his supporters to do the same after significant criticism from public health officials.
"To every American, this is the moment to protect yourself and your family," Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, told CBS' Face the Nation on Sunday. She urged Americans to take appropriate precautions even if "your governor or your mayor isn't doing the policies that we know are critical."


newsweek--2020-11-30--What Neera Tanden Has Said about Stimulus

Former Vice President Joe Biden will nominate Neera Tanden to head the Office of Budget and Management , making her a key member of his economic team if she can win Senate confirmation .
Tanden is president and CEO of the Center for American Progress ( CAP ) and has strongly criticized the Senate for its perceived failure to act on economic stimulus during the COVID-19 pandemic .
This criticism , combined with her history of liberal activism , has caused some Republicans to suggest she will not be confirmed by the Senate , though control of the chamber is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Georgia on January 5 .
Tanden accused President Donald Trump of holding a COVID-19 relief package `` hostage '' in a statement on October 6 .
`` Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) and the House majority have acted in good faith to solve a crisis of the president 's own making , '' she said .
`` They have passed comprehensive aid packages to assist workers , families , educators , state and local governments , first responders , small businesses , and more .
`` The president , whose carelessness may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the highest levels of government , has illustrated that he could not care less about the struggles of everyday Americans . ''
In a CAP statement on September 10 , Tanden said the Senate GOP was seeking to advance a stimulus package that `` hollows out emergency unemployment insurance , extorts schools to fully reopen without regard to local health conditions , and exploits a pandemic to advance an ideological wish list . ''
`` It fails to include stimulus checks to help families pay rent or afford prescriptions , rental assistance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that are facing devastating shortfalls that can only lead to severe layoffs and budget cuts that will cripple our economic recovery for years to come , '' she said .
`` What the proposal does include—a liability shield that puts the interests of big business first—is an insult to frontline workers all over this country who are putting themselves in danger to keep our communities running . ''
`` The American people deserve a plan that reflects the scale of the crises we are confronting , not another handout to Fortune 500 companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate to get serious about the very real economic pain our country is experiencing , '' the statement concluded .
Tanden has expressed similar criticism for several months , charging that Senate Republicans are acting in the interests of major companies rather than ordinary Americans .
Speaking on CNBC on September 29 , Tanden said the issue was `` not what I think about the need for stimulus , it 's what investors think about a need for a stimulus , '' citing growth forecasts from JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is n't acting , '' Tanden said .
`` And we do n't have a deal that requires additional stimulus . ''
Democrats may have to accept a smaller stimulus package than they were originally seeking as the threat of a government shutdown looms .
It remains unclear if a new package will include checks to individuals .
However , stimulus advocates like Tanden may have more success when Biden becomes president early next year and if Democrats can manage to win both Senate run-offs .

Former Vice President Joe Biden will nominate Neera Tanden to head the Office of Budget and Management, making her a key member of his economic team if she can win Senate confirmation.
Tanden is president and CEO of the Center for American Progress (CAP) and has strongly criticized the Senate for its perceived failure to act on economic stimulus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This criticism, combined with her history of liberal activism, has caused some Republicans to suggest she will not be confirmed by the Senate, though control of the chamber is still undecided due to run-off elections in Georgia on January 5.
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Tanden accused President Donald Trump of holding a COVID-19 relief package "hostage" in a statement on October 6.
"Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and the House majority have acted in good faith to solve a crisis of the president's own making," she said.
"They have passed comprehensive aid packages to assist workers, families, educators, state and local governments, first responders, small businesses, and more.
"The president, whose carelessness may have resulted in a major coronavirus outbreak in the highest levels of government, has illustrated that he could not care less about the struggles of everyday Americans."
In a CAP statement on September 10, Tanden said the Senate GOP was seeking to advance a stimulus package that "hollows out emergency unemployment insurance, extorts schools to fully reopen without regard to local health conditions, and exploits a pandemic to advance an ideological wish list."
"It fails to include stimulus checks to help families pay rent or afford prescriptions, rental assistance, or aid to states and localities that are facing devastating shortfalls that can only lead to severe layoffs and budget cuts that will cripple our economic recovery for years to come," she said.
"What the proposal does include—a liability shield that puts the interests of big business first—is an insult to frontline workers all over this country who are putting themselves in danger to keep our communities running."
"The American people deserve a plan that reflects the scale of the crises we are confronting, not another handout to Fortune 500 companies. It's past time for the Senate to get serious about the very real economic pain our country is experiencing," the statement concluded.
Tanden has expressed similar criticism for several months, charging that Senate Republicans are acting in the interests of major companies rather than ordinary Americans.
Speaking on CNBC on September 29, Tanden said the issue was "not what I think about the need for stimulus, it's what investors think about a need for a stimulus," citing growth forecasts from JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs.
"Congress isn't acting and the president isn't acting," Tanden said. "And we don't have a deal that requires additional stimulus."
Democrats may have to accept a smaller stimulus package than they were originally seeking as the threat of a government shutdown looms. It remains unclear if a new package will include checks to individuals.
However, stimulus advocates like Tanden may have more success when Biden becomes president early next year and if Democrats can manage to win both Senate run-offs.


newsweek--2020-11-30--Melania Trump Unveils 'America the Beautiful' Decorations for Last Christmas at White House

Melania Trump has unveiled the 2020 Christmas Decorations at the White House , for what will be her last festive season as first lady .
In a video posted to Twitter Monday , the first lady revealed the theme for the holiday decor is `` America the Beautiful . ''
`` During this special time of the year , I am delighted to share 'America the Beautiful ' and pay tribute to the majesty of our great Nation , '' she tweeted .
`` Together , we celebrate this land we are all proud to call home .
# WHChristmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gives a virtual tour of the traditional trimmings , with a shot of a tree-lined corridor and a `` White House Express '' train set with the words `` America the Beautiful '' on the carriages .
Close-up shots also show smaller details of the decor , including a `` Be Best '' ornament and a Christmas village hospital , a nod to health care workers .
Further photos shared on social media show the first lady surveying her work amid brightly lit trees with red and gold ornaments .
Melania seems to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first lady despite being secretly recorded saying `` Who gives a f*** about Christmas stuff '' earlier this year .
`` Give me a f****** break .
I 'm working like a—my a** off at Christmas stuff that you know , who gives a f*** about Christmas stuff and decorations ? ''
she said in the tapes while discussing the criticism she faces from the media .
`` But I need to do it , right ?
Correct ? ''
The recordings of Melania were first released in October by her former friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has written a book called Melania and Me .
The phone conversation reportedly took place after Melania visited an immigration detention facility in Texas .
`` OK , and then I do it .
And I say that I 'm working on Christmas planning for the Christmas .
And they said , 'Ooh what about the children , that they were separated ? '
Give me a f****** break , '' she said on the tape .
`` Were they were saying anything when Obama did that ? ''
`` They say I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like him , I support him .
I do n't say enough , I do n't do enough where I am . ''
In a statement following the release of the tapes in October , the first lady said the quote was taken `` out of context '' and dismissed Wolkoff 's book as `` idle gossip trying to distort my character . ''
Last week , Melania welcomed a giant Christmas tree to the White House as per tradition .
`` Today I welcomed the arrival of the beautiful @ WhiteHouse Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are excited to begin decorating the People 's House for the holiday season !
# WHChristmas . ''

Melania Trump has unveiled the 2020 Christmas Decorations at the White House, for what will be her last festive season as first lady. In a video posted to Twitter Monday, the first lady revealed the theme for the holiday decor is "America the Beautiful."
"During this special time of the year, I am delighted to share 'America the Beautiful' and pay tribute to the majesty of our great Nation," she tweeted. "Together, we celebrate this land we are all proud to call home. #WHChristmas."
In the video, Trump gives a virtual tour of the traditional trimmings, with a shot of a tree-lined corridor and a "White House Express" train set with the words "America the Beautiful" on the carriages.
During this special time of the year, I am delighted to share “America the Beautiful” and pay tribute to the majesty of our great Nation. Together, we celebrate this land we are all proud to call home. #WHChristmas pic.twitter.com/fdZmB3rdXL — Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) November 30, 2020
Close-up shots also show smaller details of the decor, including a "Be Best" ornament and a Christmas village hospital, a nod to health care workers.
Further photos shared on social media show the first lady surveying her work amid brightly lit trees with red and gold ornaments.
Melania seems to be embracing her last festive season as first lady despite being secretly recorded saying "Who gives a f*** about Christmas stuff" earlier this year.
"Give me a f****** break. I'm working like a—my a** off at Christmas stuff that you know, who gives a f*** about Christmas stuff and decorations?" she said in the tapes while discussing the criticism she faces from the media. "But I need to do it, right? Correct?"
The recordings of Melania were first released in October by her former friend and aide Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, who has written a book called Melania and Me.
The phone conversation reportedly took place after Melania visited an immigration detention facility in Texas.
"OK, and then I do it. And I say that I'm working on Christmas planning for the Christmas. And they said, 'Ooh what about the children, that they were separated?' Give me a f****** break," she said on the tape. "Were they were saying anything when Obama did that?"
"They say I'm complicit. I'm the same like him, I support him. I don't say enough, I don't do enough where I am."
US First Lady Melania Trump receives the White House Christmas Tree at the White House in Washington, DC, on November 23, 2020. NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images
In a statement following the release of the tapes in October, the first lady said the quote was taken "out of context" and dismissed Wolkoff's book as "idle gossip trying to distort my character."
Last week, Melania welcomed a giant Christmas tree to the White House as per tradition.
"Today I welcomed the arrival of the beautiful @WhiteHouse Christmas Tree!," she tweeted. "We are excited to begin decorating the People's House for the holiday season! #WHChristmas."


newsweek--2020-11-30--Michigan Woman with COVID in Coma after Giving Birth to Twins a Month Early

A pregnant woman with severe COVID has given birth to twins over a month early so doctors could treat her coronavirus infection .
Jasmine Logan is in a medically induced coma at a Detroit hospital , according to a GoFundMe page set up by her husband , Steven Logan .
She fell seriously ill despite have no underlying conditions that are reported to make a person vulnerable to severe COVID .
Steven Logan , a long-haul truck driver , has stopped working to look after their five children .
The three eldest children also have COVID .
Jasmine Logan gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than a month early on November 17 , Fox2 reported .
Steven Logan told the outlet : `` They were hoping by doing this , it would give her lungs the capacity they need to breathe and [ they could ] give her antibiotics and steroids they could n't give because she was pregnant . ''
He said : `` This was supposed to be our celebratory year .
We got our first house just a few months ago , we just a got a new vehicle and we supposed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and now it just seems like everything is in a tailspin . ''
After she developed pneumonia , a lung infection that is among the complications of COVID , surgeons performed a procedure to hook Jasmine Logan up to a life support machine to oxygenate her blood .
`` None of the other breathing methods were effective , '' her husband wrote on GoFundMe .
`` Her lungs were so badly damaged that to simply breathe put too much stress on her heart and lungs which caused heart failure along with a host @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They included kidney and liver failure , as well as blood clots .
He went on : `` She will have a long and tumultuous road to recovery , and possibly have life-lasting complications . ''
As well as the couple 's premature newborn twins , Steven Logan has been caring for 6-year-old Zarah and twins Zhavia and Zamaya , who are almost two years old .
Steven Logan wrote on the page of his GoFundMe fundraiser that he felt embarrassed asking for help .
`` I work extremely hard to provide for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask for financial assistance , '' he said .
`` Yet as hard as it is for everyone right now who is affected by this terrible plague , any donations spared would be most appreciated ! ''
The money will go towards the family 's bills , food , and supplies for their babies .
So far , the family has raised almost $ 10,000 .

A pregnant woman with severe COVID has given birth to twins over a month early so doctors could treat her coronavirus infection.
Jasmine Logan is in a medically induced coma at a Detroit hospital, according to a GoFundMe page set up by her husband, Steven Logan. She fell seriously ill despite have no underlying conditions that are reported to make a person vulnerable to severe COVID.
Steven Logan, a long-haul truck driver, has stopped working to look after their five children. The three eldest children also have COVID.
Jasmine Logan gave birth to twins Serenity and Steven Jr. more than a month early on November 17, Fox2 reported.
Steven Logan told the outlet: "They were hoping by doing this, it would give her lungs the capacity they need to breathe and [they could] give her antibiotics and steroids they couldn't give because she was pregnant."
He said: "This was supposed to be our celebratory year. We got our first house just a few months ago, we just a got a new vehicle and we supposed to be celebrating the new addition of our twins and now it just seems like everything is in a tailspin."
After she developed pneumonia, a lung infection that is among the complications of COVID, surgeons performed a procedure to hook Jasmine Logan up to a life support machine to oxygenate her blood.
"None of the other breathing methods were effective," her husband wrote on GoFundMe. "Her lungs were so badly damaged that to simply breathe put too much stress on her heart and lungs which caused heart failure along with a host of many other medical complications." They included kidney and liver failure, as well as blood clots.
He went on: "She will have a long and tumultuous road to recovery, and possibly have life-lasting complications."
As well as the couple's premature newborn twins, Steven Logan has been caring for 6-year-old Zarah and twins Zhavia and Zamaya, who are almost two years old.
Steven Logan wrote on the page of his GoFundMe fundraiser that he felt embarrassed asking for help.
"I work extremely hard to provide for my family and have never had to ask for financial assistance," he said. "Yet as hard as it is for everyone right now who is affected by this terrible plague, any donations spared would be most appreciated!"
The money will go towards the family's bills, food, and supplies for their babies. So far, the family has raised almost $10,000.


newsweek--2020-11-30--Utah Monolith Disappearance Prompts Theories of Aliens, The Grinch And More

In another bizarre 2020-ism , the mysterious monolith discovered last week in a Utah desert has vanished prompting people to offer up even more bizarre theories as to where it went .
Utah 's Bureau of Land Management , which administers the area , has said that the object was removed `` by an unknown party . ''
`` [ We ] did not remove the structure which is considered private property , '' a Bureau of Land Management spokesperson said in a statement .
`` The structure has received international and national attention and we received reports that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evening of 27 November . ''
Officials added that they do `` not investigate crimes involving private property '' —they are `` handled by the local sheriff 's office . ''
Utah helicopter pilot Ryan Bacher told local news outlet KSL that he visited the monolith Friday , but 24 hours later when his friend went to see it , it had vanished .
`` Twenty-four hours later , my close friend , who is also a helicopter pilot , flew his family down to see as well and found it taken down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Public Safety 's helicopter crew first discovered the 10 to 12ft tall installation on 18 November during a count of bighorn sheep .
Photos posted to social media show that some rocks and a small silver pyramid-shaped object are all that seem to have been left behind .
Some have speculated that the object is the artwork of the late sculptor , John McCracken .
However , a spokesperson for gallerist David Zwirner told The Guardian that it is n't but then told the New York Times that it could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The prophesy foretells that we 'll be fine as long as nothing happens to the mysterious monolith in Utah . ''
Many have unsurprisingly attributed the mystery to extraterrestrials .
While another person suggested it was The Grinch that stole the monolith .
Regardless , the monolith 's origins remain unknown .
The helicopter pilot that discovered it , Bret Hutchings spoke of his excitement at spotting such a sight in the wilderness .
`` One of the biologists spotted it , and we just happened to fly directly over the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He was like , 'Whoa , whoa , whoa , turn around , turn around ! '
And I was like , 'What . '
And he 's like , 'There 's this thing back there – we 've got to go look at it ! '
'' He said last week that the structure was `` about the strangest thing that I 've come across out there in all my years of flying . ''
`` We were kind of joking around that if one of us suddenly disappears , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run for it , '' Hutchings said comparing the installation to the famous monolith in Stanley Kubrick 's 2001 : A Space Odyssey .

In another bizarre 2020-ism, the mysterious monolith discovered last week in a Utah desert has vanished prompting people to offer up even more bizarre theories as to where it went.
Utah's Bureau of Land Management, which administers the area, has said that the object was removed "by an unknown party."
"[We] did not remove the structure which is considered private property," a Bureau of Land Management spokesperson said in a statement. "The structure has received international and national attention and we received reports that a person or group removed it on the evening of 27 November."
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Officials added that they do "not investigate crimes involving private property"—they are "handled by the local sheriff's office."
Utah helicopter pilot Ryan Bacher told local news outlet KSL that he visited the monolith Friday, but 24 hours later when his friend went to see it, it had vanished.
An adult and tagged condor soars above the canyon walls as viewed on November 9, 2019 in Zion National Park, Utah. Zion National Park, located 3 hours north of Las Vegas near the town of Springdale, features spectacular geologic formations including mountains, canyons, buttes, mesas, monoliths, rivers, slot canyons, and natural arches. George Rose/Getty Images
"Twenty-four hours later, my close friend, who is also a helicopter pilot, flew his family down to see as well and found it taken down," he said.
The Utah Department of Public Safety's helicopter crew first discovered the 10 to 12ft tall installation on 18 November during a count of bighorn sheep.
Photos posted to social media show that some rocks and a small silver pyramid-shaped object are all that seem to have been left behind.
Some have speculated that the object is the artwork of the late sculptor, John McCracken. However, a spokesperson for gallerist David Zwirner told The Guardian that it isn't but then told the New York Times that it could be.
One person tweeted: "Relax. The prophesy foretells that we'll be fine as long as nothing happens to the mysterious monolith in Utah."
Relax. The prophesy foretells that we'll be fine as long as nothing happens to the mysterious monolith in Utah. — Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) November 29, 2020
Many have unsurprisingly attributed the mystery to extraterrestrials.
When you’re falling asleep but realize you forgot your monolith in Utah pic.twitter.com/64DLwTuVSt — Diego Lopez (@thisdiegolopez) November 25, 2020
The Utah Monolith was def an alien antenna / vessel. Or it was a big 1 am vote dump. Those are the two options. — Ben Gleib (@bengleib) November 30, 2020
While another person suggested it was The Grinch that stole the monolith.
I have a pretty good idea who might have stolen our cool silver monolith in Southern Utah. 😢😡 pic.twitter.com/doXAD8UPXg — Michael Mower (@MikeLMower) November 29, 2020
Blink 182 singer Tom DeLonge even claimed responsibility.
I took the monolith. — Tom DeLonge (@tomdelonge) November 29, 2020
Regardless, the monolith's origins remain unknown. The helicopter pilot that discovered it, Bret Hutchings spoke of his excitement at spotting such a sight in the wilderness.
"One of the biologists spotted it, and we just happened to fly directly over the top of it," Hutchings told KSL. "He was like, 'Whoa, whoa, whoa, turn around, turn around!' And I was like, 'What.' And he's like, 'There's this thing back there – we've got to go look at it!'"
He said last week that the structure was "about the strangest thing that I've come across out there in all my years of flying."
"We were kind of joking around that if one of us suddenly disappears, then the rest of us make a run for it," Hutchings said comparing the installation to the famous monolith in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.


newsweek--2020-11-30--Biden Four Times More Popular With Republicans Than Trump Is With Democrats: Poll

Joe Biden 's favorability rating among Republicans is four times that of President Donald Trump 's with Democrats , according to recent polling .
Following the election , Biden 's favorability rating has risen overall—going from 49 percent to 55 percent in Gallup survey results .
Trump 's has dipped to 42 percent in the latest polling , conducted November 5 to 19 among a random sample of 1,018 adults across the United States .
This is down from 45 percent in Gallup 's last comparable poll conducted October 16 to 27 .
Looking at the partisan split in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among Republicans than Trump does with Democrats .
Just over one in ten Republicans have a favorable opinion of Biden , 12 percent , according to the latest polling .
This boosted from six percent in the October results .
In contrast , three percent of Democrats have a favorable opinion of Trump .
Biden also fared better with independents than Trump , with 55 percent having a favorable opinion of him compared to 36 percent for the president .
The ratings come with Trump continuing to rail against the election outcome , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foul play despite failing to provide evidence of widespread election fraud .
Biden has branded Trump 's refusal to concede `` an embarrassment '' and moved his focus to his transition , beginning to craft the team for his administration .
Ahead of his boost among Republicans , Biden spoke of looking to represent both those who voted for and against him after the election was called his way .
`` I ran as a proud Democrat .
I will now be an American president , '' he said .
`` I will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't vote for me as those who did .
Let this grim era of demonization in America begin to end—here and now .
`` The refusal of Democrats and Republicans to cooperate with one another is not due to some mysterious force beyond our control .
It 's a decision .
It 's a choice we make .
`` And if we can decide not to cooperate , then we can decide to cooperate .
And I believe that this is part of the mandate from the American people .
They want us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would `` seek not to divide , but to unify , '' and see `` not red states and blue states , but the United States . ''
Newsweek has contacted the Biden transition team and the Trump campaign for comment .

Joe Biden's favorability rating among Republicans is four times that of President Donald Trump's with Democrats, according to recent polling. Following the election, Biden's favorability rating has risen overall—going from 49 percent to 55 percent in Gallup survey results.
Trump's has dipped to 42 percent in the latest polling, conducted November 5 to 19 among a random sample of 1,018 adults across the United States. This is down from 45 percent in Gallup's last comparable poll conducted October 16 to 27.
Looking at the partisan split in the latest results, Biden fares far better among Republicans than Trump does with Democrats.
Just over one in ten Republicans have a favorable opinion of Biden, 12 percent, according to the latest polling. This boosted from six percent in the October results. In contrast, three percent of Democrats have a favorable opinion of Trump.
Biden also fared better with independents than Trump, with 55 percent having a favorable opinion of him compared to 36 percent for the president.
Joe Biden talks to the media outside the Queen theatre in Wilmington, Delaware, on November 24, 2020. His favorability ratings have risen, with his standing among Republicans even boosting, according to new polling. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images
The ratings come with Trump continuing to rail against the election outcome, insisting Biden's success was facilitated by foul play despite failing to provide evidence of widespread election fraud.
Biden has branded Trump's refusal to concede "an embarrassment" and moved his focus to his transition, beginning to craft the team for his administration.
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Ahead of his boost among Republicans, Biden spoke of looking to represent both those who voted for and against him after the election was called his way.
"I ran as a proud Democrat. I will now be an American president," he said. "I will work as hard for those who didn't vote for me as those who did. Let this grim era of demonization in America begin to end—here and now.
"The refusal of Democrats and Republicans to cooperate with one another is not due to some mysterious force beyond our control. It's a decision. It's a choice we make.
"And if we can decide not to cooperate, then we can decide to cooperate. And I believe that this is part of the mandate from the American people. They want us to cooperate."
He insisted he would "seek not to divide, but to unify," and see "not red states and blue states, but the United States."
Newsweek has contacted the Biden transition team and the Trump campaign for comment.


newsweek--2020-11-30--What Is a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse and What Does It Look Like?

Large swathes of the globe have just witnessed what 's known as a penumbral lunar eclipse as a full moon appeared in the night sky .
There are three main types of lunar eclipse—total , partial and penumbral—all of which only occur when the moon is full .
At these moments , our planet is positioned directly between the sun and the moon in space .
Unlike total and partial lunar eclipses , penumbral lunar eclipses are relatively subtle affairs , sometimes to the point of being imperceptible .
Penumbral lunar eclipse when the outer , more diffuse part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penumbra '' —falls onto the face of the moon that we can see .
During these events , some or all of the moon appears slightly darker than usual for a period of several hours as the penumbra passes over our planet 's natural satellite .
Penumbral eclipses can be either full or partial .
During a full penumbral eclipse , the Earth 's penumbra covers the entire face of the moon—by the point of peak eclipse—turning it a shade darker .
During partial penumbral eclipses , only part of the moon 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which can very difficult—or even impossible—to see .
Lunar eclipses are visible across the entire part of the Earth that is experiencing night time when the event is occurring .
This differs to solar eclipses , which can only be seen across a very narrow path from a ( relatively ) small region of our planet .
All lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon , casting a shadow on our natural satellite .
Unlike during a total lunar eclipse when the sun , Earth and moon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eclipses occur when the three bodies are only imperfectly aligned during the full moon phase .
At these times , the Earth only blocks some of the suns light from directly falling on the moon 's surface .
`` A penumbral lunar eclipse happens when our moon is 'kissed ' only marginally by the most external regions of the structure of the Earth 's shadow , '' astronomer Gianluca Masi , from the Virtual Telescope Project , previously told Newsweek .
The penumbral eclipse that took place on November 30 was visible across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , much of the Pacific Ocean , large swathes of the Atlantic , and the Arctic , according to timeanddate.com The eclipse began at 02:32 a.m .
ET on November 30 and ended four hours and 21 minutes later .
Maximum eclipse took place at 09:42 a.m .
ET when around 82 percent of the moon was covered in the Earth 's penumbra .

Large swathes of the globe have just witnessed what's known as a penumbral lunar eclipse as a full moon appeared in the night sky.
There are three main types of lunar eclipse—total, partial and penumbral—all of which only occur when the moon is full. At these moments, our planet is positioned directly between the sun and the moon in space.
Unlike total and partial lunar eclipses, penumbral lunar eclipses are relatively subtle affairs, sometimes to the point of being imperceptible.
Penumbral lunar eclipse when the outer, more diffuse part of the Earth's shadow—known as the "penumbra"—falls onto the face of the moon that we can see.
During these events, some or all of the moon appears slightly darker than usual for a period of several hours as the penumbra passes over our planet's natural satellite.
Penumbral eclipses can be either full or partial. During a full penumbral eclipse, the Earth's penumbra covers the entire face of the moon—by the point of peak eclipse—turning it a shade darker.
During partial penumbral eclipses, only part of the moon's surface is covered by the penumbra, which can very difficult—or even impossible—to see.
Lunar eclipses are visible across the entire part of the Earth that is experiencing night time when the event is occurring. This differs to solar eclipses, which can only be seen across a very narrow path from a (relatively) small region of our planet.
All lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on our natural satellite.
Unlike during a total lunar eclipse when the sun, Earth and moon are in almost perfect alignment, penumbral eclipses occur when the three bodies are only imperfectly aligned during the full moon phase.
At these times, the Earth only blocks some of the suns light from directly falling on the moon's surface.
"A penumbral lunar eclipse happens when our moon is 'kissed' only marginally by the most external regions of the structure of the Earth's shadow," astronomer Gianluca Masi, from the Virtual Telescope Project, previously told Newsweek.
The penumbral eclipse that took place on November 30 was visible across most of the Americas, northeastern Asia, much of the Pacific Ocean, large swathes of the Atlantic, and the Arctic, according to timeanddate.com
The eclipse began at 02:32 a.m. ET on November 30 and ended four hours and 21 minutes later. Maximum eclipse took place at 09:42 a.m. ET when around 82 percent of the moon was covered in the Earth's penumbra.


newsweek--2020-11-30--PS5 Cyber Monday Restock Updates for Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, Target and More

The PS5 is the hottest item of the holiday season—but will it be available to purchase on Cyber Monday ?
The PlayStation 5 was available to purchase—in limited quantities—at some retailers on Black Friday , but it does not appear that the console will be included in the sales at Best Buy , Walmart , Target , or GameStop today .
The PlayStation 5 sold out when it became available for pre-order , on launch day , and again when it was restocked at Walmart and GameStop last week .
While Sony has said that the PS5 will become available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , so more consoles should be expected around the holidays , it seems as though no stores have inventory this Cyber Monday .
However , you can find out below where your best bet for buying a PS5 may be , among other video game deals this Cyber Monday .
The PS5 and Digital Edition consoles are currently out of stock online at Walmart .
The retailer has been keeping its customers up to date with when it will be releasing the new consoles , so it would be worth checking Walmart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next-gen PlayStation console is not included in Walmart 's Cyber Monday sales , deals include discounted PS4 and Xbox games .
Best Buy has been selling the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition consoles online only .
Both consoles are currently sold out at BestBuy.com , though it may be worth checking the website frequently in case the store receives more stock .
While the PS5 is not featured in the store 's Cyber Monday sale , Best Buy has plenty of other offers for gamers , including deals on Xbox wireless controllers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games .
GameStop was selling its consoles in-store on Black Friday , with gamers camping out on Thanksgiving in the hopes of getting their hands on the PlayStation 5 .
However , the PS5 has not been restocked at GameStop for Cyber Monday and is currently unavailable online .
GameStop 's Cyber Monday sale includes 50 percent off Nintendo Switch games and 66 percent off select new games .
Target 's stock varies by store , but as Target has not restocked generally for Cyber Monday , it is unlikely that there will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purchase today .
Check with your local Target store online just in case .
Target 's Cyber Monday sale includes up to $ 150 off gaming laptops , a Nintendo Switch and Fortnite bundle , and a sale on digital Nintendo games .
The PlayStation 5 is currently unavailable on Amazon and the website says it does n't know `` when or if this item will be back in stock . ''
Both PlayStation consoles are out of stock on the PlayStation Direct website .
PlayStation has said that more consoles will become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the year , however , so there is still hope of purchasing a console for the holidays .
Therefore , for the best chance of purchasing a PS5 before the end of the year , it may be worth contacting your local store in case it has stock or knows when it next will .
Additionally , follow your local retailer on social media and check back with Newsweek for more updates on PS5 availablity .
Newsweek has affiliate partnerships .
If you make a purchase using our links , we may earn @ @ @ @ @ @

The PS5 is the hottest item of the holiday season—but will it be available to purchase on Cyber Monday? The PlayStation 5 was available to purchase—in limited quantities—at some retailers on Black Friday, but it does not appear that the console will be included in the sales at Best Buy, Walmart, Target, or GameStop today.
The PlayStation 5 sold out when it became available for pre-order, on launch day, and again when it was restocked at Walmart and GameStop last week.
While Sony has said that the PS5 will become available at retailers before the end of the year, so more consoles should be expected around the holidays, it seems as though no stores have inventory this Cyber Monday.
However, you can find out below where your best bet for buying a PS5 may be, among other video game deals this Cyber Monday.
Walmart PS5 Restock
The PS5 and Digital Edition consoles are currently out of stock online at Walmart. The retailer has been keeping its customers up to date with when it will be releasing the new consoles, so it would be worth checking Walmart's social media for updates.
Though the next-gen PlayStation console is not included in Walmart's Cyber Monday sales, deals include discounted PS4 and Xbox games.
An employee prepares the new Sony PlayStation 5 gaming console for a customer on the first day of its launch, at an electronics shop in Kawasaki on November 12, 2020. Getty/Charly Triballeau
Best Buy PS5 Restock
Best Buy has been selling the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition consoles online only. Both consoles are currently sold out at BestBuy.com, though it may be worth checking the website frequently in case the store receives more stock.
While the PS5 is not featured in the store's Cyber Monday sale, Best Buy has plenty of other offers for gamers, including deals on Xbox wireless controllers, Nintendo Switch bundles, and video games.
GameStop PS5 Restock
GameStop was selling its consoles in-store on Black Friday, with gamers camping out on Thanksgiving in the hopes of getting their hands on the PlayStation 5. However, the PS5 has not been restocked at GameStop for Cyber Monday and is currently unavailable online.
GameStop's Cyber Monday sale includes 50 percent off Nintendo Switch games and 66 percent off select new games.
Target PS5 Restock
Target's stock varies by store, but as Target has not restocked generally for Cyber Monday, it is unlikely that there will be any PlayStation 5 consoles available to purchase today. Check with your local Target store online just in case.
Target's Cyber Monday sale includes up to $150 off gaming laptops, a Nintendo Switch and Fortnite bundle, and a sale on digital Nintendo games.
Amazon PS5 Restock
The PlayStation 5 is currently unavailable on Amazon and the website says it doesn't know "when or if this item will be back in stock."
PlayStation Direct PS5 Restock
Both PlayStation consoles are out of stock on the PlayStation Direct website. PlayStation has said that more consoles will become available at retailers before the end of the year, however, so there is still hope of purchasing a console for the holidays.
Therefore, for the best chance of purchasing a PS5 before the end of the year, it may be worth contacting your local store in case it has stock or knows when it next will. Additionally, follow your local retailer on social media and check back with Newsweek for more updates on PS5 availablity.
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newsweek--2020-11-30--U.K. Bans Installation of Huawei 5G Equipment From September

Telecoms giants in the U.K. must stop installing Huawei equipment in the country 's 5G networks from next September , the government has said .
Britain 's digital and media secretary , Oliver Dowden , revealed plans to phase out the involvement of Chinese company Huawei ahead of the passing of a new Telecommunications Security Bill .
The British government set a September 2021 deadline for carriers to stop installing Huawei equipment after banning it over the summer following pressure from the United States .
Westminster had initially allowed the company a limited role in the U.K. 's 5G rollout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Huawei , claiming the Shenzhen-based company could enable the government in Beijing to spy on sensitive communications .
Huawei denies the U.S. allegations .
The U.K. Telecommunications Security Bill is the first to enshrine the banning of the Chinese company 's involvement in Britain 's 5G network into law .
British lawmakers will debate the bill at a second reading in Parliament .
The legislation would create national security powers capable of imposing controls on when – if at all – a telecoms firm could use material supplied by companies such as Huawei @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Huawei equipment that has been installed before the ban date of September 30 , 2021 .
The U.K. is also set to spend £250 million ( $ 333 million ) to help diversify its 5G supply chain to ensure more competition and choice .
This includes establishing a National Telecoms Lab research facility , as well as investment in innovative open radio technology , funding a trial with Japan 's NEC .
`` I am setting out a clear path for the complete removal of high-risk vendors from our 5G networks , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This will be done through new and unprecedented powers to identify and ban telecoms equipment which poses a threat to our national security .
`` We are also publishing a new strategy to make sure we are never again dependent on a handful of telecoms vendors for the smooth and secure running of our networks .
Our plans will spark a wave of innovation in the design of our future mobile networks . ''
Huawei has declined to comment .
The company has already warned of the economic damage a U.K. ban would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rollout of high-speed 5G internet in the country by a number of years .
It follows news that U.K. carriers would be fined up to 10 percent of their revenues or £100,000 ( $ 133,000 ) a day if they fail to meet the standards set out in the new legislation .
Communications regulator Ofcom is to be tasked with the monitoring and assessing of security protocols among telecoms providers .

Telecoms giants in the U.K. must stop installing Huawei equipment in the country's 5G networks from next September, the government has said.
Britain's digital and media secretary, Oliver Dowden, revealed plans to phase out the involvement of Chinese company Huawei ahead of the passing of a new Telecommunications Security Bill. The British government set a September 2021 deadline for carriers to stop installing Huawei equipment after banning it over the summer following pressure from the United States. Westminster had initially allowed the company a limited role in the U.K.'s 5G rollout.
Washington has imposed strict sanctions on Huawei, claiming the Shenzhen-based company could enable the government in Beijing to spy on sensitive communications. Huawei denies the U.S. allegations. The U.K. Telecommunications Security Bill is the first to enshrine the banning of the Chinese company's involvement in Britain's 5G network into law. British lawmakers will debate the bill at a second reading in Parliament.
The legislation would create national security powers capable of imposing controls on when – if at all – a telecoms firm could use material supplied by companies such as Huawei. Carriers will be allowed to maintain Huawei equipment that has been installed before the ban date of September 30, 2021.
The U.K. is also set to spend £250 million ($333 million) to help diversify its 5G supply chain to ensure more competition and choice. This includes establishing a National Telecoms Lab research facility, as well as investment in innovative open radio technology, funding a trial with Japan's NEC.
"I am setting out a clear path for the complete removal of high-risk vendors from our 5G networks," Dowden said in a statement. "This will be done through new and unprecedented powers to identify and ban telecoms equipment which poses a threat to our national security.
Shoppers walk past a Huawei store in Beijing, China Getty/Greg Baker
"We are also publishing a new strategy to make sure we are never again dependent on a handful of telecoms vendors for the smooth and secure running of our networks. Our plans will spark a wave of innovation in the design of our future mobile networks."
Huawei has declined to comment. The company has already warned of the economic damage a U.K. ban would inflict, claiming it could delay the rollout of high-speed 5G internet in the country by a number of years.
It follows news that U.K. carriers would be fined up to 10 percent of their revenues or £100,000 ($133,000) a day if they fail to meet the standards set out in the new legislation. Communications regulator Ofcom is to be tasked with the monitoring and assessing of security protocols among telecoms providers.


newsweek--2020-11-30--China Wants Your DNA—and It's up To No Good | Opinion

`` We need to further harmonize policies and standards and establish 'fast tracks ' to facilitate the orderly flow of personnel , '' said Chinese ruler Xi Jinping to the virtual G20 Leaders ' Summit on November 21 .
`` China has proposed a global mechanism on the mutual recognition of health certificates based on nucleic acid test results in the form of internationally accepted QR codes .
We hope more countries will join this mechanism . ''
No , this is not a benign proposal to facilitate international travel and trade .
On the contrary , this is almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collection of the DNA of the world 's population .
And why does China want such sensitive data ?
Beijing is determined to dominate the biotech industry .
Beijing may also be developing biological weapons designed to target certain ethnic groups .
In any event , the Chinese Communist Party 's relentless efforts to collect health data should be alarming the rest of the world .
China 's state media claim the country already has the world 's largest database of genetic material—80 million profiles—but Beijing wants more .
Xi , in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system of QR codes , but that is what he apparently has in mind .
The Communist Party 's Global Times has recently been advocating a `` green health code as a prerequisite for flight boarding . ''
Already , the Chinese embassy in Canada has announced that China-bound passengers must have a QR code with a mark denoting either Chinese citizen or foreigner .
The code is a replacement for the current requirement that passengers present COVID-19 test results prior to boarding .
The Chinese embassies in South Korea , France and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Singapore on December 1 will be able to enter China with a green QR code .
As the Global Times , often used to float Beijing 's proposals , stated , `` the China-proposed global mechanism for mutually recognized health codes is taking shape . ''
China 's requirements for in-bound passengers , the paper noted , `` can shed light on how a global mechanism for mutual health code recognition will look like . ''
There are , of course , hard-to-solve privacy concerns with a mandatory QR code .
Who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with information about health and travel information ?
And who would administer such a system ?
Raina MacIntyre of the University of New South Wales , in the words of CNN , `` suggested that a central database of information managed by the World Health Organization or a United Nations agency might be the least controversial way of creating a COVID tracking app . ''
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) would perhaps be the least trusted administrator , especially because that body has a questionable relationship with Beijing .
WHO , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highly contagious but nonetheless issued a January 14 tweet that helped China propagate the false narrative that the disease was not readily transmissible .
Moreover , WHO took other actions , without justification , that made itself complicit in Beijing 's spread of COVID-19 beyond that country 's borders .
There is , in short , no trusted administrator of a QR system .
Nonetheless , a system is coming because countries and airlines want assurances that travelers are not carrying the coronavirus .
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce , for example , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a COVID-19 vaccine , so some sort of electronic vaccination passport is on the way .
Early next year , the International Air Transport Association will roll out a digital health pass .
If a digital health pass does not give China legal access to underlying travel and health data , Beijing will undoubtedly steal it .
Chinese hackers have been continually targeting insurance and health care companies .
Most notably , they obtained from Anthem , America 's second-largest health insurer , the personal information of 80 million insured and employees in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2015 .
`` China is pushing this QR code globally to steal personal identifiable information , '' Sean Lin , a microbiologist and a former lab director of the viral disease branch of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research , told Newsweek .
`` Data security breaches will become the norm when people start using QR codes from China . ''
Beijing is building its massive DNA database in many ways .
For instance , it is conducting Phase 3 trials of its coronavirus vaccine outside China .
In Morocco , Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's vaccine on its people .
Beijing gets the test data , which includes the DNA of Moroccans .
China is also trying to impose coercive terms—its officials privately say countries not participating in such trials will not get access to the vaccine—on Nigeria and much of the rest of Africa .
China is also getting the DNA of Americans by buying American companies .
China 's BGI Group may now have the largest database on Americans after acquiring Complete Genomics in 2013 .
This year , GNC , which holds customer profiles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Harbin Pharmaceutical Group .
Another Chinese technique is to offer low-cost `` large-scale genetic sequencing '' to ancestry and other businesses .
Ancestry firm 23andMe 's chief security officer says China is looking at the firm for its genetic data .
There were , as of last year , 23 Chinese-associated companies accredited to perform genetic testing of Americans .
While Beijing is hoovering up American genetic data , it is prohibiting the transfer of Chinese data to foreigners .
The State Council announced new restrictions in May of last year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ punish genetic data transfers .
Xi Jinping is apparently up to no good .
Bill Gertz of The Washington Times reported in May that American officials are concerned that China may have been experimenting with , in Gertz 's words , `` germ weapons capable of attacking ethnic groups . ''
Beijing 's defenders deny China has a doctrine of `` Unrestricted Warfare '' —the name of a 1999 book by two Chinese air force colonels—but unrestricted warfare is coming nonetheless .
`` Forget Hiroshima , '' Jonathan Bass , who studies China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Newsweek .
`` We have entered a new era of war . ''
Gordon G. Chang is the author of The Coming Collapse of China .
Follow him on Twitter and Parler @ GordonGChang .
The views expressed in this article are the writer 's own .

"We need to further harmonize policies and standards and establish 'fast tracks' to facilitate the orderly flow of personnel," said Chinese ruler Xi Jinping to the virtual G20 Leaders' Summit on November 21. "China has proposed a global mechanism on the mutual recognition of health certificates based on nucleic acid test results in the form of internationally accepted QR codes. We hope more countries will join this mechanism."
No, this is not a benign proposal to facilitate international travel and trade. On the contrary, this is almost certainly another Chinese initiative to enlarge its collection of the DNA of the world's population.
And why does China want such sensitive data? Beijing is determined to dominate the biotech industry. Beijing may also be developing biological weapons designed to target certain ethnic groups.
In any event, the Chinese Communist Party's relentless efforts to collect health data should be alarming the rest of the world. China's state media claim the country already has the world's largest database of genetic material—80 million profiles—but Beijing wants more.
Xi, in his remarks, did not propose a mandatory system of QR codes, but that is what he apparently has in mind. The Communist Party's Global Times has recently been advocating a "green health code as a prerequisite for flight boarding."
Already, the Chinese embassy in Canada has announced that China-bound passengers must have a QR code with a mark denoting either Chinese citizen or foreigner. The code is a replacement for the current requirement that passengers present COVID-19 test results prior to boarding.
The Chinese embassies in South Korea, France and the U.S. have similar requirements. Travelers from Singapore on December 1 will be able to enter China with a green QR code.
As the Global Times, often used to float Beijing's proposals, stated, "the China-proposed global mechanism for mutually recognized health codes is taking shape." China's requirements for in-bound passengers, the paper noted, "can shed light on how a global mechanism for mutual health code recognition will look like."
There are, of course, hard-to-solve privacy concerns with a mandatory QR code. Who is going to trust any national government with information about health and travel information?
And who would administer such a system? Raina MacIntyre of the University of New South Wales, in the words of CNN, "suggested that a central database of information managed by the World Health Organization or a United Nations agency might be the least controversial way of creating a COVID tracking app."
The World Health Organization (WHO) would perhaps be the least trusted administrator, especially because that body has a questionable relationship with Beijing. WHO, after all, knew the coronavirus was highly contagious but nonetheless issued a January 14 tweet that helped China propagate the false narrative that the disease was not readily transmissible. Moreover, WHO took other actions, without justification, that made itself complicit in Beijing's spread of COVID-19 beyond that country's borders.
There is, in short, no trusted administrator of a QR system. Nonetheless, a system is coming because countries and airlines want assurances that travelers are not carrying the coronavirus. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, for example, this month talked about requiring passengers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, so some sort of electronic vaccination passport is on the way. Early next year, the International Air Transport Association will roll out a digital health pass.
Chinese President Xi Jinping Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
If a digital health pass does not give China legal access to underlying travel and health data, Beijing will undoubtedly steal it. Chinese hackers have been continually targeting insurance and health care companies. Most notably, they obtained from Anthem, America's second-largest health insurer, the personal information of 80 million insured and employees in an attack that was discovered in January 2015.
"China is pushing this QR code globally to steal personal identifiable information," Sean Lin, a microbiologist and a former lab director of the viral disease branch of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, told Newsweek. "Data security breaches will become the norm when people start using QR codes from China."
Beijing is building its massive DNA database in many ways. For instance, it is conducting Phase 3 trials of its coronavirus vaccine outside China.
In Morocco, Chinese officials strong-armed the government to test China's vaccine on its people. Beijing gets the test data, which includes the DNA of Moroccans. China is also trying to impose coercive terms—its officials privately say countries not participating in such trials will not get access to the vaccine—on Nigeria and much of the rest of Africa.
China is also getting the DNA of Americans by buying American companies. China's BGI Group may now have the largest database on Americans after acquiring Complete Genomics in 2013. This year, GNC, which holds customer profiles, was sold to a Chinese entity, Harbin Pharmaceutical Group.
Another Chinese technique is to offer low-cost "large-scale genetic sequencing" to ancestry and other businesses. Ancestry firm 23andMe's chief security officer says China is looking at the firm for its genetic data. There were, as of last year, 23 Chinese-associated companies accredited to perform genetic testing of Americans.
While Beijing is hoovering up American genetic data, it is prohibiting the transfer of Chinese data to foreigners. The State Council announced new restrictions in May of last year, and officials are stepping up efforts to punish genetic data transfers.
Xi Jinping is apparently up to no good. Bill Gertz of The Washington Times reported in May that American officials are concerned that China may have been experimenting with, in Gertz's words, "germ weapons capable of attacking ethnic groups."
Beijing's defenders deny China has a doctrine of "Unrestricted Warfare"—the name of a 1999 book by two Chinese air force colonels—but unrestricted warfare is coming nonetheless.
"Forget Hiroshima," Jonathan Bass, who studies China's collection of genetic data, said to Newsweek. "We have entered a new era of war."
Gordon G. Chang is the author of The Coming Collapse of China. Follow him on Twitter and Parler @GordonGChang.
The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.


newsweek--2020-11-30--What We Know About Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's U.K. Home As They Lend It to Princess Eugenie

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are opening up their U.K. home to Princess Eugenie—here 's everything we know about the historic royal residence .
Harry invited his cousin to start her family in the same place he and Meghan had their first weeks with son Archie , now 18 months .
Princess Eugenie is expecting her first child in the New Year and has already moved into the Grade II home in the grounds of Windsor Home Park , near Windsor Castle .
Harry and Meghan have not moved out but are unlikely to spend much time there as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Santa Barbara mansion , in California .
Frogmore Cottage was leased by Queen Charlotte , wife of George III , in 1790 as `` a retreat for her and her unmarried daughters , '' according to The Idea of the Cottage in English Architecture , by Daniel Maudlin .
It was also a family home of theologian Henry James Sr. , father of the novelist Henry James , and sits in the expansive grounds of the Frogmore Estate .
The cottage is just a stone 's throw from Frogmore House , where Meghan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and also near the Royal Mausoleum where Queen Victoria is buried .
From the early part of the 20th century , the cottage was split into five apartments for royal staff to live in while working at Windsor Castle .
Meghan 's lawyers described in a filing for her tabloid privacy case how the house was given to the couple after their May 2018 wedding at nearby St. George 's Chapel , Windsor Castle .
The document reads : `` In return for the official and public functions which she and her husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Frogmore Cottage ( one of Her Majesty The Queen 's historic dwellings in Windsor Great Park ) . ''
The National Heritage List for England describes the building as a `` stucco faced , '' two storey house with a parapet , sash windows and a porch .
Before Harry and Meghan moved in , Frogmore Cottage needed significant renovations to turn it from a staff quarters into a house fit for a young royal family .
Structural work was paid for out of public money from the Sovereign Grant to the tune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and duchess used their own funds to create their ideal home .
A nursery was installed for Archie and significant work went into landscaping the gardens so they would be perfect for the young family .
Some of the work done was covered in biography Finding Freedom , which described conservatory extensions , several new gas fireplaces , and an open-plan kitchen .
Authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand wrote : `` Part of the plans included extensive landscaping , since one of the attractions of Frogmore Cottage were the beautiful gardens where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
They quoted a trusted confidante , who said : `` As a place to raise a child , it 's really lovely .
They could open their door and have all of those private gardens .
`` Both of them felt it would be a really positive thing for their child to be there , go on walks privately .
While it was n't something they had considered before , once it became an option they were both really excited about it . ''
Over the summer , Meghan and Harry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ renovations after stepping back from their roles as senior working royals .
They stated on their Sussex Royal website : `` The refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage , the Grade-2 listed building in Windsor Home Park was funded by Her Majesty The Queen through the Sovereign Grant , reflecting the Monarchy 's responsibility to maintain the upkeep of buildings with historical significance ( see above ) .
`` Expenses related to fixtures , furnishings , and fittings at the official residence—which is owned by Her Majesty the Queen—were funded privately by The Duke and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grant is paid to the royal family by the British government each year and represents the institution 's public funding .
In addition to being close to their wedding venue , Frogmore will hold cherished memories for Meghan and Harry as their first months with baby Archie were spent there .
A Sussex source previously told Newsweek : `` Frogmore Cottage continues to be The Duke and Duchess of Sussex 's residence in the U.K. and they are delighted to be able to open up their home to Princess Eugenie and Jack [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family . ''

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are opening up their U.K. home to Princess Eugenie—here's everything we know about the historic royal residence.
Harry invited his cousin to start her family in the same place he and Meghan had their first weeks with son Archie, now 18 months.
Princess Eugenie is expecting her first child in the New Year and has already moved into the Grade II home in the grounds of Windsor Home Park, near Windsor Castle.
Harry and Meghan have not moved out but are unlikely to spend much time there as the coronavirus pandemic has them grounded at their Santa Barbara mansion, in California.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their visit to Canada House in thanks for the warm Canadian hospitality and support they received during their recent stay in Canada, on January 7, 2020 in London, England. DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS - WPA Pool/Getty
Frogmore Cottage History
Frogmore Cottage was leased by Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, in 1790 as "a retreat for her and her unmarried daughters," according to The Idea of the Cottage in English Architecture, by Daniel Maudlin.
It was also a family home of theologian Henry James Sr., father of the novelist Henry James, and sits in the expansive grounds of the Frogmore Estate.
The cottage is just a stone's throw from Frogmore House, where Meghan and Harry had their wedding reception, and also near the Royal Mausoleum where Queen Victoria is buried.
From the early part of the 20th century, the cottage was split into five apartments for royal staff to live in while working at Windsor Castle.
Meghan's lawyers described in a filing for her tabloid privacy case how the house was given to the couple after their May 2018 wedding at nearby St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
The document reads: "In return for the official and public functions which she and her husband performed, they were given residence in Frogmore Cottage (one of Her Majesty The Queen's historic dwellings in Windsor Great Park)."
The National Heritage List for England describes the building as a "stucco faced," two storey house with a parapet, sash windows and a porch.
Frogmore Cottage is situated on the Frogmore Estate, itself part of Home Park, Windsor, in Berkshire, photographed here on April 10, 2019 in Windsor, England. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are lending their U.K. home to Princess Eugenie. GOR/Getty
Frogmore Cottage Renovations
Before Harry and Meghan moved in, Frogmore Cottage needed significant renovations to turn it from a staff quarters into a house fit for a young royal family.
Structural work was paid for out of public money from the Sovereign Grant to the tune of $3.1 million while the duke and duchess used their own funds to create their ideal home.
A nursery was installed for Archie and significant work went into landscaping the gardens so they would be perfect for the young family.
Some of the work done was covered in biography Finding Freedom, which described conservatory extensions, several new gas fireplaces, and an open-plan kitchen.
Authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand wrote: "Part of the plans included extensive landscaping, since one of the attractions of Frogmore Cottage were the beautiful gardens where their baby could one day play freely."
They quoted a trusted confidante, who said: "As a place to raise a child, it's really lovely. They could open their door and have all of those private gardens.
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"Both of them felt it would be a really positive thing for their child to be there, go on walks privately. While it wasn't something they had considered before, once it became an option they were both really excited about it."
Over the summer, Meghan and Harry repaid the public money spent on the renovations after stepping back from their roles as senior working royals.
They stated on their Sussex Royal website: "The refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, the Grade-2 listed building in Windsor Home Park was funded by Her Majesty The Queen through the Sovereign Grant, reflecting the Monarchy's responsibility to maintain the upkeep of buildings with historical significance (see above).
"Expenses related to fixtures, furnishings, and fittings at the official residence—which is owned by Her Majesty the Queen—were funded privately by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex."
The sovereign grant is paid to the royal family by the British government each year and represents the institution's public funding.
In addition to being close to their wedding venue, Frogmore will hold cherished memories for Meghan and Harry as their first months with baby Archie were spent there.
A Sussex source previously told Newsweek: "Frogmore Cottage continues to be The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's residence in the U.K. and they are delighted to be able to open up their home to Princess Eugenie and Jack [Brooksbank] as they start their own family."