newsweek--2020-12-05--Doctor Who Refused to Wear Mask and Supported 'Stop the Steal' Rally is Suspended

Medical authorities in Oregon have revoked the license of a doctor a month after a video surfaced of him downplaying he coronavirus as a `` common cold.
`` On November 7 , Steven LaTulippe told those gathered outside the State Capitol in Salem at a `` Stop the Steal '' rally in support of President Donald Trump how he wanted `` to expose what I call corona mania . ''
Video of his comments were posted on YouTube by the political group Multnomah County Republicans .
He told those present that wearing a mask `` is a threat to your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I petition all of you , take off the mask of shame , '' erroneously comparing it to a `` common cold '' virus .
On Friday , the Oregon Medical Board decided to temporarily strip LaTulippe of his right to practice following allegations made against his advice and treatment of patients earlier in the year .
At the start of July , LaTulippe , who owns South View Medical Arts in Dallas southwest of Portland , allegedly told a patient that those without COVID symptoms should not be tested and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease 's spread .
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has cited seven studies which confirmed that community masking reduced the spread of the coronavirus .
LaTulippe also told the patient not to self-isolate because being around other people would provide immunity from Covid-19 , according to the state board 's documents .
Three weeks later , LaTulippe terminated the person as a patient when he was questioned about the advice .
The medical board also found that LaTulippe and his staff did not wear masks in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remove them .
Patients were not screened upon arrival and no hand sanitizer was available in the waiting area .
The board also said that LaTulippe `` regularly '' tells patients that masks were not effective in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and had claimed that virus particles could pass through surgical masks .
He also advised that it was `` very dangerous '' for vulnerable patients like the elderly and those with asthma to wear masks because they would increase the body 's carbon dioxide content through the rebreathing of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's `` continued practice constitutes an immediate danger to the public , and presents a serious danger to the public health and safety . ''
This week , LaTullipe told NBC News that he asked patients who think they have the disease to wear a mask in his clinic and that he treats them in a `` back room '' that 's disinfected .
He also defended his comments made at the rally last month .
`` I 'm very interested in sound medical practice , and I 'm interested in good science @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when science and medicine become perverted with corrupt politics , then I 'm up for a fight , and that 's what made me go to that rally and say what I said . ''
The graphic below by Statista shows the COVID deaths of the elderly in the U.S .

Medical authorities in Oregon have revoked the license of a doctor a month after a video surfaced of him downplaying the coronavirus as a "common cold. "
On November 7, Steven LaTulippe told those gathered outside the State Capitol in Salem at a "Stop the Steal" rally in support of President Donald Trump how he wanted "to expose what I call corona mania."
Video of his comments were posted on YouTube by the political group Multnomah County Republicans. He told those present that wearing a mask "is a threat to your freedom, a threat to our Constitution. I petition all of you, take off the mask of shame," erroneously comparing it to a "common cold" virus.
On Friday, the Oregon Medical Board decided to temporarily strip LaTulippe of his right to practice following allegations made against his advice and treatment of patients earlier in the year.
Stacks of surgical masks and bottles of hand sanitizer are shown in this illustrative image. An Oregon doctor who said masks did not help prevent the spread of COVID has had his license suspended. Ethan Miller/Getty Images
At the start of July, LaTulippe, who owns South View Medical Arts in Dallas southwest of Portland, allegedly told a patient that those without COVID symptoms should not be tested and that wearing a mask did not prevent the disease's spread.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cited seven studies which confirmed that community masking reduced the spread of the coronavirus.
LaTulippe also told the patient not to self-isolate because being around other people would provide immunity from Covid-19, according to the state board's documents. Three weeks later, LaTulippe terminated the person as a patient when he was questioned about the advice.
The medical board also found that LaTulippe and his staff did not wear masks in the clinic and told patients who did, to remove them. Patients were not screened upon arrival and no hand sanitizer was available in the waiting area.
The board also said that LaTulippe "regularly" tells patients that masks were not effective in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and had claimed that virus particles could pass through surgical masks.
He also advised that it was "very dangerous" for vulnerable patients like the elderly and those with asthma to wear masks because they would increase the body's carbon dioxide content through the rebreathing of the gas.
The board concluded that LaTullipe's "continued practice constitutes an immediate danger to the public, and presents a serious danger to the public health and safety."
This week, LaTullipe told NBC News that he asked patients who think they have the disease to wear a mask in his clinic and that he treats them in a "back room" that's disinfected. He also defended his comments made at the rally last month.
"I'm very interested in sound medical practice, and I'm interested in good science," he said, adding "when science and medicine become perverted with corrupt politics, then I'm up for a fight, and that's what made me go to that rally and say what I said."
The graphic below by Statista shows the COVID deaths of the elderly in the U.S.


newsweek--2020-12-05--Iran's Supreme Leader Transfers Power to Son as Health Deteriorates

Iran 's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has transferred his powers to his son as concerns about his failing health have mounted and the country faces increased tensions with Israel and U.S. Iranian journalist Mohamad Ahwaze reported the major political move on Twitter , citing sources in the country .
Writing in Arabic , Ahwaze said Khamenei had handed power over to his son , Mojtaba Khamenei .
`` Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was scheduled to meet on Friday with the Iranian Leader Khamenei , this meeting between [ Khamenei ] and President Rouhani was canceled due to the deterioration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ahwaze wrote .
Ahwaze went on to explain that the cause of the supreme leader 's ill health was not known , assertions about the senior Khamenei which Newsweek has not been able to independently confirm , but suggested it could be due to prostate cancer .
Khamenei reportedly deteriorated over night .
The political and religious leader is reportedly stepping down amid increased tensions between Iran and Israel following the killing of top Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh on November 27 .
Iranian officials blamed Israel for Fakhrizadeh 's assassination and promised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( IRGC ) warned of `` severe revenge and punishment . ''
The U.S. and Israel are strong allies and the Trump administration has backed Israeli policy in the region in the past .
President Donald Trump 's decision to pull out pf a key nuclear deal with Iran also ramped up tensions in recent years .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Israel less than two weeks before Fahkrizadeh 's death .
Israel has not confirmed whether it was responsible for the killing of Fahrkrizadeh .
The scientist 's death and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have exacerbated pre-existing political divisions in the regime .
In particular , instability in the IRGC is seen as a potential threat to Israel as the group attempts to further its own goals amid a potentially changing political landscape .
Israel 's National Security Council warned on Friday that the country 's citizens and facilities abroad could be at risk following the assassination of Fakhrizadeh and Iran 's stated intentions .
`` In light of the recent threats from Iranian elements and in light of the past involvement of Iranian elements in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is concern that Iran will try to act in this way against Israeli targets , '' the council said in a statement .
`` It 's possible that part of the current wave of Islamist terror will reach targets identified with Israel or [ with ] Jewish communities , '' the statement went on , citing `` synagogues , Kosher restaurants , and Jewish museums '' as possible targets .
This article has been updated to note that Newsweek has not been able to independently confirm Khamenei 's transfer of power .

Iranian journalist Momahad Ahwaze has claimed on Twitter that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has transferred his powers to his son as concerns about his failing health have mounted and the country faces increased tensions with Israel and U.S.
Writing in Arabic, Ahwaze said Khamenei had handed power over to his son, Mojtaba Khamenei.
"Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was scheduled to meet on Friday with the Iranian Leader Khamenei, this meeting between [Khamenei] and President Rouhani was canceled due to the deterioration of Khamenei's health condition," Ahwaze wrote.
Ahwaze went on to say that the cause of the supreme leader's ill health was not known, assertions about the senior Khamenei which Newsweek has not been able to independently confirm, but suggested it could be due to prostate cancer. Ahwaze claimed Khamenei deteriorated overnight.
Ahwaze, widely followed on Twitter, earlier this year helped expose the extent of Iran's COVID-19 outbreak, even as authorities tried to downplay it.
Khamenei would be stepping down amid increased tensions between Iran and Israel following the killing of top Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh on November 27.
The political and religious leader has demonstrated signs of illness in the recent past and is rumored to have prostate cancer. But it would also be highly unusual for the supreme leader to transfer powers in this way.
Iranian officials blamed Israel for Fakhrizadeh's assassination and promised retribution. The Iranian Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warned of "severe revenge and punishment."
The U.S. and Israel are strong allies and the Trump administration has backed Israeli policy in the region in the past. President Donald Trump's decision to pull out pf a key nuclear deal with Iran also ramped up tensions in recent years.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Israel less than two weeks before Fahkrizadeh's death. Israel has not confirmed whether it was responsible for the killing of Fahrkrizadeh.
The scientist's death and the Iranian leaders' reaction to it appear to have exacerbated pre-existing political divisions in the regime. In particular, instability in the IRGC is seen as a potential threat to Israel as the group attempts to further its own goals amid a potentially changing political landscape.
Israel's National Security Council warned on Friday that the country's citizens and facilities abroad could be at risk following the assassination of Fakhrizadeh and Iran's stated intentions.
"In light of the recent threats from Iranian elements and in light of the past involvement of Iranian elements in terrorist attacks in various countries, there is concern that Iran will try to act in this way against Israeli targets," the council said in a statement.
"It's possible that part of the current wave of Islamist terror will reach targets identified with Israel or [with] Jewish communities," the statement went on, citing "synagogues, Kosher restaurants, and Jewish museums" as possible targets.
This article and its headline were updated to note that Newsweek has not been able to independently confirm Khamenei's transfer of power.


newsweek--2020-12-05--Bill Nye Says Masks Are 'Not That Hard to Understand' in TikTok Video

Television science educator Bill Nye has taken to social media to urge people to use masks to tackle the coronavirus pandemic .
In a video on TikTok that was also widely shared on Twitter , the popular presenter who hosted Bill Nye the Science Guy gave a light-hearted explainer with a serious message .
Sporting his trademark bow tie , he starts the clip by showing a map of the U.S. colored in to show how the areas of the country where people work masks the least had the highest incidence of the disease .
`` I hope you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sick , '' he says to the camera before debunking fears that the virus can travel through the fibers of a mask .
`` Viruses do n't travel by themselves , '' he said , before explaining they travel in droplets that are excreted , meaning that the mask acted as an important line of defense .
`` So when the droplet gets into the fibers of a mask , it gets trapped .
This is not that hard to understand everybody , '' he said .
`` So everyone , please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In a follow up video , he demonstrates how a mask , whether surgical or home-made , blocks the movement of air so effectively that the candle he tries to blow out while wearing one remains alight .
`` The main reason we want you to wear a mask is to protect me from you and the particles from your respiratory system from getting into my respiratory system .
`` Everybody , this is a matter literally of life and death , '' he said , `` so when you are out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
On Friday , the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) urged `` the universal use of face masks '' following high levels of community transmission .
The recommendation includes wearing a facial covering when indoors and not at home .
It said in a statement that given around half of new infections are transmitted by those with no symptoms , `` compelling evidence now supports the benefits of cloth face masks for both source control ( to protect others ) and , to a lesser extent , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden has said he would encourage Americans to commit to wearing masks for the first three months starting from his first day in office .
He told CNN `` Just 100 days to mask , not forever . ''
The graphic below by Statista shows the COVID deaths of the elderly in the U.S .

Television science educator Bill Nye has taken to social media to urge people to use masks to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
In a video on TikTok that was also widely shared on Twitter, the popular presenter who hosted Bill Nye the Science Guy gave a light-hearted explainer with a serious message.
Sporting his trademark bow tie, he starts the clip by showing a map of the U.S. colored in to show how the areas of the country where people work masks the least had the highest incidence of the disease.
"I hope you can see the fewer the masks the more the sick," he says to the camera before debunking fears that the virus can travel through the fibers of a mask.
"Viruses don't travel by themselves," he said, before explaining they travel in droplets that are excreted, meaning that the mask acted as an important line of defense.
Bill Nye attends the Los Angeles Premiere of "Bill Nye Science Guy" on November 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. He has put out a TikTok video on how to use a mask to protect against the coronavirus. Michael Kovac/Getty Images
"So when the droplet gets into the fibers of a mask, it gets trapped. This is not that hard to understand everybody," he said.
"So everyone, please wear a mask," he added. In a follow up video, he demonstrates how a mask, whether surgical or home-made, blocks the movement of air so effectively that the candle he tries to blow out while wearing one remains alight.
‘This is not that hard to understand, everybody’ — Bill Nye is back on TikTok to drop more knowledge about masks and COVID-19 pic.twitter.com/XozmrelfFA — NowThis (@nowthisnews) December 5, 2020
"The main reason we want you to wear a mask is to protect me from you and the particles from your respiratory system from getting into my respiratory system.
"Everybody, this is a matter literally of life and death," he said, "so when you are out in public, please wear a mask."
On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged "the universal use of face masks" following high levels of community transmission. The recommendation includes wearing a facial covering when indoors and not at home.
It said in a statement that given around half of new infections are transmitted by those with no symptoms, "compelling evidence now supports the benefits of cloth face masks for both source control (to protect others) and, to a lesser extent, protection of the wearer."
President-elect Joe Biden has said he would encourage Americans to commit to wearing masks for the first three months starting from his first day in office. He told CNN "Just 100 days to mask, not forever."
The graphic below by Statista shows the COVID deaths of the elderly in the U.S.


newsweek--2020-12-05--Trump 2024 Bid Would Give Access to Campaign Cash, Social Media Leeway

President Donald Trump has been hinting that he may launch a 2024 campaign , after losing out on a second term to Democratic rival Joe Biden , but aside from reclaiming the highest office in the land another run for president could offer several other perks .
By becoming a candidate for public office , Trump will be able to continue fundraising , money from which he can use to travel across the country , holding mass rallies for his supporters , and continue paying staffers .
He also would likely continue to receive leniency from social media restrictions that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and compromise access to his account .
Trump has n't shied away from hinting he 's interested in mounting another run in four years , even ask he 's refused to concede to Biden , who was projected the winner in the election last month .
`` It 's been an amazing four years .
We are trying to do another four years .
Otherwise , I 'll see you in four years , '' Trump told a cheering audience during a recent White House Christmas party , in video one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 74 , would be 78 during the 2024 election cycle and if successful would beat Biden 's record as the oldest person to win a presidential election by five months .
A president losing a re-election bid and turning around to win a second term four years later is n't unheard of .
Grover Cleveland served from 1885 to 1889 and 1893 to 1897 , after losing to and then defeating Benjamin Harrison .
But it 's unusual for a modern-day president to publicly plot on holding such a presence .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the center of attention at all times , '' David Lubin , chair of the Department of Government at American University 's School of Public Affairs , told Newsweek .
`` He ca n't bare to let the spotlight drift to the man who defeated him for even one moment . ''
Trump 's 2020 campaign did n't immediately respond to Newsweek 's request for comment about the president 's future intentions .
But Lubin and other experts who Newsweek interviewed for this story questioned whether Trump is serious about another run and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cycle .
`` Does he really intend to run for president in four years ? ''
Lubin said .
`` He 's someone who likes to keep people guessing . ''
Lubin added another thought on Trump : `` Does he really want to risk going down as a two-time loser ? ''
Chris Haynes , a political science professor at the University of New Haven told Newsweek that any early declaration from Trump—some speculate he could make an announcement during Biden 's inauguration—would n't necessarily mean a true run for president and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
`` He plays fast and loose with the truth all the time , '' Haynes said .
`` I do n't think he wants to be president again . ''
And there is the question of what Trump will do in those four years out of office .
He has shown interest in cable news and has frequently criticized even normally Trump-friendly channels like Fox News .
`` I feel like Donald Trump would be a lot happier being a media mogul and playing kingmaker , '' Ben Berger , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive director of the Lang Center for for Civic and Social Responsibility , told Newsweek .
`` That idea of having others kiss the ring would have to be an appealing thing for someone who has proclivities toward power and it would come with none of the downsides of being president . ''
Trump , who has declared himself a resident of Florida after shunning his hometown of New York City and is expected to move to his Mar-a-Lago resort after January 20 , has raised about $ 170 million since Election Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his supporters promoting multiple fruitless challenges to the election outcome .
Much of that money is now going toward a new political action committee he has formed as a leadership PAC that allows broad leeway in spending .
`` It 's unbelievable , '' Lubin said of the haul .
Trump also would enjoy special protections from his favorite medium , Twitter , if he 's a `` candidate . ''
According to Twitter 's policies , tweets from world leaders and candidates or nominees to public office `` may be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ view Tweets that would otherwise be taken down . ''
Many of Trump 's recent tweets have been flagged as containing false or misleading information but they have not been removed .
Trump , a flamboyant New York City businessman who parlayed his business acumen into becoming star of The Apprentice in the heyday of reality television , was thought to be a long-shot when he ran for president in 2016 but he fended off a slate of eminent Republican contenders to secure the GOP nomination to face Democrat Hillary Clinton .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't think he necessarily expected or wanted to win .
It was a great marketing idea , '' Lubin said .
Trump staking out a run for the GOP nomination again likely would sideline others who may be hoping for a chance at the White House , including some he beat in 2016 .
Those potential candidates—many of whom have stayed close allies with Trump over the past four years despite disagreements and traded insults—likely would stick close to Trump and would not challenge him for the GOP nomination .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the candidates thinking of running in 2024 , '' Haynes said .
`` They do n't want to tick him off , so they do n't want to be presumptive and have him go on a tweet storm about them . ''

President Donald Trump has been hinting that he may launch a 2024 campaign, after losing out on a second term to Democratic rival Joe Biden, but aside from reclaiming the highest office in the land another run for president could offer several other perks.
By becoming a candidate for public office, Trump will be able to continue fundraising, money from which he can use to travel across the country, holding mass rallies for his supporters, and continue paying staffers. He also would likely continue to receive leniency from social media restrictions that could flag some of his dicier tweets and compromise access to his account.
Trump hasn't shied away from hinting he's interested in mounting another run in four years, even ask he's refused to concede to Biden, who was projected the winner in the election last month.
"It's been an amazing four years. We are trying to do another four years. Otherwise, I'll see you in four years," Trump told a cheering audience during a recent White House Christmas party, in video one of the guests shared on social media.
Trump, 74, would be 78 during the 2024 election cycle and if successful would beat Biden's record as the oldest person to win a presidential election by five months.
A president losing a re-election bid and turning around to win a second term four years later isn't unheard of. Grover Cleveland served from 1885 to 1889 and 1893 to 1897, after losing to and then defeating Benjamin Harrison.
But it's unusual for a modern-day president to publicly plot on holding such a presence.
"It exhibits his chronic need to be the center of attention at all times," David Lubin, chair of the Department of Government at American University's School of Public Affairs, told Newsweek. "He can't bare to let the spotlight drift to the man who defeated him for even one moment."
Trump's 2020 campaign didn't immediately respond to Newsweek's request for comment about the president's future intentions.
But Lubin and other experts who Newsweek interviewed for this story questioned whether Trump is serious about another run and would seriously pursue through the 2024 election cycle.
"Does he really intend to run for president in four years?" Lubin said. "He's someone who likes to keep people guessing."
Lubin added another thought on Trump: "Does he really want to risk going down as a two-time loser?"
Chris Haynes, a political science professor at the University of New Haven told Newsweek that any early declaration from Trump—some speculate he could make an announcement during Biden's inauguration—wouldn't necessarily mean a true run for president and could amount to a "fake declaration."
"He plays fast and loose with the truth all the time," Haynes said. "I don't think he wants to be president again."
And there is the question of what Trump will do in those four years out of office. He has shown interest in cable news and has frequently criticized even normally Trump-friendly channels like Fox News.
"I feel like Donald Trump would be a lot happier being a media mogul and playing kingmaker," Ben Berger, a political science professor at Swarthmore College and executive director of the Lang Center for for Civic and Social Responsibility, told Newsweek. "That idea of having others kiss the ring would have to be an appealing thing for someone who has proclivities toward power and it would come with none of the downsides of being president."
Trump, who has declared himself a resident of Florida after shunning his hometown of New York City and is expected to move to his Mar-a-Lago resort after January 20, has raised about $170 million since Election Day, after nonstop emails and text messages to his supporters promoting multiple fruitless challenges to the election outcome. Much of that money is now going toward a new political action committee he has formed as a leadership PAC that allows broad leeway in spending.
"It's unbelievable," Lubin said of the haul.
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House on December 3, 2020 in Washington, DC. Doug Mills-Pool/Getty
Trump also would enjoy special protections from his favorite medium, Twitter, if he's a "candidate." According to Twitter's policies, tweets from world leaders and candidates or nominees to public office "may be in the public interest to allow people to view Tweets that would otherwise be taken down."
Many of Trump's recent tweets have been flagged as containing false or misleading information but they have not been removed.
Trump, a flamboyant New York City businessman who parlayed his business acumen into becoming star of The Apprentice in the heyday of reality television, was thought to be a long-shot when he ran for president in 2016 but he fended off a slate of eminent Republican contenders to secure the GOP nomination to face Democrat Hillary Clinton.
"The first time he ran, I don't think he necessarily expected or wanted to win. It was a great marketing idea," Lubin said.
Trump staking out a run for the GOP nomination again likely would sideline others who may be hoping for a chance at the White House, including some he beat in 2016.
Those potential candidates—many of whom have stayed close allies with Trump over the past four years despite disagreements and traded insults—likely would stick close to Trump and would not challenge him for the GOP nomination.
"It freezes all donors, and it freezes all the candidates thinking of running in 2024," Haynes said. "They don't want to tick him off, so they don't want to be presumptive and have him go on a tweet storm about them."


newsweek--2020-12-05--PS5 Restock Updates Worth the Wait? We Put PS5 Exclusives, Games and More Under the Microscope

Is it worth waiting for the PS5 restock updates ?
I 've been using the PlayStation 5 for the last month and looking further ahead at what is coming from Sony and developers working on PS5 games .
Now I can share the essential things that I 've discovered while using the PS5 , doing in-depth research into the key features , and spending time with the PS5 controller .
Many people are still asking about the PS5 price , which is important to consider since you can save $ 100 if you are willing to go all-digital , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find .
And that 's saying a lot since PS5 restocks are already incredibly difficult .
Buy the PS5 at Walmart , Best Buy , Target and Amazon .
Here are the categories that you need to pay attention to and that I 've learned about while using the PS5 already ; All these PS5 features and details factor into why you are waiting for a PS5 restock update and hoping that your local store gets the PS5 in stock sooner rather than later .
Arguably one of the biggest reasons to wait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of PS5 exclusives .
I 'm lucky enough to be able to buy both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X , and the main reason I purchased the PS5 was to play exclusive games .
I am spending most of my time in Spider-Man : Miles Morales , and I am eagerly looking forward to Horizon Forbidden West .
In fact , Horizon : Zero Dawn was one of my favorite PS4 games .
I 'm also eagerly looking forward to playing Deathloop in June 2021 .
Astro 's Playroom is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the console .
It 's an excellent showcase for the PS5 controller features and a fun time waster .
Demon 's Souls is also available now , but honestly , it 's not my type of game even though it is the first game many friends bought for their PS5 .
Here is a look at the PS5 exclusives you need to know about ; This is just the start of the PS5 exclusives that we will see over the console 's life .
There are still plenty of Sony properties that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next few years .
The PS5 controller is a fantastic upgrade from the PS4 controller .
The new DualSense controller is way more comfortable to hold , on par with the Xbox controller .
I never found the PS4 controller comfortable , and even my Scuf PS4 controller was n't as nice as my Xbox controller .
With the DualSense controller , I can get lost roaming as Spider-Man for hours without my hands being uncomfortable .
This new PS5 controller also packs in a few tricks that I am testing out in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interesting to see how developers work these into more games in 2021 .
Vibration in controllers is nothing new , but the SP5 controller uses haptic feedback to deliver more specific pulses throughout the controller .
The DualSense controller triggers can vibrate based on what is happening in the game and can also adjust the resistance to provide more immersion when you grab something or pull a bow back .
Sensors in the controller can move characters in the game , similar to Nintendo 's Joy-Con controllers .
Sony also includes a microphone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you do n't have a headset attached .
In addition to the new features , we have a renamed share button , a large touchpad that games can take advantage of , and there is a new USB C charging port .
In addition to PS5 exclusives , we will see many PS5 games that are also coming to the PS4 and to the Xbox .
These third-party games are great because many of them support crossplay so that you can play against your friends .
In the early days , some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and eventually , we will see PS5 specific versions of the game once developers have more time to spend working on these .
Madden 21 , for example , is now available specifically for the PS5 .
This is a free upgrade for many gamers .
The Destiny 2 PS5 upgrade arrives on December 8 , bringing upgraded graphics and up to 4K at 120 frames per second gaming .
Many of the big games for fall 2020 are arriving with a PS5 upgrade or a PS5 version .
There are some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrives on December 10 .
You can play the PS4 version on the PS5 via backward compatibility , but you will need to wait until at least 2021 for a PS5 optimized version of the game .
With a small launch collection of games and a lengthy PS5 upgrade wait for several popular titles , it 's great to know that PS5 backward compatibility is available to play PS4 games on your PlayStation 5 .
Most of the 4,000 PS4 games work on the PlayStation 5 with backward compatibility .
Some of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Game Boost feature to run at a higher frame rate .
There are only nine PS4 games confirmed not to work with the PS5 backward compatibility .
If you own the PS4 games digitally , you can play them on the PS5 with backward compatibility once you transfer them to the PlayStation 5 either with Wi-Fi data transfer or from USB storage .
You can also download games from your library .
If you own the games on disc , you can put the disc in your console and then play it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Edition , you ca n't play your PS4 games that are on disc .
You can not play PS3 , PS2 or PS1 games on your PS5 with a disc or with a digital purchase unless they were remastered for the PS4 .
In that case , you can buy the remastered version and play that .
With PS Now on the PS5 , you can stream older games including some PS2 , PS3 and PS4 games .
This requires a monthly subscription and a fast internet connection .
You can use either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PS4 controller for PS4 games .
The PS5 price starts at $ 399.99 for the Digital Edition and goes up to $ 499.99 for the PS5 with a disc drive .
Both of these consoles feature the same specs and features apart from playing games or movies on a disc .
I wanted to buy the PS5 Digital Edition to save $ 100 , but it was harder to find in stock .
With PS5 restock updates still proving challenging , it 's best to plan on spending up to $ 500 for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cheaper PS5 Digital Edition and you do n't need the disc drive , that 's a bonus , and it leaves you with more money for PS5 accessories or games .
If you are waiting for the PS5 restock to score a console , you should also be looking at the PS5 accessories you want to buy .
It 's possible to find the PS5 controller in stock , but it is challenging to find many of the other popular accessories .
The PlayStation 5 headphones , for example , are out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you see them available , it is a good idea to jump on them .
You can use the PS4 controller to play PS4 games , but you ca n't play local multiplayer PS5 games with it .
You can use the PSVR virtual reality headset with the PS5 .
You 'll need the PSVR headset , the PlayStation Camera for PS4 and a PlayStation Camera Adaptor .
Sony provides a free PlayStation Camera adaptor that you can request here .
Sony recommends using the PS4 DualShock controller with PSVR games or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PlayStation VR aim controller if the game supports it .
There is no PSVR 2 or new PSVR headset for the PS5 at this point , so if you are looking for a virtual reality gaming experience on the PlayStation 5 , this is your best option .
The most important thing to consider as you wait for PS5 restocks is if the PlayStation 5 is fun .
While I still would pick the Xbox Series X if I could only keep one console , I am having a blast playing the PS5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a blast to play .
The game is incredibly fluid , the city is lively , and the in-game sound design is stellar .
I am taking my time with it since most of the PS5 exclusives I am waiting for wo n't arrive for months , but it is super fun .
I enjoy Astro 's Playground even though it is n't a super deep game .
It 's still a fun distraction , and it is free .
With more time to spend inside this year , and likely in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the PS5 backward compatibility to finally finish God of War and dive into my other older PS4 games that I did n't have time to complete .
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What you need to know while you wait for the PS5 restock updates.
Is it worth waiting for the PS5 restock updates? I've been using the PlayStation 5 for the last month and looking further ahead at what is coming from Sony and developers working on PS5 games.
Now I can share the essential things that I've discovered while using the PS5, doing in-depth research into the key features, and spending time with the PS5 controller.
Many people are still asking about the PS5 price, which is important to consider since you can save $100 if you are willing to go all-digital, but that version may also be harder to find. And that's saying a lot since PS5 restocks are already incredibly difficult.
Buy the PS5 at Walmart, Best Buy, Target and Amazon.
Here are the categories that you need to pay attention to and that I've learned about while using the PS5 already;
PS5 Exclusives
PS5 Controller
PS5 Games
PS5 Backward Compatibility
PS5 Price
PS5 Accessories
PSVR on the PS5
Is the PS5 Fun?
All these PS5 features and details factor into why you are waiting for a PS5 restock update and hoping that your local store gets the PS5 in stock sooner rather than later.
PS5 Exclusives
PS5 exclusives make it worth waiting for the next PS5 restock update. Sony
Arguably one of the biggest reasons to wait for the PlayStation 5 is the list of PS5 exclusives. I'm lucky enough to be able to buy both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X, and the main reason I purchased the PS5 was to play exclusive games.
I am spending most of my time in Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and I am eagerly looking forward to Horizon Forbidden West. In fact, Horizon: Zero Dawn was one of my favorite PS4 games.
I'm also eagerly looking forward to playing Deathloop in June 2021. Astro's Playroom is also a fun free PS5 exclusive that comes with the console. It's an excellent showcase for the PS5 controller features and a fun time waster. Demon's Souls is also available now, but honestly, it's not my type of game even though it is the first game many friends bought for their PS5. Here is a look at the PS5 exclusives you need to know about;
Astro's Playroom (Out Now)
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (Out Now)
Destruction AllStars (Feb. 2021)
Deathloop (June 2021)
God of War: Ragnarok (2021)
Sackboy: A Big Adventure (Out Now)
Gran Tourismo 7 (2021 1H)
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart (2021)
Returnal (2021)
BugSnax (Dec. 2020)
Horizon Forbidden West (2021)
Final Fantasy XVI (TBD)
Jett the Far Shore (TBD)
This is just the start of the PS5 exclusives that we will see over the console's life. There are still plenty of Sony properties that we will likely see land over the next few years.
PS5 Controller
What you need to know about the PS5 controller. Josh Smith
The PS5 controller is a fantastic upgrade from the PS4 controller. The new DualSense controller is way more comfortable to hold, on par with the Xbox controller. I never found the PS4 controller comfortable, and even my Scuf PS4 controller wasn't as nice as my Xbox controller.
With the DualSense controller, I can get lost roaming as Spider-Man for hours without my hands being uncomfortable. This new PS5 controller also packs in a few tricks that I am testing out in Astro's Playground. It will be interesting to see how developers work these into more games in 2021.
Haptic Feedback
Adaptive Triggers
Motion Control
Microphone
Vibration in controllers is nothing new, but the SP5 controller uses haptic feedback to deliver more specific pulses throughout the controller.
The DualSense controller triggers can vibrate based on what is happening in the game and can also adjust the resistance to provide more immersion when you grab something or pull a bow back.
Sensors in the controller can move characters in the game, similar to Nintendo's Joy-Con controllers. Sony also includes a microphone that you can use for party chat if you don't have a headset attached.
In addition to the new features, we have a renamed share button, a large touchpad that games can take advantage of, and there is a new USB C charging port.
PS5 Games
In addition to PS5 exclusives, we will see many PS5 games that are also coming to the PS4 and to the Xbox. These third-party games are great because many of them support crossplay so that you can play against your friends.
In the early days, some of the games will get PS5 upgrades, and eventually, we will see PS5 specific versions of the game once developers have more time to spend working on these.
Madden 21, for example, is now available specifically for the PS5. This is a free upgrade for many gamers. The Destiny 2 PS5 upgrade arrives on December 8, bringing upgraded graphics and up to 4K at 120 frames per second gaming. Many of the big games for fall 2020 are arriving with a PS5 upgrade or a PS5 version.
There are some exceptions, like CyberPunk 2077, which arrives on December 10. You can play the PS4 version on the PS5 via backward compatibility, but you will need to wait until at least 2021 for a PS5 optimized version of the game.
PS5 Backward Compatibility
What you need to know about PS5 backward compatibility. Josh Smith
With a small launch collection of games and a lengthy PS5 upgrade wait for several popular titles, it's great to know that PS5 backward compatibility is available to play PS4 games on your PlayStation 5.
Most of the 4,000 PS4 games work on the PlayStation 5 with backward compatibility. Some of these games take advantage of the PS5's Game Boost feature to run at a higher frame rate. There are only nine PS4 games confirmed not to work with the PS5 backward compatibility.
If you own the PS4 games digitally, you can play them on the PS5 with backward compatibility once you transfer them to the PlayStation 5 either with Wi-Fi data transfer or from USB storage. You can also download games from your library. If you own the games on disc, you can put the disc in your console and then play it. If you buy the cheaper PS5 Digital Edition, you can't play your PS4 games that are on disc.
You cannot play PS3, PS2 or PS1 games on your PS5 with a disc or with a digital purchase unless they were remastered for the PS4. In that case, you can buy the remastered version and play that. With PS Now on the PS5, you can stream older games including some PS2, PS3 and PS4 games. This requires a monthly subscription and a fast internet connection.
You can use either your DualSense PS5 controller or the DualShock PS4 controller for PS4 games.
PS5 Price
The PS5 price is $499.99 with a disc drive and $399.99 without. Josh Smith
The PS5 price starts at $399.99 for the Digital Edition and goes up to $499.99 for the PS5 with a disc drive. Both of these consoles feature the same specs and features apart from playing games or movies on a disc.
I wanted to buy the PS5 Digital Edition to save $100, but it was harder to find in stock. With PS5 restock updates still proving challenging, it's best to plan on spending up to $500 for the PS5.
If you can score the cheaper PS5 Digital Edition and you don't need the disc drive, that's a bonus, and it leaves you with more money for PS5 accessories or games.
PS5 Accessories
Read more Best PS5 Accessories: PlayStation 5 Headphones, Remotes, Controllers & More Best PS5 Accessories: PlayStation 5 Headphones, Remotes, Controllers & More
If you are waiting for the PS5 restock to score a console, you should also be looking at the PS5 accessories you want to buy. It's possible to find the PS5 controller in stock, but it is challenging to find many of the other popular accessories.
The PlayStation 5 headphones, for example, are out of stock at many retailers, so if you see them available, it is a good idea to jump on them.
You can use the PS4 controller to play PS4 games, but you can't play local multiplayer PS5 games with it.
PSVR on the PS5
What you need to know about using the PSVR with the PS5. Josh Smith
You can use the PSVR virtual reality headset with the PS5. You'll need the PSVR headset, the PlayStation Camera for PS4 and a PlayStation Camera Adaptor. Sony provides a free PlayStation Camera adaptor that you can request here.
Sony recommends using the PS4 DualShock controller with PSVR games or using the PlayStation Move motion controllers to PlayStation VR aim controller if the game supports it.
There is no PSVR 2 or new PSVR headset for the PS5 at this point, so if you are looking for a virtual reality gaming experience on the PlayStation 5, this is your best option.
Is the PS5 Fun?
Is the PlayStation 5 fun enough to wait for the next PS5 restock? Josh Smith
Read more I Have the PS5 and Xbox Series X—And the Winner Is Clear I Have the PS5 and Xbox Series X—And the Winner Is Clear
The most important thing to consider as you wait for PS5 restocks is if the PlayStation 5 is fun. While I still would pick the Xbox Series X if I could only keep one console, I am having a blast playing the PS5.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a blast to play. The game is incredibly fluid, the city is lively, and the in-game sound design is stellar. I am taking my time with it since most of the PS5 exclusives I am waiting for won't arrive for months, but it is super fun.
I enjoy Astro's Playground even though it isn't a super deep game. It's still a fun distraction, and it is free.
With more time to spend inside this year, and likely in 2021, I plan to take advantage of the PS5 backward compatibility to finally finish God of War and dive into my other older PS4 games that I didn't have time to complete.
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newsweek--2020-12-05--How to Watch, Livestream Trump at Georgia Rally for GOP Candidates Loeffler, Perdue

Donald Trump is scheduled to visit southern Georgia on Saturday to support the state 's GOP senatorial candidates , Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue , as they campaign to defend their congressional seats ahead of January 's runoff elections .
The president will appear at a rally for both candidates , which is being hosted by the Republican National Committee .
The event begins at 7 p.m .
ET at Valdosta Regional Airport in Valdosta , Georgia , according to the Trump campaign .
Those who are interested in physically attending the rally can register as many as two tickets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permitted to arrive after 3 p.m .
ET , when doors will open .
C-SPAN will air the rally live on television and online .
NBC affiliate WXIA-TV in Atlanta will share livestreams of the event on its website and YouTube channel .
Loeffler and Perdue will appear along with Trump .
Lauren `` Bubba '' McDonald , a candidate for public service commissioner , will also be present , in addition to `` other Republicans in Valdosta , '' the Trump campaign said .
The rally will take place on the heels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it carried out for the second time this past week .
The state initially certified its results for President-elect Joe Biden on November 20 , but the Trump campaign requested a formal machine recount shortly thereafter .
In Georgia , state law permits a losing candidate to request a ballot audit when voter support margins between two contenders are lower than 0.5 percent .
As Georgia 's election workers initiated multiple rounds of presidential ballot counting over the past five weeks , results indicated that Biden won the Southern state by receiving about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a margin of about 0.2 percent .
Georgia 's most recent audit followed the initial statewide ballot count and a subsequent manual recount of votes to verify that the electronic tabulation machines worked properly .
Despite these procedures , Trump and his campaign continue to claim , without evidence , that misconduct and fraud cost him the election in Georgia .
Georgia is just one of several U.S. states that became the target of unsubstantiated fraud claims from Trump 's campaign after the election .
Biden earned a majority of the popular vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election workers pursued the formal ballot recount , Trump insisted results would not be legitimate unless signature-matching procedures were added to recheck absentee voters ' identification .
This was not possible , since officials are trained to separate mail ballots from their respective envelopes—for privacy purposes—after verifying signatures .
`` The best way to insure a @ KLoeffler and @ sendavidperdue VICTORY is to allow signature checks in the Presidential race , which will insure a Georgia Presidential win ( very few votes are needed , many will be found ) .
Spirits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and VOTE ! ''
Trump tweeted late Thursday night .
Politicians and political action committees are pouring resources into the runoff elections between the two senators and their Democratic challengers , Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff .
The outcomes of the January 5 races will determine whether Democrats are able to gain control of the U.S. Senate .
At present , the Democrats hold 48 seats , compared with 50 for the Republicans .
If Warnock and Ossoff both win , the Senate will be evenly divided and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will @ @ @ @ @

Donald Trump is scheduled to visit southern Georgia on Saturday to support the state's GOP senatorial candidates, Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, as they campaign to defend their congressional seats ahead of January's runoff elections.
The president will appear at a rally for both candidates, which is being hosted by the Republican National Committee. The event begins at 7 p.m. ET at Valdosta Regional Airport in Valdosta, Georgia, according to the Trump campaign.
Those who are interested in physically attending the rally can register as many as two tickets through the campaign's website and are permitted to arrive after 3 p.m. ET, when doors will open.
C-SPAN will air the rally live on television and online. NBC affiliate WXIA-TV in Atlanta will share livestreams of the event on its website and YouTube channel.
Loeffler and Perdue will appear along with Trump. Lauren "Bubba" McDonald, a candidate for public service commissioner, will also be present, in addition to "other Republicans in Valdosta," the Trump campaign said.
The rally will take place on the heels of Georgia's election certification, which it carried out for the second time this past week. The state initially certified its results for President-elect Joe Biden on November 20, but the Trump campaign requested a formal machine recount shortly thereafter. In Georgia, state law permits a losing candidate to request a ballot audit when voter support margins between two contenders are lower than 0.5 percent.
President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White House on Thanksgiving. Erin Schaff/Pool/Getty Images
As Georgia's election workers initiated multiple rounds of presidential ballot counting over the past five weeks, results indicated that Biden won the Southern state by receiving about 12,600 more votes than Trump, with a margin of about 0.2 percent.
Georgia's most recent audit followed the initial statewide ballot count and a subsequent manual recount of votes to verify that the electronic tabulation machines worked properly. Despite these procedures, Trump and his campaign continue to claim, without evidence, that misconduct and fraud cost him the election in Georgia.
Georgia is just one of several U.S. states that became the target of unsubstantiated fraud claims from Trump's campaign after the election. Biden earned a majority of the popular vote in all the states targeted.
As election workers pursued the formal ballot recount, Trump insisted results would not be legitimate unless signature-matching procedures were added to recheck absentee voters' identification. This was not possible, since officials are trained to separate mail ballots from their respective envelopes—for privacy purposes—after verifying signatures.
"The best way to insure a @KLoeffler and @sendavidperdue VICTORY is to allow signature checks in the Presidential race, which will insure a Georgia Presidential win (very few votes are needed, many will be found). Spirits will soar and everyone will rush out and VOTE!" Trump tweeted late Thursday night.
Politicians and political action committees are pouring resources into the runoff elections between the two senators and their Democratic challengers, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. The outcomes of the January 5 races will determine whether Democrats are able to gain control of the U.S. Senate.
At present, the Democrats hold 48 seats, compared with 50 for the Republicans. If Warnock and Ossoff both win, the Senate will be evenly divided and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will cast any tiebreaking votes.


newsweek--2020-12-05--What Polls Say About Kelly Loeffler and Raphael Warnock One Month Before Georgia's Election

Senator Kelly Loeffler received fewer votes than her Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock in the November election and going into the runoff election she trails him in polling .
Loeffler , who was nominated to fill Senator Johnny Isakson 's seat after he retired , trails Warnock by seven points in a Thursday WXIA-TV poll , the latest to be released .
It 's a wider margin than has been seen in post-election polling and of the three most recent polls , Loeffler has the advantage in only one of three recent polls .
In the WXIA-TV poll , Warnock leads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the SurveyUSA pollsters , who conducted the survey , said his advantage comes from Democrats refusing to vote for Loeffler .
Only one percent of Democrats that were surveyed said they would vote for Loeffler and Warnock holds onto 97 percent of support from his party .
Loeffler also has a firm grip on Republicans , but at 92 percent , it 's not as strong as Warnock 's appeal to Democrats .
But , when it comes to President Donald Trump 's supporters , Loeffler has slightly more support than the GOP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump is expected to visit Georgia for a Saturday rally to drum up support for Loeffler and Senator David Perdue , who is also facing a runoff election on January 5 .
The president pushing for his supporters to cast ballots for Loeffler may be necessary to help counter the voices that are encouraging GOP voters to withhold their vote out of protest .
Lin Wood , a prominent Republican attorney , has been encouraging voters to tell Loeffler and Perdue they wo n't vote for them unless the senators demand an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 're not gon na go vote on January 5 on another machine made by China .
You 're not gon na fool Georgians again , '' Wood said at a Wednesday rally in Alpharetta .
`` Why would you go back and vote in another rigged election ?
For God 's sake fix it .
You got ta fix it before we 'll do it again . ''
Sidney Powell , who appeared at a press conference with Trump 's attorney Rudy Giuliani before the campaign cut ties with her , also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' they wo n't vote until their `` vote is secure . ''
This is n't the first time voters have been encouraged to withhold their votes and Donald Trump Jr. , the president 's eldest son , advised people to ignore the advice .
To secure election victories for Loeffler and Perdue , he said the senators needed every GOP and Trump supporter 's vote .
Along with wanting another GOP win under their belt , the Georgia runoff election is garnering significant attention because control of the Senate is in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is gunning for Perdue 's seat , are able to oust the incumbents , there will be a 50–50 split in the Senate .
In the case of a tie , Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will cast the deciding vote , effectively giving Democrats control of both chambers of Congress and the White House .
Working in Loeffler 's favor is that this time around , she 'll only be going against Warnock .
In the November election , Representative Doug Collins was also in the running and he took 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the race , it 's possible Loeffler could take Collins ' voters , which would put her ahead of Warnock if January 's vote is reflective of November 's result .
Both races are expected to be close and Democrats and Republicans are pouring their resources into the race .
A Fox5 Atlanta poll on November 16 found Loeffler had 48 percent of support , just one point behind Warnock .
The tide turned for Loeffler 's favor in a November 8 and 9 poll done by Remington Research Group that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead over Warnock .
`` This is going to be 100 % start to finish a base turnout election , '' said Titus Bond , the president of Remington Research Group told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution .
`` It 's going to be intensified .
It 's going to be ideology from beginning to end .
It 's all about getting the base motivated to vote again . ''

Senator Kelly Loeffler received fewer votes than her Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock in the November election and going into the runoff election she trails him in polling.
Loeffler, who was nominated to fill Senator Johnny Isakson's seat after he retired, trails Warnock by seven points in a Thursday WXIA-TV poll, the latest to be released. It's a wider margin than has been seen in post-election polling and of the three most recent polls, Loeffler has the advantage in only one of three recent polls.
In the WXIA-TV poll, Warnock leads Loeffler 52 percent to 45 percent and the SurveyUSA pollsters, who conducted the survey, said his advantage comes from Democrats refusing to vote for Loeffler. Only one percent of Democrats that were surveyed said they would vote for Loeffler and Warnock holds onto 97 percent of support from his party.
Loeffler also has a firm grip on Republicans, but at 92 percent, it's not as strong as Warnock's appeal to Democrats. But, when it comes to President Donald Trump's supporters, Loeffler has slightly more support than the GOP as a whole, at 94 percent.
Trump is expected to visit Georgia for a Saturday rally to drum up support for Loeffler and Senator David Perdue, who is also facing a runoff election on January 5. The president pushing for his supporters to cast ballots for Loeffler may be necessary to help counter the voices that are encouraging GOP voters to withhold their vote out of protest.
GOP Senator Kelly Loeffler trails her Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock in the latest polls about Georgia's runoff election. Loeffler speaks to the crowd of supporters during a "Defend the Majority" rally at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agriculture Center on November 19 in Perry, Georgia. Jessica McGowan/Getty
Lin Wood, a prominent Republican attorney, has been encouraging voters to tell Loeffler and Perdue they won't vote for them unless the senators demand an investigation into the November election.
"We're not gonna go vote on January 5 on another machine made by China. You're not gonna fool Georgians again," Wood said at a Wednesday rally in Alpharetta. "Why would you go back and vote in another rigged election? For God's sake fix it. You gotta fix it before we'll do it again."
Sidney Powell, who appeared at a press conference with Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani before the campaign cut ties with her, also encouraged Georgians to "make it known" they won't vote until their "vote is secure."
This isn't the first time voters have been encouraged to withhold their votes and Donald Trump Jr., the president's eldest son, advised people to ignore the advice. To secure election victories for Loeffler and Perdue, he said the senators needed every GOP and Trump supporter's vote.
Along with wanting another GOP win under their belt, the Georgia runoff election is garnering significant attention because control of the Senate is in the balance. If Warnock and Jon Ossoff, who is gunning for Perdue's seat, are able to oust the incumbents, there will be a 50–50 split in the Senate. In the case of a tie, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will cast the deciding vote, effectively giving Democrats control of both chambers of Congress and the White House.
Working in Loeffler's favor is that this time around, she'll only be going against Warnock. In the November election, Representative Doug Collins was also in the running and he took 20 percent of the vote. With him out of the race, it's possible Loeffler could take Collins' voters, which would put her ahead of Warnock if January's vote is reflective of November's result.
Both races are expected to be close and Democrats and Republicans are pouring their resources into the race. A Fox5 Atlanta poll on November 16 found Loeffler had 48 percent of support, just one point behind Warnock. The tide turned for Loeffler's favor in a November 8 and 9 poll done by Remington Research Group that gave her a 49 to 48 percent lead over Warnock.
"This is going to be 100% start to finish a base turnout election," said Titus Bond, the president of Remington Research Group told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "It's going to be intensified. It's going to be ideology from beginning to end. It's all about getting the base motivated to vote again."


newsweek--2020-12-05--What Polls Say About David Perdue and Jon Ossoff a Month Before the Georgia Election

If polls hold true , the election between Senator David Perdue and his Democratic challenger , Jon Ossoff , next month will be a very close one because at this point , it 's anyone 's win for the taking .
Ossoff trailed Perdue in the November election by only 1.8 points , but a WXIA-TV poll released on Thursday put him ahead of the Republican incumbent by two points .
It 's within the poll 's margin of error , so the SurveyUSA pollsters said the results should only be viewed as proof that `` every vote will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election .
In many states , whoever receives more votes in the November election becomes the winner of the Senate seat .
However , in Georgia , a Senate candidate must receive at least 50 percent of the votes to become the winner .
Perdue came close in November , but he fell just shy of the 50 percent threshold at 49.7 percent , thereby sending him and Ossoff to a runoff election .
Perdue , who has been in the Senate since 2015 , has a slightly stronger hold on his party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to the poll .
Ninety-six percent of GOP voters responded to the poll that they were going for Perdue and 94 percent of Democrats plan to vote for Ossoff .
Candidates have a chance in the next month to sway the 2.3 percent of voters who cast ballots for Libertarian Party candidate Shane Hazel , and in a close race , they could be the difference between Republicans keeping or losing control of the Senate .
If Perdue or Senator Kelly Loeffler , a Republican incumbent who 's in a runoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seats , Republicans will have a slim majority in the Senate .
However , if Democratic challengers are able to oust the Republicans , there will be a 50–50 split in the Senate .
This effectively gives Democrats control because in the case of a tie , Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will cast the deciding vote .
Both parties are dumping millions of dollars into the Senate race and deploying their resources to Georgia .
President Donald Trump is expected to visit on Saturday for a rally promoting the GOP senators and celebrities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to vote for the Democratic challengers .
It 's likely to only increase as the election gets closer because it 's not just the WXIA-TV poll that shows it 's going to be a hard-fought battle .
A Fox5 Atlanta poll conducted on November 16 found Perdue and Ossoff each had 49 percent of support from voters and a poll from the Remington Research Group gave Perdue a 50–46 percent lead with 4 percent of voters being undecided .
While candidates and parties with a vested interest in the election will continue the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cast , early voting begins on December 7 so only a few days remain before the number of available votes starts to dwindle .

If polls hold true, the election between Senator David Perdue and his Democratic challenger, Jon Ossoff, next month will be a very close one because at this point, it's anyone's win for the taking.
Ossoff trailed Perdue in the November election by only 1.8 points, but a WXIA-TV poll released on Thursday put him ahead of the Republican incumbent by two points. It's within the poll's margin of error, so the SurveyUSA pollsters said the results should only be viewed as proof that "every vote will be critical" in the January 5 runoff election.
In many states, whoever receives more votes in the November election becomes the winner of the Senate seat. However, in Georgia, a Senate candidate must receive at least 50 percent of the votes to become the winner. Perdue came close in November, but he fell just shy of the 50 percent threshold at 49.7 percent, thereby sending him and Ossoff to a runoff election.
Perdue, who has been in the Senate since 2015, has a slightly stronger hold on his party's base than Ossoff has on his, according to the poll. Ninety-six percent of GOP voters responded to the poll that they were going for Perdue and 94 percent of Democrats plan to vote for Ossoff.
Candidates have a chance in the next month to sway the 2.3 percent of voters who cast ballots for Libertarian Party candidate Shane Hazel, and in a close race, they could be the difference between Republicans keeping or losing control of the Senate.
Senator David Perdue and Jon Ossoff are headed for a tough battle for the Georgia Senate seat in the runoff election, polls show. Republican Perdue exits of his campaign bus as he arrives for a campaign event at the Pot Luck Cafe on October 31 in Monroe, Georgia. Justin Sullivan/Getty
If Perdue or Senator Kelly Loeffler, a Republican incumbent who's in a runoff election of her own, keep their seats, Republicans will have a slim majority in the Senate. However, if Democratic challengers are able to oust the Republicans, there will be a 50–50 split in the Senate. This effectively gives Democrats control because in the case of a tie, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will cast the deciding vote.
Both parties are dumping millions of dollars into the Senate race and deploying their resources to Georgia. President Donald Trump is expected to visit on Saturday for a rally promoting the GOP senators and celebrities have been asking people to get out to vote for the Democratic challengers.
It's likely to only increase as the election gets closer because it's not just the WXIA-TV poll that shows it's going to be a hard-fought battle. A Fox5 Atlanta poll conducted on November 16 found Perdue and Ossoff each had 49 percent of support from voters and a poll from the Remington Research Group gave Perdue a 50–46 percent lead with 4 percent of voters being undecided.
While candidates and parties with a vested interest in the election will continue the push up until the last ballot is cast, early voting begins on December 7 so only a few days remain before the number of available votes starts to dwindle.


newsweek--2020-12-05--Stimulus Bill and Checks Not Likely to Arrive Before Biden Takes Office

Another round of economic stimulus may have to wait until former Vice President Joe Biden takes office in January as deadlock in Congress continues and the Senate heads for its holiday recess .
Tens of millions of Americans received $ 1,200 stimulus checks in April of this year but a second check looks increasingly unlikely in 2020 and may have to be taken up by the new Congress .
It 's still possible for Congress to pass a stimulus bill before the Senate adjourns on December 18 but any bill agreed between Republicans and Democrats is unlikely to match the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Coronavirus Aid , Relief and Economic Security ( CARES ) Act in March .
Even if a new stimulus bill is passed , a second round of $ 1200 checks may be off the table until Biden assumes office on January 20 .
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are attempting to reach agreement on a relief package that could be worth less than $ 1 trillion and a $ 1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill .
However , success is not guaranteed .
There are significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money should be spent .
The Trump administration has indicated that it 's not in a rush on COVID-19 stimulus and with President Donald Trump due to leave office , the task may be left to Biden .
Joseph LaVorgna , chief economist of the National Economic Council , told Yahoo Finance on Friday that `` we do n't believe the [ economic ] recovery at the moment is in jeopardy , '' calling any further stimulus an `` insurance policy . ''
`` What we do n't want to do is give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wish list project of the left , '' said LaVorgna , a Trump appointee .
For his part , Biden has expressed confidence that there 's room for bipartisan agreement on a new stimulus deal .
Reports suggest he 's focused on steps to aid the economic recovery .
`` All I can say is I 'm confident there are a sufficient number of Democrats and Republicans in the United States Senate , along with significant votes coming out of the House of Representatives , to put together a serious package that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here , provide the kind of resources that are needed immediately , '' Biden said on Friday .
By the time Biden takes the oath of office , the new Congress will have been seated and two runoff elections in Georgia will have decided control of the Senate .
If Democrats can pull off surprise wins in both races , the incoming Biden administration would be in a stronger position to pass a large stimulus package .

Another round of economic stimulus may have to wait until former Vice President Joe Biden takes office in January as deadlock in Congress continues and the Senate heads for its holiday recess.
Tens of millions of Americans received $1,200 stimulus checks in April of this year but a second check looks increasingly unlikely in 2020 and may have to be taken up by the new Congress.
It's still possible for Congress to pass a stimulus bill before the Senate adjourns on December 18 but any bill agreed between Republicans and Democrats is unlikely to match the $2.2 trillion in stimulus passed in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March.
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Even if a new stimulus bill is passed, a second round of $1200 checks may be off the table until Biden assumes office on January 20.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are attempting to reach agreement on a relief package that could be worth less than $1 trillion and a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill.
However, success is not guaranteed. There are significant differences between the parties about how the money should be spent.
The Trump administration has indicated that it's not in a rush on COVID-19 stimulus and with President Donald Trump due to leave office, the task may be left to Biden.
Joseph LaVorgna, chief economist of the National Economic Council, told Yahoo Finance on Friday that "we don't believe the [economic] recovery at the moment is in jeopardy," calling any further stimulus an "insurance policy."
"What we don't want to do is give money for sort of a grab bag wish list project of the left," said LaVorgna, a Trump appointee.
For his part, Biden has expressed confidence that there's room for bipartisan agreement on a new stimulus deal. Reports suggest he's focused on steps to aid the economic recovery.
"All I can say is I'm confident there are a sufficient number of Democrats and Republicans in the United States Senate, along with significant votes coming out of the House of Representatives, to put together a serious package that will keep us from going off the edge here, provide the kind of resources that are needed immediately," Biden said on Friday.
By the time Biden takes the oath of office, the new Congress will have been seated and two runoff elections in Georgia will have decided control of the Senate. If Democrats can pull off surprise wins in both races, the incoming Biden administration would be in a stronger position to pass a large stimulus package.


newsweek--2020-12-05--Southern California ICU Capacity Dips Below 15 Percent as Stay-at-home Order Begins

Residents in Southern California are expected to get a stay-at-home order for three weeks as intensive care unit ( ICU ) capacity fell below a red line due to growing coronavirus hospitalizations .
Governor Gavin Newsom issued a regional order on Thursday stating that if ICU capacity in any of the state 's five regions went below 15 percent , tough restrictions would be imposed as an emergency brake to curb the disease 's spread .
On Thursday , the ICU capacity remaining for Southern California region was calculated at 20.6 percent by the state 's Department of Public Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had dropped to 13.1 percent , triggering the governor 's restrictions .
The stay-at-home order goes into effect at 1 p.m. on Saturday , giving local officials 24 hours to carry out the restrictions , according to Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner , KTLA reported .
The order across 11 counties would curb commercial activity and mean that people will have to stay at home wherever possible and wear masks outside .
In the strictest measures to curb the spread of the disease since March , bars , wineries , nail salons , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have to close .
Restaurants will be shut to indoor and outdoor dining , but can offer takeout and delivery while all private gatherings will be prohibited .
Schools that had been given a waiver to reopen will be allowed to stay open while retail stores can stay open at 20 percent capacity .
There will also be restrictions on all non-essential travel .
Hotels and motels can open for `` critical infrastructure support only '' and will be barred from allowing guests those undertaking essential travel .
Figures from the department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ San Joaquin Valley had dropped to 14.1 percent , but restrictions would come into place in that region if it was still below 15 percent on Saturday , YourCentralValley.com reported .
Newsom said that the measure would prevent the healthcare system being overwhelmed , adding , `` we are at a tipping point in our fight against the virus and we need to take decisive action now . ''
Dr. Erica Pan , Acting State Public Health Officer said in a statement that if every Californian stayed at home for three months `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracks . ''
On Friday , California reported a 16 percent jump in new coronavirus infections .
The 22,018 new cases was its third largest daily increase within a day .
It takes the total number of cases in the state to 1,286,557 .
The death toll has reached 19,582 .
The graphic below by Statista shows the COVID deaths of the elderly in the U.S .

Residents in Southern California are expected to get a stay-at-home order for three weeks as intensive care unit (ICU) capacity fell below a red line due to growing coronavirus hospitalizations.
Governor Gavin Newsom issued a regional order on Thursday stating that if ICU capacity in any of the state's five regions went below 15 percent, tough restrictions would be imposed as an emergency brake to curb the disease's spread.
On Thursday, the ICU capacity remaining for Southern California region was calculated at 20.6 percent by the state's Department of Public Health. But within 24 hours, this had dropped to 13.1 percent, triggering the governor's restrictions.
The stay-at-home order goes into effect at 1 p.m. on Saturday, giving local officials 24 hours to carry out the restrictions, according to Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner, KTLA reported. The order across 11 counties would curb commercial activity and mean that people will have to stay at home wherever possible and wear masks outside.
Nurses care for a COVID-19 patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Sharp Grossmont Hospital on May 6, in La Mesa, California. Southern California is under COVID restrictions starting this weekend. Mario Tama/Getty Images
In the strictest measures to curb the spread of the disease since March, bars, wineries, nail salons, hair salons are among the businesses that will have to close.
Restaurants will be shut to indoor and outdoor dining, but can offer takeout and delivery while all private gatherings will be prohibited. Schools that had been given a waiver to reopen will be allowed to stay open while retail stores can stay open at 20 percent capacity.
There will also be restrictions on all non-essential travel. Hotels and motels can open for "critical infrastructure support only" and will be barred from allowing guests those undertaking essential travel.
Figures from the department showed that ICU capacity in California's San Joaquin Valley had dropped to 14.1 percent, but restrictions would come into place in that region if it was still below 15 percent on Saturday, YourCentralValley.com reported.
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Newsom said that the measure would prevent the healthcare system being overwhelmed, adding, "we are at a tipping point in our fight against the virus and we need to take decisive action now."
Dr. Erica Pan, Acting State Public Health Officer said in a statement that if every Californian stayed at home for three months "we could stop this disease in its tracks."
On Friday, California reported a 16 percent jump in new coronavirus infections. The 22,018 new cases was its third largest daily increase within a day. It takes the total number of cases in the state to 1,286,557. The death toll has reached 19,582.
The graphic below by Statista shows the COVID deaths of the elderly in the U.S.


newsweek--2020-12-05--COVID-19 Vaccines are Russia and China Ploys to Spread Communism, Wyoming Health Official Says

A Wyoming Department of Health official claimed last month that a potential COVID-19 vaccine is a biological weapon that will be used by Russia and China to spread Communism .
Igor Shepherd is manager of readiness and countermeasures at the Department of Health .
He spoke at an event in Loveland , Colorado on November 10 organized by a group called Keep Colorado Free and Open .
Shepherd referred to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis as a `` so-called pandemic '' and spoke for more than an hour about his role in Wyoming , warning that a vaccine is a Communist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its own COVID vaccine , which it claims is 95 percent effective , but this is very unlikely to be used in the U.S. China has not yet developed a vaccine .
Shepherd 's remarks stand in stark contrast to the state 's own public health measures designed to curb the spread of the virus .
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon recently referred to those who downplay the seriousness of COVID as `` knuckleheads . ''
Shepherd has worked in the Department of Health since 2013 and has been part of the state 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Associated Press .
He has not served in a leadership role .
`` All of the things we 've said for months and the thousands of hours of dedicated work from our staff and our local partners on this response effort and our excitement for the hope the vaccine offers make our overall department position on the pandemic clear , '' health department spokesperson Kim Deti said in a statement to Wyoming 's Casper Star-Tribune .
Keep Colorado Free and Open operates a private Facebook group with more than 6,000 members .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reads , in part : `` We are a group of average citizens who are concerned for our community , our state of Colorado and our country .
`` The orders and mandates we have faced as a nation in response to Coronavirus are unconstitutional , and people everywhere are asking , 'What can we do ? '
This group and our website are an answer to that question .
There is MUCH that we can do .
There is much that we SHOULD do as a matter of right and duty !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have met with major success .
The Moderna vaccine , recently praised by President Donald Trump , protected 94.5 percent of people from the disease , the company said .
A vaccine developed by Pfizer/BioNtech has proven 95 percent effective , while the Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine stops 70 percent of people from developing symptoms , according to the BBC .
Mass vaccination against the virus will be an essential step in getting life back to normal by arresting the spread of the disease .
There are however concerns that some people will refuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carry public health risks .

A Wyoming Department of Health official claimed last month that a potential COVID-19 vaccine is a biological weapon that will be used by Russia and China to spread Communism.
Igor Shepherd is manager of readiness and countermeasures at the Department of Health. He spoke at an event in Loveland, Colorado on November 10 organized by a group called Keep Colorado Free and Open.
Shepherd referred to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis as a "so-called pandemic" and spoke for more than an hour about his role in Wyoming, warning that a vaccine is a Communist ploy.
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Russia has begun rolling out its own COVID vaccine, which it claims is 95 percent effective, but this is very unlikely to be used in the U.S. China has not yet developed a vaccine.
Shepherd's remarks stand in stark contrast to the state's own public health measures designed to curb the spread of the virus.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon recently referred to those who downplay the seriousness of COVID as "knuckleheads."
Shepherd has worked in the Department of Health since 2013 and has been part of the state's response to the pandemic, according to the Associated Press. He has not served in a leadership role.
"All of the things we've said for months and the thousands of hours of dedicated work from our staff and our local partners on this response effort and our excitement for the hope the vaccine offers make our overall department position on the pandemic clear," health department spokesperson Kim Deti said in a statement to Wyoming's Casper Star-Tribune.
Keep Colorado Free and Open operates a private Facebook group with more than 6,000 members. Its description is publicly available, and reads, in part : "We are a group of average citizens who are concerned for our community, our state of Colorado and our country.
"The orders and mandates we have faced as a nation in response to Coronavirus are unconstitutional, and people everywhere are asking, 'What can we do?' This group and our website are an answer to that question. There is MUCH that we can do. There is much that we SHOULD do as a matter of right and duty!"
Attempts to develop a COVID vaccine have met with major success. The Moderna vaccine, recently praised by President Donald Trump, protected 94.5 percent of people from the disease, the company said.
A vaccine developed by Pfizer/BioNtech has proven 95 percent effective, while the Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine stops 70 percent of people from developing symptoms, according to the BBC.
Mass vaccination against the virus will be an essential step in getting life back to normal by arresting the spread of the disease. There are however concerns that some people will refuse to accept the vaccine and this may carry public health risks.


newsweek--2020-12-05--TikTok's Future in the U.S. May Be Decided by Biden After Trump Talks Stall

Video sharing app TikTok will continue to operate in the U.S. despite a Friday deadline to place the company 's U.S. assets in American hands .
A deal had been proposed but was not finalized by midnight ET .
This is the third time TikTok has received an extension on the deadline after President Donald Trump issued an executive order in August aimed at banning the Chinese-owned app , claiming it is a national security risk .
TikTok 's parent company , ByteDance , is trying to resolve its issues with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin .
CFIUS has said this is not a formal deadline extension for TikTok but the app will not be banned as negotiations continue .
`` The committee is engaging with ByteDance to complete the divestment and other steps necessary to resolve the national security risks arising from the transaction , consistent with the president 's August 14 order , '' a committee spokesperson said , according to the Agence France-Presse .
Despite TikTok 's repeated reprieves , its future in the U.S remains uncertain .
CFIUS still has the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enforce Trump 's executive order since no formal extension was granted .
This would likely mean taking legal action against parent company ByteDance and trying to ban the app .
The president 's executive order originally said TikTok would be banned if it were n't sold by November 12 but negotiations about the sale slowed down during the presidential election and an extension was ultimately granted .
The administration had already held off on enforcing a ban on TikTok following two court rulings in the app 's favor .
In October , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blocking the enforcement of Trump 's executive order .
An earlier court ruling prevented the administration from stopping further downloads of TikTok .
The president is due to leave office on January 20 , 2021 and it remains to be seen if the app will be successfully sold by that time .
If there are further delays in negotiations , the app 's fate could end up being decided by former Vice President Joe Biden sometime next year .
His view on the issue is not clear .
Trump had agreed in principle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creation of TikTok Global .
This would be controlled by a number of U.S. companies , including Walmart , Oracle and several venture capital firms .
Under the plan , ByteDance would keep a minority share of the new entity but it appears the president will not approve any plan that allows Chinese ownership .
The administration called ByteDance a `` mouthpiece '' for the Chinese Communist Party earlier this year and claimed the company was `` committed to promoting the CCP 's agenda and messaging . ''
ByteDance has strongly denied these @ @

Video sharing app TikTok will continue to operate in the U.S. despite a Friday deadline to place the company's U.S. assets in American hands. A deal had been proposed but was not finalized by midnight ET.
This is the third time TikTok has received an extension on the deadline after President Donald Trump issued an executive order in August aimed at banning the Chinese-owned app, claiming it is a national security risk.
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is trying to resolve its issues with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS), which is chaired by Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin.
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CFIUS has said this is not a formal deadline extension for TikTok but the app will not be banned as negotiations continue.
"The committee is engaging with ByteDance to complete the divestment and other steps necessary to resolve the national security risks arising from the transaction, consistent with the president's August 14 order," a committee spokesperson said, according to the Agence France-Presse.
Despite TikTok's repeated reprieves, its future in the U.S remains uncertain. CFIUS still has the power to ask the Department of Justice to enforce Trump's executive order since no formal extension was granted. This would likely mean taking legal action against parent company ByteDance and trying to ban the app.
The president's executive order originally said TikTok would be banned if it weren't sold by November 12 but negotiations about the sale slowed down during the presidential election and an extension was ultimately granted.
The administration had already held off on enforcing a ban on TikTok following two court rulings in the app's favor. In October, a federal judge granted an injunction temporarily blocking the enforcement of Trump's executive order. An earlier court ruling prevented the administration from stopping further downloads of TikTok.
The president is due to leave office on January 20, 2021 and it remains to be seen if the app will be successfully sold by that time. If there are further delays in negotiations, the app's fate could end up being decided by former Vice President Joe Biden sometime next year. His view on the issue is not clear.
Trump had agreed in principle to a plan which would see the creation of TikTok Global. This would be controlled by a number of U.S. companies, including Walmart, Oracle and several venture capital firms. Under the plan, ByteDance would keep a minority share of the new entity but it appears the president will not approve any plan that allows Chinese ownership.
The administration called ByteDance a "mouthpiece" for the Chinese Communist Party earlier this year and claimed the company was "committed to promoting the CCP's agenda and messaging." ByteDance has strongly denied these claims.