Trump announces gradual US reopening against dire economic backdrop
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the gradual reopening of a US economy battered by the brutal side effects of an unprecedented effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.”Based on the latest data, our team of experts now agrees that we can begin the next front in our war,” Trump told a news conference. “We’re opening up our country.”His announcement came hours after new data showed job losses from the pandemic fallout in the world’s number one economy had reached 22 million in the past month. Instead Trump described a cautious approach in which state governors, not the White House, will take the lead — also a retreat for Trump who had insisted he could dictate the pace of reopening.”Our approach will outline three phases in restoring our economic life,” he said. “We are not opening all at once, but one careful step at a time, and some states, they will be able to open up sooner than others.”Some states, Trump said, are already free from the impact of the coronavirus and therefore can open “literally tomorrow.”If state governors “need to remain closed, we will allow them to do that. If they believe it is time to reopen, we will provide them the freedom and guidance to accomplish that task and very, very quickly, depending on what they want to do,” he said. Deaths and job lossesExperts say that the United States is now bending the curve of the coronavirus outbreak. However, while new cases are diminishing, deaths remain at a frightening rate.Nearly 5,000 people died from the virus in the United States alone in the 24 hours to Thursday evening, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker, a figure that seems to include “probable” deaths linked to COVID-19. They join the nearly 140,000 killed worldwide by the disease that has infected more than two million, according to an AFP tally.Neither will the shaken economy be steadied overnight.Another 5.2 million workers filed for unemployment benefits last week, according to the Labor Department’s weekly report, slightly less than the previous week but still a shocking figure.A separate report from the Commerce Department detailed the damage to the housing market, with homebuilding slowed sharply in March, while a Federal Reserve report showed plunging manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region, echoing similar reports elsewhere.Meanwhile, the Small Business Administration tasked with managing a $349 billion program to help businesses struggling due to the pandemic said it had exhausted its funds as lawmakers in Congress argued over a new round of stimulus measures. Topics :
Phases but no timeline In a White House paper, presented to governors earlier in the day, Trump laid out the plan for getting people gradually back into public venues, but offered no timetable. Depending on locations and levels of the virus there, people will be able eventually to attend public gatherings and conduct non-essential travel.But even in the third phase, or what government scientist Deborah Birx called the “new normal,” the White House is recommending continued, long-term extra hygiene measures.There will also be a focus on stamping out any resurgence.”What’s key to this is early alerts and getting in there before they have a problem,” another top government scientist, Anthony Fauci, said.The caution at the heart of the plan represents a shift of direction for Trump, who from the start of the crisis has shown frustration with the extraordinary disruption and medical staff’s advice to take extreme measures.Fauci insisted that “the predominant and completely driving element” of the plan remains “safety.””Light switch on and off is the exact opposite of what you see here,” he said. New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams warned it will probably take “a year or two,” if not longer, for the US economy to recover its strength, as other figures showed dire damage to the home building market and manufacturing.Trump had been campaigning for reelection in November largely on record low unemployment and a surge in US output.So for the Republican, the battle to stop the coronavirus and lift social distancing and the paralysis of entire industries is also a race against the political clock.However, the recommendations issued from the White House, in conjunction with medical advisors, were a far cry from Trump’s previous hopes for a sudden, widespread end to social distancing measures.
He said a video of his posted using #IndonesiaButuhKerja was not meant to support the omnibus bill on job creation, nor was it meant to offend any group of people.Gofar is a businessman who owns a shop selling merchandise for people “who love music, tattoos and motorcycles”. Many of his followers are young workers who have protested the job creation bill, which they see as a way to ease investment by relaxing regulations that uphold labor rights.Another influencer, rising musician Ardhito Pramono, also issued a public apology through his Twitter account, stating that he did not realize that the campaign was connected to a politically charged bill. He claimed he did not want to be dragged into politics.Before accepting the offer to join the movement, he had asked his publicist if it was related to any political campaign, to which they responded by stating that it was aimed to lift the public’s spirit during the pandemic as new jobs may be soon available. “I was asking the question because I am only a musician, I don’t understand politics and I have no knowledge of such issues, so I refuse to be dragged into something that I am unaware of,” Ardhito said.(4)Atas ketidaktahuan & seakan spt nirempati pd mereka yg sdg memperjuangkan penolakan terhadap RUU ini, saya mohon maaf. Ke dpn saya akan berusaha lbh berhati2 dan peduli.Saya musisi. Bukan buzzer. Saya ingin memiliki pengaruh, tp melalui musik yg saya buat. Terima kasih.— Ardhito Pramono (@ardhitoprmn) August 14, 2020Many of Ardhito’s followers have vehemently protested the bill.Read also: House to complete deliberation of controversial omnibus bill on job creation by SeptemberBoth celebrities stated that they would return the payment that they had received for participating in the campaign.Later, another influencer, Aditya Fadillah, also known as Aditya Insomnia, apologized on Twitter. He said he got paid less than Rp 5 million (US$338) for helping publicize the campaign.The three said they did not know who had offered them the opportunity to champion the bill, claiming the campaign document they had received did not bear the names of any marketing agencies.Donny Gahral Adian of the presidential staff said the campaign was not an order from the government. “It was their spontaneity,” he said as quoted by CNN Indonesia.Besides the three influencers, actress Gritte Agatha, presenter Fitri Tropica, actor Gading Marten and dangdut singer Inul Daratista have uploaded short videos using the hashtag #IndonesiaButuhKerja. These influencers, however, mentioned clearly that the hashtag supported the job creation bill. The influencers have hundreds of thousands of followers and some even have millions. Actress Gisella Anastasia, who endorsed the bill in her Instagram posts, for example, has over 26.7 million followers.Many of them said their posts intended to use skits or simple explanations to inform the public of the benefits of the bill.However, the bill’s protesters criticized the celebrities, accusing them of lacking knowledge about how it could hurt workers. Some said the influencers were willing to support the bill because they would not be affected by it given they earned money from YouTube and Instagram.Read also: Guide to omnibus bill on job creation: 1,028 pages in 10 minutesThe omnibus bill on job creation was originally initiated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to improve the ease of doing business in Indonesia, as well as to attract investment. Consisting of 15 chapters and 174 articles, the bill would amend 73 laws.As of now, lawmakers are speeding up deliberation of the bill, which is slated for completion by September barring setbacks. Topics :
Three influencers on social media have apologized to their followers after facing a backlash for posting content supporting the controversial job creation bill using the hashtag #IndonesiaButuhKerja (Indonesia Needs Jobs).Gofar Hilman, using his Twitter account @pergijauh, which has around 640,000 followers, was the first to issue a public apology after some of his followers lashed out at him. In a public statement posted on his official Twitter account, Gofar claimed that he was unaware of the intention behind the campaign, which he had joined.“Our mistake is that we did not research the job before accepting it,” Gofar said on Twitter.Kesalahan dari gue dan tim, kita tidak melakukan riset yang lebih dalam lagi sebelum dan sesudah menerima pekerjaan. Melalui tulisan ini, gue secara pribadi minta maaf, dan ke depannya gue dan tim akan lebih berhati-hati ketika menerima pekerjaan. Have a good day— Gofar Hilman (@pergijauh) August 13, 2020
61 Cooper Crescent, Rochedale.A stylish home in one of Brisbane’s emerging hot spots comes with the perfect place to keep your luxury weekend cars. 61 Cooper Crescent, Rochedale.The property at 61 Cooper Cres, Rochedale features a hydraulic lift for three cars.Place — Sunnybank selling agent Nick Yamada said the owners, a young couple, had lived there for three years.“The owner is a real car buff,” Mr Yamada said.“He has a few toys so it was a good spot to house a few sports cars.” FREE: Get the latest real estate news direct to your inbox here. More from newsParks and wildlife the new lust-haves post coronavirus1 day agoNoosa’s best beachfront penthouse is about to hit the market1 day ago What a massive interior at 61 Cooper Crescent, Rochedale.He said the owner’s sports car collection included a Porsche 911 and Ferrari.“This is really one-of-a-kind in the area,” Mr Yamada said.The home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and is designed for dual living. Imagine having your friends over to wine and dine at 61 Cooper Crescent, Rochedale.Located in the Rochedale Estates there is a lifestyle centre with access to a 25m lap pool, two tennis courts, basketball courts and parks.
The kitchen at 61 Cooper Crescent, Rochedale. The bathroom at 61 Cooper Crescent, Rochedale.Mr Yamada said the owners were currently building a new home in the area.He said he had received inquiries from buyers looking for multigenerational living options.Follow Reshni Ratnam via Twitter
20 Roebig St, AspleyAll bedrooms have new carpet, with other features of the residence including split-system airconditioning, white planation shutters, an iPad-controlled three-zone Bower & Wilkins media system with surround sound, solar power, a security system and workshop. DETAILS For sale: $1.695 million plusAgent: Deborah McCulloch, Ray White Aspley 20 Roebig St, AspleyMore from newsFor under $10m you can buy a luxurious home with a two-lane bowling alley5 Apr 2017Military and railway history come together on bush block24 Apr 2019Beyond double timber doors, a foyer borders a formal lounge room with a fireplace to the left, and a formal dining room to the right. Next to the dining room is a study, with both rooms opening to a front porch that wraps around to the rear of the house.Past the foyer is a staircase leading to the upper level. To the rear of the floor is the main living hub, including the kitchen with high-end Miele appliances such as a pyrolytic oven, built-in microwave and an induction cooktop. Overlooking a casual dining space, the kitchen also features two-pac cabinetry, granite bench tops and a walk-in pantry. 20 Roebig St, AspleyOn an elevated 1051sq m block with views to Moreton Island from the upper level, the property also boasts an expansive entertaining terrace featuring an in-ground saltwater pool with a gazebo and water feature.From the street the residence has a commanding presence, with established gardens and an entrance gate flanked by two driveways leading to single and double garages. 20 Roebig St, AspleyNear the casual dining space are family and sitting rooms, both opening to a covered outdoor area that then leads down to the open entertaining terrace.Back inside, a hallway off the sitting room leads to a bedroom, bathroom and laundry, with the bedroom then opening to another covered outdoor area.Upstairs houses four more bedrooms. Three of these have built-in wardrobes and are serviced by a bathroom with a corner bath tub, while the luxurious main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, dressing room and an ensuite with twin vanities and a spa bath. 20 Roebig St, AspleyA MASSIVE five-bedroom home at 20 Roebig St, Aspley has been listed for sale.The two-storey home has wrought iron chandeliers, a fireplace with mantel, vaulted ceilings, ornate architraves and cornices and tiled floors with feature timber panels.
Rivera, meanwhile, was detained in thelockup cell of Police Station 3, facing charges for violation of Republic Act9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002./PN The 45-year-old resident Ramie Rivera,Marites Triumpa and their companion who police only identified as Barok yieldedthe suspected illegal drugs on Oct. 10, a police report showed. Aside from suspected shabu, a P500marked money was also recovered from the suspects, police said. BACOLOD City – Six sachets ofsuspected shabu valued at around P300,000 were seized in a drug sting inBarangay Banago. 
Police conducted a manhunt operationagainst Triumpa and Barok as of this writing. Triumpa and Barok evaded arrest, thereport added. 
Liverpool were hot on the heels of RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner and were expected to snap up the 24-year-old, but the Germany international will instead sign for Chelsea Loading… Traore is proven in the Premier League, and Klopp previously referred to the forward as “unplayable” following his man of the match display in Liverpool’s hard-fought 2-1 win at Molineux. Reds left-back Andy Robertson, meanwhile, admitted the former Barcelona forward “ripped me apart” in the very same game. Liverpool are looking at the forward as a cheaper alternative to Werner, and the aforementioned study suggests they might be right. While Chelsea appear to have saved themselves £30m by triggering Werner’s release clause, Liverpool may be able to pay much less than the £50m the Blues were required to spend. That’s because the study, which takes into account a number of variables including a player’s age, ability, form and contract length, values Traore at somewhere between £27million and £36million post-coronavirus pandemic. Whether Liverpool will be able to snap up Traore for a figure between these two numbers remains to be seen. But the Reds will be encouraged by the Spaniard’s rave review of the Reds following Liverpool’s win over Wolves earlier in the season. “We don’t forget they are a great team, an amazing team and one of the best – or the best in Europe,” said Traore. “Congratulations to them, how they are going in the league, but we fight. We will fight to the end.” Pundits have already started talking about Liverpool’s chances of signing Traore as an alternative to Werner as he possess much of the same attributes. Liverpool are known for their fast and aggressive counter-attacking style of play. read also:Man Utd, Chelsea get Timo Werner transfer boost And as Alex Bruce pointed out that Traore posses incredible power and speed, and also has a great end product. Bruce told Football Insider: “It wouldn’t surprise me if someone like him is bought by Liverpool because he’s got such good assets. FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail分享 Promoted Content10 Hyper-Realistic 3D Street Art By OdeithWhich Country Is The Most Romantic In The World?What Are The Most Delicious Foods Out There?Incredible Discoveries That Puzzled The Whole WorldTV Characters Who Hated Each Other But Later Became Friends10 Stargazing Locations To ‘Connect With Nature’The Models Of Paintings Whom The Artists Were Madly In Love WithCouples Who Celebrated Their Union In A Unique, Unforgettable WayWho Is The Most Powerful Woman On Earth?9 Facts You Should Know Before Getting A TattooWhat Happens To Your Brain When You Play Too Much Video Games?6 Extreme Facts About Hurricanes The Reds were in hot pursuit of Timo Werner and appeared certain to snap up the Germany international once the summer transfer window swung open. Jurgen Klopp was keen, and Werner made sure the world knew he was on board. “Yes I know that Liverpool is the best team in the world at the moment. When you’re linked with that team it makes you very proud but in case of that, it’s a pleasure, but I know Liverpool have a lot of good players,” Werner said. “I have to improve myself and to learn much more things to get on this level and to play there.” But the predicted effects of the coronavirus pandemic were proven to be already at play when Liverpool were forced to pull the plug. The European champions, and Premier League champions elect couldn’t justify a £50million outlay – not so soon after putting 200 non-playing staff on furlough before revising the decision. Chelsea swooped as Liverpool hesitated and the Blues are now in advanced talks with the RB Leipzig forward. The Stamford Bridge club are expected to trigger Werner’s £50m release clause this week to finalise the deal. According to the CIES Football Observatory transfer value list, Werner’s accurate market value is a cool £80.5m right now. This suggests that Liverpool have got themselves a bargain, and that Frank Lampard and co. have really got one over on the Reds. But judging by information from the same study, Liverpool may be on to something. Now that Werner is out of the question, the Reds have turned their attention to Wolves forward Adama Traore.
Kim Clijsters has reassured her fans that she’s still at her best following abdominal injury she picked up in July during her victorious run in World Team Tennis league with the New York Empire team. The 37-year-old former world No. 1 confirmed in an interview with ESPN that she will participate in the WTA tournament in Cincinnati in ten days, and that she was also impatiently looking forward to perform at the US Open, later this month. “I’m very excited to go to New York and play. I haven’t played a full match in singles or doubles [in World Team Tennis League], but I played a lot of sets and felt great. It is clear that playing an official tournament again would be the next step. It will be weird without an audience in the stadium, but it is still a tennis match and I will always have my coach and someone to support me.”Advertisement Promoted Content8 Fascinating Facts About Coffee10 Risky Jobs Some Women DoWhat Happens When You Eat Eggs Every Single Day?What Happens To Your Brain When You Play Too Much Video Games?Birds Enjoy Living In A Gallery Space Created For Them6 Best Natural History Museums You Won’t Regret VisitingWhy Go Veg? 7 Reasons To Do This10 Phones That Can Easily Fit In The Smallest PocketFrom Enemies To Friends: 10 TV Characters Who Became Close6 Incredibly Strange Facts About Hurricanes7 Universities Where Getting An Education Costs A Hefty Penny5 Of The World’s Most Unique Theme Parks Loading… 
read also:Tennis star Bouchard makes U-turn dumps bikini posts on Instagram The former world number one, victorious three times at the US Open, in 2005, 2009 and 2010, has nothing more to prove anyway. And facing better ranked players does not scare her particularly. “This comeback is not for the outside world, but really for me,” Clijsters said. “It’s a drive that I have in me. It’s what motivates me. If I didn’t have this confidence that I could still play good tennis, then I would never have started. I know that. I still have good tennis left in me.” FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail分享 
Batesville, IN— On Late Friday morning, The Batesville Police Department responded to a call at the Brum Woods parking area near the intersection of State Road 229 and Huntersville Road regarding a male who was allegedly swaying outside of his vehicle. It was also reported by witnesses that the male was backing in and out of the same parking spot several times. The male was located and identified as Robert W. Pfautz, 34, of Batesville.While speaking with Pfautz, the officer alleges to have recognized physical signs indicative of methamphetamine use. During a search of Pfautz’s vehicle, the officer alleges to have found a THC vape device, two hypodermic syringes, and a crystal-like substance, believed to be methamphetamine.Pfautz was arrested for Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Marijuana.
RelatedPosts Nigeria dying under Buhari’s jackboot, by Tunde Odesola Nigeria: We can’t breathe, by Gabriel Agbo Yes, Nigeria is collapsing forward, by Femi Adesina Muslim faithful in Nigeria have been enjoined to use the 30 days Ramadan period to offer supplications to Allah on behalf of Nigeria as it faces one of its most difficult period.This admonition was given by the Nigeria Basketball Federation President, Engr. Musa Kida, who on Friday joined millions of Muslims across the world in the 30 days fasting. Kida said the holy month has afforded Nigerians another opportunity to seek the face of Allah for a better country where everybody will leave in harmony and prosperity.He said: “This is a unique month for our Muslim brothers and sisters around the world.“As a country and federation, we must use this holy month to embark on a self-searching journey and soberly reflect on where we have gone wrong.”According to the number one basketball administrator in Nigeria, the world needs prayer for global peace and full recovery from the dreaded coronavirus.While wishing all a unique holy month to remember, he prayed: “Allah will accept all our Ibadah towards humanity and reward it abundantly. “I will also implore all Nigerians and basketball players to adhere strictly to the directives of the National Centre for Disease Control in curtailing the continued spread of COVID-19.“Increased cases means there are numerous internal transmissions.“As citizens we must act responsibly to save ourselves, loved ones and save the world.”Kida stressed the need for selfless giving to the poor and needy who have continued to struggle to cope with the economic effects of the lockdown while wishing all Ramadan Kareem.Tags: Musa KidaNBBFNigeriaRamadan
Snodgrass suffered the injury after a clash of heads with Manchester United defender Rafael in the Canaries’ 4-0 Capital One Cup defeat at Old Trafford. The Scotland winger received on-pitch treatment after suffering a blow to his eye socket and was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure. Norwich midfielder Robert Snodgrass will continue to be assessed by City’s medical staff after being released from hospital on Tuesday night with concussion. Press Association
He was released hours later although Norwich’s official website confirmed that he will be checked over before a decision is taken on whether he will feature in Saturday’s Barclays Premier League visit to Manchester City. Manager Chris Hughton said: “We have a tight squad as it is and we need to make sure as many as possible are okay for the weekend, because of course we lost Alex Tettey in the last game too. “Unfortunately for us we’ve picked up a few injuries this week, but it’s one we’ve got to work around.” 