News Roundup 10/05/20
Who Has Tested Positive in Trump's Political Circle
On Oct. 2 President Trump disclosed that he and the first lady, Melania Trump had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
“Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19,” Mr. Trump tweeted. “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”
Many members of Trump’s campaign members, senators and advisors have since tested positive. The nine members include Hope Hicks, Nicholas Luna, Chris Christie, Mike Lee, Thom Tillis, Ron Johnson, Kellyanne Conaway, Bill Stepien, and Ronna McDaniel. This rules out Donald Trump’s family consisting of Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Lara Trump and Barron Trump.
Source: CNN
How to Make Sure Your Vote Counts in the 2020 Election
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. The polling decision between Donald Trump and Joe Biden will heavily rely on the public vote. The deadline to register online in California is Oct. 19 with voting beginning Oct 5. In order to make sure your vote is counted on time by mail, ballots need to be sealed and signed with a legible signature and must be postmarked before 8pm PST on Election Day. Ballots can also be delivered to your county elections office or any polling place location before the deadline.
Source: Thrillist
The NFL Continues Game Postponements Amid Outbreaks
Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots are newly scheduled to play the Week 4 match-up on Oct. 5 at 7:05 p.m. ET. Players on both teams, the Patriots quarterback Cam Newton and the Chiefs practice squad quarterback Jordan Ta'amu tested positive a few days just before the big game. The NFL continues to take precautionary measures as this game has been one of the many delayed matches due to the recent wake of COVID-19 outbreaks. Fans have not been present for the events.
Source: NPR
Record Breaking California Wildfires Burn Over Four Million Acres
Growing wildfires have burned more than four million acres (1.6 million hectares) all throughout California in 2020. The state has suffered five of its six largest wildfires in history this year as scientists blame global warming.
“It goes to show how dry the state is and how volatile the vegetation is.” said Cal Fire spokesman Scott McLean.
Over 8,454 homes have been destroyed and 31 people have died in this year’s fires. Californians are expected to get a break from fires as cooler temperatures approach Nor-Cal this week, with a chance of rain this upcoming season.
Source: Reuters
The Paycheck Protection Program Failed Many Black-Owned Businesses
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a federal loan used to assist small businesses established by the CARES Act. 23% of Black business owners who did not receive PPP said their applications were denied support with little explanation as to why. Just 12.9% of businesses obtained loans, while 18.9% of businesses nationwide did per an updated request for review. During the pandemic, approximately 41% of Black-owned small businesses became inactive.
“Access to capital and money has always been an issue with respect to Black enterprise, that’s nothing new,” says Rev. Horace Sheffield, the head of the Detroit Association of Black Organizations.
“The pandemic has exposed or exacerbated that disparity.”
Those who did qualify for PPP have to apply for loan forgiveness after receiving the loan support. They’ll only get 100% of it if they meet the program’s specified requirements.
Source: Vox