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When the President’s own medical advisers refuse to correct his misleading claim, the coronavirus trust gap grows
On Saturday night, President Donald Trump made the dangerously inaccurate claim that 99% of coronavirus cases are “totally harmless.” On Sunday morning, one of his top health experts failed to correct the assertion, a stunning breakdown of the government’s core duty to keep Americans safe and protect the public health.
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/05/politics/trump-medical-advisers-fda-commissioner/index.html
Largest tanzanite gemstones in history sold for $3m
A team of Tanzanian miners has discovered the largest tanzanite stones ever seen in the country’s history.
More than 360 elephants die from mysterious causes in Botswana
More than 360 elephants have died in mysterious circumstances in Botswana in the past three months, according to local conservationists.
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/02/africa/botswana-elephants-mystery-intl-hnk/index.html
Coronavirus: Texas governor mandates wearing of face masks
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered face coverings to be worn in public as coronavirus cases rocket in the state.
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Liz Cheney, a key voice in House Republican leadership, increasingly breaks with Trump
July 6, 2020
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Daniel Jenkins
Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, the third ranking Republican in the House, is publicly taking on President Donald Trump — and unlike with most of his other critics, the President seems wary to hit back.
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/03/politics/liz-cheney-trump-reaction/index.html?iid=ob_lockedrail_topeditorial
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