Prawn farmers say the latest outbreak of white spot disease on a property at Yamba on the north coast of New South Wales is a "massive risk" for the industry and waterways. Key points: White spot is a highly contagious viral infection that can wipe out large numbers of farmed prawns Restrictions have been put on prawn sales and movement …
LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — In an extraordinary step, the Washington, D.C., Department of Health has released an open letter appealing to all White House staff and anyone who attended a Sept. 26 event in the Rose Garden to seek medical advice and take a COVID-19 test. The letter indicates a lack of confidence in the White House medical team’s …
The economic rescue package would give direct payments to most Americans, expand unemployment benefits and provide a $367 billion program for small businesses to keep making payroll while workers are forced to stay home. “We have a deal.” The economic rescue package would give direct payments to most Americans, expand unemployment benefits and provide a $367 billion program for small …
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump faces a critical personal challenge in grappling with the new coronavirus outbreak: asking Americans to believe him after he and some of his top advisers have contradicted federal scientists in playing down the threat. “I don’t think it’s inevitable,” Trump said at the news conference, where he announced Vice President Mike Pence would lead the …