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New Zealand Mosque Shooter Changes Plea to Guilty

Crime

Jason Collins

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March 27, 2020

New Zealand Mosque Shooter Changes Plea to Guilty

One year ago, March 2019, a man carried out a massacre in two New Zealand mosques. The attack killed 51 worshipers, injuring even more. The man arrested, Brenton Tarrant, has been maintaining a not-guilty plea since his arrest, but has changed his mind and has now plead guilty. He was scheduled to be tried in June but, due to the plea change, has been convicted on all counts instead. It is unclear as to the reasoning behind this plea change. The news broke at the same time that New Zealand began a nation wide lock-down to prevent spread of the coronavirus.

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Guilty plea is a relief for Christchurch survivors

The Christchurch killer live streamed the attack

Air New Zealand adapts to new international regulations

Former cricket player stranded in New Zealand turns to crowdfunding to get home

First US Space Force Mission to Launch Today

Jason Collins

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March 26, 2020

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First US Space Force Mission to Launch Today

This week, on March 26th, the United States Space Force will launch a satellite. It is the 6th, and final, next-generation Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite to be launched. It will be attached to a United Launch Alliance Atlas V Rocket and will lift off between 3 and 5 PM from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force station. These satellites circle the earth in a geostationary orbit 22,200 miles above the planet and, per the missions statement, will “provide vastly improved global, survivable, protected communications capabilities for strategic command and tactical warfighters operating on ground, sea and air platforms.”

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Broadcast of the launch

United Launch Alliance hits 138 launches

GPS III satellites to come soon

SEAKR Engineering to join SATCOM program

Real ID Deadline Extended in Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic

Law

Jason Collins

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March 25, 2020

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Real ID Deadline Extended in Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic

In 2005 the Real ID was passed as a way to make state IDs more secure. Per the act, all US residents needed to have a Real ID, marked by a star on the front of the card, by October 2020 in order to board commercial flights and visit federal buildings. This October deadline has now been pushed back indefinitely. In a statement made on the 23rd of March, President Trump explained that “at a time when we’re asking Americans to maintain social distancing, we do not want to require people to go to their local DMV.” The new, and extended, deadline will be announced later this week.

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Alaskan representatives pushed for deadline extension

What is the Real ID to be used for in South Carolina?

“Excessively” stockpiling medical equipment that is needed in hospitals has now been criminalized

Current CDC guidelines for Coronavirus

Target Donates Masks to Local Hospital

Jason Collins

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March 24, 2020

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There is a national shortage of medical supplies, especially masks, and hospitals are getting desperate. In the midst of this, a Target in Seattle stocked and sold N95 masks. After a photo and post were made on social media they immediately pulled the stock, stating that it was accidental. Target has announced that they will be donating their medical supply stock to the hospitals in Seattle. N95 masks are shown to filter out 95% of small particles in the air, making them a staple in the necessary hospital Personal Protection Equipment.

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More about the situation in Seattle

Peninsula cases jump to 11

Tech companies in Seattle raise millions for COVID-19 research

University of Washington researches COVID-19

U.S. Lawmakers Who Tested Positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Lance Rinker

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March 23, 2020

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Domestic Violence May Spike During Time of Quarantine

Jason Collins

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March 22, 2020

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Domestic Violence May Spike During Time of Quarantine

While some may be happy for the upcoming weeks of working from home, others are bracing themselves. Domestic violence in the US is reportedly experienced by 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men, but it is known to be under reported. These statistics are for an average year, not including times of quarantine and social distancing. It is predicted that the rates of domestic violence will increase due to close quarters and the strain of job uncertainty of job loss. Calls to domestic violence hotlines have included mentions of coronavirus, with one woman saying that she was afraid to go to the emergency room after her partner strangled her because she didn’t want to catch the virus. There are resources available for those who still want to escape an abusive relationship.

Resources are available here

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Abuse doesn’t stop in times of pandemic

Concerns about domestic violence during quarantine are increasing

CDC recommendations for coronavirus

Spring Break and Mass Gatherings of Young Adults Still Occurring

Jason Collins

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March 22, 2020

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Spring Break and Mass Gatherings of Young Adults Still Occurring

If you ask anyone today they can tell you that there is a pandemic occurring. Many have chosen to self quarantine, vacations have been canceled, large group gatherings have been discouraged and sanitation methods have been stepped up. Yet there is one demographic who has decided to keep up the partying. College students and those in their mid to late 20’s haven’t given up their normal lifestyles.

While Miami has closed its beaches, other spring break destinations in Florida are flooded with partyers. The Surgeon General is urging social media influencers like Kylie Jenner to reason with her constituents. 20% of coronavirus cases in the USA have been in those under 45 years of age. It may not be deadly to the younger generation, but it can still be spread amongst more vulnerable populations.

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New reports show that younger generations are susceptible to COVID-19

Why are younger generations ignoring the quarantine?

Viral joke causing some hurt feelings

Current CDC guideline for COVID-19

GameStop Puts Employees and Public at Risk Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Lance Rinker

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March 21, 2020

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GameStop Puts Employees and Public at Risk Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Cirque Du Soleil Fires Over 95% of Their Staff via Video

Jason Collins

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March 21, 2020

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Cirque Du Soleil Fires Over 95% of Their Staff via Video

Cirque Du Soleil, the Montreal based company, announced that over 4500 employees, 95% of their workforce, has been laid off. This includes not just performers, but creative and artistic directors and staff as well. The mass layoff was announced via a 2 minute long video that was emailed to all included.

One newly-unemployed member was not thrilled with how it was announced. “The tone was just weird, especially [from] a man I’ve met like once wearing Bono sunglasses.” Cirque Du Soleil is not leaving their employees high and dry, however, with insurance coverage and pay to last them, hopefully, through this pandemic.

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How is this pandemic affecting show business?

Disney Springs Cirque Du Soleil show canceled until further notice

Canadian companies begin mass layoffs

Those who took risky loans may now suffer due to COVID-19

Who Is The High-Ranking Government Official Blocking Austin Tice’s Rescue?

Jason Collins

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March 20, 2020

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Who Is The High-Ranking Government Official Blocking Austin Tice’s Rescue?

Austin Tice is a former marine who became a freelance journalist in 2011. He traveled to Syria in 2012 where he vanished. A few months later a video was sent showing a blindfolded Tice being forced to repeat Arabic prayers while insurgents shouted “Allahu-Akbar” in the background. Since that video there has been no sign of Tice, but his parents say they are certain he is still alive. Tice’s mother, Debra, says that the Trump administration has been much more helpful in efforts to rescue her son, but an unnamed official is blocking those attempts.