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California's historic work on possible Black reparations moves to the Legislature
Read full article: California's historic work on possible Black reparations moves to the LegislatureCalifornia’s first-in-the-nation reparations task force met for a final time in a crowded hearing room in Sacramento Thursday.
California reparations task force dives into what is owed
Read full article: California reparations task force dives into what is owedCalifornia's first-in-the-nation task force studying reparations for Black residents is meeting in Oakland to discuss potential eligibility requirements and what form reparations could take.
French admiral: Air power helps root out 'underground' IS
Read full article: French admiral: Air power helps root out 'underground' ISA French senior naval officer says the Islamic State group is using stealth to regenerate its forces by developing its military capabilities underground and France is deploying its warships and aircraft in the region to help troops on the ground root out the threat.
Portugal's armed forces help nursing homes battle the virus
Read full article: Portugal's armed forces help nursing homes battle the virusAs a resurgence of the pandemic in the fall looked set to overwhelm Portuguese care homes, the government mobilized all the resources it could. Some of the home’s residents, suddenly confined to their rooms or their floor, were bewildered and chafed at restrictions, even trying to take the elevator and escape confinement. The soldiers’ mission: fan out across the country to visit hundreds of nursing homes and help shore up their defenses against the pandemic. On top of that, nursing home staff in Portugal commonly work in several different care homes and travel between them on public transport. They have already been to more than half of the targeted 2,770 care homes.
Melania Trump announces Rose Garden 'renewal' project
Read full article: Melania Trump announces Rose Garden 'renewal' project(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)WASHINGTON Melania Trump has announced plans to redo the White House Rose Garden to make it more in line with the original design implemented during the 1960s Kennedy administration. President Donald Trump has been using the Rose Garden a lot more lately to make statements and hold news conferences in the age of the coronavirus. Plans described by the first lady include returning the Rose Garden to its original 1962 footprint with improved infrastructure and drainage and a better environment for the plants and flowers. The renovation plan has been approved by the Committee for the Preservation of the White House, an advisory committee. The project is also supported by the National Park Service, which cares for the White House grounds, and will be paid for using private donations, the White House said.
NISD task force reveals preliminary plans about how to safely reopen schools in the fall
Read full article: NISD task force reveals preliminary plans about how to safely reopen schools in the fallNISD task force reveals preliminary plans about how to safely reopen schools in the fallIf you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.