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On Hold: Tokyo Olympics Postponed to 2021

Associated Press -EDDIE PELLS, STEPHEN WADE and MARI YAMAGUCHIMarch 24, 2020

TOKYO (AP) — The IOC announced a first-of-its-kind postponement of the Summer Olympics on Tuesday, bowing to the realities of a coronavirus pandemic that is shutting down daily life around the globe and making planning for a massive worldwide gathering in July a virtual impossibility. The International Olympic Committee said the Tokyo Games “must be rescheduled to a date beyond 2020, but not later than summer 2021, to safeguard the health of the athletes, everybody involved in the Olympic Games and the international community.” It was an announcement seen as all but a certainty as pressure mounted from nervous athletes,

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Michelle Obama, Janet Jackson and More Joined D Nice for an Epic (Virtual) Party

Sentinel News WireMarch 23, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The hottest party in town Saturday night was on DJ D-Nice’s Instagram, where over 100,000 accounts tuned in during his epic 10-hour set including the likes of Michelle Obama, Oprah, Rihanna and Will Smith. Oprah tweeted that it was the “best party of 1 and 100K I’ve ever been to.” Smith expressed a similar sentiment. As the world practices social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus, many have been looking for ways to hang out virutally and D-Nice’s joyous dance party proved to be just the ticket. D-Nice has been hosting Club Quarantine parties

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Governor Newsom Calls on Youth to Take Shelter-in-Place Seriously

Associated Press -DAISY NGUYENMarch 22, 2020

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Most Californians stayed at home on a Saturday that was unlike any its 40 million residents had ever seen before. Less than 48 hours after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an unprecedented stay-at-home order to help curb the coronavirus spread, shopping centers and streets were empty. Churches were closed. Playgrounds deserted. However, stores and farmer markets were bustling, and many people took advantage of the beautiful spring weather and rushed to the outdoors. At beaches and parks, not everyone heeded calls to practice social distancing, prompting Newsom to call them out. “Those young people are still out

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California’s Stay at Home Order at a Glance

Sentinel News WireMarch 21, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered the state’s 40 million residents to stay at home, restricting non-essential movements to control the spread of the coronavirus that threatens to overwhelm the state’s medical system. Here are the highlights: ___ STAY AT HOME REQUIREMENTS All Californians must stay at home except to get food, prescriptions and health care, care for a friend or relative, walking the dog and taking outdoor exercise such as walking, running or hiking. When people do go out, they should practice social distancing. ___ BUSINESSES Most businesses and business venues such as indoor

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ALERT: Governor Newsom Orders Statewide Stay-At-Home Order

Associated Press - KATHLEEN RONAYNEMarch 19, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered the state’s 40 million residents to stay at home, restricting non-essential movements to control the spread of the coronavirus that threatens to overwhelm the state’s medical system. “This is a moment we need to make tough decisions,” Newsom said. “We need to recognize reality.” His move came after counties and communities covering about half the state’s population already had issued similar orders. People may still leave their homes for walks and exercise and for essential needs such as food and medical care. Restaurant meals can still be delivered to

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Q and A: What Does 90-Day Tax Payment Delay Mean?

Associated Press - SARAH SKIDMORE SELL and MARTIN CRUTSINGERMarch 18, 2020

The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic. Some questions and answers about the delay and its potential impact on the U.S. economy. ___ DO I STILL NEED TO FILE? Yes. The details on the program are still scant. But as of now, taxpayers need to file their federal tax returns by the traditional April 15 deadline. The 90-day extension is solely for the money that is due. Those delayed payments are now due

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Trump Dubs COVID-19 ‘Chinese Virus’ Despite Hate Crime Risks

Associated Press - DEB RIECHMANN and TERRY TANGMarch 18, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he doesn’t think calling COVID-19 the “Chinese virus” — or the “kung-flu,” as one administration official reportedly called it — puts Asian Americans at risk of retaliation despite growing reports they are facing virus-related discrimination. Since coronavirus infections started appearing in the United States in January, Asian Americans have shared stories of minor aggression to blatant attacks from people blaming them for the pandemic, which has killed more than 130 people in the United States. Among the hate crimes reported in major cities with Chinese communities: An Asian man in a

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Africa Should ‘Prepare for the Worst’ with Virus, WHO Says

Associated Press- CARA ANNAMarch 18, 2020

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Africa should “prepare for the worst” as the coronavirus begins to spread locally, the World Health Organization’s director-general said Wednesday, while South Africa became the continent’s new focus of concern as cases nearly doubled to 116 from two days before. South Africa’s health minister, Zweli Mkhize, this week called that kind of rate “explosive” in the country with the most cases in sub-Saharan Africa. Fourteen of the latest cases were from local transmission — and six were in children under 10. Though the pandemic is in its early days on the continent, health experts have warned that

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Get Out of Jail? Inmates Fearful of Virus Argue for Release

Associated Press - JIM MUSTIAN and JOSHUA GOODMANMarch 18, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Coronavirus has become a “get out of jail” card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking their freedom with the argument that it’s not a matter of if but when the deadly illness sweeps through tightly packed populations behind bars. Among those pleading for compassionate release or home detention are the former head of the Cali drug cartel, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney Michael Cohen, Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff and dozens of inmates at New York City’s Rikers Island, part of a jail system that lost an employee to

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WATCH: NEW VIDEO DEBUTS WITH HIT MAKER TRAVIS GREENE, VEVO LIVE PERFORMANCE “GOOD AND LOVED” FT. DOE

Sentinel News WireMarch 18, 2020

Nashville, TN – A new video has debuted, with hit maker Travis Greene in a VEVO live performance of “Good and Loved” ft. DOE. The four-time GRAMMY® nominated chart-topper has paired up with the GRAMMY® nominated songstress, formerly of foreverJONES, to create an intimate acoustic duet extolling God’s ever-present love and covering, recorded at VEVO’s NYC studios. Written by Greene, he says of his song: “God dearly loves you and is always protecting you. He’s ALWAYS by your side ready to catch you at any moment because He indeed is GOOD and YOU are LOVED!”

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Idris Elba Says He Has Coronavirus: ‘No Symptoms So Far’

Sentinel News WireMarch 16, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Idris Elba says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The actor tweeted Monday that he has no symptoms so far and has been isolated since Friday when he found out about his possible exposure. Elba is the latest high profile celebrity to have tested positive for the virus. Last week, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson said they had also tested positively in Australia. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more

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Trump Declares Virus Emergency; Pelosi Announces Aid Deal

LISA MASCARO, ZEKE MILLER, ANDREW TAYLOR and JILL COLVIN, Associated PressMarch 13, 2020

President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency in order to free up more money and resources. But he denied any responsibility for delays in making testing available for the new virus, whose spread has roiled markets and disrupted the lives of everyday Americans.

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State’s Two Largest School Districts Announce Plans To Prevent Spread of COVID-19

Sentinel News WireMarch 13, 2020

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Unified School District and the San Diego Unified School District, the two largest districts in California, serving more than 750,000 students combined, announced today that both will close, effective Monday, March 16, in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Superintendent Austin Beutner of Los Angeles and Superintendent Cindy Marten of San Diego spoke by phone early this morning. They have issued the following joint statement: “California has now entered a critical new phase in the fight to stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic,” they said. “There is evidence the virus is

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KOSHIE MILLS PRESENTS “THE DIASPORA DIALOGUES” 3RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF POWER LUNCHEON

Sentinel News WireMarch 6, 2020

Visionary founder of The Diaspora Dialogues Koshie Mills is bringing together hundreds of black women from around the world to celebrate sisterhood at the 3rd Annual International Women of Power Luncheon in Los Angeles hosted by Comedian, Actress, and Talk Show Host, Loni Love. The event will be held at the Arbat Banquet Hall on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. The star-studded event will also host over 300+ African American and African women for an elegant afternoon with Champagne cocktail reception, 3-Course Luncheon, Live performances, Awards presentation and a few surprises. This year’s theme is centered around women who are Innovators and Change Agents in Entertainment, Business, Fashion,

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Rep. Waters on Desus & Mero: ‘I’ve Got the Gavel & I Know How to Use It’

Sentinel News WireFebruary 20, 2020

Rep. Waters and the hosts of “Desus & Mero” on Showtime, Desus Nice and the Kid Mero. (Photo courtesy of Showtime) Tonight, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) will appear as a guest on the Showtime series “Desus & Mero” at 11pm ET/8pm PT. Congresswoman Waters gave the hosts behind-the-scenes access to the inner workings of Congress and her historic leadership as the first woman and first African American Chair of the House Committee on Financial Services. She also discussed her connection to millennials, women, and progressives who affectionately refer to her as “Auntie Maxine,” the impeachment of Donald Trump, and the