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Inspector General Fired by Trump Urges Whistle-Blowers ‘to Bravely Speak Up’

WASHINGTON — The intelligence community inspector general whom President Trump fired late Friday night has called on whistle-blowers to overcome any fears and come forward with information about waste and illegality in the government despite the administration’s reprisals. “The American people deserve an honest and effective government,” the fired official, Michael K. Atkinson, said in

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As cases surge, 3 in 4 US hospitals already facing COVID-19

WASHINGTON — Three out of four U.S. hospitals surveyed are already treating patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, according to a federal report that finds hospitals expect to be overwhelmed as cases rocket toward their projected peak. A report Monday from a federal watchdog agency warns that different, widely reported problems are feeding off each

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John Krasinski Gathers Lin-Manuel Miranda, ‘Hamilton’ Cast To Sing To 9-Year-Old Fan

Actor John Krasinski’s big-hearted attempt to highlight heroes and humor during the coronavirus crisis hit the sweet spot again on Sunday. (Watch the clip below.) In a second episode of his new show “Some Good News” on YouTube, “The Office” star introduced a 9-year-old fan of the musical “Hamilton” who missed her chance to see

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Coronavirus: Tributes paid to ‘caring’ midwife Lynsay Coventry

Image copyright Google Image caption Colleagues at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow praised Lynsay Coventry’s “professionalism and commitment” The family of a midwife who died after contracting coronavirus have paid tribute to the “wonderful and caring mum, sister, daughter and grandmother”. Lynsay Coventry, 54, had worked for the Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust (PAHT) in Harlow,

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Coronavirus: Debenhams to file for administration

Image copyright AFP Debenhams will file for administration after the coronavirus lockdown forced it to shut its shops across the UK. It described the process as a “light touch” administration to protect it from legal action from creditors while its department stores are closed. Debenhams boss Stefaan Vansteenkiste said the circumstances of the decision were

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Europe’s Tourist Hot Spots Dream Of Swift Summer Restart

“You can’t travel, but you can keep on dreaming,” the message reads. The accompanying video depicts a carefree paradise, full of sun and blue sky, secluded beaches and picturesque mountaintops. This, according to the tourism board for the Spanish island of Mallorca, which released the video on Friday, is what the post-coronavirus world holds for

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