The Daily Roundup is a feature on the front page of the New York Times website that showcases the five most important stories of the day. The stories are typically chosen by the editors of the Times, and can range from politics to business to international news.
1. Daily Roundup: Front Page Stories
Around the world, people are waking up to some interesting headlines. Here’s a look at some of the front page stories making news today.
In the United States, the top story is about the ongoing investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. The story has been making headlines for months, and there is no end in sight.
In the United Kingdom, the top story is about the ongoing Brexit negotiations. The country is set to leave the European Union in just a few weeks, and the negotiations are heating up.
In Australia, the top story is about the devastating bushfires that are currently burning across the country. Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes, and the fires are expected to continue for weeks.
These are just a few of the news making headlines around the world today. Be sure to stay up to date on the latest news by following your favorite news sources.
2. Today’s Top Stories
Trump administration finalizes rollback of Obama-era vehicle emissions standards: The Trump administration has finalized its rollback of vehicle emissions standards, a key part of President Obama’s climate change legacy. The new rule will freeze fuel efficiency standards at 2020 levels through 2026, and will strip California of its ability to set its own, more stringent standards.
2. FDA announces plans to ban most flavored e-cigarettes: The FDA has announced plans to ban most flavored e-cigarettes, in an effort to reduce the number of young people using the products. The agency will allow menthol and tobacco flavors to remain on the market, but all other flavors will be banned.
3. stories making headlines
Today’s headlines are dominated by three stories. First, the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, which has sparked protests across the country. Second, the growing number of Covid-19 cases in the United States, which has prompted some states to reimpose restrictions on businesses and gatherings. And third, the ongoing debate over the use of face masks to prevent the spread of the virus.
George Floyd’s death
George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died on Monday after being arrested by Minneapolis police. Video of the arrest, which showed Floyd being pinned to the ground by an officer with his knee on Floyd’s neck, sparked outrage and protests in Minneapolis and other cities across the country.
The officer who pinned Floyd to the ground, Derek Chauvin, has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. The other three officers who were involved in the arrest have been fired.
Floyd’s death has reignited the debate over police brutality and racial injustice in the United States. It also comes amid a growing number of Covid-19 cases in the country, which has disproportionately affected communities of color.
Covid-19 cases surge in the US
The number of Covid-19 cases in the United States continues to rise, reaching 2.5 million on Thursday. This is an increase of more than 100,000 cases from the day before, and the highest single-day total since the pandemic began.
The surge in cases has prompted some states, including Texas and Florida, to reimpose restrictions on businesses and gatherings. It has also led to a resurgence of debate over the use of face masks, with some experts saying that the increase in cases is due to people not wearing masks properly or not wearing them at all.
Face masks
The debate over the use of face masks has been ongoing since the start of the pandemic. Some experts say that masks are essential to prevent the spread of the virus, while others say that they are not effective.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people wear masks in public settings, but the agency has not made masks mandatory.
President Trump has been criticized
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2. US to provide $60 million in new humanitarian aid to Somalia
3. Study finds that air pollution may be linked to an increased risk of dementia
4. Thousands of people evacuated as wildfires continue to rage in California
5. News You Need to Know
The day’s top stories from around the world, including:
1. The United States and China have reached a partial trade deal, with China agreeing to purchase more American agricultural products in exchange for the U.S. delaying new tariffs.
2. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has suffered a major defeat in Parliament, as lawmakers voted to force him to seek a delay to Brexit.
3. Turkish forces have begun their long-awaited offensive into northeastern Syria, targeting Kurdish-held areas.
4. The European Union has approved a Brexit extension until January 31st, 2020.
5. And in the United States, the House of Representatives has voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.