Jon Stewart says police brutality is the fault of society, slams 'malevolent' Donald Trump’s response
The former “Daily Show” host spoke to The New York Times Magazine to promote his upcoming film “Irresistible,” which focuses on a Democratic strategist helping a man from a small conservative town win his mayoral election. The wide-ranging interview touched upon the news of the day, prompting the comedian to note that he believes the problem with policing in the United States has to do with larger societal issues.
The former “Daily Show” host spoke to The New York Times Magazine to promote his upcoming film “Irresistible,” which focuses on a Democratic strategist helping a man from a small conservative town win his mayoral election. The wide-ranging interview touched upon the news of the day, prompting the comedian to note that he believes the problem with policing in the United States has to do with larger societal issues.
Navajo Nation resumes weekend lockdowns as Arizona coronavirus cases rise
Tribal President Jonathan Nez made the announcement Tuesday in a virtual town hall. He cited Arizona, which hit an alarmingly high new daily number of cases with nearly 2,400 — almost double the previous record, in urging people to stay home. Businesses will be closed during the weekend lockdown.
Tribal President Jonathan Nez made the announcement Tuesday in a virtual town hall. He cited Arizona, which hit an alarmingly high new daily number of cases with nearly 2,400 — almost double the previous record, in urging people to stay home. Businesses will be closed during the weekend lockdown.
ACLU sues to protect Arizona county jail inmates from virus
One week ago, there were a total of 30 positive COVID-19 cases in Maricopa County jails. As of June 16, that total has jumped up to 386.
One week ago, there were a total of 30 positive COVID-19 cases in Maricopa County jails. As of June 16, that total has jumped up to 386.
Report: Next stimulus package could include $4,000 vacation credit, second check
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
Coronavirus fight: Blood donors get tested for antibodies
A Valley non-profit is offering COVID-19 antibody testing to get people to donate blood. Vitalant and All Aboard America hosted a blood drive at the Mesa Holiday Inn on June 16 and say the turnout will help save lives amid a critical shortage for blood in the nation and here in Arizona.
A Valley non-profit is offering COVID-19 antibody testing to get people to donate blood. Vitalant and All Aboard America hosted a blood drive at the Mesa Holiday Inn on June 16 and say the turnout will help save lives amid a critical shortage for blood in the nation and here in Arizona.
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get ill
As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19.
As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19.
ICU nurses from around the nation to care for COVID-19 patients in Arizona as cases rise
Nurses from across the US are being asked to care for ICU COVID-19 patients in Arizona as cases continue to rise.
Nurses from across the US are being asked to care for ICU COVID-19 patients in Arizona as cases continue to rise.
Healthcare professionals pen letter to Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, urging stepped up safety measures
As Arizona experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases, medical professionals are asking Governor Doug Ducey to ramp up safety measures.
As Arizona experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases, medical professionals are asking Governor Doug Ducey to ramp up safety measures.
COVID-19 antibody tests given to blood donors during blood drive in Mesa
With donors tested for COVID-19 antibodies, people gathered in Mesa on Tuesday for a blood drive.
With donors tested for COVID-19 antibodies, people gathered in Mesa on Tuesday for a blood drive.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warns that long downturn would mean severe damage
“The longer the downturn lasts, the greater the potential for longer-term damage from permanent job loss and business closures,” Powell said. “Long periods of unemployment can erode workers’ skills and hurt their job prospects.”
“The longer the downturn lasts, the greater the potential for longer-term damage from permanent job loss and business closures,” Powell said. “Long periods of unemployment can erode workers’ skills and hurt their job prospects.”
Gov. Cuomo gives go-ahead for US Open tennis tournament in August
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday the U.S. Open tennis tournament will be held on its scheduled dates starting in late August — but without spectators — as part of the state's reopening from shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday the U.S. Open tennis tournament will be held on its scheduled dates starting in late August — but without spectators — as part of the state's reopening from shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
NIH tests cancer drug that might help treat some of the worst symptoms of COVID-19
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers reported that a cancer drug has been found the relieve some of the harshest symptoms in patients with COVID-19.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers reported that a cancer drug has been found the relieve some of the harshest symptoms in patients with COVID-19.
US COVID-19 deaths now projected to surpass 200K by October 1, according to University of Washington
The latest projection, which shows a marked increase in expected deaths, comes from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
The latest projection, which shows a marked increase in expected deaths, comes from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Study finds that flushing could release virus-laden ‘toilet plumes’ into the air
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Two medical students write children's book to explain why we've been staying home
How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.
How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.
U.S. Rep. Tom Rice and family are recovering from COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Tom Rice says he, his wife and his son are recovering from COVID-19.
U.S. Rep. Tom Rice says he, his wife and his son are recovering from COVID-19.
Arizona sees nearly 2,400 new virus cases, a daily high
Arizona set another grim record for daily case numbers with an increase in nearly 2,000 positive cases overnight.
Arizona set another grim record for daily case numbers with an increase in nearly 2,000 positive cases overnight.
Phoenix restaurant donates thousands of meals for families in need
Chestnut at the Vintage in Arcadia is helping provide thousands of meals every week to Arizona families in need during the pandemic.
Chestnut at the Vintage in Arcadia is helping provide thousands of meals every week to Arizona families in need during the pandemic.
17 California inmates have now died of what appears to be COVID-19
There have now been 17 COVID-19-related inmate deaths in the state prison system, the department said. All but two involved inmates at the California Institution for Men.
There have now been 17 COVID-19-related inmate deaths in the state prison system, the department said. All but two involved inmates at the California Institution for Men.