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Americans could become an inveterate drunkard while imprisoned in their homes
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While US authorities are fighting the coronavirus pandemic and are restricting everything they can, people drown their loneliness at the bottom of the bottle. According to official information, over the past week, sales of alcoholic beverages increased by 55 percent. "Spirits like tequila, gin and pre-mixed cocktails led the way, with sales jumping 75% compared to the same period last year. Wine sales were up 66% while beer sales rose 42%. And online sales far outpaced in-store sales, says research firm Nielsen, according to Associated Press. New York, experiencing th...
The US Labor Department reported that the number of unemployed exceeded 6.5 million people
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One week has passed since the historic unemployment record was doubled. According to Labor Department, a total of more than 10 million people have applied for unemployment insurance. The US economy continues to crumble and experts agree that before it reaches the peak of the US pandemic, it is likely that everything will get worse. “Sadly, this probably still underestimates the actual numbers because of the overload in the systems and not every call getting through,” said Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab, according to CNBC. “Even if we’re a...
Pentagon has requested the supply of 100 thousand body bags
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The US government is gearing up for the worst case scenario. After the sad predictions of a number of experts and President Donald Trump that the losses from the coronavirus could amount to more than 200 thousand people, the Pentagon began to look for 100 thousand body bags. After the epidemic began methodically mowing the population of New York down, the government immediately began to mobilize all the morgues, with the expectation of accepting 900 dead bodies daily. Now that additional floating hospitals have arrived in New York, and people have not stopped dying, the...
The mayor of Georgia abrogates the social distancing ban but at the same time brings 150 additional policemen to the streets of the city
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Georgia Mayor Troy Brumbalow on Wednesday announced the termination of the ban on social distancing, despite the fact that more than 4.5 thousand people were infected and nearly 140 died. "While the intent of the order was to protect the public from the spread of COVID-19, it is obvious that a large portion of our public doesn't want government mandating the recommendations of public health officials," the statement says. As many citizens have observed, increasing the number of police officers in the streets will only worsen the situation and turn cities into concentra...
Houston authorities dismantle basketball hoops so that citizens keep away from each other
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Despite the raging pandemic in the United States, people still continue to treat the disease irresponsibly. Even after the Texas authorities banned gathering in large groups, Houston residents regularly violate the ban. According to authorities, such a decisive step as the dismantling of basketball rings should pacify the freedom-loving population and make people sit at home. "All amenities, including playground equipment in area parks are, of course, closed. While most people are keeping their kids away from the playground, entire groups of people are still gathering...
A lesbian couple sues the school and Tennessee because the teacher forced their son to attend anti-LGBT sermons
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A same-sex couple accuses physical education teacher Chuck Comer of West Valley Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee of forcing everyone who want to play on the basketball team should attend Christian sermons that include anti-LGBT propaganda. Only membership in “Teens for Christ” allowed students to play basketball, the lawsuit said. "More specifically, for each instance of participation by students in Defendants’ school-sponsored basketball program (which occurs/occurred on Tuesdays and Thursdays), the students were required to be present early in the morning befor...
Firearm sales nearly double due to coronavirus pandemic
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The unpreparedness of the US government for the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Americans to take care of their defense. As many states continue to release violent criminals, remove the police from the streets, and forbid people from leaving their homes, people began to use the Second Amendment of the Constitution more actively. According to official information, in March alone, the Americans acquired nearly two and a half million units of firearms. According to experts, this surge was triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, the analysis was conducted by Small Arms Analytics...
10 people charged for violating the ban on mass gatherings including a 99-year-old
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While the coronavirus pandemic hits New York City and the surrounding states with terrible force, law enforcement still has to break up parties. One of the last was an engagement in a Jewish family attended by children and a 99-year-old man. Despite the ban on the organization of any parties and public events, which was officially announced by the Governor of New Jersey on March 21, ten were indicted. The incident occurred on Tuesday in the city of Lakewood. Earlier in this city, more than 70 cases of the disease were detected. According to official statistics, more than...
When the price for 1 mask exceeded the mark of $ 11 in Texas the Attorney General arrested 750 thousand and now they will not go to anyone
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The Houston auction shocked local authorities when it was reported that during the bids, one pack of H95 masks, consisting of 16 pieces, sold for $ 180. After this incident, Texas sued the auction organizer. "Amazon sold a set of 100 for $ 4.21 in late January. The lawsuit seeks an injunction against the auctions and civil penalties of up to $ 10,000 per violation," reports Associated Press. According to the owner of the auction, Tim Worstell, he does not admit his guilt, referring to the fact that bids start from $ 1. Moreover, Worstell explained that no sale could...