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CSi Weather…
.REST OF TODAY..Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds
10 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. A 40 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY…Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 60.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Thursday night storm chances until about daybreak Friday. Again Friday night through Saturday.
Flood updates and water level updates for the …
Sheyenne River Level Through Valley City
James River level through Jamestown.
Valley City (CSi) Several rail cars of the Canadian Pacific Railway left the track just before 9-p.m., Tuesday, north of Valley City.
No hazardous material was on board at the time of the derailment
Barnes County Deputy Doug Kiefert says there were no injuries, and the cause is under investigation.
County Road 21 railraod crossing is closed until the wreckage is removed on Wednesday.
Valley City (CSi) Barnes County Road 19 The River Road is closed at the junction of 115th Avenue Southeast, due to the culvert being washed out. there is no detour is provided, and motorists should use alternate routes, and use caution when traveling during and after heavy rainfall, as road conditions can rapidly change.
Valley City (Chamber) Crazy Daze in Valley City is Wednesday July 22.
Many stores will offer bargains, and there will be great food, along with an exciting scavenger hunt.
There will also be chances to win gift cards from local businesses, and a grand prize of $250 in Valley City Chamber Bucks.
Participating businesses are encouraged to send the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce with sales information or a flyer, to help promote your business.
Update
Jamestown (UJ) The University of Jamestown and Jamestown Public Schools announced Tuesday plans for an $11 million renovation to Taylor Stadium-Rollie Greeno Field that will impact football and track and field.
Starting this fall, the project will renovate the Jimmies’ current football stadium and track, replacing the current grass with turf, new stadium lights, new press boxes, a concourse, updated restrooms and concessions, and a paved parking lot. The west end of the stadium will once again serve as the home side for Jamestown fans.
A new 400m track and throwing area is also slated to be part of the renovation. Jamestown has not hosted a home track meet in the last two years due to deteriorating track surface conditions.
University of Jamestown trustee Dr. Jo-Ida Hansen contributed a lead donation of $3 million. Currently $6.6 millon of the $11 million has been funded. The Jamestown Public School Board approved $2 million in funding at Monday night’s meeting.
The Jimmies are the only team in the Great Plains Athletic Conference that plays on grass, as well as the only North Dakota college team without turf. That will change this fall, as plans for the renovation are set to begin October 18th or 19th in time for the 2021 season.
NDDoH
COVID-19 Stats
Posted July 21, 2020
11:00 a.m.
COVID-19 Test Results
Results listed are from the previous day.
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19
- Woman in her 90s from Cass County with underlying health conditions.
COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TUESDAY
- Barnes County – 1
- A male in his 20s. The source of exposure is under investigation by the North Dakota Department of Health.
- Barnes Total 27
- Recovered 26
- Benson County – 4
- Burleigh County – 15
- Cass County – 10
- Grand Forks County – 15
- Griggs County – 1
- McIntosh County – 1
- McKenzie County – 4
- Mercer County – 1
- Morton County – 3
- Mountrail County – 2
- Pembina County – 1
- Ramsey County – 1
- Richland County – 1
- Stark County – 1
- Stutsman County – 2
- Stutsman Total 76
- Stutsman Recovered 67
- Traill County – 2
- Walsh County – 4
- Ward County – 4
- Williams County – 9
BY THE NUMBERS
266,690 – Total Number of Tests Completed* (+3,739 total tests from yesterday)
137,293 – Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+1,315 unique individuals from yesterday)
132,086 – Total Negative (+1,234 unique individuals from yesterday)
5,207 – Total Positive (+82 unique individuals from yesterday)
After investigation it was discovered that a previously reported case from Cass County was from out of state.
2.2% – Daily Positivity Rate**
309 – Total Hospitalized (+4 individual from yesterday)
46 – Currently Hospitalized (-1 individuals from yesterday)
4,319 – Total Recovered (+100 individuals from yesterday)
94 – Total Deaths*** (+1 individual from yesterday)
* Note that this does not include individuals from out of state and has been updated to reflect the most recent information discovered after cases were investigated.
**Because the serial tests completed and added to the total number of tests completed can result in new individuals who test positive, the daily positivity rate will be calculated using the total positives for the day by the daily number of tests completed instead of the daily number of unique individuals tested.
*** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.
For descriptions of these categories, visit the NDDoH dashboard.
For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
A Mechanical Contractor License for Laney’s Inc.
Approved was Blocking off Street Application for the VC Chamber of Commerce on July 22nd for Crazy Daze.
PUBLIC COMMENTS NO ONE SPOKE…
During the COVID-19 emergency, members of the public may request to make a public comment regarding city business by contacting City Hall (701) 845-1700 by 12 NOON on the day of the meeting to make arrangements.
Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting. The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.
No personal attacks to persons present or not
No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform
5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair
Thank you for participating in City Government.
ORDINANCE
Approved was the second and final reading of an Ordinance Creating Section 20-04.01 to Extend City Sales, Use & Gross Receipts Tax dedicated to Permanent Flood Protection. City Attorney Martineck said no changes were made in the first reading. The Ordinance was passed by voters in the June 2020 elections.
City Commissioners approved second and final reading of an to amend and reenact sections 14-08-07 and 14-08-20 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to penalties for striking unattended motor vehicle and driving without liability insurance. City Attorney Martineck said no changes were made, with administrative order previously approved by the Commission.
RESOLUTION
Approve was a Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract for Permanent Flood Protection Erosion Mitigation Phase 1 (Woodland Park Riverview Drive). KLJ recommends the low bid of just over $445,000, by Strata Corporation.
NEW BUSINESS
Approved was a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for the Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 on Central Avenue-200 Block for Summer Nights on Central Event on 7/23/2020, 7/30/2020, 8/20/2020 and 8/27/2020.
Census 2020 Report. Committee Chairman Fire Chief Magnuson said, Valley City residents has filed 70-percent of the forms, and Barnes County 50.8 percent. He said census takers will only visit addresses of those not already filing the form. Those being visited will observe social distancing. Census forms can also be filed on line.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Gwen Crawford gave a report on the StreetScape lighting with acorn lights just for the park recommended.
The lights will ordered and installation to then start.
She is meeting with department heads on projects for recommendations, which has saved the city money.
She observed a Valley City Rescue drill.
CITY UPDATES AND COMMISSION REPORTS:
City Attorney Martineck said one applicant for the Operations Superintendent will be interviewed, and two applicants for the City Engineers position have been received.
City Public Works Manager Gary Jacobson said Valley Recycling reported over 100 tons of material has been recently recycled by residents, with the recycling fee generating $62,700.
Building/Fire Inspector Dave Andersen reported that excavation has started on the VCSU building project, and construction has started on the Love’s Travel Center. He said so far this year $20 million has been collected in building permit fees.
He noted that he is retiring from the position, and was wished well by those in attendance.
City Fire Chief Scott Magnuson reminded residents of the high water level on the Sheyenne River through Valley City, which is moving fast. He cautioned residents to stay out of the fast moving current. The crest is expected at 13.5 feet on Wednesday this week.
The Valley City budget meeting is Tuesday July 28 at 7-a.m. at City Hall.
Mayor Carlsrud thanked city employees for their work, and reminded residents of upcoming event in Valley City this week, and to observe social distancing when attending. He noted a recent rise in positive COVID-19 tests in Barnes County.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) This year, Big guns of the Old West, is part of the Buffalo Days celebrations in Jamestown at Fort Seward, along with other events and activities the weekend of July 25, 26.
The activities feature the 1880’s life at Historic Fort Seward.
The fort grounds will have exhibits and tents for people to see all weekend July25, 26, with Living History Demonstrations, Saturday the 25 from 11-a.m., to 5-p.m.
Children’s games start at 1-p.m., and at 2-p.m. it will be Fashions of the 1870’s.
At 1-p.m., the Evolution of the Springfield will presented.
At 3-p.m. is the Howitzer Cannon Demonstrations.
On Sunday the 26, Cowboy Church is at 10-a.m.
Another Living History Demonstration is set from 11-a.m., to 4-p.m.
At noon, more Children’s Games.
At 1-p.m. another presentation of the Evolution of the Springfield.
1-p.m., to 3-p.m. Silent Auction.
2-p.m. the Gatling Gun Demonstration.
3-p.m., the Pie Auction.
Auction proceeds going to future exhibit expansion.
Jamestown (CSi) Hugo’s Family Marketplace & Hugo’s Wine & Spirits, including Jamestown will be requiring face coverings inside their stores beginning Wednesday, July 29th.
Communications Director Lisa Mangino Swanson says “The health and well being of our team members and customers is extremely important to us. We need to do our part to slow the spread of Covid 19.”
For those who chose not to enter the store, all Hugo’s Family Marketplace communities offer online shopping with delivery and/or curbside pickup.
Other safety measures have been implemented several months ago.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Two people have been arrested following a 5-hour-long standoff with police in Grand Forks. Authorities say the incident began about 9 p.m. Tuesday when a man wanted for questioning in a possible kidnapping ran from police. The 33-year-old Grand Forks man was tracked to a house and was believed to be armed. Tactical officers were called to the scene and area residents were told to shelter in place. KFGO says the man eventually surrendered and was arrested on three unrelated warrants. Another man in the house was also arrested on a warrant. Lt. Derik Zimmel says firearms were found in the house where the man was holed up.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Employees of a company developing an oil refinery near Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota are suing claiming they are owed wages and bonuses. Five former and two current employees filed the lawsuit last week against Meridian Energy Group in Texas. Five of the people suing live there. The lawsuit seeks nearly $607,000 in “economic damages,” attorney fees and a jury trial. The company said it “does not comment on ongoing legal matters.” Meridian wants to build the refinery a few miles from the park, which is North Dakota’s top tourist attraction.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A California maker of electronic pull tab machines is suing North Dakota over the suspension of its license in North Dakota. Attorneys for Powerhouse Gaming contend the company was unfairly targeted by North Dakota’s top law enforcement official and gaming director. The company is asking a federal judge to allow the company to continue operating in the state. North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem ordered Powerhouse Gaming’s license in the state suspended two weeks ago. Stenehjem contends the company has improperly installed pirated software on its devices in violation of the law. A spokeswoman for Stenehjem told The Bismarck Tribune on Tuesday that the office does not comment on pending cases.
(AP) North Dakota’s electric cooperatives that power rural homes and businesses are trying to obtain federal relief due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Bismarck Tribune reports that companies are asking for the ability to refinance loans through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service at lower rates without incurring prepayment penalties. Many businesses in the state have closed temporarily or reduced its operations when the virus first emerged resulting in low power usage.
In sports…
Babe Ruth Baseball…
Tuesday.
Valley City Royals 5 West Fargo 0
West Fargo 9 Valley City 1
(CSi) The 2020 District 6 Babe Ruth Baseball Tournament is at Pirate Field in Steele is Wednesday, July 22nd through Saturday, July 25th.
Wednesday Jul 22
9-a.m. – Number 1 Valley City vs. Number 8 Ashley
20 minutes after – Number 4 Steele vs. Number 5 Oakes
20 minutes after – Number 3 Carrington vs. Number 6 Linton/Wishek
20 minutes after – Number 2 Lamoure vs. Number 7 Ellendale
20 minutes after – loser game 1 (VC or Ashley) vs loser game 2 (Steele or Oakes) elimination game
Sioux City, IA (GPAC) The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Council of Presidents (COP) met on Tuesday, July 21, and are releasing the following statement regarding the fall sports season for 2020:
The GPAC Council of Presidents (COP) announced the league’s intention to move forward with fall sports for 2020. The GPAC also encourages the NAIA to permit conferences, where possible, to move forward with fall sports at this time.
The health and well-being of student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and communities in the GPAC is our top priority. The GPAC is taking all necessary actions to help our campuses and communities address this public health crisis. We remain committed to providing a positive and safe experience for our GPAC student-athletes.
The GPAC will continue to closely monitor and adjust as necessary to protect the health and safety of all involved in GPAC athletics.
The GPAC Return to Play Task Force has been working to create policy and best practices for screening and monitoring the virus for our member schools in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Task Force is comprised of individuals from member institutions of the league, and reports to the GPAC COP. Information will be forthcoming from the task force in early August.
MLB
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland’s players met Tuesday with owner Paul Dolan to discuss a potential name change for the team, which has been called the Indians for the past 105 years.
Manager Terry Francona said the group had an “honest” conversation and he came away proud of how it was handled by all involved.Francona stressed that nothing has been resolved over the controversial topic.
The franchise recently announced it was in the early stages of meeting with the community and appropriate stakeholders “to determine the best path forward with regard to our team name.” The Indians’ move coincided with the recent decision by Washington’s NFL team to drop the name Redskins, which had been decried as being racist for decades.
Cleveland removed its contentious Chief Wahoo logo from its game jerseys and caps. Fans, however, can still buy merchandise bearing the red-faced, toothy mascot that became a symbol of hatred to some and civic pride to others.
In other MLB news:
—The Blue Jays’ front office has told its players that Pittsburgh and Baltimore are possibilities for where the team will hold home games this year after Canada’s government barred the club from playing in Toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic. That’s according to Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk. He says the players want to be in a major league stadium but have also been told their Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo is a possibility. Canada denied the Blue Jays’ request to play at Rogers Centre because the regular-season schedule would require frequent travel back and forth from the United States, where COVID-19 cases are surging.
— The Dodgers have optioned infielder Gavin Lux and agreed on a one-year deal with pitcher Jake McGee. Lux arrived late to summer camp and has appeared in only a few of the team’s intrasquad games. Chris Taylor and Kiké Hernandez have also gotten starts at second base. McGee was placed on waivers by Colorado last week. The 33-year-old left-hander was 4-11 with a 4.78 ERA in 225 games in four years with the club. He was 0-2 with a 4.35 ERA last season.
—Oakland Athletics left-hander A.J. Puk received an injection in his troublesome pitching shoulder and is likely to be sidelined for at least two weeks. The prized prospect had been set to pitch in the rotation. He is dealing with inflammation that also bothered him during spring training. Puk is on the 10-day injured list. Right-hander Daniel Mengden is filling Puk’s spot at the back end of the rotation to begin the shortened 60-game season. The A’s open at home against the Angels on Friday night.
NFL-PRESEASON
AP source: NFLPA agrees with league on no preseason games
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL Players Association has agreed to the league’s plan to drop all preseason games for the 2020 season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the offer had not been made public. The union also agreed to a 80-player roster limit for training camp, instead of the usual 90. The players’ union plan came during a conference call on Tuesday.
The agreement between the union and the league came a day after league made a proposal on not playing any preseason games because of the coronavirus pandemic. The players’ association originally had sought no preseason games and the league had reduced the exhibition schedule to two games. But on Monday evening, the NFL said it would eliminate those preseason contests and also would offer players 18 days for acclimation, up from seven days.
In other NFL news:
— The NFL is planning to allow players to have decals on the back of their helmets bearing names or initials of victims of systemic racism and police violence. The league has been in talks with individual players and their union since June about somehow honoring such victims. The initiative will be done leaguewide, with each team deciding who it will honor and how to display the names.
— Washington’s NFL team has hired TV reporter, anchor and host Julie Donaldson to oversee its broadcast operation and be a member of a three-person radio booth for games. Donaldson will be the first woman to be a regular on-air member of an NFL radio broadcast booth. The move comes less than a week after longtime broadcaster Larry Michael announced he was leaving Washington after 16 years. A day after his departure was made public, Michael was among the team executives named in a Washington Post report about sexual harassment by club employees.
— Veteran defensive end and three-time Pro Bowler Michael Bennett is retiring after 11 NFL seasons.The 34-year-old Bennett played for five teams and was an integral part of the Seattle Seahawks’ 2013 NFL championship. He said Tuesday on Instagram that the 2019 season, which he split between New England and Dallas, was his last. He also played for Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.
— The Panthers have now signed all seven draft picks. The team signed its final six unsigned draft picks, including second-round draft picks Yetur Gross-Matos and Jeremy Chinn on Tuesday. Also signed were fourth-round selection Tony Pride Jr. from Notre Dame, fifth-round pick Kenny Robinson Jr. from West Virginia, sixth-round pick Bravvion Roy from Baylor and seventh-round pick Stantley Thomas-Oliver from Florida International. First-round pick Derrick Brown from Auburn signed back in May.
NBA-RESTART-ARENAS
A whole new look, for a whole new NBA game experience
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA comes back Wednesday with a very different look. There’s no bench. The courtside broadcasters will not be courtside. And the stat crew will be doing their work inside what loosely can be described as an oversized hockey penalty box.
Seating in the bench areas will be assigned, with folding chairs set up on three rows instead of the customary two and spaced out several feet from one another — instead of players sitting shoulder-to-shoulder as they have in the past. And across the center stripe, the words “Black Lives Matter” are painted onto the surface
The league’s marketing motto for the restart of the season at Walt Disney World is “Whole New Game,” and in many respects, that’s very true. The arenas that will be used for the exhibitions, the seeding games that start July 30 and then the playoffs that are scheduled for mid-August through mid-October set up much differently than usual — all with safety during a pandemic very much in mind.
In other NBA news:
— The Utah Jazz will honor Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan by wearing a patch on their team jerseys and warmups when the NBA season restarts in Orlando, Florida. The patch will feature the number “1223.” That was the total number of wins during Sloan’s 23 seasons in charge of the Jazz. Sloan died in May of complications from Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
INDY 500 FANS
Attendance at Indy 500 will be 25% of capacity
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Attendance will be limited to 25% capacity for the Indianapolis 500 and spectators will be required to wear face coverings at “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
Indianapolis Motor Speedway can hold approximately 350,000 fans in the grandstands, suites and infield, but officials said last month only 50% capacity would be admitted for the Aug. 23 race. The number was adjusted Tuesday.
Tickets will not be sold after Friday. Among the precautions the speedway will take is reassigning seats for social distancing, distributing hand sanitizer and administering temperature checks at entry. Concession stands will be limited to mostly prepackaged foods.
WOMEN’S SOCCER-LOS ANGELES
Portman, Nortman to bring women’s soccer team to LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Natalie Portman and venture capitalist Kara Nortman lead a group that will bring an expansion National Women’s Soccer League team to the Los Angeles area in 2022.
The team, tentatively named Angel City, will bring the league to 11 teams. Louisville FC joins the nine current NWSL clubs next season. Portman and Nortman are joined by gaming entrepreneur Julie Uhrman, who is president in the majority-female group. Others involved include actors Eva Longoria, America Ferrera, Jennifer Garner and Uzo Aduba.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TENNIS-COLLINS
Danielle Collins kicked out of World TeamTennis for COVID violation
UNDATED (AP) — Danielle Collins has been kicked out of World TeamTennis for breaking the league’s COVID-19 protocols.
WTT CEO Carlos Silva says Collins left The Greenbrier resort hosting all of the matches during the league’s three-week season and went out of the state of West Virginia.Collins is a 26-year-old American who was a semifinalist at the 2019 Australian Open. She has been ranked as high as No. 23 and currently is No. 51. She was playing for the Orlando Storm at WTT, which took all nine of its teams and put them at The Greenbrier, where the season began July 12 and ends Aug. 2.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TENNIS-CITI OPEN
August tournament in Washington, D.C. is canceled
WASHINGTON (AP) — The hard-court tournament in the nation’s capital that was supposed to mark the official return of men’s professional tennis amid the coronavirus pandemic has been canceled.
But the group in charge of the U.S. Open immediately said the tuneup’s cancellation “in no way impacts” its Grand Slam event. The Citi Open tournament in Washington had been scheduled to start with Aug. 13 qualifying. It was called off Tuesday because of what tournament manager Mark Ein said are “too many unresolved external issues, including various international travel restrictions as well as troubling health and safety trends.” The number of coronavirus cases has been spiking in spots throughout the United States.
The men’s and women’s pro tours both have been suspended since March and are planning to return next month. The first event on the most recently announced calendar is a women’s tournament in Palermo, Italy, starting Aug. 3.
TRUMP-JIM RYUN
Trump to honor former track star, congressman
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is awarding the nation’s highest civilian honor to Jim Ryun, a former Kansas congressman who was the first high school runner to clock a mile in under 4 minutes.
Trump is scheduled to honor the three-time Olympian with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on Friday.The Wichita native entered the record books in 1964 at age 17 by becoming the first high school runner to break the 4-minute barrier in the mile with a time of 3 minutes, 59 seconds. He competed in three Olympic Games and later served in Congress.
In world and national news…
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A powerful 7.8 earthquake has struck the Alaska Peninsula, triggering a tsunami warning that sent residents fleeing to higher ground before it was called off without any damaging waves. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 7.8 magnitude quake struck Tuesday at 10:12 p.m. local time. The quake was centered in waters 65 miles (105 kilometers) south-southeast of Perryville, Alaska at a depth of 17 miles (28 km), deeper than an earlier estimate. The quake triggered tsunami warning for a South Alaska, the Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands that was called off early Wednesday about two hours after the quake.
(AP) The World Health Organization and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have launched an effort to explore the role of traditional medicine in the coronavirus pandemic. The new advisory panel will support countries in clinical trials, other research and development of traditional therapies as the pandemic now spreads rapidly in parts of Africa. Confirmed cases on the continent have nearly reached 750,000, more than half of them in South Africa. A WHO statement says traditional medicine “has many benefits” and the continent has a long history of its use. WHO Africa chief Matshidiso Moeti says the research “must be grounded in science.” Several countries showed interest after Madagascar’s president promoted a local herbal concoction as part of pandemic response.
BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. says it has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston “to protect American intellectual property” and the private information of Americans. China is strongly condemning the move, which comes at a time of rising tensions between the world’s two largest economies. A foreign ministry spokesperson called it “an outrageous and unjustified move that will sabotage relations between the two countries.” He warned of firm countermeasures if the U.S. does not reverse its decision, which he said the consulate was informed of on Tuesday. Media reports in Houston said authorities responded to reports of a fire at the consulate. Witnesses said people were burning paper in what appeared to be trash cans, according to the Houston Chronicle.
LONDON (AP) — Britain is considering new legislation to crack down on the activity of hostile governments after a damning intelligence committee report on Russian meddling in the nation’s politics. The government is planning to introduce new laws to give security services greater powers and weighing a new law requiring people working on behalf of foreign states to formally register their activities. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps told Sky News on Wednesday that “we are looking at additional powers to look at the activities of hostile states and that may include introducing new laws.”
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