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..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR TEMPERATURES, GUSTY WIND, AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA INCLUDING BARNES COUNTY, AND NORTHWESTERN MINNESOTA…
The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* TIMING…Friday afternoon through early Friday evening.
* WINDS…Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES…95 to 100.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become
difficult to control or suppress.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Forecast…
.REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Highs around 100. Breezy. Southwest winds
15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph
shifting to the southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Heat index
90 to 95.
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 15 mph. Heat index 95 to 100.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 30 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs around 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 30 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Bismarck (NWS) There are several concerns for the long term period, including record-breaking heat on Friday, the potential for critical fire weather conditions on Friday and possibly through the weekend, and chances for thunderstorms, some of which could be strong to severe.
Valley City (CSi) Barnes Co. Emergency Manager Sue Lloyd announces that a burn ban is in place for Barnes, County, starting June 3, for the next thirty days due to abnormally dry conditions.
The Barnes County Commission issued the burn ban on June 3.
From the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History
Spirtwood Lake ND – On June 4, 1894 – Anderson & Arms had completed their new steamer – “The America” – for Spiritwood Lake operation.
UPDATE:
Eckelson (NDHP) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports, a 24 year-old Jamestown lost his life due to injuries he received in a rollover crash on I-94 about 12:30-pm., Thursday.
A semitrailer was in the right lane of I-94 eastbound, near mile marker 276; 5 miles west of Sanborn slowing for a grass fire in the south ditch when a 2021 Jeep Wrangler began overtaking the semi in the left lane.
The jeep drifted over the center line and sideswiped the rear tires of the dump trailer, causing it to lose control. The jeep entered the median, overturned, and came to rest in the westbound lane. The driver, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected and died at the scene.
The 62 year-old passenger a Jamestown man was injured with non-life threatening injuries and transported to the hospital where he was later released. He was wearing a seat belt. The driver of the semi a 30 year old Jamestown man was not injured, he was wearing.
Traffic was rerouted for more than two hours following the crash, and was diverted to the overhead. The crash remains under investigation.
The names of those involved is expected to be released on Friday.
The state highway patrol was assisted by Barnes County SO, Sanborn Fire, Valley City Rural Fire, and Barnes County Ambulance.
Jamestown (CSi) On Thursday, North Dakota U.S. Senator John Hoeven visited Collins Aerospace and later discussed the ADM Facility, when he met with officials with the JSDC, and the Spiritwood Energy Park Association (SEPA) discussing opportunities surrounding ADM’s recently-announced soybean crushing facility.
Senator Hoeven addressed the employees of the Jamestown Collins Aerospace plant congratulating them on 50 years in the community. Hoeven will also outline his efforts as a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee to support the state’s defense industry and secure new opportunities for the company to adapt its lightweight cargo loading system for a variety of military platforms.
Meeting at Sabir’s Buffalo Grill in the afternoon, Hoeven updated ongoing efforts to tie the soybean crushing facility to North Dakota’s agriculture and energy industries in new and innovative ways.
NDDoH
COVID-19 Stats 10:30 a.m
Thurs. Jun. 3, 2021
Barnes
New Positives 1
Total Positives 1419
Active: 5
Recovered: 1383
Stutsman
New Positives 0
Total Positives 3539
Active 7
Recovered 3451
Valley City (CCHD) City County Health in Valley City has change the Testing Clinic schedule starting in June.
Administrator, Theresa Will says, the testing clinics will be on Mondays and Fridays from 12:30-p.m. to 1:30-p.m. with the drive through clinic, located at the west side of the building., at 415 2nd Ave NE.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown community can help celebrate the opening of the Meidinger Splash Park, at the Two Rivers Activity Center. The lead donor for the $2.2 million project is Shirley Meidinger, expected to attend the grand opening event Saturday.
Starting at at noon June 5, there is a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and then at 1-p.m., the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Splash Park.
Also on Saturday you can try out Splash Park features
Jamestown (CSi) The SAFE Shelter Rabbit Run and the Bunny Hop returns this year to be held Saturday June 19, 2021 at the UJ campus at Harold Newman Arena.
Proceeds from the event benefits Mary’s Place at SAFE Shelter.
On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, SAFE Shelter Dirctor, Lynne Tally said, the event this year is moved to June from the tradition April date each year to allow more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Also to accommodate everyone’s comfort level, the runner and walker can participate either in person or virtually.
There will be a 5K Rabbit Run/Walk for the more serious runners and walkers. The family fun 3K Bunny Hop Run/Walk will wind through the UJ campus and will include treats for the kids. Both routes will start and end at Harold Newman Arena. Costumes are encouraged for the family fun event.
Check in begins at 8:15-a.m., and the run will start at 9-a.m. sharp.
Registration is $25 for adults, and $5 for children under 12. Registration for adults includes a tee shirt with this year’s logo. Children’s registration includes a medal with this year’s logo.
More information:
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The registration cost for both the Rabbit Run and the Bunny Hop is $25 for adults (12 and over) and $5 for children (under 12). Adult registration includes a T-shirt with this year’s logo. Children’s registration includes a medal with this year’s logo.
To register, text MPRUN21 to 41444, or go to www.SafeShelterJamestown.org.
This year, because we are still mindful of the Coronavirus pandemic, we are allowing you to participate either in person or virtually.
FOR THOSE PARTICIPATING IN PERSON –
- The event will be held the Harold Newman Arena on the UJ Campus on June 19th at 9:00 am.
- Check-in between 8:00 and 8:45 AM that morning.
- The 5K Rabbit Run will start at 9:00 AM sharp.
- The 3K Bunny Hop will start at approximately 9:05 AM and is a more casual walk/run through the UJ Campus. There will be individually wrapped
treats along the way for the kids.
- Costumes are encouraged!
- For everyone’s health and safety and optimal fun, we encourage you to remain within your social and household groups while you enjoy the
event.
FOR THOSE PARTICIPATING VIRTUALLY –
- We will send you a map of each of the routes and you can choose to run or walk the actual route or you can run or walk anywhere you choose.
- We will also send you a link where you can post pictures of yourself or your family/team running or walking. We would love to see costumes!
Whether you want to participate in person or virtually, make plans to involve the whole family for some fun and to help support Safe Shelter and Mary’s Place. And invite your friends! We hope to “see” you there.
Valley City (CSi) On Saturday, Jun 5, Valley City will host the 2021, Soapbox Derby competition, down Central Avenue, North.
The race fee is $100.
Trial Runs are on Saturday and then the races.
Divisions: ST, SS
The rain date will be on Sunday Jun 6.
Local Contact
Sheyenne Valley Soap Box Derby
914 11th Ave SW
Valley City, ND 58072
701-840-2417
Jamestown (CSi) Midwest AgEnergy, the parent company to ethanol biorefineries Blue Flint, near Underwood, ND and Dakota Spirit near Spiritwood, ND is honored to announce it has awarded two, $1,000 scholarships to high school students pursuing higher education.
Each student attended high school near each of the biorefineries.
The first recipient is Derek Bear, of Valley City High School. Bear will attend Valley City State University this fall majoring in Computer Information Systems (CIS).
The second recipient is Kassidy Reiser of Turtle Lake-Mercer High School near Underwood. Reiser plans to attend Bismarck State College to major in Nursing.
The Midwest AgEnergy scholarships are awarded to promote the continuous growth of the energy and agricultural industries in North Dakota. Midwest AgEnergy is proud to have awarded scholarships for the last five years.
Jamestown (CSi) The City of Jamestown Inspection Department is issuing a reminder that no commercial signs, permanent or temporary, are allowed to be placed within the right-of-way. The right-of-way includes City streets, avenues, and boulevards. R-O-W also includes State highways.
For more information on sign placement and who to contact, go to www.JamestownND.gov, Departments, Inspections.
City of Jamestown Municipal Code:
[Article V, Sec. 21-05-09- Unauthorized Signs, etc.]
(b) No person shall place or maintain upon any street, nor shall any public authority permit, upon any street, any sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial or political advertising.
(d) All signs, other than official signs, signals, and markings, unauthorized hereunder, are hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the police department is hereby empowered to remove such signs or cause them to be removed without notice.
[Sec. 1-9- General Penalty; Continuing Violations]
Violation of these ordinances is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,500 and/or up to thirty (30) days in jail.
(Ord. No. 523; Ord. No. 587; Ord. No. 716; Ord. No. 854; Ord. No
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota-based MDU Resources Group Inc. has rejoined the Fortune 500 after a decade-long hiatus. The energy and construction company headquartered in Bismarck ranks No. 486 on the annual list of the country’s 500 largest publicly traded companies. MDU is the only North Dakota company on the list. The company had been on list previously for two years, ending after 2010 when it ranked 498. Fortune’s list, released this week, ranked companies by their revenue in 2020. MDU said its revenue last year increased 16.3% percent to a record $5.53 billion.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal regulators have approved a natural gas pipeline in western North Dakota, a move state officials believe will help curb the wasteful flaring of excess gas and increase state tax revenues by millions of dollars annually by allowing more oil drilling in the area. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission officials this week approved a certificate of public convenience and necessity for WBI Energy Inc.’s North Bakken Expansion project. The company says the $260 million project includes construction of about 62 miles beginning in Tioga of 24-inch natural gas pipeline and 20 miles of 12-inch pipe and associated infrastructure.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Minot police say they are investigating the suspicious death of a individual found in a burned vehicle. Police and firefighters responded to a vehicle that was fully engulfed in fire in southeast Minot about 1 a.m. Thursday. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire and found the victim inside. Police say they are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire and death as well as working to identify the victim. The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the state Fire Marshal’s Office assisted local authorities.
In sports…
Bismarck (G&F) North Dakota’s free fishing weekend is June 5-6, and residents can fish any body of water in the state without a license.
“This is a great opportunity to give fishing a try or to invite someone new with you on the water for their first time,” said Cayla Bendel, North Dakota Game and Fish Department R3 coordinator.
Find out what you need to know to get started on the Game and Fish website at gf.nd.gov, including fishing regulations, fishing waters, fish recipes, and our new Virtual Fishing Mentor Page for beginning anglers.
“With over 400 public fishing waters to choose from and some excellent shore-fishing opportunities, it doesn’t take much to get outside and enjoy the North Dakota outdoors.”
Thursday….
At Mandan
Class A State Softball Tournament.
Valley City 10- Jamestown 3
Friday…
Valley City plays the winner of Dickinson/WF Sheyenne at 4 pm. in the semifinals.
Jamestown plays at 11 am versus the loser of the Dickinson/WF Sheyenne game.
Jamestown plays the Eagles or Braves in the consolation semis at 11:15 a.m. Friday.
NBA PLAYOFFS…
UNDATED (AP) — It will be the Phoenix Suns taking on the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the NBA playoffs after both teams won last night.
The Suns closed out a six-game series by dominating the first 12 minutes of a 113-100 win over the Lakers. Devin Booker poured in 22 of his 47 points while Phoenix outscored the defending champs, 36-14 in the first quarter. Booker was 6-for-6 from 3-point range and 8-for-9 overall in the period.
Jae Crowder scored 18 points for the second-seeded Suns, who won three consecutive games to send LeBron James to a first-round series loss for the first time in his 18-year NBA career.
Lakers forward Anthony Davis gave it a go despite a groin injury, but he left after going scoreless over five minutes.
James had 29 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in a losing effort.
Nikola Jokic (nih-KOH’-lah YOH’-kihch) poured in 36 points and the Nuggets stormed back from a 14-point deficit in the third quarter to beat the Blazers, 126-115 in Game 6. Jokic hit a 3-pointer to put Denver ahead 108-106 and Denver stretched it to 117-108 on Austin Rivers’ 3 with 3:52 left.
Michael Porter Jr. had six 3-pointers in the first quarter alone, tying an NBA playoff record for most 3s a period. Porter scored 22 of his 26 points in the opening quarter to help the Nuggets reach the second round for the third straight season.
Damian Lillard finished with 28 points and 13 assists for the sixth-seeded Blazers.
NHL PLAYOFFS..
UNDATED (AP) — The Boston Bruins have taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup second-round series, while the Carolina Hurricanes have climbed within 2-1 in their series.
Brad Marchand scored 3:36 into overtime to give the Bruins a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders.
The Bruins went ahead, 1-0 on Craig Smith’s goal 5:52 into the contest. Boston maintained the lead until Mat Barzal (bahr-ZAL’) notched his first goal of the postseason, beating Tuukka (TOO’-kah) Rask with 5:26 left in regulation. Rask stopped Barzal on a point-blank shot early in OT and finished with 28 saves.
Semyon Varlamov (SEHM’-yuhn vahr-LAH’-mahv) handled 39 shots for the Islanders, who will host Game 4 on Saturday.
In Tampa, Carolina blew a 2-0 lead before Jordan Staal netted a power-play goal 5:57 into the extra session to give the Hurricanes a 3-2 victory. It was Staal’s fifth goal of the playoffs and left the home team 0-3 in the series.
Brett Pesce (PEH’-shee) and Sebastian Aho (AH’-hoh) scored 2:25 apart early in the second period, but Brayden Point tallied 77 seconds later before setting up Alex Killorn’s (kih-LOHRNZ’) goal late in the second.
Petr Mrazek (muh-RA’-zehk) stopped 35 shots in his first appearance of the postseason.
Game 4 is Saturday.
NHL-JETS-SCHEIFELE
Scheifele gets four-game ban
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has handed down a four-game suspension to Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele (SHY’-flee) for charging Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup second round series on Wednesday.
The incident occurred as Evans scored an empty-net goal in the final minute of the Canadiens’ 5-3 victory. Scheifele was assessed a major penalty for charging and game misconduct.
If the term of the suspension is not fully served during the playoffs, the remaining game will be served at the beginning of next season.
MLB…
— Jarrod Dyson scored the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning when centerfielder Gilberto Celestino made a pair of errors on a simple fly ball, helping the Royals beat the Twins, 6-5. Salvador Pérez became only the fourth Kansas City player with consecutive multi-homer games.
UNDATED (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have left the Bronx with a four-game split of the New York Yankees.
Ryan Yarbrough tossed the Rays’ first complete game in more than five years, leading a 9-2 rout of the Yankees. Yarbrough hadn’t won a start since August 29, serving as an opener much of that time. He scattered six hits while fanning six with no walks, helping the AL East leaders move 4 ½ games ahead of New York.
Austin Meadows homered and drove in five as Tampa Bay improved to 10-3 in the Bronx since the start of last season. Meadows homered three times in the series.
Gerrit Cole was tagged for five runs over five innings, matching his worst start of the season.
The Yankees have lost seven of their last 10.
In other baseball finals:
— Martín Pérez (mahr-TEEN’ peh-REHZ’) pitched 7 2/3 scoreless innings and the Red Sox avoided a four-game sweep with a 5-1 victory over the Astros. Christian Arroyo slammed a three-run homer to support Pérez, who scattered six hits while fanning four.
— Jake Fraley hit his first major league homer and the Mariners opened a 10-game road trip by winning for the eighth time in 11 games, 6-2 against the Angels. Winning pitcher Justus Sheffield struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings, yielding two runs and six hits in his third victory in his last four starts.
— Yoán Moncada (yoh-AHN mohn-KAH’-dah) and Jake Lamb hit two of the White Sox’s four home runs to back Lance Lynn in a 4-1 downing of the Tigers. Lynn went six innings, allowing one run and four hits to improve to 6-0 in his last seven starts.
— Dansby Swanson belted a two-run homer in a four-run sixth that secured the Braves’ win over the Nationals, 5-1. Tucker Davidson was a winner following his recall from Triple-A, allowing just five hits with five walks and five strikeouts over 5 2/3s.
— Fernando Tatis (tah-TEES’) Jr. smashed a two-run home run off Taijuan (TY’-wahn) Walker to power the Padres to their first win in five games, 4-3 over the Mets. Yu Darvish is 6-1 after giving up two runs on four hits with five strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings.
— Brandon Crawford belted a tiebreaking, three-run homer and the Giants opened a four-game homestand between two of the NL’s hottest teams by whipping the Cubs, 7-2. Anthony DeSclafani pitched six solid innings and hit an RBI double to help the NL West leaders win for the seventh time in nine games.
— The Reds doubled up the Cardinals, 4-2 as Jesse Winker cracked a two-run homer and Vladimir Gutiérrez earned his first career win. Gutiérrez pitched five innings of two-run ball, giving up three hits and settling down nicely after a shaky start.
— Christian Yelich (YEH’-lihch) smacked his second home run of the season, a three-run shot in the third inning of the Brewers’ 7-4 verdict over the Diamondbacks. Jackie Bradley Jr., Luis Urías (oo-REE’-uhs) and Avisaíl (av-ih-sah-EEL’) García also homered for Milwaukee.
— Jacob Stallings laced a three-run double in the eighth inning to lift the Pirates past the Marlins, 5-3. Bryan Reynolds also homered as he and rookie Ke’Bryan Hayes had two hits each to help Pittsburgh end a three-game losing streak.
— The Rangers have ended a franchise-worst 0-9 road trip with an 11-6 loss to the Rockies. Austin Gomber pitched six shutout innings and Charlie Blackmon homered as Colorado dealt Texas its 15th consecutive road loss.
MLB-NEWS
White Sox place Vaughn on COVID-19 list
UNDATED (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Andrew Vaughn on the COVID-19 injured list, with general manager Rick Hahn saying the prized rookie was asymptomatic.
Manager Tony La Russa said Vaughn was held out of Monday’s doubleheader at Cleveland because of allergies.
The 23-year-old Vaughn is batting .226 with four homers and 12 RBIs.
Also around the majors:
— Diamondbacks broadcaster Bob Brenly is stepping away from the booth over the next week following backlash for an on-air comment about Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman’s headwear. Commenting on Stroman’s head covering underneath his cap, Brenly said “Pretty sure that’s the same du-rag that Tom Seaver used to wear when he pitched for the Mets.” He says he voluntarily decided to take some time off to listen, reflect and devote his attention to awareness training related to diversity and inclusion to enhance his understanding and appreciation of others.
FRENCH OPEN-DAY 5
Ash Barty retires with injury; Swiatek, Federer, Djokovic advance
PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal celebrated his 35th birthday at the French Open with another victory against Richard Gasquet.
Nadal won 6-0, 7-5, 6-2 to improve to 17-0 for his career against the Frenchman since they first met in 2004. Gasquet hasn’t even won a set in the past 12 losses to Nadal and not since 2008.
The defending champion improved to 102-2 at Roland Garros as he bids to win a record 21st Grand Slam title.
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic reached the third round for the 16th straight year with a straight-set win over Pablo Cuevas. Defending women’s champion Iga Swiatek advanced by beating Rebecca Peterson 6-1, 6-1.
Former champion Roger Federer beat Marin Cilic (CHIHL’-ihch) 6-2, 2-6, 7-6, 6-2.
Top-ranked Ash Barty retired from her second-round match because of an injury. The 2019 champion trailed 6-1, 2-2 when she returned to her chair and signaled she was not able to continue against Polish rival Magda Linette.
Winners on the women’s side include 2020 runner-up Sofia Kenin, Coco Gauff, fifth seed Elina Svitolina (svih-toh-LEE’-nah) and former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens, who beat a top-10 players for the first time in 2 1/2 years. Stephens downed 10th-ranked Karolina Pliskova (PLIHSH’-koh-vah).
PGA-MEMORIAL
Morikawa leads when Memorial is suspended
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Collin Morikawa was the leader when the first round of the The Memorial was suspended.
Morikawa opened with a 6-under 66 that put him one shot ahead of Adam Long. Xander Schauffele (SHOW’-flee) is in a four-way tie for third with Bo Hoag, Nick Taylor and Rafa Cabrera Bello.
The weather was bad enough that the first round was suspended twice, with only half the field finishing the round.
NFL-NEWS
— The Vikings have signed former Titans cornerback Tye Smith. The move adds a little depth and experience to a group that was lacking both last season. Smith spent the last four years with the Titans.
UNDATED (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the NFL’s $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims has invited lawyers for Black players who call the settlement racially biased to join mediation over the issue.
The lawyers have challenged the settlement’s use of “race-norming” in dementia testing since 2018. The practice assumes Black players start with lower cognitive skills and makes it harder for them to show injury and get an award. The judge’s order comes a day after the NFL pledged to end the practice and review the scores of retired players who believe the race-based scoring adjustments deprived them of settlements that average $500,000 or more.
In other NFL news:
— Lions defensive tackle Jashon Cornell has been suspended by the NFL for the first three games of the season for violating the league’s policy and program on substances of abuse. The NFL said Thursday that Cornell can play in preseason games and participate in practices before the season begins.
— The Bills have agreed to sign their top draft pick, edge-rusher Greg Rousseau, to a four-year contract. Buffalo selected Rousseau with the 30th pick in the draft in April as part of a bid to upgrade its pass rush.
USFL RELAUNCH
USFL relaunching next year, four decades after its birth
UNDATED (AP) — The USFL is relaunching in 2022, four decades after the spring football league’s short-lived run that featured such stars as Reggie White, Herschel Walker, Steve Young, Jim Kelly and future president Donald Trump.
The new USFL announced Thursday it will play next spring with a minimum of eight teams, Teams and schedules have not been announced, but the league said it retains the rights to “key original team names.”
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) — With U.S. businesses scrambling to fill millions of jobs as the economy reopens much faster than many had expected, Friday’s jobs report for May will help show whether their efforts are succeeding. The fading of the pandemic has released substantial pent-up demand among consumers to eat out, travel, shop, attend public events and visit with friends and relatives. But it has also produced a disconnect between companies and the unemployed. Businesses are rushing to add workers immediately. Yet many of the unemployed are either seeking better jobs than they had before the pandemic, still lack affordable child care, worry about contracting COVID-19 or have decided to retire early.
(AP) China has vehemently objected to President Joe Biden’s expansion of a list of Chinese companies whose shares are off-limits to U.S. investors. The executive order issued late Thursday nearly doubled the number of companies subject to the ban. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said Beijing would take unspecified “necessary measures” to protect the rights and interests of Chinese companies. The new executive order expanded the list first announced by Biden’s predecessor Donald Trump to 59 companies from 31. It targets investments in shares of Chinese defense and surveillance technology firms that the U.S. says take part in surveillance of religious and ethnic minorities, repression or “serious human rights abuses.”
(AP) France is putting itself back on the menu as a destination for international tourists who have had coronavirus jabs. The relaxed rules will kick in from Wednesday, offering a boost for France’s tourism sector. Tourism will still not be possible from countries wrestling with virus surges and worrisome variants, including India, South Africa and Brazil. Vaccinated visitors from the United States, Britain and many other parts of the world will no longer need to quarantine on arrival and will no longer have to justify the reasons for their visit. They will, however, be asked for a recent negative test. Vaccinated visitors from Europe will no longer need to undergo testing.
(AP) France is putting itself back on the menu as a destination for international tourists who are vaccinated. A new travel rulebook released Friday by the French government removes the need for coronavirus tests for vaccinated Europeans and allowing vaccinated tourists from most of the rest of the world visit France with proof of a negative test. The relaxed rules will kick in starting Wednesday. Tourism will not be possible, however, from countries wrestling with virus surges and worrisome variants. This “red list” for the moment has 16 countries, including India, South Africa and Brazil.
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