Paris moved to maximum COVID alert. — What Now News 24 (Translation: Old normal is just that – everyone needs to develop a new normal that deals with Covid-19 and the next human facilitated pandemic as impetus to change to sustainable human society)

Image Credit: AFP The city of Paris and three surrounding counties will close as from Tuesday, in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus. On Sunday, the Prime Minister Jean Castex’s office said that the government saw no improvement in the number of cases, leading to a decision to place Paris on maximum […]

Paris moved to maximum COVID alert. — What Now News 24

US police used British anti-riot gear at Black Lives Matter protests

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Revelation contradicts official assurance that no UK-made equipment was used to repress peaceful demonstrations

US law enforcement officers used British anti-riot gear to strike protesters during their controversial policing of Black Lives Matter demonstrations, despite assurances from the Conservative government that no UK-made equipment was used to repress peaceful protest.

Officers deployed at demonstrations in Washington DC hit protesters and in one case a journalist using shields made by the British-based firm DMS Plastics. Video and photographs suggest, and a lawsuit alleges, that officers charged at protesters, rather than acting in self-defence. US forces deny the allegations.

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Paris bars to close for two weeks as city moves to maximum Covid alert

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French PM says the capital has passed all three benchmarks for highest alert, as Irish experts reportedly call for return to full lockdown

Paris is to be placed on maximum Covid-19 alert, meaning bars will be forced to close for two weeks from Tuesday and restaurants will have to put in place new sanitary protocols to stay open, the prime minister has ordered.

Jean Castex’s office said there had been no improvement in the Paris region since the French capital passed all three of the government’s criteria for being put on the highest level of alert mid last week.

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I’m worn out. This president has pushed my mind to the raggedy edge — The Chatty Introvert

I should probably shave my head again. Every morning when I look in the mirror, it’s grayer and grayer. It’ll probably be full gray by the time the damned polls close. I feel like I should’ve been a mental gymnast to try and get what the hell was going on with Dump the past few […]

I’m worn out. This president has pushed my mind to the raggedy edge — The Chatty Introvert

Belarus protests: Police fire water cannons, detain Minsk demonstrators | News | DW | 04.10.2020

Protesters in Minsk demanding the release of political prisoners were met by police firing water cannons. Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Belarus to oppose long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko. Source: Belarus protests: Police fire water cannons, detain Minsk demonstrators | News | DW | 04.10.2020

Auschwitz survivor Zilli Schmidt: Fearing new Nazis today | Germany| News and in-depth reporting from Berlin and beyond | DW | 03.10.2020

The 96-year-old Zilli Schmidt has made it her mission to tell the world what was done to the Romani people by the Nazi regime. She warns of contemporary parallels — and strikes a chord with many of her listeners. Source: Auschwitz survivor Zilli Schmidt: Fearing new Nazis today | Germany| News and in-depth reporting from Berlin and beyond | DW | 03.10.2020

Dallas FBI Warns Against Right-Wing Extremist Violence Ahead of Election – D Magazine

FBI agents in the Dallas field office are warning of the likelihood that far-right extremists will use the presidential election as a “flashpoint” to further sow anti-government sentiment through rhetoric and potential violence.

The intelligence report was leaked this week to The Nation, which says extremists “likely are increasing anti-government violent rhetoric and criminal activities, increasing the threat of violent lone actors” in the Dallas FBI’s jurisdiction. The report mostly focuses on the Boogaloo movement, Army fatigue and Hawaiian shirt-wearing extremists who want to start a second civil war through a “large-scale violent conflict” with government forces.

Source: Dallas FBI Warns Against Right-Wing Extremist Violence Ahead of Election – D Magazine

Texas Attorney General Accused of Bribery by Staff

Seven of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s senior staff have asked federal officials to investigate possible bribery and abuse of office charges against him, dropping a bombshell on the vocal supporter of President Donald Trump who is already facing felony securities fraud charges from his time in the Texas Legislature.

Source: Texas Attorney General Accused of Bribery by Staff