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In our Wednesday news, another 6,000 people in Belarus were arrested after a third consecutive night of clashes between protesters and police. Protesters insist that the re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko is illegitimate. In addition, at least 3 other people were killed and six others were hospitalized after a passenger exercise derailed in Scotland. Severe storms had caused flash flooding in the area.
Judy Woodruff:
In the other news of the day: COVID-19 deaths in the United States are 165,000 tonight, as states reflect on how to manage next year.
In New Jersey, one of the first hot spots of the pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy paved the way for face-to-face classes. He signed a decree authorizing the reopening of public and personal schools from kindergarten to university, if they comply with security measures.
Governor Phil Murphy:
We have had ongoing discussions with leaders of our higher education system. And we think they’re in a position to take that step. At the beginning of the school year in September, there are plans to ensure the protection of all students and staff.
Judy Woodruff:
The U.S. budget deficit reached a record more than $2.8 trillion 10 months after the start of the fiscal year.
The Treasury Department said this was largely due to federal stimulus assistance to help keep the economy afloat during the pandemic.
He predicts that until the end of the fiscal year, the 2020 deficit will be more than double that recorded.
Meanwhile, Britain’s figures now reveal a recession induced by a worsening pandemic. Government statistics show that its economy through a fifth quarter right now. This is the worst contraction in 65 years of record keeping. Economists are concerned that the UK recession may be the worst of the world’s seven major trading economies.
In Belarus, another 6,000 people were arrested after the third consecutive night of clashes between protesters and police. Protesters insist that the re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko is illegitimate.
Alexander Lukashenko (via translator):
The core of these alleged protesters are other people with a history of criminals and others who have lately been unemployed. Those who have no homework walk through streets and avenues. That’s why I urge everyone else unemployed to locate a task.
Judy Woodruff:
Today in Minsk, nearly two hundred women marched against police brutality and suggested that the government release the detainees.
There, an FBI investigation is underway after an Air Force helicopter was shot down from the ground while flying over Virginia. The incident occurred Monday at an education project on the Andrews Joint Base regime near Washington. He was forced to land at Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia. A team member was shot in the hand and then discharged from the hospital.
The stocks rose today on Wall Street, driven by an uptick in the generation sector. The Dow Jones commercial average gained 290 issues to close in 27977. The Nasdaq up 229 issues and the S.P. 500 totaled 46.
Ford Motor is removing more than a million of its medium SUVs from the market due to brake problems. The recall covers Ford Edge models from 2015 to 2018 and Lincoln MKX cars from 2016 to 2018. The car manufacturer reported that some front brake hoses would possibly break and lose brake fluid, which can also simply accumulate prevention distances.
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