Republican lawmakers, determined to punish China for concealing early data on the coronavirus outbreak, are proposing ways to turn up the heat. ( read original story ...)
Trump suspects coronavirus outbreak came from China lab, doesn’t cite evidence
President Donald Trump said, without offering any evidence, that he has reason to believe that the coronavirus outbreak originated from a laboratory in China. ( read original story ...)
An Allied Plan to Depend Less on China
The U.S., Australia, Japan and India already have a forum for coordination. ( read original story ...)
China to reopen Forbidden City after three-month closure
China's Forbidden City will reopen on Friday, three months after it closed due to the coronavirus crisis -- the latest signal that the country has brought the disease under control. The Palace Museum, ... ( read original story ...)
Top E.U. Diplomat: Disinformation Report Not Watered Down for China
Josep Borrell said that China expressed its concerns over the report, but he would not explain how. European lawmakers appeared skeptical. ( read original story ...)
Cyprus unveils road map to easing coronavirus restrictions
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ president unveiled a road-map Wednesday for gradually lifting a strict, stay-at-home order over the next month that has until now helped to contain the spread of ... ( read original story ...)
Teens in Georgia can now get a driver’s license without taking a road test
Former FDA commissioner says Georgia "jumped the gun" on reopening Georgia is now allowing people to get their drivers' licenses without having to take a driving test during the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Reopening Georgia could lead to a doubling of coronavirus death rates, according to a model
It assumes moderate social distancing after May 1. ( read original story ...)
Georgia fire chief fired 18 months after gender transition files discrimination lawsuit
A former Georgia fire chief, who was fired 18 months after she began coming to work as a woman, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the city of Byron. ( read original story ...)
GOP senator warned Democrats could flip Georgia: report
Georgia Sen. David Perdue (R) warned this week that his home state could be in play in November as it emerges as a top presidential and Senate battleground. ( read original story ...)