CNBC

New Yorkers should prepare for a “shelter-in-place” order in the coming days as local officials try to contain the fast-moving coronavirus that’s spreading throughout the U.S., New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday, adding that a decision will be made in the next 48 hours.

“We are all deeply concerned … this is quite clear this is a fast growing crisis,” he said at a press conference. “All New Yorkers, even though a decision has not been made by the city or the state, I think that all New Yorkers should be prepared right now for the possibility of a shelter-in-place order.” Continue reading “New Yorkers should be prepared for a ‘shelter in place order,’ Mayor Bill de Blasio says”

Law & Crime – by Colin Kalmbacher

A television station in Illinois broadcast results from the Joe Biden–Bernie Sanders Democratic Primary contest on Monday–the day before the actual election was scheduled to occur.

Paris, Illinois resident Sherry Daugherty noted the discrepancy in a widely-shared and commented upon Facebook post. Continue reading “TV Station Broadcasts Biden-Sanders Results Day Before Election”

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Archive: TWFTT 3-17-20

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MARCH 17 12:15 p.m. — Gov. Greg Abbott activated the Texas National Guard to be prepared to assist with response efforts for COVID-19. This preparative measure will ensure that the Texas National Guard can assist in various forms throughout the state when needed. Healthcare workers and first responders who are members of the Texas National Guard are excluded from this activation so that they can continue serving the people of Texas in their respective fields. Continue reading “Abbott activates Texas Army National Guard to help with COVID-19”

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HOUSTON — Houston bars and restaurants have been ordered to follow new restrictions for the next 15 days in an effort to curb coronavirus exposure, Harris County Judge Lina Hildago announced Monday.

Bars and nightclubs must close. Meanwhile, restaurants can only delivery, pickup and drive-thru services. No in-dining service is allowed.  Continue reading “Houston-area bars forced to close, dining-in no longer allowed at restaurants for next 15 days”

Breitbart – by AWR Hawkins

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell (D) signed a coronavirus emergency order last week allowing her to ban the sale and transportation of firearms.

She signed a follow-up proclamation on March 16, 2020, further emphasizing her emergency powers to “suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation, of alcoholic beverages.”  Continue reading “New Orleans Mayor Issues Coronavirus Order Allowing Ban on Sale, Transportation of Firearms”

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has announced that all Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores and licensee service centers across the state will be closed indefinitely after 9 p.m. Tuesday and the online store closed 5 p.m. Monday. Continue reading “All state liquor stores across Pennsylvania to close indefinitely”

The Hour

Casinos have joined the airline industry in asking Congress for emergency financial help as Las Vegas and other tourist destinations take a severe financial hit from the coronavirus outbreak.

The requested aid for the casino companies, raised by lobbyists in recent days, could come in the form of a comprehensive bailout package, similar to what lawmakers may provide to airlines, cruise companies and the hospitality industry. Other possibilities include direct cash payments, deferred taxes, or special bankruptcy protections, said two people with knowledge of the conversations, who were not authorized to speak publicly. Continue reading “Casinos ask Congress for emergency aid as coronavirus toll sweeps industry”

The Great Recession

The bust is on! Not only is the stock market crashing like never seen before (Dow down 3,000 points today!), but there are now deeply distressing breaks in the bond market. These staggering responses to Fed actions run counter to what is expected; but people are so focused on stocks, the are missing the more worrisome action. Continue reading “Big Bond Bubble Begins to Blow!”

Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow, America is struggling with testing patients, runs on grocery stores and — for some ridiculous reason — a toilet paper shortage. Adding to the fear is the fact that the CDC botched the rollout of the test kits, so we have no accurate measurement of just how bad this crisis is.  Continue reading “As Americans Panic Buy Toilet Paper, Gov’t Pushing Law to Scan Every Message Online”

The Hill – by Alicia Cohn

Police officers tried to clear large crowds of pedestrians off New Orleans’s iconic Bourbon Street on Sunday night as the city attempts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

A viral video posted on Twitter shows multiple police vehicles driving down the street, which is typically roped off for pedestrians at night. Continue reading “New Orleans police clear Bourbon Street in viral video: ‘Your actions are jeopardizing public health’”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

Update (1005ET): As we detailed below, Amazon was already struggling to meet delivery goals and having problems with stock, but now, in a blog post, Amazon told sellers on Tuesday that it’s suspending shipments of all non-essential products to its warehouses to deal with the increased workloads following the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading “Amazon Suspends All Shipments Other Than Medical Supplies, Household Staples”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

The State Department’s Ambassador Deborah Birx poured some cold-water on Powell & Mnuchin’s coporate bailout rally when she told the American public that more must be done to contain this virus: Continue reading “Market Stalls As White House Task Force Warns “We’re Failing To Contain Virus””

Investment Watch
Continue reading “Hand Sanitizer Hoarder’s Stash Now in Possession of the U.S. Government? Confiscated? “Donated”?”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

Update (1230ET): Dr. Birx said during her turn at the mic that young people going to bars and restaurants are seriously jeopardizing the government’s response.

If Americans continue going to bars, restaurants and other places, “we will fail in containing this virus.” Continue reading “Helicopter Money Arrives: White House To Send Checks To Americans Within 2 Weeks, Mnuchin Says”

Western Journal – by Jonathan Jones

U.S. airlines are requesting more than $50 billion in government assistance as the industry struggles as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, an airline lobbying group said Monday.

The industry lobbing group Airlines for America is requesting that passenger and freight carriers receive a bailout that includes up to $25 billion in grants and another $25 billion in low or zero-interest loans. Continue reading “Airlines Beg Government for Over $50 Billion in Aid as Coronavirus Hits Them Hard”

Global Research – by Dr. Rudolf Hänsel

Time is out of joint…” – “Something is Rotten in the State of Denmark”. These two sentences by the English dramatist William Shakespeare from his tragedy Hamlet (Act I, Scene V and IV) come to mind when you look at current events and do not lose your nerve.

The worldwide fear of a hitherto unknown but supposedly highly contagious and weapons-grade virus means that many people feel paralysed, public life in several states is crippled by governments, at the same time fundamental civil liberties are “honed” or severely restricted and also the military is brought into readiness. What is going on here?   Continue reading “The Coronavirus and the New World Order. “War is in the Air””