- WorldThe Telegraph
US warns Americans to 'exercise increased caution' in New Zealand due to Covid-19
The United States government has issued a warning to its citizens to “exercise increased caution in New Zealand due to Covid-19”, despite the fact New Zealand has been lauded globally for its response to the pandemic. The US has recorded almost five million coronavirus cases and more than 160,000 deaths from Covid-19. By contrast, New Zealand currently has only 23 cases, all of which are in managed isolation. On June 8, Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister, declared the pandemic over as community transmission has been eliminated. The warning on the US government travel advice website does not mention this fact or that each active case involves a returned traveller who went directly into quarantine on arrival. Until Thursday, the warning also did not mention that anyone who is not a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand cannot enter the country. The US government has four travel advisory levels for travel abroad: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Level 3: Reconsider Travel; and Level 4: Do Not Travel. It classified New Zealand as Level 2. New Zealand’s own government has urged residents to not travel overseas at all at present, and the official advice specifically warns against certain countries, including the United States.
- PoliticsPeople
Trump, Known for Fixation on Women's Looks, Calls Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'a Real Beauty'
The president has been criticized about making dismissive remarks toward women throughout his career, including attacks on fellow political candidates, actresses, models and news anchors
- EntertainmentEntertainment Weekly
Cardi B defends Kylie Jenner's appearance in 'WAP' video after fans petition to have her removed
Shortly after a petition to remove Kylie Jenner from her and Megan Thee Stallion's music video went viral, Cardi B went on Twitter to share why she included the beauty mogul.
- U.S.Reuters
U.S. officials find 'sophisticated' smuggling tunnel on Mexican border
The tunnel was found on Tuesday in the desert near San Luis, Arizona by federal agents led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's investigative arm, the agency said in a press release Friday. Authorities have located hundreds of tunnels over the years under the Southwest border, saying they are used by drug cartels and criminal organizations to smuggle narcotics, people and weapons back and forth between the two countries. The tunnel found this week measured 3 feet by 4 feet (91 cm by 1.22 meters) and included a "ventilation system, water lines, electrical wiring, rail system, [and] extensive reinforcement," ICE said.
- BusinessUSA TODAY
'Please consider': Hyatt message asked guests for donations to the hotel amid COVID-19 pandemic
A hotel guest was surprised to see a solicitation for donations to the hotel in his Hyatt room in Seattle.
- BusinessBusiness Insider
Bill Gates thinks the COVID-19 pandemic won't be over until the end of 2021, even for the world's richest countries
Gates predicts that the world's richest nations will get the virus under control by end of next year while the world as a whole could need until 2022.
- SportsYahoo Sports
Draymond Green says Devin Booker needs to get out of Phoenix, is immediately accused of tampering
Draymond Green may have said too much when talking about Devin Booker.
