Congress Debates Rebuke of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

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Page 9 Aruba’s ONLY English newspaper Congress debates rebuke of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene By ALAN FRAM, BRIAN SLO- licans complained bit- DYSKO and KEVIN FREKING terly about the precedent Associated Press that the Democratic effort WASHINGTON (AP) — would set by meddling in Congress was debating the affairs of a rival party. Thursday whether to strip "Never before in the history far-right Republican Rep. of this House has the ma- Marjorie Taylor Greene jority abused its power in of her committee assign- this way," lamented House ments over past comments Minority Leader Kevin Mc- Greene made that were Carthy, R-Calif., who also racist, embraced conspir- condemned Greene's acy theories or endorsed comments and said they violence directed at Dem- "do not represent the views ocratic officeholders. of my party." A Democratic measure re- “You’ll regret this, and you moving Greene from her may regret this sooner than posts was all but certain to you think,” he added. pass after it was brought Earlier, Greene said during to the House floor for a a floor speech that she re- vote, forcing Republicans grets some “words of the to go on the record either past,” but she did not ex- supporting or rebuking plicitly apologize for her Greene. racist and violent rhetoric. Rather than defending Continued on next page Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., goes back to her office after speaking on the floor of the Greene's remarks, Repub- House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Associated Press A2 Friday 5 February 2021 UP FRONT to control the people? You have to take away their guns." In 2018, she speculated in a Facebook post that a Jew- ish-owned financial firm may have been involved in a plot to spark California wildfires. She suggested the motive could have been to fast-track a high-speed rail project favored by then- Gov. Jerry Brown, using "la- sers or blue beams of light" fired from space. "There are too many co- incidences to ignore," she wrote. Greene once called Pelosi a "traitor" who was guilty of "treason," a "crime punish- able by death." She also "liked" a Facebook post An LED billboard calling for the resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., is seen on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Dalton, Ga. where a commenter called Associated Press for "a bullet to the head" of Pelosi. Continued from Front Chairman Jim McGovern foundly concerned" by were typical of McCarthy's The conspiracy theories Alternating between con- noted that while Greene Republicans' "acceptance preference to avoid ruffling Greene has embraced trition and defiance, the expressed regret over her of an extreme conspiracy feathers as he charts his came up during the closed newly elected Georgia Re- remarks and claimed to theorist." hoped-for path to becom- Republican caucus meet- publican asserted that she have had an epiphany "If any of our members ing House speaker some ing Wednesday. Some said was "a very regular Ameri- that QAnon was false in threatened the safety of day. Greene apologized to her can" who posted conspir- 2018, many of her com- other members, we'd be Greene has made a wide colleagues, though there acy theories from QAnon ments, including those en- the first ones to take them range of racist remarks, were conflicting, vague and other sources before dorsing violence against off a committee," Pelosi, D- while breathing life into versions of exactly what she began campaigning House Speaker Nancy Pe- Calif., said hours before the conspiracy theories. Many she'd said. for Congress, but said those losi, were more recent. planned vote. of them were online and That's at odds with recent views did not represent her "I did not hear an apology A few Republicans prob- recently deleted after the statements Greene has own. or denouncement for the ably will side with Demo- liberal group Media Mat- made on Twitter, where she She also looked to shift insinuation that political crats and many have de- ters unearthed them. has vowed to never back blame while falsely equat- opponents should be vio- nounced Greene's past re- Greene once said Black down or apologize and ing her own endorsement lently dealt with," said Mc- marks. But some warn that people "are held slaves to labeled her critics traitors, of violence against Demo- Govern, a Massachusetts the Democratic majority is the Democratic Party" and while using the Democratic crats with those in the par- Democrat. "It's not ancient setting a bad precedent suggested that the Park- push to punish her to raise ty who supported racial history. She continues to by meddling with Greene's land, Florida, school shoot- money for her campaign. justice protests over the fund-raise off this stuff." committee assignments, ing was staged to disguise McCarthy condemned summer, which sometimes The vote will force Greene's a process that the parties the perpetrators — a so- Greene's past endorse- turned violent. Republican colleagues to have long controlled. called false flag operation. ments of conspiracy theo- She pronounced the me- go on the record to defend McCarthy's decision to She was seen in an online ries — after weeks of saying dia "just as guilty as QAnon or rebuke her after she back Greene comes when video harassing Parkland little critical of her — and of presenting truth and lies." has drawn bipartisan con- the GOP has been ideo- survivor David Hogg at the said the first-term congress- QAnon's core theory em- demnation over her past logically adrift after Trump's U.S. Capitol, accusing him woman had recognized in braces the lie that Demo- remarks. The political di- loss, struggling over wheth- of "trying to take away a private conversation that crats are tied to a global lemma for Republicans un- er to embrace his norm- my Second Amendment she must meet "a higher sex trafficking ring that also derscores the tension that busting divisiveness or the rights." standard" as a lawmaker.q involves Satanism and can- has riven the party over its party's more traditional, "He has nothing to say be- It's unusual for party leaders nibalism. future since Donald Trump policy-oriented conserva- cause he's paid to do this," to strip lawmakers of com- Democrats were expect- lost the White House. tive values. Greene said after Hogg ig- mittee assignments, which ed to move forward later Democrats gave Repub- House Republicans nored her. "He's a coward. can help them address Thursday with the vote to licans an ultimatum this blocked an effort Wednes- He can't say one word." their districts' needs, raise remove her from her com- week: Strip Greene of her day by conservative hard- She made similar remarks campaign contributions mittee posts. committee assignments, or liners to oust their No. 3 after a gunman opened and shape legislation. House Rules Committee they would. Bipartisan pres- leader, Rep. Liz Cheney, fire from a Las Vegas ho- In 2019, House GOP lead- sure built after Senate Mi- R-Wyo. The daughter of tel room in 2017, killing 58 ers removed Rep. Steve nority Leader Mitch McCo- former Vice President Dick people at an outdoor mu- King, R-Iowa, who had a nnell, R-Ky., called Greene's Cheney had enraged sic festival, which she sug- history of racist comments, "loony lies" a "cancer" for Trump supporters by voting gested was a secret plot to from the Agriculture and the party. to impeach him over the build support for gun con- Judiciary panels after he But McCarthy ruled out riot at the U.S. Capitol. trol legislation. was quoted as wondering taking action. Instead, he In sticking by both women, "I don't believe (gunman when "white supremacist" accused Democrats of a McCarthy was attempt- Stephen Paddock) pulled became an offensive term. "partisan power grab" for ing to placate both tradi- this off all by himself, and He lost the Republican pri- targeting Greene. tional conservatives and I know most of you don't mary for his seat in 2020 Pelosi told reporters Thurs- populists, like Greene, who either," Greene said in a and is out of Congress after facebook.com/arubatoday/ day that she was "pro- emulate Trump. The moves video. "What's the best way serving nine terms.q A3 U.S. NEWS Friday 5 February 2021 Voting company sues Fox, Giuliani over election fraud claims By JOSHUA GOODMAN have to boost spending by MIAMI (AP) — A voting $4.7 million to fend off what technology company is su- it called a "meteoric rise" in ing Fox News, three of its cyberattacks. hosts and two former law- "For us, this is an existential yers for former President crisis," Mugica said in an Donald Trump — Rudy interview. He said the false Giuliani and Sidney Powell statements against Smart- — for $2.7 billion, charg- matic have already led ing that the defendants one foreign bank to close conspired to spread false its accounts and deterred claims that the company Taiwan, a prospective cli- helped "steal" the U.S. presi- ent, from adopting e-vot- dential election. ing technology. The 285-page complaint Like many conspiracy theo- filed Thursday in New York ries, the alleged campaign state court by Florida- against Smartmatic was based Smartmatic USA is built on a grain of truth. one of the largest libel suits Mugica is Venezuelan and ever undertaken. On Jan. Smartmatic's initial success 25, a rival election-technol- is partly attributable to ma- ogy company — Dominion jor contracts from Hugo Voting Systems, which was Rudy Giuliani, a personal attorney for President Donald Trump, talks with reporters outside the Chávez's government, an also ensnared in Trump's White House, Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Washington. early devotee of electronic baseless effort to overturn Associated Press voting. the election — sued Guil- No evidence has emerged iani and Powell for $1.3 bil- fraud. such as Newsmax and One ing the full context of every that the company rigged lion. For instance, a Dec. 10 seg- America News, which were story with in-depth report- votes in favor of the anti- Unlike Dominion, whose ment by Lou Dobbs ac- stealing away conserva- ing and clear opinion," the American firebrand, and technology was used in 24 cused Smartmatic and its tive, pro-Trump viewers. company said in a written for a while the Carter Cen- states, Smartmatic's partici- CEO, Antonio Mugica, of Roy Gutterman, a media statement. ter and other observers pation in the 2020 election working to flip votes through law professor at Syracuse Giuliani and Powell did not held out Venezuela as a was restricted to Los An- a non-existent backdoor in University, said the lawsuit immediately respond to re- model of electronic voting. geles County, which votes its voting software to carry is compelling and based quests for comment. Meanwhile, the company heavily Democratic. out a "massive cyber Pearl on specific examples and For Smartmatic, the effects has expanded globally. Smartmatic's limited role Harbor," the complaint al- facts, not frivolous claims. of the negative publicity Smartmatic is represented notwithstanding, Fox aired leged. "This is a perfect example were swift and devastat- by J. Erik Connolly, who at least 13 reports falsely "Defendants' story was a of why we have the law ing, the complaint alleges. previously won what's be- stating or implying the lie," the complaint stated. of defamation law in first Death threats, including lieved to be the largest set- company had stolen the "But, it was a story that sold." place," said Gutterman, a against an executive's tlement in American media 2020 vote in cahoots with The complaint also alleges former reporter. 14-year-old son, poured in defamation, at least $177 Venezuela's socialist gov- that Fox hosts Dobbs, Maria Fox News Media, in a state- as Internet searches for the million, for a report on ABC ernment, according to the Bartiromo and Jeanine Pir- ment on behalf of the net- company surged, Smart- News describing a compa- complaint. This alleged ro also directly benefitted work and its hosts, rejected matic claims. ny's beef product as "pink "disinformation campaign" from their involvement in the accusations. It said it is With several client con- slime." continued even after then- the conspiracy. The lawsuit proud of its election cov- tracts in jeopardy, the com- "Very rarely do you see Attorney General William alleges that Fox went along erage and would defend pany estimates that it will news organization go day Barr said the Department with the "well-orchestrated itself against the "meritless" lose as much as $690 million after day after day the of Justice could find no evi- dance" due to pressure lawsuit in court. in profits over the next five same targets," Connolly dence of widespread voter from newcomer outlets Fox "is committed to provid- years. It also expects it will said in an interview. q Guard deployment to secure DC will cost nearly $500 million By LOLITA C. BALDOR nation's capital and were 30 days, their health ben- WASHINGTON (AP) — The stationed across the city to efits are also covered, add- cost of deploying about block traffic and protect ing to the price of the de- 26,000 National Guard lawmakers and landmarks. ployment. troops to secure the U.S. Officials said the nearly $500 Officials say the money Capitol in the wake of the million includes the costs of is expected to cover the deadly Jan. 6 riot is nearly transporting Guard troops costs of the Guard through $500 million, U.S. military of- from their states to Wash- mid-March, when the ficials said Thursday. ington, their salaries and troops are expected to The deployment brought benefits, as well as housing leave. Between 5,000 and troops in from all 50 states and other essentials. The of- 7,000 troops are sched- and four territories as law ficials were not authorized uled to stay in Washington enforcement agencies to publicly discuss internal through March 14. tried to lock down the figures and spoke on con- The Department of Home- Capitol for the inaugura- dition of anonymity. land Security has issued a Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits National Guard troops tion of the President Joe Because the troops were terrorism bulletin warning deployed at the U.S. Capitol and its perimeter, Friday, Jan. 29, Biden. Thousands of Guard activated by the federal about possible additional 2021 on Capitol Hill in Washington. members poured into the government for more than violence.q Associated Press A4 Friday 5 February 2021 U.S. NEWS 3 male guards accused in violent attack at NJ women's prison By MIKE CATALINI said. Bethea, for instance, Associated Press failed to disclose that one TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A fe- victim had visible injuries to male inmate was punched her mouth and lip, he said. 28 times and pepper- Valvano falsely reported, sprayed when guards at- according to Grewal, that tacked her and at least a victim was banging her five other women, New head into the cell door, Jersey officials said Thurs- which had to be breached day, bringing misconduct to stop further injury. But charges against three male video shows she never ap- prison guards. peared to be hitting her New Jersey Attorney Gen- head, and the victim de- eral Gurbir Grewal detailed nied she banged her head the attack during a video against anything, Grewal news conference in which said. he said the guards at the Nelson told NJ.com that of- Edna Mahan Correctional ficers handcuffed her and Facility for Women cov- others, before punching, ered up the January attack kicking, stripping and drag- This photo from Monday June 21, 2004, shows inmate Mary Tobin walking a puppy down a cell by filing false reports. The ging her to a shower, after block hallway at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Clinton, N.J. charges come weeks after Associated Press which she says an uniden- the attack made headlines tified male officer got on when victims came forward tion to avoid force except Garcia’s attorney. It’s un- said. top of her and groped and to say they were beaten when absolutely neces- clear who is representing Late on Jan. 11 and into sexually assaulted her. and sexually assaulted and sary,” he said. “Those prin- Valvano and Bethea. the early hours of Jan. 12, The charges Grewal un- dozens of guards were ciples don’t just apply to The Clinton facility — New about two dozen guards veiled Thursday did not in- placed on paid leave. our streets and our schools Jersey’s lone women’s pris- entered part of the prison clude sexual assault. Grewal said it’s still early but also in our prisons.” on — has a “long, ugly his- and began to remove in- A transgender woman in- in the investigation, but Two supervisors, Sgt. Amir tory,” Grewal said. mates, according to Gre- carcerated at the facility he was announcing ini- Bethea and Sgt. Anthony “That’s why we must do wal. A motive wasn’t given, was beaten by a group of tial charges and revealing Valvano, are charged with more than simply figure out but Grewal said more infor- officers and three officers some details to “send a de- misconduct and tamper- what went wrong on Jan. mation would be coming stomped on her head, her terrent message.” ing with records. Officer 11. We must hold the re- out. mother, Trimeka Rollins, told “All of our residents have Luis Garcia is charged with sponsible parties account- One woman, Ajila Nelson, NJ.com. Her daughter’s a right to be treated with those counts, plus aggra- able, and we must fix the told NJ.com she believed knee was so badly dam- basic decency and all of vated assault. systemic failures that made the attack was in retalia- aged that she’s now using our officers have an obliga- A message was left with this incident possible,” he tion for complaints inmates a wheelchair, Rollins said. had made. Last week, Gov. Phil Mur- One victim was pepper phy named former state sprayed before the team comptroller Matt Boxer as of guards entered her an independent investiga- cell, according to Grewal. tor into the allegations. Garcia then punched her In a statement Thursday, about 28 times in and near the governor said he was her face, even though she grateful Grewal took “swift had her arms up and was action” after the “horrifying trying to protect herself, incident.” Grewal added. It’s not the first time simi- Garcia then submitted a lar allegations have been false report, saying that the raised at the prison, which Paradise Beach Villas victim was punching his has 395 inmates. In April, torso, Grewal said. Video a U.S. Justice Department (Bougainville Development N.V.) evidence, which Grewal report found that the state is seeking to outsource its Tiki Bar and said would eventually be corrections department released, shows Garcia and officials at prison vio- Restaurant facility to a competent third party punching the victim while lated inmates’ constitution- she was facing a wall and al rights by failing to protect concessionaire. does not show her punch- them. ing the guard, according Several corrections officers to the attorney general. at the prison have pleaded Bethea and Valvano did guilty or been convicted of not stop other officers from sexual abuse and miscon- striking another inmate, de- duct in recent years. spite her complying with The union for correctional their orders to submit to be- officers called the allega- ing handcuffed, according tions “disturbing,” but said to Grewal. it “fully supports a thorough One victim was left with investigation being con- broken bones near her eye. ducted regarding the inci- Bethea and Valvano also dents at issue before any filed false reports, Grewal judgments are made.”q A5 WORLD NEWS Friday 5 February 2021 Iraq sends mixed signals over closing camp for displaced

By FARID ABDULWAHED and fied that Jadah 5 would SAMYA KULLAB remain open for now, and Associated Press dismissed news of the clo- QAYARA, Iraq (AP) — Iraq sure. She said families had appears to have back- the choice to stay, or failing tracked on plans to close government-led reconcilia- a camp for internally dis- tion efforts, would be pro- placed Iraqis, many with vided housing elsewhere. links to the Islamic State “The ministry… didn’t an- group, following a week of nounce we will close the confusion and outcry from camp and we were sur- families unable to return prised too when we read home. the announcement” she Evan Faeq Jabro, Iraq’s said. minister of migration and Iraq began accelerating displacement, told The camp closures late last Associated Press that the year across the country, news the camp known as prompting condemna- Jadah 5 in northern Iraq tion from international aid would close was false, and groups who criticized the that it would remain open scheme as rushed. Many for the foreseeable future. Displaced Iraqis pack up in preparation to return to their homes in Jadah 5 camp in northern Iraq, IDPs pitched tents next to However, a letter issued by Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. their destroyed homes. Associated Press the ministry’s directorate Jadah 5, the last remain- in Ninevah province, ad- Iraq’s real dilemma as it many IDP families who who identified herself as ing camp in Ninevah, was dressed to its sub-districts races to close all camps for said they felt forced to Umm Abdulrahman and expected to stay open to and seen by the AP, had IDPs in line with its plans to pack up and return to whose husband was an IS consolidate all these spe- said closures would be- revive lagging reconstruc- their destroyed, inhabit- member. She said her tribe cific cases of IDPs and its gin on Jan. 25, suggesting tion efforts in many cases able homes. Some were in the town of Hawija re- closure would have dis- the federal government without providing alterna- subsequently sent back by jects her family’s return and proportionately impacted subsequently reversed the tive housing or properly vengeful tribes for their per- that the camp is safer than them. It is not clear how decision, or that there was managing reconciliation ceived links to IS. her hometown. “If they many remain in the camp, miscommunication within with local tribes. “We were crying, we force us to go back, we will which up until mid-Jan- ministry ranks. News of the order had couldn’t sleep the night,” stay in the street.” uary housed some 8,800 The mixed signals reflect prompted criticism from said a 37-year-old woman Jabro, the minister, clari- people.q

Australian prime minister says he invited Biden Down Under By ROD McGUIRK the White House statement (9,900-mile) flight between sation with the president change. Associated Press said, referring to the coun- the two national capitals also covered the alliance Morrison said he did not CANBERRA, Australia (AP) try also known as Myan- typically incorporate visits the two nations share with expect a change in U.S.- — Australia’s prime min- mar. to Asia or Southeast Asian Japan and India known direction on China under ister said he invited Presi- “The leaders affirmed their capitals. as the Quad as well as the Biden administration. dent Joe Biden to visit in commitment to working Diplomatic travel has been the Five-Eyes intelligence- “I think in the United States, September during a “very together to advance our virtually halted around the sharing partnership that Australia has, and remains warm and engaging” shared values, global se- world by the coronavirus includes, Canada, Brit- to have, a very, very strong phone call between the curity and prosperity,” it pandemic, but success in ain and New Zealand. and effective partner on two leaders on Thursday. added. vaccinating people would They also discussed the these issues of Indo-Pacific “He sees the Australia-U.S. Morrison invited Biden to allow for such trips to re- pandemic and climate security,” Morrison said.q relationship as providing visit Australia to mark the sume. the anchor for peace and 70th anniversary of the Australia has made ex- security in our region,” ANZUS Treaty, a defense emptions to its own strict Prime Minister Scott Morri- agreement that once in- travel restrictions for impor- son said. “And that is true. cluded New Zealand and tant allies. We share that view. In was signed on Sept. 1, Australia’s defense and terms of our relations be- 1950. foreign ministers highlight- tween Australia and the Morrison said Biden react- ed the importance of the United States, there’s noth- ed positively to the invita- U.S. relationship by flying ing to fix there, only things tion. to Washington, D.C., for an to build on.” “He told me he needs no annual bilateral meeting The White House later said special reason to come in July. They had to quar- Biden described Australia to Australia, he loves the antine in a hotel for two as an anchor of stability in place,” Morrison said. “But weeks on their return. the “Indo-Pacific and the they (Biden and first lady Morrison’s only overseas world.” Jill Biden) would very much trip of the pandemic was “They also agreed to work like to be in Australia at to meet Japan’s new Prime together, alongside other some point, and we’ll see Minister Yoshihide Suga in Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media allies and partners, to hold how that progresses.” November. He also had to during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. to account those responsi- American presidents mak- quarantine on his return. Associated Press ble for the coup in Burma,” ing the 15,900-kilometer Morrison said his conver- A6 Friday 5 February 2021 WORLD NEWS U.N.: Ethiopia may not have control of a large part of Tigray

By CARA ANNA and EDITH told the AP it had pressed M. LEDERER senior Eritrean officials for Associated Press the immediate withdrawal NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The of their forces from Tigray. United Nations humanitar- The U.S. did not say how ian chief has privately told Eritrea, one of the world’s the U.N. Security Council most secretive nations, re- that Ethiopia may not have sponded. Eritrea’s informa- control of up to 40% of the tion minister in recent days territory in its embattled Ti- has denounced “frenzied gray region and does not defamation campaigns.” have full command of forc- The fighting in Tigray has es from neighboring Eritrea the potential to destabi- operating there. lize other parts of Ethio- Details of the briefing by pia, Africa’s second-most Mark Lowcock were shared populous country and the by diplomats who spoke on anchor of the Horn of Af- condition of anonymity be- rica, as security forces are cause Wednesday’s meet- deployed to the region, ing was a closed-door one. the U.N. humanitarian chief The Tigray conflict, which told the Security Council. has entered its fourth And starvation is a grow- month, remains largely in In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, refugees who fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region arrive ing concern. Lowcock said the shadows as Ethiopia from Village 8, the transit center near the Lugdi border crossing, at Umm Rakouba refugee camp the U.N. has received re- faces growing pressure to in Qadarif, eastern Sudan. ports that food is scarce in open the region to journal- Associated Press markets mainly because it ists, independent investiga- mats. And some of the forc- travel from northern Tigray view with the pro-govern- was harvest time when the tors and far more humani- es that sided with Ethiopian to the regional capital, Me- ment Abbay Media outlet conflict began. Main sup- tarian aid. ones earlier in the conflict kele, told The Associated this week said Eritrean sol- ply routes remain cut, cash Thousands of people have are reportedly now pursu- Press this week. diers had entered the con- is scarce and some peo- been killed as Ethiopian ing their own goals, he said. He described widespread flict “to destroy” the Tigray ple are reportedly eating and allied forces fight Ethiopia’s government has looting of health centers forces, “but it should have leaves to survive. those of the now-fugitive denied the presence of sol- and people dying from been managed. It should “Many households are ex- Tigray government that diers from Eritrea, a bitter lack of care, with little to no have been controlled.” pected to have already once dominated the coun- enemy of the former Tigray communication or trans- People have been “massa- depleted their food stocks, try’s government for nearly leaders, but witnesses have port links to rural areas. He cred,” he said, describing or are expected to deplete three decades. described widespread spoke on condition of ano- an atmosphere of “com- their food stocks in the next Available information indi- looting, killing and other nymity because of con- plete vengefulness.” He two months,” according to cates that Ethiopia’s gov- abuses. cerns for family members. called for the Eritrean forc- a new report by the Famine ernment now controls 60% “Eritrean forces are almost A senior official in the inter- es to “cease what they are Early Warning Systems Net- to 80% of the territory in Ti- everywhere in Tigray,” one im Tigray government, Mes- doing.” work, which is funded and gray, Lowcock told diplo- man who managed to fin Desalegn, in an inter- The United States last month managed by the U.S.q U.N. envoy: Key military commander backs bid to unify Libya By JAMEY KEATEN and the main military com- an election can be held rival governments -- the away: You have unity of in- SAMY MAGDY mander from the divided this year. internationally recognized stitutions,” Williams said. Associated Press country’s east has given Stephanie Williams, the one based in the capital, She has repeatedly cau- GENEVA (AP) — The head his backing to an ongoing U.N. secretary-general’s Tripoli, and another in the tioned about the presence of the United Nations mis- U.N. effort to choose an in- deputy special represen- east. Turkey supports Trip- of foreign fighters and mer- sion in Libya said Thursday terim government before tative for political affairs in oli, while Egypt, Russia and cenaries in Libya, and esti- Libya, expressed hope that the United Arab Emirates mated in December that a 5-day meeting near Ge- support the forces of Khal- they numbered at least neva this week would cul- ifa Hifter, a military com- 20,000. minate Friday with the se- mander who runs most of The Libyan Political Dia- lection of an interim prime the east and south. logue Forum is choosing minister and a three-per- Williams, an American dip- the interim authority that son Presidency Council. lomat who is serving in a will oversee Libya as part The selections are seen as temporary role as mission of an effort to rebuild state a key step for Libya nearly chief, said in an interview institutions and lead to a a decade after the oust- that she spoke to Hifter last national election on Dec. er and death of leader week and he told her he 24. Moammar Gadhafi. The was “fully supportive” of The prime minister is to meeting, the Libyan Po- the U.N. efforts. be chosen by the candi- litical Dialogue Forum, has Once the caretaker gov- date winning 70% of votes. brought together 75 del- ernment is assembled, she Twenty-one candidates In this file photo dated Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, Stephanie egates. said, both of the current are running for prime minis- Williams, Acting Special Representative of the Secretary- The devastated and law- governments would disap- ter, and 24 candidates are General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission less North African coun- pear. vying for the presidential speaks during a news conference in Tunis, Tunisia. q Associated Press try is split between two “Parallel institutions go council posts. A7 WORLD NEWS Friday 5 February 2021

Brazil’s anti-corruption ‘Car Wash’ task force ends in gloom

By MAURICIO SAVARESE construction companies Associated Press Odebrecht, Andrade Guti- SAO PAULO (AP) — A prom- errez, Queiroz Galvão and inent task force of Brazilian Camargo Correa. Odebre- prosecutors was officially cht recently renamed itself disbanded Wednesday, Novonor. marking the symbolic end The federal prosecutors’ of- of an investigative unit ini- fice in the state of Paraná tially praised for tackling said in a statement that the impunity among the na- task force’s nine members tion’s political and business have been reassigned to a elite but lately under fire group that fights organized for allegations of bias in its crime, named Gaeco. Five probes. of them will pursue continu- The “Car Wash” investiga- ing Car Wash investigation began in March 2014 tions, while four are taking looking into black market on entirely new obligations. money-changing involv- “The task force in Parana ing a gas station in Brazil’s ceases to exist, but some capital, Brasilia, but it soon of its members will work at discovered billions of dol- Gaeco with the objective lars in kickbacks related of continuing their work,” to construction contracts the statement said. awarded by state-run oil There were smaller spinoffs giant Petrobras. Investiga- In this May 23, 2017 file photo, masks representing corrupt politicians line the lawn outside the of Car Wash probes in the tors found much of the illicit National Congress building, in Brasilia, Brazil. states of Sao Paulo and Associated Press funds went to party coffers Rio de Janeiro. Prosecu- and politicians’ pockets. reckoning across the re- da Silva, Peru’s Alejandro all jailed for some time as tors in Rio will likewise be The unit shared its findings gion. Toledo, Panamá’s Ricardo a result of Car Wash in- absorbed by Gaeco, while with other nations, which Former presidents includ- Martinelli and El Salva- vestigations as were top those in Sao Paulo resigned spread the anti-corruption ing Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula dor’s Mauricio Funes were executives of the major en masse last year. q Taiwan opens trade office in Guyana in diplomatic win

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Tai- Wang Wenbin told report- campaign from China that Somali territory of Somalil- integrity.” China has fre- wan has established a ers, referring to the initials claims the island as part and to focus on trade quently sought to scupper trade office in the South of the ruling Democratic of its territory — to be con- and security in the Horn such arrangements in the American country of Guy- Progressive Party that re- quered by military force of Africa. China respond- past and has been using ana, a diplomatic win for jects Beijing’s demands for if necessary — and says it ed by accusing Taiwan its its massive economic the island that has contin- political unification. has no right to official ex- of “undermining Somali resources to win over Tai- ued to lose allies in an ag- The Guyana facility will changes with any foreign sovereignty and territorial wan’s remaining allies. q gressive poaching cam- focus on cooperation in governments or multina- paign from China in recent areas like agriculture, edu- tional organizations such years. China’s Foreign cation and trade, Taiwan’s as the United Nations. Ministry responded swiftly, Foreign Ministry said in an Taiwan has just 15 formal demanding that those announcement on Thurs- diplomatic allies left, af- concerned “avoid setting day. It does not represent ter two countries chose to up any official institutions the establishment of formal switch diplomatic relations with each other, and take diplomatic ties. to China in 2019 from Tai- practical measures to cor- Guyana said on Thursday wan. rect mistakes and elimi- that the facility will not lead Taiwan also has a network nate negative impacts.” to full diplomatic relations of trade offices around the “We admonish the DPP with Taiwan.“We very high- world that act as de-facto authority that any attempt ly value our relations with embassies, including in the to seek support of foreign China and will maintain United States, Japan and forces to engage in seces- that policy 100 percent,” most other major nations. In this image made from video, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign sionist activities around the President Irfaan Ali said. Also last year, Taiwan ex- Affairs spokesperson Joanne Ou points at a map of Guyana world will never succeed,” Taiwan has been the sub- changed representative at a weekly press conference, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Taipei, Taiwan. ministry spokesperson ject of a massive pressure offices with the breakaway Associated Press A8 Friday 5 February 2021

Harbour House Aruba: “80 % sold already, we are doing great”

jestad, on-site parking, 24-hours security and a top floor lounge area with Ja- cuzzi’s. Cherry on the cake: an infinity pool.” Harbour House Aruba offers cosmopolitan living in a beach-chic environ- ment. The residence is fast-selling their studios, two-bedroom and three- bedroom units for many reasons but in a nutshell we can name: great location, ORANJESTAD — Boosting a buyers confidence comes great value for your money with a strong sales team, an established company name and great quality. To see left, now we are working on the amenities like the pool and experience. The Perret Group are the owners of exactly what still is avail- that is almost finished. We are installing the Jacuzzi area among others Harbour House Aruba and they live up to able you may check the on top and we have all the exterior windows in so we are the expectation. With 80 % of the condominiums sold in website which shows you right on schedule, expecting to deliver in September,” their residence they can do nothing more but be content. a map with sold and open the sales manager explains. Take a look at this cool site reflecting best of two worlds: units. Updates on construc- The process of purchase is easy, whether you are abroad beach and city. tion are also on forehand. or on the island. Make an appointment through the web- When you live abroad site to visit the sales office when you are here. In that way The residence consists of 94 units in the former 7-level stopping by to check upon you can actually see the unit, materials and amenities. Marazul building at the historical location of Paardenbaai. your purchase is not that If you are not on the island the website can help you Harbour House Aruba is the ultimate smart investment or simple, yet with the month- out and the sales office is happy to send you all needed personal living space. Harbour House’s sales manager ly updates on their website, documentation for you to orientate. “When agreed upon explains why. “A state-of-the-art lobby, an ocean-view it is a lot easier. the unit you sign an agreement and move forward with gym, bar service, rooftop with 360 degrees view of Oran- “There are only a few units the down payment which is $ 30.000. At receipt of that amount the sales is closed and the price will not change. You know what you get and will not be surprised by price changes. The payment agreements after the deposit will be discussed and are flexible. We assist also in financing by banks.” The ground level of the building will provide a gallery of restaurants, art gallery, stores, and supermarket. “We get in more requests for renting and so far we have restaurant, salon, mini market, art gallery a craft beer factory which makes up for a great variation. A parking lot will be assigned to the owners and visitors.”

City elegance combined with tropical tranquility is what you get here. The panoramas are breath-taking. Can you imagine yourself with your favorite cup of joe, gazing out over the ocean while the city of Oranjestad is awaken- ing? The new trend is to live tinier but comfy and Harbour House meets this market demand with the perfect product. Everything is close, you are centrally located, just a step away from the beach though right in the main area in Oranjestad. You have history to tell and you are within walking distance to all Oranjestad has to offer. What else do you need? For more information: https://harbourhousearuba.comq A9 LOCAL Friday 5 February 2021

Papillon: the butterfly effect of magnificent food

PALM BEACH — Do you remember the film “Papillon” starring Steve Mc- Queen? Papillon restaurant is the island’s example where `life imitates art.’ The décor, especially the restrooms, was inspired by the movie. For more than a decade this restaurant has built a reputation with the fusion of classic French cuisine, Dutch and Caribbean flavors. Welcome in the world of wonders where ambiance, taste and service come together and you feel you are being welcomed in the home of the owner and her team.

“We find it really important that our guests have fun; can relax while listening to live music while their taste buds are being tickled by France, The Netherlands and the Caribbean. We offer a unique fusion of dishes and a night not to forget,” says owner Tina. She points out that all Covid-protocol is in place here, they are very keen on hygiene and offer outside dining on a cozy, elegant terrace with social distancing in place and right on the high-rise strip.

Oysters, caviar and wild boar You are on vacation, life is to enjoy! If you want something special, a Tina: “Our chef is from Peru and at the moment we have the renowned different flow than the usual then Papillon is the place to go. Foodies guest chef Griet Vanbrabant who worked in Michelin star restaurants are in heaven here with classic French dishes such as Foie Gras, Frog like El Bulli in Spain which happened to be the world’s best restaurant Legs, fresh Oysters coming in on a weekly basis with KLM, Escargots, for many years and Pujol in Mexico. So this is the time to come over and Dover Sole à la Meunière flown in from Europe and filleted at the table, reserve your table.” Duck Breast seared on the skin, roasted and braised Lamb in Balashi beer and slow braised Wild Boar Shank. Do not leave without trying Let the music play! the exclusive recommendation: Caviar! All of this combined with an Twice a week you can enjoy the tunes of live sax player Jairo or the extensive wine list from around the world makes Papillon a must-do on famous Marisela who enchants you with her acoustic performance ac- your Aruban vacation. companied by percussion only. The musicians interact with the guests, requests can be send in, the live tunes definitely add to the experience.

Vegetarian vibes present Impressive vegetarian/vegan dishes are set up especially for the guests by the chef and Meredith from Vegan Aruba. “We offer vegan choic- es that are really good and tasty. Our daily soup is always vegan too.” What are you waiting for, make sure to pay a visit to this elegant yet laid-back restaurant while on Aruba. You are most welcome! Papillon Restaurant is located at The Village across the Hilton Aru- ba Caribbean Resort &Casino and within walking distance of all other major hotels.

Make your reservation today at: [email protected] or call/WhatsApp + 00297 699 5490 Open Daily: 5pm – 10.00PM For all menus and specials visit the website: www.papillonaruba. com.q A10 Friday 5 February 2021 LOCAL Top US media names Bucuti & Tara No. 1 Aruba Hotel, top 25 Caribbean Resort Awards from US News & World Report, Booking.com, Expedia and AAA

Booking.com –Traveller Re- Tripadvisor, Expedia, Book- view Award 2021: reveals ing.com and AAA. cleanliness more important than ever To learn more and book a Major online reservations vacation, visit Bucuti.com. platform Booking.com honored Bucuti & Tara with About Bucuti & Tara Beach a Traveler Review Award Resort 2021. With a near-perfect Declared the first Carbon- score of 9.6 out of 10, this Neutral®/net zero hotel in year’s ratings revealed that the Caribbean in August global travelers appreciate 2018, Bucuti & Tara Beach staff, cleanliness and lo- Resort is one of the Top 10 cation most. On average, Hotels for Romance in the winners had a cleanliness World, No. 1 Hotel in the EAGLE BEACH — In a year where the world sion, one like never before, and deliver a score that was 17% higher Caribbean, No. 1 Hotel for faced unparalleled challenges due to the world-class vacation.” than the average cleanli- Romance in the Caribbean pandemic, good news is welcomed more ness score for non-winners, (fifth straight year) and No. than ever at Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort. U.S. News & World Report highlighting that hygiene is 3 Hotel for Service in the Top American media outlet US News & American media outlet U.S. News & World a key component to great Caribbean. Aruba’s pre- World Report and global travel and rat- Report unveiled its 2021 Best Hotels rank- guest experiences, such as mier adults-only boutique ing sites Booking.com, Expedia and AAA ings today. Bucuti & Tara a coveted Gold Bucuti & Tara’s COVID-19 resort is led by celebrat- have each honored the Eagle Beach re- Badge once again ranking at the No. 1 safety protocols, now more ed hotelier and environ- sort with their annual accolades. Best Hotel in Aruba and among the Top 25 than ever. mentalist, Ewald Biemans, Best Resorts in the Caribbean. named by Caribbean Jour- “We are always grateful to receive award “As trips became fewer nal as the 2017 Caribbean recognition from US News & World Report, The 11th annual Best Hotels rankings evalu- and further between, each Hotelier of the Year. The re- Booking.com, Expedia and AAA and par- ated more than 30,000 luxury hotels world- and every trip meant more sort is nestled on the pow- ticularly this year, we thank guests who are wide. US News & World Report editors use to travelers than ever be- dery white sands of Eagle researching and making highly selective a methodology that combines dozens of fore, and it has become Beach, home to protected vacation decisions as they now factor in data points including a hotel’s rating, ex- even more important to sea turtles and named one the type of COVID-19 wellness and safety pert and guest sentiment, awards from dis- celebrate the outstanding of the “Dream Beaches of protocols in place at Bucuti & Tara Beach tinguished travel publications in using an service that the Traveler the World.” Resort,” shares Owner/CEO of Bucuti & unbiased approach to calculate the rank- Review Award winners dis- Tara Beach Resort. “These awards are a ings. The highest honor – the Gold Badge played during a year like Now home to the Caribbe- testament to our hard-working Bucuti As- – was awarded to just 10% including Bucuti no other,” said Arjan Dijk, an’s Safest, Healthiest Va- sociates who continue to rise to the occa- & Tara. SVP and Chief Marketing cation Experience thanks Officer for Booking.com. to its physician-developed COVID-19 safety protocols Expedia and Aruba’s Health & Hap- Expedia, one of the world’s piness Code seal, Bucuti two largest full-service on- has 104 well-appointed line travel sites, has ranked guestrooms, suites and Bucuti & Tara the No. 1 Re- penthouses. It offers sun- sort on Aruba. The score of beds and shade for every 4.8 out of 5 notes that the guest; freshwater infinity adults-only enclave is “Ex- pool; spa; WiFi; and com- ceptional.” plimentary iPad with Skype for use during stay. Award- AAA Award of Excellence: winning healthy dining is Housekeeping enjoyed at oceanfront El- Four Diamond designat- ements, Tara Lounge and ed Bucuti & Tara also has private beach dining. Re- been recognized with the served exclusively for guests 2020 AAA Inspector’s Best and their friends, the newly of Housekeeping Award, renovated open-air Sand- granted to hotels that earn Bar offers top-shelf cock- the highest possible cleanli- tails and live music daily ness and condition scores. along with the Caribbean’s first Healthy Hour. The resort While cleanliness has long is TAG Approved® as a LG- been a key quality stan- BTQ-friendly hotel. Bucuti, dard, the pandemic has a worldwide sustainable made it paramount with tourism leader, holds eco- travelers. Those who have certifications of LEED Gold, vacationed at Bucuti & Green Globe Platinum, Tara throughout the pan- ISO 14001 and Travelife demic have continued Gold and was named the to highlight its COVID-19 World’s Most Sustainable safety and wellness proto- Hotel/Resort in 2016 by cols on platforms including Green Globe.q A11 SPORTS Friday 5 February 2021 Sitting on billions, Catholic dioceses amassed taxpayer aid By REESE DUNKLIN and MI- got roughly twice as much CHAEL REZENDES as 40 of the largest charities Associated Press in America combined. Scores of Roman Catho- In their financial state- lic dioceses in the U.S. ments, the 112 dioceses had more than $10 billion acknowledged having at in cash and other readily least $4.5 billion in liquid or available funds when they otherwise available assets. received at least $1.5 bil- To reach its $10 billion total, lion from the nation's emer- AP included funding that gency relief program for dioceses opted to desig- small businesses slammed nate for special projects in- by the coronavirus, an As- stead of general expenses; sociated Press investigation excess cash parishes and has found. their affiliates deposit with Taxpayer-backed aid from their diocese's savings and the Paycheck Protection loan; and lines of credit, Program was supposed to typically with outside banks. help recipients that lacked Some church officials said the kind of financial safety AP was misreading their fi- net that cash and short- nances and therefore over- term assets provide. stating available assets. While dioceses, their They insisted that money churches and schools went diocesan leaders set aside into the pandemic with bil- for special projects couldn't lions, the cash catastrophe be repurposed during an church leaders feared did emergency, though finan- not materialize, AP found. This Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, photo shows the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh, N.C. cial statements posted by New financial statements Associated Press multiple dioceses stated that several dozen dio- the opposite. ceses have posted for 2020 In Illinois, the Archdiocese planning, dioceses benefit- The AP's assessment of For its analysis, AP consult- show available resources of Chicago had more than ed when U.S. stock markets church finances is among ed experts in church law improved despite the pan- $1 billion in cash and invest- rebounded and parishio- the most comprehensive to and finance. One was the demic's hard, early months ments in its headquarters ners found ways to contin- date. It draws largely from Rev. James Connell, an ac- — the same time they and cemetery division as ue donating. audited financial state- countant before joining the sought paycheck protec- of May, while the faithful AP's analysis focused on ments posted by the cen- priesthood and becom- tion aid. continued to donate "more available assets because tral offices of 112 of the ing an administrator in the The pattern held whether than expected," according federal officials tied those country's nearly 200 dio- Milwaukee Archdiocese. a diocese was big or small, to the independent ratings metrics to program eligibil- ceses. Connell, also an expert in urban or rural, East or West, agency Moody's Investors ity. Therefore, the $10 bil- A majority of these dioces- church law who is now re- North or South. Service. Chicago's parish- lion AP identified doesn't es reported enough money tired from his position with In Kentucky, funds avail- es, schools and ministries count important financial on hand to cover at least the archdiocese, said AP's able to the Archdiocese of accumulated at least $77 pillars of the church in the six months of operating ex- findings convinced him Louisville, its parishes and million. U.S., including its real estate penses, even without any that Catholic entities did other organizations grew Archdiocesan officials said holdings and an estimated new income, at the start not need government aid. from at least $153 million to the money was needed to $9.5 billion held by charita- of the fiscal year that in- AP found other internal at least $157 million during cover substantial expenses ble foundations created to cluded the pandemic's ar- skeptics. A church pastor the fiscal year that ended while parishioner donations help dioceses. rival. Yet AP's investigation in a Western state said he in June, AP found. Those slumped when lockdowns Church officials have said found the Roman Catholic refused to apply even after same offices and organi- forced the cancellation of their employees were as Church was perhaps the diocesan officials pressed zations received at least Masses. Without paycheck worthy of paycheck pro- biggest beneficiary of the him, with one questioning $17 million in paycheck support, "parishes and gram help as workers at small business program. why he was "leaving free aid. "The Archdiocese's schools would have been Main Street businesses, and By using a special exemp- money on the table." He operations have not been forced to cut many jobs" that without it they would tion that the church lobbied requested anonymity be- significantly impacted by because the archdiocese have had to curtail their to include, Catholic enti- cause of his diocese's poli- the Covid-19 outbreak," couldn't have made up the charitable mission as de- ties across the nearly 200 cy against talking to report- according to its financial difference given its own mand for food pantries and dioceses amassed at least ers and concerns about statement. expenses, spokeswoman social services spiked. They $3 billion. That was roughly retaliation. In North Carolina, the Paula Waters wrote. point out the program's the same, AP found, as the When the pandemic hit, Raleigh Diocese and its The financial resources of rules didn't require them to combined total of other the pastor used parish sav- churches and schools col- several dioceses rivaled exhaust cash or reserves. faith-based recipients that ings and trimmed expens- lected at least $11 million. or exceeded those avail- The United States Confer- rounded out the top five: es. He said he felt a "sound Yet during the church's able to publicly traded ence of Catholic Bishops Baptist, Lutheran, Method- moral conviction" that the 2020 fiscal year, overall of- companies — like Shake did not directly answer ist and Jewish. federal funds were meant ferings were down just 5% Shack and Ruth's Chris questions. Catholic institutions also re- for shops and restaurants and assets available to Steak House — whose par- Presented with AP's find- ceived many times more that, without it, might close the diocese, its parishes ticipation in the paycheck ings, spokeswoman Chieko than other major nonprof- forever. and schools increased by program triggered outrage Noguchi responded that its with charitable missions "We didn't need it," the pas- about $21 million to more last spring. The two joined paycheck support was "de- and national reach, such tor said, "and intentionally than $170 million, AP found. others companies in return- signed to protect the jobs as the United Way and Boys wanted to leave the mon- Raleigh officials did not an- ing the money. of Americans from all walks & Girls Clubs of America. ey for those small business swer direct questions. On top of good financial of life." Overall, Catholic recipients owners who did."q A12 Friday 5 February 2021 HEALTH ‘New chance at life’: Man gets face, hands in rare surgery

By MARION RENAULT and challenges including find- MARSHALL RITZEL ing a donor. Associated Press Doctors estimated he only NEW YORK (AP) — Almost had a 6% chance of finding six months after a rare face a match compatible with and hands transplant, Joe his immune system. They DiMeo is relearning how also wanted to find some- to smile, blink, pinch and one with the same gender, squeeze. skin tone and hand domi- The 22-year-old New Jersey nance. resident had the operation Then during the search for last August, two years after a donor, the pandemic being badly burned in a hit and organ donations car crash. plummeted. During New “I knew it would be baby York City’s surge, members steps all the way,” DiMeo of the transplant unit were told The Associated Press. reassigned to work in CO- “You’ve got to have a lot VID-19 wards. of motivation, a lot of pa- In early August, the team tience. And you’ve got to finally identified a donor in stay strong through every- Delaware and completed thing.” the 23-hour procedure a Experts say it appears the few days later. surgery at NYU Langone Joe DiMeo poses for a portrait, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at NYU Langone Health in New York, six They amputated both of Health was a success, but months after an extremely rare double hand and face transplant. DiMeo’s hands, replac- Associated Press warn it’ll take some time to ing them mid-forearm and say for sure. ton doctors tried it again on well as continued reha- reconstructive surgeries connecting nerves, blood U.S. surgeons have com- a woman who was mauled bilitation to gain sensation and multiple skin grafts to vessels and 21 tendons with pleted at least 18 face by a chimpanzee, but ulti- and function in his new treat his extensive third-de- hair-thin sutures. They also transplants and 35 hand mately had to remove the face and hands. gree burns. transplanted a full face, in- transplants, according transplanted hands days In 2018, DiMeo fell asleep Once it became clear con- cluding the forehead, eye- to the United Network for later. at the wheel, he said, af- ventional surgeries could brows, nose, eyelids, lips, Organ Sharing, or UNOS, “The fact they could pull it ter working a night shift as not help him regain full vi- both ears and underlying which oversees the nation’s off is phenomenal,” said Dr. a product tester for a drug sion or use of his hands, facial bones.“The possibil- transplant system. Bohdan Pomahac, a sur- company. DiMeo’s medical team be- ity of us being successful But simultaneous face and geon at Boston’s Brigham The car hit a curb and util- gan preparing for the risky based on the track record double hand transplants and Women’s Hospital who ity pole, flipped over, and transplant in early 2019. looked slim,” said Dr. Edu- are extremely rare and led the second such at- burst into flames. Another “Within the world of trans- ardo Rodriguez, who led have only been tried twice tempt. “I know firsthand it’s driver who saw the acci- plantation, they’re proba- the medical team of more before. The first attempt incredibly complicated. It’s dent pulled over to rescue bly the most unusual,” said than 140 people. “It’s not was in 2009 on a patient a tremendous success.” DiMeo. Dr. David Klassen, UNOS that someone has done this in Paris who died about a DiMeo will be on lifelong Afterward, he spent months chief medical officer. many times before and we month later from complica- medications to avoid re- in a medically induced Almost immediately, the have a kind of a schedule, tions. Two years later, Bos- jecting the transplants, as coma and underwent 20 NYU team encountered a recipe to follow.”q Can I take painkillers before or after a COVID-19 vaccine?

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE them for a medical condi- strong immune system re- and other brands) might has told them to, he said. AP Chief Medical Writer tion. sponse. Vaccines work by curb the immune response. The same goes for after a Can I take painkillers be- Although the evidence is tricking the body into think- A study on mice in the shot: “If you don’t need fore or after a COVID-19 limited, some painkillers ing it has a virus and mount- Journal of Virology found to take it, you shouldn’t,” vaccine? might interfere with the ing a defense against it. these drugs might lower Watanabe said. It’s best to avoid them, very thing the vaccine is That may cause arm sore- production of antibodies If you do need one, ac- unless you routinely take trying to do: generate a ness, fever, headache, — helpful substances that etaminophen (Tylenol) “is muscle aches or other block the virus from infect- safer because it doesn’t temporary symptoms of ing cells. alter your immune re- inflammation that can be If you’re already taking sponse,” he added. part of that reaction. one of those medications The CDC offers other tips, “These symptoms mean for a health condition, you such as holding a cool, your immune system is rev- should not stop before you wet washcloth over the ving up and the vaccine get the vaccine — at least area of the shot and exer- is working,” Dr. Rochelle not without asking your cising that arm. For fever, Walensky, director of the doctor, said Jonathan drink lots of fluids and dress U.S. Centers for Disease Watanabe, a pharmacist lightly. Control and Prevention, at the University of Califor- Call your doctor if redness said in a recent news brief- nia, Irvine. or tenderness in the arm ing. People should not take a increases after a day or if Certain painkillers that tar- painkiller as a preventive side effects don’t go away Illustration/Peter Hamlin get inflammation, includ- measure before getting a after a few days, the CDC Associated Press ing ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin vaccine unless a doctor says.q A13 CLASSIFIED Friday 5 February 2021 HEALTH Japan scientists to study source of high heat on dOCTOR ON DUTY Oranjestad Hospital 7:00 pm / 10:00pm asteroid Tel. 527 4000 By MARI YAMAGUCHI Hayabusa2, JAXA scientists San Nicolas TOKYO (AP) — Japanese found that the asteroid was Imsan 24 hours space experts said Thurs- exposed to extremely high Tel.524 8833 day they will examine soil temperatures both on its Women in Difficulties samples brought back from surface and underground, a distant asteroid in an at- possibly caused by an in- PHARMACY ON DUTY tempt to find the source of ternal source of heat or Oranjestad: Central Tel. 585 1965 heat that altered the celes- planetary collisions rather San Nicolas: tial body, in their search for than heat from the sun. This optical microscope file photo provided on Dec. 24, 2020, Seroe Preto Tel. 584 4833 clues to the origin of the so- Kohei Kitazato, a University Women in Difficulties by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), shows soil lar system and life on Earth. of Aizu planetary scientist samples, seen inside C compartment of the capsule brought OTHER Scientists at the Japan working with JAXA, said his back by Hayabusa2, in Sagamihara, near Tokyo. Dental Clinic 587 9850 Aerospace Exploration team found indications of Associated Press Blood Bank Aruba 587 0002 Agency said they have heat exceeding 300 de- Urgent Care 586 0448 made a preliminary exami- grees Celsius (572 degrees heat of the sun alone, sug- water.q Walk-In Doctor’s Clinic +297 588 0539 nation of 5.4 grams (0.19 Fahrenheit) both on the as- gesting that radiative inter- Women in Difficulties ounce) of soil, far more teroid surface and under- nal heat or planetary colli- EMERGENCY than the minimum 0.1 gram ground. sions affected Ryugu when Police 100 sample they had hoped He said the soil under- it was still part of a parent Oranjestad 527 3140 for, which the Hayabusa2 ground would not reach body billions of years ago, Noord 527 3200 spacecraft brought back that temperature from the causing evaporation of its Sta. 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facebook.com/arubatoday/ A14 Friday 5 February 2021 PEOPLE & ARTS Hunter Biden’s memoir ‘Beautiful Things’ out in April

By HILLEL ITALIE book, “I come from a fam- and former lobbyist whose AP National Writer ily forged by tragedies and work helped lead to the first NEW YORK (AP) — Hunter bound by a remarkable, impeachment of Trump. Biden, son of President Joe unbreakable love.” Biden joined the board of Biden and an ongoing tar- The president and first lady the Ukrainian gas compa- get for conservatives, has a released a statement Thurs- ny Burisma in 2014, around memoir coming out April 6. day saying, “We admire the time his father, then U.S. The book is called “Beauti- our son Hunter’s strength vice president, was helpful Things” and will center and courage to talk openly ing conduct the Obama on the younger Biden’s well about his addiction so that administration’s foreign publicized struggles with others might see them- policy in that region. Trump substance abuse, accord- selves in his journey and and others have insisted ing to Gallery Books, an find hope.” that Biden was exploiting imprint of Simon & Schus- During one of last fall’s pres- his father’s name, and they ter. Acquired in the fall of idential debates, Joe Biden raised unsubstantiated 2019, “Beautiful Things” was defended his son from at- charges of corruption. The kept under wraps even as tacks by Trump. House of Representatives Biden’s business dealings “My son, like a lot of peo- voted to impeach Trump became a fixation of then- ple, like a lot of people you in 2019 after learning that President Donald Trump know at home, had a drug he had pressured Ukraine’s and others during the elec- problem,” the Democrat- president to announce tion and his finances a matic candidate said. “He’s it was investigating the ter of investigation by the overtaken it. He’s fixed it. Bidens. Trump was acquit- Justice Department. He’s worked on it, and I’m ted by the Senate. “Beautiful Things” was cir- proud of him. I’m proud of Last December, Hunter culated among several my son.” Biden confirmed that the authors and includes ad- Hunter Biden, who turned Justice Department was vance praise from Stephen 51 Thursday, is the oldest looking into his tax affairs, King, Dave Eggers and surviving child of the presi- and The Associated Press Anne Lamott. dent, who lost his first wife subsequently reported that “In his harrowing and com- and 1-year-old daughter, he had received a subpoe- pulsively readable memoir, Naomi, in a 1972 car acci- na asking about his inter- Hunter Biden proves again dent, and son Beau Biden action with numerous busi- that anybody — even the to brain cancer in 2015. The ness entities. Though Trump son of a United States Presi- This cover image released by Gallery Books shows “Beautiful title of Hunter’s book refers made clear publicly that dent — can take a ride on Things” a memoir by Hunter Biden. to an expression he and he wanted a special coun- Associated Press the pink horse down night- his brother would use with sel to handle the investiga- mare alley,” King writes in heartbreaking and quite book, the good, the bad, each other after Beau’s dition, then-Attorney General his blurb. “Biden remem- gorgeous. He starts with a and the beautiful.” agnosis, meant to empha- William Barr did not appoint bers it all and tells it all question: Where’s Hunter? In a snippet released by size what was important in one. Biden has denied any with a bravery that is both The answer is he’s in this Gallery, Biden writes in his life.Hunter Biden is a lawyer wrongdoing.q Former flight attendant lands 7-figure deal for 2 novels

By HILLEL ITALIE cross country red-eyes has the thriller “Falling,” comes a recent telephone inter- Salerno of The Story Fac- AP National Writer a 7-figure deal for two nov- out in July. The narrative is view, adding that she later tory, where other writers NEW YORK (AP) — A one- els. The Simon & Schuster a horror story — a differ- described the plot of her include Don Winslow and time flight attendant who imprint Avid Reader Press ent kind of airplane read book to one of the pilots Janet Evanovich. conjured fictional night- announced Thursday that — that understandably and asked what he would The acquiring editor at mares during breaks on T.J. Newman’s first book, gave the author chills. On do in that situation. Avid Reader, Jofie-Ferrari a crowded flight from Los “And he didn’t have an Adler, said she was im- Angeles to New York, pas- answer. It was right there pressed by the book’s sengers are unaware that that I knew I had to figure “undeniable authentic- the pilot’s family has been it out.” ity” and called it a “great kidnapped and the pilot Newman, 36, is a native escape in these difficult must crash the plane to and longtime resident of times.” save them. Arizona who has been “One of my colleagues Newman came up with writing stories for much of actually read it on a plane the idea during one work her life and had tried act- and loved it,” she said.q shift when the passengers ing and bookselling be- were sleeping. fore becoming a flight at- 6 2 5 3 1 4 7 9 8 “I’m looking out at the pas- tendant a decade ago, 9 7 8 6 2 5 4 3 1 sengers and it’s quiet and a profession shared with 4 1 3 8 9 7 2 5 6 it’s dark and it occurred to her sister and mother. Af- 1 5 6 4 3 2 8 7 9 me at that moment how ter completing a draft of 7 8 4 9 5 6 1 2 3 vulnerable the passengers her novel, she tried finding 2 3 9 1 7 8 5 6 4 were at the hands of the an agent but was turned 8 6 7 5 4 3 9 1 2 This combination of photos shows the cover of “Falling,” a two men who were flying down dozens of times be- 3 9 2 7 8 1 6 4 5 novel by T.J. Newman, left, and a portrait of Newman.

the plane,” she said during fore taken on by Shane 2021 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. Associated Press 5 4 1 2 6 9 3 8 7 Difficulty Level 2/05 A15 SPORTS Friday 5 February 2021 AP NewsBreak: MLB average salary fell for 3rd straight year NEW YORK (AP) — The aver- option buyouts. age Major League Baseball MLB estimated that if full salary dropped for an un- salaries had been paid precedented third straight and a complete schedule year, even before the played with the usual av- shortened season caused erage of callups from the by the novel coronavirus minors, payrolls likely would pandemic. have increased by 4% from The Major League Base- 2019. ball Players Association Players have been angered said Thursday the 2020 av- by club behavior in recent erage would have been years, raising the chance $3.89 million if a full season of a work stoppage when had been played. That was the five-year collective bar- down 4.2% from the 2019 gaining agreement expires average of $4.05 million Dec. 1. and represented a 5.2% The current labor deal in- decrease from the record cluded steep luxury tax sur- average of just under $4.1 taxes, and only two teams, million in 2017. The average World Series champion started to slip in 2018, falling Washington and Boston, by $1,436. exceeded the lowest tax Because the pandemic threshold of $197 million in caused players to receive 2018, followed by the New roughly 37% of pay last Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich waits to bat during a baseball game against the Cincinnati York Yankees, Boston and year, the actual average Reds in Cincinnati, in this Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, file photo. the Chicago Cubs going plunged to $1.59 million, its Associated Press over the $206 million thresh- lowest since 1998. old in 2019. Collection of "We have been consistent the last three years, the pandemic, which likely is group dropped to $2.05 the tax was suspended last in our position that the cur- only decreases had been responsible for part of the million from $2.15 million. year because of the pan- rent trends in our game in 1987, when clubs were decrease. More players Players needed 2 years, 115 demic. need to be addressed re- found guilty by an arbitra- were in the major leagues days to be eligible for arbi- Players lost a grievance last garding the lack of incen- tor of collusion against free with salaries closer to the tration. year claiming the Chicago tive to compete and the agents; in 1995, after the minimum, which rose to Among players not yet eli- Cubs improperly delayed need for the system to bet- end of a 7 1/2-month strike; $563,500 from $555,000. gible for arbitration, the 2 star Kris Bryant's debut at ter reflect the value cre- and in 2004. Without adjusting for the years to 2 years, 114 days the start of the 2015 sea- ated by players throughout Last year's drop showed pandemic, the average of group fell to $673,000 from son in an effort to delay the the service time spectrum," the widening imbalance players with five to six years $935,000; the 1-2 year third baseman's eligibility union head Tony Clark said between top stars and of major league service — group rose to $787,000 for free agency. The union in an email to The Associ- other players. The aver- the group one year from from $653,000; and the 0-1 also filed a grievance in ated Press. "While there are age fell despite Gerrit Cole, free agency — dropped group rose to $640,000 from February 2018 against Mi- other forces at play, and Stephen Strasburg, Antho- from $7.57 million in 2019 to $617,000. ami, Oakland, Pittsburgh concerns that we have in ny Rendon and Christian $6.51 million in 2020. Major League Baseball's fi- and Tampa Bay Rays that addition to the above, we Yelich all starting long-term Among players eligible for nal 2020 report last month accused them of improp- look forward to discuss- contracts guaranteeing salary arbitration, the 5-6- showed payrolls plunged erly spending revenue- ing each of the issues I just $215 million or more. year group fell to $6.51 to $1.75 billion during the sharing money, a case that highlighted as a way to The union's annual survey million from $7.57 million; pandemic-shortened sea- is still pending. move our industry forward." included 1,087 players, up the 4-5-year group rose son from $4.22 billion. That The union has repeatedly Before 2018 and 2019, the from 988 in 2019. Active to $4.49 million from $4.43 included a drop in base said that teams cutting average had not dropped rosters were scheduled to million; the 3-4-year group wages to $1.54 billion from major league payroll in re- in consecutive years since expand from 25 to 26 for dropped to $2.8 million $3.99 billion, excluding pro- building, which players call the union started tracking the 2020 season and went from $2.92 million; and the rated shares of signing bo- tanking, is detrimental to it at $19,000 in 1967. Before up to 28 because of the 2 years, 115 days to 3-year nuses, earned bonuses and the industry. q

Gamine DQ'd from Kentucky Oaks, trainer Bob Baffert fined LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Ga- mission's website this week. Gamine's post-race blood the result. maintained both incidents mine has been disqualified Baffert waived his right to test revealed the presence Before the Kentucky Oaks, were the result of acciden- from a third-place finish in a formal hearing before of the anti-inflammatory Gamine was disqualified tal contamination as the last year's Kentucky Oaks the stewards. betamethasone, which is from a May 2 race that she result of one of his employ- and Hall of Fame trainer The stewards ordered legal in Kentucky but must won at Oaklawn Park in ees wearing a patch that Bob Baffert fined $1,500 Gamine's prize money of be cleared at least 14 days Arkansas. A post-race test contained lidocaine. Oak- after a post-race test $120,000 from the Sept. 4 before a race. It is a Class showed the local anes- lawn stewards suspended showed the filly had an race at Churchill Downs C drug in the state. thetic lidocaine in her sys- him for 15 days. anti-inflammatory in her to be forfeited. As a result Gamine's positive test was tem. Another Baffert horse, Baffert has appealed the system. of the DQ, Speech was first reported in October by Charlatan, was disquali- test results and disqualifi- Kentucky stewards issued moved up from fourth to the New York Times, which fied the same day from cations at Oaklawn. The their ruling Jan. 30 and it third in the Oaks, which cited anonymous sources. his victory in a division of cases have yet to be was posted on the Ken- was won by Shedares- Baffert's attorney, Craig the Arkansas Derby for the heard before the Arkansas tucky Horse Racing Com- thedevil. Robertson, also confirmed same medication. Baffert Racing Commission.q A16 Friday 5 February 2021 SPORTS Chiefs under pressure to ditch the tomahawk chop celebration By HEATHER HOLLING- call it a drum beat instead. SWORTH It is kind of silly. Just change Associated Press it." Pressure is mounting for the Fans of the Chiefs long ago Super Bowl-bound Kan- adopted the chanting and sas City Chiefs to aban- arm movement symbolizing don a popular tradition the brandishing of a toma- in which fans break into a hawk that began at Florida "war chant" while making a State University in the 1980s. chopping hand motion de- "When we are down it is a signed to mimic the Native rally cry," said Kile Chaney, American tomahawk. a 42-year-old stone mason Local groups have long from Harrisonville, Missouri. argued that the team's "Just to hear all the fans do- chop tradition and even ing the tomahawk chop its name itself are deroga- and hear it echo through tory to American Indians, the corridors, it is a beautiful yet the national attention noise that we make here." focused for years on the Aaron Bien, a 61-year-old Washington football team's automotive repair and use of the name Redskins body shop owner from Hill- and the cartoonish Chief sdale, Kansas, described Wahoo logo, long the em- it as no different than any In this Dec. 13, 2018, photo, Kansas City Chiefs fans chant and do the chop during the second half blem for the Cleveland In- of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Kansas City, Mo. cheer. dians baseball team. But in Associated Press "It is the soul. It is the life- the past year, those teams blood," said Bien, who had have decided to ditch their The Chiefs made some Chiefs president Mark Don- stadium Sunday ahead been a Chiefs season ticket Native American-themed changes in the fall, bar- ovan said barring face of the kickoff, singing and holder for 15 years before monikers, and the defend- ring headdresses and war paint and headdresses holding signs. the pandemic limited seat- ing champion Chiefs are paint and making a subtle from its stadium was a "big Group co-founder Alicia ing capacity in the stadium generating more attention alteration to the chop, step." Norris described the chop this season. due to a second consecu- with cheerleaders using "You are going to have as "extremely disrespectful," He said the chop has "noth- tive appearance on the a closed fist instead of an opinions on all sides on saying it "conjures up im- ing to do with Native Amer- sport's biggest stage. open palm to signal the what we should and ages of Native Americans, icans," noting that the ori- A coalition of Native Ameri- beating of a drum. shouldn't do," he added. indigenous people as sav- gin of the Chiefs nickname can groups has put up bill- But Gaylene Crouser, exec- "We're going to continue ages." may have more to do with boards in the Kansas City utive director of the Kansas to have those discussions. "Now the team wants to the mayor who helped lure area to protest the toma- City Indian Center, found We're going to continue backtrack and say we are the franchise from Dallas in hawk chop and Chiefs' the tweak to be laughable. to make changes going being culturally appro- 1963. name. A protest is planned "They think that that some- forward, and hopefully priate and we are being Mayor H. Roe Bartle was a outside Raymond James how helps, and they are still changes that do what we respectful of indigenous large man known as "The Stadium in Tampa, site of playing that ridiculous Hol- hope, which is respect and people by saying no head- Chief" for his many years Sunday's game against the lywood Indian song, which honor Native American dresses," she said. "And that of leadership in the Boy Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is such a stereotypical Indi- heritage while celebrating is a good start, but the fans Scouts. Team owner Lamar and the coalition has hired an song from like old Cow- the fan experience." are still operating as if it is Hunt reportedly named the a plane to fly around the boy movies or something. But the changes aren't an indigenous-type atmo- team the Chiefs in honor of area. A few thousand I don't know how they feel nearly enough for the St. sphere because you are still Bartle. people have signed onto that that made any differ- Petersburg-based Florida called the Chiefs. And you Vincent Schilling, associ- two online petitions, one of ence at all," she said. "And Indigenous Rights and En- can still do this movement ate editor of Indian Coun- them started by a fourth- it's not like their fans are do- vironmental Equality, which that looks like a tomahawk try Today, said that doesn't grader. ing it any different either." plans to protest near the chop, but we are going to make it any better. q

Wimbledon eyeing reduced-capacity crowd in June WIMBLEDON, England (AP) pacity or no fans. "While the rollout of the "Our approach will be to spectators are expected — Wimbledon organiz- "The majority of our plan- vaccination program in remain as agile as possible daily at Melbourne Park for ers are planning for a re- ning focus is currently cen- the UK is a very heartening and leave enough flexibil- the two-week event. duced-capacity crowd at tered on the option of a development," the club ity in our planning to adapt The U.S. Open and French this year's Grand Slam tour- reduced capacity Cham- said, "it naturally remains as required to the prevail- Open were held last year nament, though other op- pionships and how that too soon to know how this ing conditions in the sum- but with strict protocols tions remain, the All Eng- would affect each stake- will impact public atten- mer," the club said. to reduce the possibility land Club said Thursday. holder group, but we are dance at major events in Britain has recorded more of spreading the virus. No The club previously an- not yet in a position to rule the UK." than 108,000 coronavirus- fans were allowed at Flush- nounced that the tourna- out any of the other sce- With five months to go, related deaths — highest ing Meadows, while Ro- ment, canceled in 2020 narios," the club said in a "we are continuing to de- in Europe. land Garros was limited to because of the corona- statement. velop our detailed scenar- Australian Open organizers 1,000 fans per day. virus pandemic, would Wimbledon, called off last io planning" and working say the year's first Grand The All England Club said go ahead with or without year for the first time since with public heath authori- Slam will start as planned it plans to provide "regu- fans. The three options are 1945, is scheduled to run ties to stay informed about next Monday. Under the lar updates as our plans full capacity, reduced ca- from June 28-July 11. developments. current plans, up to 30,000 develop."q