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Trump's wild claims test limits of Republican loyalty

President Donald Trump leaves after speaking at the White House, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Washington. Associated Press By S. PEOPLES/J. COLVIN That stark reality did little to silence the likes of Maryland Gov. Larry Hog- Associated Press an, a second-term Republican who has not ruled out a 2024 White House WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's wild and unsupported bid. He described the president's claims as "dangerous" and "embarrass- claims of voter fraud have emerged as a high-stakes Republican loyalty ing." test that illustrates the tug of war likely to define the future of the GOP "If there are legitimate challenges, we have a process, that's the way it whether he wins or loses the presidency. works," Hogan told The Associated Press. "But to just make accusations of There is a pervasive sense among current and former GOP officials that the election being stolen and widespread fraud without providing any the president's behavior is irresponsible if not dangerous, but a divide has evidence, I thought was really bad for our democratic process and it emerged between those influential Republicans willing to call him out was something I had never seen in my lifetime." publicly and those who aren't. "Other Republicans did speak up," he noted, "but certainly not enough Driving their calculus is an open acknowledgement that Trump's better- of them." than-expected showing on Election Day ensures that he will remain the Republican Party's most powerful voice for years to come even if he loses. Continued on Page 2 A2 Saturday 7 November 2020 UP FRONT Trump's wild claims test limits of Republican loyalty

Continued from Front counts in several states. ers did not want him to ad- On Fox News the night be- dress the nation Thursday Indeed, the most aggres- fore, Graham said he was night when he made his sive Republican criticism transferring $500,000 from most outrageous claims. was limited to the small and his campaign account to Wisconsin Sen. Ron John- familiar group of frequent Trump's legal fund, and son, a staunch Trump ally, Trump critics such as Utah called for others to make highlighted the obvious Sen. Mitt Romney and Ne- donations as well. downside of Trump's ques- braska Sen. Ben Sasse, who Ari Fleischer, a former aide tions about the integrity of will not face Republican to President George W. the voting process. voters again for at least Bush, said Trump was simply "It's very unfortunate that no four years. But a handful saying out loud about the matter who wins, the other of more regular Trump de- voting system what most half of America is not going fenders raised the embat- losing candidates say pri- to view this as a particularly tled president's ire by failing vately. legitimate election," John- to rush to his defense. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan warns of a surge in coronavirus "I wish people talked with son said on WTMJ-AM, a Some Trump allies viewed cases, during a news conference Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in less bombast. But I'm not local radio station. "I'm not former United Nations am- Annapolis, Md. going to fault the president saying it's legitimate or not. bassador Nikki Haley's initial Associated Press for it," Fleischer said. I'm saying this process has response as a political obit- Blunt, was not afraid to needed to take the White "Be gentle about Trump's been set up where people uary of sorts for the presi- call out Trump's inconsist- House. behavior," he urged. "When are not going to view it as dent. She thanked Trump ent calls to stop counting With things trending in the I watched it last night and legitimate. And that's a real on Twitter for helping to de- ballots in states where he's wrong direction for him, watched these heads ex- problem." liver "conservative victories" ahead and keep counting Trump continued to spread plode I just rolled my eyes. Trump spent most of Friday up and down the ballot in states where he's behind. baseless rumors of voting ... We've always been a behind closed doors at the and predicted that "truth "You can't stop the count in fraud throughout the day, noisy democracy." White House, angry about will prevail." one state and decide you calling on the Supreme Yet history suggests that the direction of the race It was a similarly muted want the count to continue Court to intervene even Trump's rhetoric and ac- and insisting that his aides defense from Missouri Sen. in another state," Blunt told as his campaign struggled tions go well beyond the and allies push back. There Josh Hawley, another reporters. "That might be to produce significant evi- normal trappings of de- was no indication he would Trump ally in the 2024 con- how you'd like to see the dence of malfeasance. mocracy. Never before has concede, no matter what versation. He avoided em- system work but that's not Still, there was no shortage a sitting president so ag- the final vote tally showed. bracing some of Trump's how the system works." of Republican leaders will- gressively undermined the Hogan, the Maryland gov- most outlandish claims but As votes were tallied across ing to back him up — espe- integrity of a U.S. election. ernor, acknowledged that vowed to introduce legisla- the country Friday after- cially after Donald Trump His strategy was entirely Trump would have "an im- tion to address some of the noon, Biden was on the Jr. called out their silence predictable. With polls portant voice with the base president's concerns about cusp of winning the presi- on social media. showing him lagging, of the Republican Party" transparency during an ap- dency as he opened up South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Trump raised questions moving forward regardless pearance on Fox News. narrow leads in the critical Graham told reporters Fri- about the integrity of the of the 2020 election's out- A spokesman declined to battlegrounds of Georgia day that he was "not con- voting system for much of come. make Hawley available and Pennsylvania. The shifts ceding" Biden's tightening the year. Yet his words from "I'm sure he's going to be to answer follow-up ques- put Biden in a stronger po- grasp on the presidency the White House this week a factor to contend with," tions. But Missouri's other sition to capture the 270 and fully supported Trump's were no less shocking. Hogan said. "I don't antici- Republican senator, Roy Electoral College votes efforts to challenge ballot Even internally, some advis- pate him going quietly."q

Bannon lawyer quits fraud case after inflamatory remarks

NEW YORK (AP) — A law- headed for being disloyal dants of misappropriating yer for President Donald to the president. The re- money from the group, Trump's former chief strat- marks prompted Twitter which raised $25 million egist, Steve Bannon, quit to permanently suspend from thousands of donors defending him in a fed- Bannon's account. who thought their cash eral fraud case a day af- "I'd put the heads on pikes" would be used to build the ter Bannon made inflam- as a warning to federal wall. matory comments about bureaucrats, Bannon said Prosecutors declined com- Dr. Anthony Fauci and FBI on video. "You either get ment on Friday. There was Director Christopher Wray. with the program or you no new lawyer for Ban- In a letter dated Friday, are gone." non named in the court defense attorney William Bannon, 66, is facing record.q Burck told a federal court charges he ripped off judge in New York City that Trump supporters as an or- he was withdrawing from ganizer of a group called the case. He did not give "We Build The Wall" that a reason why. Reached portrayed itself as eager by email, Burck declined to help the president build to discuss the decision. a barrier along the U.S.- In this April 12, 2019, file photo, attorney William Burck speaks The lawyer quit after Ban- Mexico border. He has before Judge Leonard Hanser during a hearing in New England non suggested on an on- pleaded not guilty. Patriots owner Robert Kraft's prostitution solicitation case, in West Palm Beach, Fla. line broadcast that Fauci Prosecutors have accused Associated Press and Wray should be be- Bannon and co-defen- A3 U.S. NEWS Saturday 7 November 2020 Protesters crying foul over vote counts stir safety concerns

By ADAM GELLER in a Hummer from Virginia, Associated Press did not have permits to Pro-Trump protesters — carry the weapons in Penn- some of them openly car- sylvania, police said. A rying rifles and handguns — military-style rifle without a rallied outside vote-tabula- serial number was found in- tion centers in a few cities side their vehicle along with around the country Friday, ammunition, Police Com- responding to groundless missioner Danielle Outlaw claims by President Donald said. The car had a window Trump that the Democrats sticker for the right-wing were trying to steal the conspiracy theory QAnon. White House. District Attorney Larry Kras- Elections officials in several ner did not say why the states where Democrat Joe men had come to Philadel- Biden was ahead said the phia but said there were no anger outside their doors indications they were part made them fear for the of an extremist group. safety of their employees. In Rhode Island, about 100 Roughly 100 Trump sup- protesters rallied outside porters gathered for a third the state board of elections straight day in front of the headquarters, demand- elections center in Phoenix, People demonstrate outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Harrisburg, ing a recount in an over- Pa., as vote counting continues following Tuesday's election. where hundreds of work- whelmingly Democratic Associated Press ers were processing and state where Biden won with counting ballots. tive activist Charlie Kirk told Love Trump." Police cor- payers and our staff" and more than 59% of the vote. "Arrest the poll workers!" the the crowd, eliciting cheers. doned off streets leading because of "credible infor- Protesters said ballots were crowd chanted, demand- In Detroit, dozens of Trump to the building and main- mation" from the sheriff's illegally dumped in Rhode ing four more years in office supporters returned to the tained a close watch on office. In Philadelphia, two Island, but offered no evi- for Trump. Sheriff's deputies streets outside the city's the protest. men with handguns were dence. State elections of- kept protesters in a "free convention center, where The county treasurer in arrested Thursday night ficials have said they have speech" zone away from election workers counted Detroit, Eric Sabree, said near the convention cen- no evidence of fraud. the entrance to the build- ballots. he had closed his office ter where the vote-count- "We demand a recount in ing. "When we start audit- "Stop the steal!" the protest- because of threats. In a ing that could decide the Jesus' name!" protest lead- ing some of these voter ers chanted. Some carried statement, Sabree said the White House race was go- er Kathleen Forant shout- rolls, their fraud may actu- signs that read, "Make Elec- decision was made "in the ing on. The men, ages 42 ed, as state police stood ally be exposed," conserva- tions Fair Again" and "We interest of the safety of tax- and 61, who had drive up nearby. q Portland, Oregon rejects bid to cut $18M more from police

By GILLIAN FLACCUS “Last week, we heard George Floyd in May and Associated Press that it won’t require lay- was one of the biggest is- PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — City offs, which is wrong. It will sues in the mayor’s race. commissioners in Portland, require layoffs. This is not a Portland has been roiled by Oregon on Thursday reject- detail. This is a critical piece five months of near-nightly ed a budget amendment of information,” he said be- Black Lives Matter protests that would have slashed fore voting no. and Wheeler has come another $18 million from “The testimony we’ve under intense criticism for the Portland Police Bureau heard is clear: the status what many see as an over- amid months of racial jus- quo is unacceptable. Many ly aggressive police force. tice protests and shifted Portlanders, and most of A challenger to Wheeler’s the money to the city’s the people who testified left who attended dozens pandemic response. about this item, do not trust of protests against racial The commission voted 3-2 the current criminal legal injustice and police bru- against the amendment, system — they do not trust tality almost beat him by which had been proposed the Police Bureau,” he said, doubling down on a plat- Back the Blue police supporters, left, stand next to Black Lives by Commissioner Jo Ann adding that he nonetheless form of police reform and Matter protesters calling for defunding the police, Thursday, Nov. Hardesty, the first Black felt cutting the police bud- proposed police budget 5, 2020, in Portland, Ore. Associated Press woman on the elected get further was not the solu- cuts of $50 million, among body that acts like a city tion. The commission voted other things. And while pro- for several hours to call for at two other men when po- council. Mayor Ted Wheel- in June to cut nearly $16 tests around the country authorities to reopen an lice showed up and fired er, who is also police com- million from the police — focused on the vote count investigation into the fatal 12 shots, striking him nine missioner, was one of three eliminating school resource in the U.S. presidential elec- police shooting death of a times. Kimmons’ death has commissioners who voted officers, transit police and a tion this week, protests in 27-year-old Black man two nonetheless been one of last week to delay a vote gun violence reduction unit Portland were centered years ago. two recent police shoot- on the budget amend- — and the force has also on racial injustice and po- A grand jury in 2018 con- ings at the forefront of pro- ment until after Tuesday’s suffered pandemic-related lice brutality. On Thursday, cluded that officers were testers’ demands for po- election. Wheeler won a budget cuts. a day after demonstrators justified in opening fire on lice reform and his mother second term and voted Police accountability has smashed windows in the Patrick Kimmons. Authorities holds weekly protests call- “no” on the amendment been a driving issue in downtown, a group of pro- said Kimmons was armed ing for authorities to reopen Thursday. Portland since the killing of testers stood in heavy rain and had already fired shots the case.q A4 Saturday 7 November 2020 U.S. NEWS Demolition starts on big ship stranded 14 months off Georgia

By RUSS BYNUM working its way upward. Associated Press Crews erected a mesh bar- SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Us- rier around the Golden Ray ing a heavy anchor chain to contain any leaking pol- like a saw, a towering crane lutants and falling debris Friday began cutting apart — including cars that were a cargo ship that's been among its cargo — dur- stranded on the Georgia ing the cutting. That will be coast since it overturned cleaned up once the rest nearly 14 months ago. of the dismantled ship gets Demolition of the South removed. Korean ship Golden Ray fi- The ship's demolition was nally started after months delayed by a busy Atlantic of planning and setbacks. hurricane season, a hand- Officials warned that re- ful of coronavirus infec- moving the partially sub- tions among members of merged shipwreck off St. the salvage team and an Simons Island will be loud engineering problem deal- and messy. It's expected to ing with how to anchor the take roughly new months crane. The command has to complete. booked an entire resort "We expect there will be nearby through Jan. 21 to noise, fires, product dis- isolate 100 salvage workers charges, and debris once In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, a Moran tugboat nears the stern of the capsizing vessel Golden Ray as a safeguard against the near St. Simons Sound off the coast of Georgia. we begin the cutting and virus. Associated Press lifting process," John Mad- The Coast Guard held dox of the Georgia Depart- vehicles remain in the ship's a giant archway of steel perhaps a week needed to hearings on the cause of ment of Natural Resources cargo decks. girders anchored to a pair cut, lift and remove each the shipwreck last month. said in a statement from The salvage team plans to of barges. It's the largest giant segment. An expert concluded the the multiagency com- cut the ship into eight mas- such crane sailing under a "Frankly, it's very slow," said Golden Ray tipped over mand overseeing the ship's sive chunks. Each segment U.S. flag, capable of lifting Coast Guard Petty Officer because unstable loading removal. "It would be unre- will be hoisted by a crane loads of up to 7,500 tons 2nd Class Michael Himes, had left its center of grav- alistic to say that this opera- and then lowered onto a (6,800 metric tonnes). a spokesman for the com- ity too high. Coast Guard tion will be clean and per- barge for transport to a While straddling the ship- mand team. "The chain it- Lt. Ian Oviatt said the ship fect." The Golden Ray cap- salvage yard on the Gulf wreck, the crane is using self is moving about 7 to 8 lacked enough water in its sized Sept. 8, 2019, shortly Coast. chains measuring 400 feet feet (2.1 to 2.4 meters) per ballast tanks, used to add after leaving the Port of The cutting and lifting are (122 meters) long to cut minute." Himes said noise weight at the bottom of a Brunswick about 70 miles being handled by a giant through the vessel. The sal- had been minimal be- vessel, to offset that of the (200 kilometers) south of floating crane called the vage team expects each cause the chain was cut- vehicles in its cargo decks Savannah. More than 4,200 VB 10,000, which resembles cut will take a full day, with ting below the water level, above.q

Report: Cops moved slowly due to fear dying man may be armed

a Freedom of Information tail officers' claims that they alleged warrant, Williams, Act request. Last week, were worried the couple who was in the driver's seat, the mother of Marcellis might be armed and were sped off. Stinnette filed a lawsuit ac- unable to determine imme- On video released by the cusing Waukegan Police diately whether or not that city, Keating can be heard officers of letting her son was true. claiming on his radio, "Hey, bleed to death in the eight The reports say the offi- they just ran me over." At- minutes it took for an am- cers eventually pulled Wil- torneys for Williams have bulance to arrive. liams from the vehicle and said that she never tried to In that federal suit, and in placed him on the street. run Keating over.q another filed by the woman He had been shot in the who was seriously injured, abdomen. Tafara Williams, attorneys According to the reports, said the couple posed no Salinas was "visibly shaken" threat to the officers when following the shooting. He In this Oct. 28, 2020 file photo, Marcellis Stinnette's grandmother they were shot and that was fired soon after, in large Sherrellis Stinnette cries during a press conference, in Des neither was armed. part because he failed to Plaines, Ill., after viewing the videos of the Oct. 20 police The attorneys have also activate his body camera involved shooting in Waukegan that killed 19-year-old Stinnette disputed Officer Dante Sa- until after the shooting, and seriously wounded Tafara Williams. linas' claim heard on his which was a violation of Associated Press body camera video that department policy. WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — Sub- friend could have a gun, he opened fire after Wil- Moments before the shoot- urban Chicago police did according to police reports liams tried to run him over ing, James Keating, a white not immediately provide released this week. with her car. officer, approached the medical aid to a mortally The police reports of the But while the police depart- couple as they sat in a car wounded man an officer Oct. 20 shooting were re- ment reports acknowledge in front of Williams' home. had just shot because they leased to the Lake County no weapon was found in As the officer attempted feared that he or his girl- News-Sun in response to the vehicle, they also de- to arrest Stinnette on an A5 WORLD NEWS Saturday 7 November 2020 U.S. sanctions Hezbollah-allied Lebanese Christian leader

By ZEINA KARAM awaited the result of U.S. Associated Press elections and Donald BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. Trump's pathway to reelec- Treasury on Friday slapped tion appeared to shrink. sanctions on Lebanon's for- It also comes as Prime Min- mer foreign minister and a ister-designate Saad Hariri leading Christian political is struggling to form a new ally of the militant Hezbol- government in Lebanon, lah group, singling him out which has been hit by the for what it said was his role worst economic and finan- in corruption. cial crisis in its modern histo- Gebran Bassil, a lawmaker ry. Hariri's government was who leads the largest bloc toppled by the anti-corrup- in parliament and a son- tion protests in November in-law of President Michel last year but he has recent- Aoun, has emerged as a ly been tasked by Aoun to major target of Lebanese form a new government. protesters who thronged Bassil has held several high- streets in an uprising last level posts in the Lebanese year over endemic corrup- government, serving as the tion and state mismanage- minister of telecommuni- ment. cations, energy and water The Treasury designation and as foreign minister at did not mention Bassil's alli- Gebran Bassil who is a current lawmaker who leads the biggest bloc in parliament and is a son- various intervals over the ance or links to Hezbollah, in-law of President Michel Aoun, speaks to journalists at the presidential palace, in Baabda east of past two decades. He also but the sanctions targeting Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. heads the Free Patriotic Associated Press him appeared to be part of Movement, the Christian the Trump administration's The United States has been Friday's announcement is Mnuchin. party founded by Aoun. maximum pressure cam- sanctioning Hezbollah offi- a major expansion of the Immediately after the des- The Treasury designation paign against Iran and its cials for years, and recently scope of sanctions target- ignation, Bassil tweeted described him as being allies in the region. began targeting politi- ing Hezbollah's political that the sanctions do not "at the forefront of corrup- U.S. Secretary of State Mike cians close to the group. partners in Lebanon. frighten him. "I have got- tion" in Lebanon, accusing Pompeo, in a statement, In September, the Treasury "The systemic corruption ten used to injustice and him of being involved in said Bassil contributes to a imposed sanctions on two in Lebanon's political sys- learned from our history: It approving several projects prevailing system of corrup- former Lebanese Cabinet tem exemplified by Bassil is our fate in this Orient to that would have steered tion and political patron- ministers allied with the mili- has helped to erode the carry our cross every day Lebanese government age in Lebanon that has tant group in a strong mes- foundation of an effective ... in order to survive," he funds to individuals close "aided and abetted Hez- sage to Hezbollah and its government that serves the tweeted. to him through a group of bollah's destabilizing activi- allies who control majority Lebanese people," said U.S. The announcement came front companies, while min- ties." seats in Parliament. Treasury Secretary Steven T. as the world anxiously ister of energy in 2014. q Dutch PM Rutte condemns threats to teacher over cartoon

By MIKE CORDER and we must not tolerate In a statement posted Associated Press it," Rutte said. on its website Friday, the THE HAGUE, Netherlands Dutch lawmakers have Rotterdam school said it (AP) — Dutch Prime Minis- reacted angrily to reports is "completely unaccept- ter Mark Rutte said Friday that the teacher, who has able that a discussion be- that threats that forced a not been publicly identi- tween teachers and stu- teacher in the port city of fied, came under threat dents is hijacked by peo- Rotterdam to go hiding af- because of a cartoon that ple from outside who use ter some students object- reportedly had been on this to make unfounded ed to a political cartoon display for five years at his threats." displayed in his classroom classroom at the Emmaus- The cartoon, titled "Im- must not be tolerated. college in Rotterdam. mortal" was drawn in the Rutte spoke hours after Police tweeted Nov. 3 that aftermath of the deadly Rotterdam police said the teacher had been 2015 attack on the offic- In this Thursday July 9, 2020 file photo, Mark Rutte, Prime they had arrested an threatened and that they es of the French satirical Minister of the Netherlands, talks during a media conference 18-year-old girl on suspi- were treating the case weekly newspaper. The at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin. cion she posted a mes- "extremely seriously." Po- cartoonist, Joep Bertrams, Associated Press sage on social media that lice did not elaborate on told Dutch daily Trouw this "incited others to commit the nature of the threats. week that it is not a de- case and why it escalat- that just as important as crimes" directed at the The threat comes weeks piction of Islam's Prophet ed. Education Minister Arie increasing the knowledge school and teacher. after French teacher Sam- Muhammad. The drawing Slob told broadcaster NOS of students, it "is our task "The fact that at this mo- uel Paty was beheaded won a Dutch prize as the earlier this week that there to guide them to a place ment teachers are be- outside his school in a Paris best political cartoon of was a discussion about the in society where they can ing threatened because suburb Oct. 16 by a teen- the year in 2015. cartoon "that took on its find their way in freedom they paid attention in their age refugee of Chechen Police and authorities own dynamic because of and with respect for each lessons to the discussion origin for showing the cari- have not detailed the ex- things that went on social other. Teachers discuss this around cartoons is absurd catures in a civics class. act circumstances of the media." The school said with students every day."q A6 Saturday 7 November 2020 WORLD NEWS North Denmark in lockdown over mutated virus in mink farms

By JAN M. OLSEN WHO officials said each Associated Press case needs to be evalu- COPENHAGEN, Denmark ated to determine if any of (AP) — More than a quar- the changes mean the vi- ter million Danes went into rus behaves differently. lockdown Friday in a north- "Right now the evidence ern region of the country that we have doesn't sug- where a mutated variation gest that this variant is in of the coronavirus has in- any way different in the fected minks being farmed way it behaves," he said for their fur, leading to an in Geneva.Peter Ben Em- order to kill millions of the barek, a WHO expert on animals. food safety, said that initial Prime Minister Mette studies on pigs, chickens Frederiksen said the move and cattle "show that these was meant to contain species are not at all sus- the virus, and it came two ceptible in the same way days after the government that mink are, for example. ordered the cull of all 15 So even if these animals million minks bred at Den- were infected, they would mark's 1,139 mink farms. not be able to sustain and The coronavirus evolves spread the disease in the Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen speaks during a press conference in the Prime constantly and, to date, same way." Minister's Office in Copenhagen, Thursday Nov. 5, 2020. there is no evidence that Associated Press Britain on Friday said that any of the mutations pose people coming from Den- an increased danger to cultural activities have must close and school stu- were reported among the mark must self-isolate for people. But Danish authori- been suspended, public dents from fifth grade and stock there. Nationwide, at 14 days, adding the coun- ties were not taking any transportation has been up will switch to remote least 216 out of the 1,139 try to a list of countries it chances. stopped and regional bor- learning Monday. fur farms in Denmark have deems risky. "Instead of waiting for evi- ders have been closed. "We must knock down now been infected. The Danish government dence, it is better to act Only people with so-called completely this virus vari- Kaare Moelbak of Statens said a mutation of the vi- quickly," said Tyra Grove "critical functions" such as ant," Health Minister Mag- Serum Institut said the vi- rus had been found in 12 Krause, head department police and health officials nus Heunicke said Thurs- rus variant was registered people infected by minks, at Statens Serum Institut, a and different authorities day, adding that the mu- in August and September, which farmers have been government agency that are being permitted to tated virus had been found and no mutations have ordered to cull en masse, maps the spread of the cross municipal boundar- in 12 people. been found since, so it was but experts said the signifi- coronavirus in Denmark. ies. Last month, Denmark start- not known if it still exists. The cance of any variant strain In seven northern Danish People in the region have ed culling millions of minks mutated virus was found in and its effect on humans municipalities with some been urged to to be tested. in the north of the country five mink farms, according was unclear because it 280,000 residents sport and As of Saturday, restaurants after COVID-19 infections to the government body. was yet to be studied. q Final votes confirm New Zealand won't legalize marijuana

17 election included those just 26% of the vote and 33 be minister for children. cast overseas and ac- seats in Parliament. The final vote count barely counted for about 17% of Ardern and top lawmakers changed the level of sup- the total vote. in her Cabinet were sworn port for a second referen- The special votes also in Friday in a ceremony dum to allow euthanasia, slightly increased the ma- conducted by Governor- which won with 65% ap- jority of liberal Prime Minis- General Patsy Reddy. Ard- proval. ter Jacinda Ardern and her ern warned her colleagues Almost 3 million people vot- Labour Party, which ended about the difficulties they ed in the election, and the up with just over 50% of the faced with the virus and turnout of 82% was the high- total vote, and 65 of Parlia- economic downturn. est in more than 20 years. ment's 120 seats. "You will govern thorough As well as the 65 seats won It is the first time any single one of the most difficult by Labour and the 33 by party has commanded a times in New Zealand his- National, the liberal Green majority in Parliament since tory," Ardern said. Party won 10 seats, the lib- In this Oct. 17, 2020, file photo, New Zealand's Prime Minister New Zealand introduced a New Deputy Prime Minis- ertarian ACT Party won 10 Jacinda Ardern gestures as she gives her victory speech to proportional voting system ter Grant Robertson will be and the indigenous Maori Labour Party members at an event in Auckland, New Zealand. 24 years ago. And it's the the first openly gay man to Party won two. Associated Press first time any single party hold the role. He will also Although the Labour Party By NICK PERRY though it got close. has won a majority of all continue his previous job as could govern alone, it has Associated Press The referendum to legal- votes since 1951. finance minister. signed an agreement with WELLINGTON, New Zealand ize the drug ended up The landslide victory re- Ardern has also assigned the Green Party to work to- (AP) — New Zealand won't with 48% in support and flected widespread ap- a number of indigenous gether on climate, environ- be legalizing marijuana af- 51% opposed, a tighten- proval of Ardern's handling Maori lawmakers to top ment and child well-being ter the final votes counted ing from the election night of the coronavirus pan- positions, including Nanaia issues. Two Green Party Friday in a referendum split of 46% in favor and demic. The conservative Mahuta, who will take on lawmakers have also been failed to overturn the result 53% against. The special National Party, the main the role of foreign minister, given ministerial roles out- from election night — al- votes tallied after the Oct. opposition, ended up with and Kelvin Davis, who will side of the Cabinet.q A7 WORLD NEWS Saturday 7 November 2020 Puerto Ricans in unfamiliar territory as vote count delayed

By DÁNICA COTO Meanwhile, dozens of Associated Press workers inside a coliseum SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) remained hunched over — For the first time in de- tables as they counted by cades, voters across Puerto hand thousands of ballots Rico are still waiting for offi- that machines rejected the cials to confirm the winners day of the election. of some of the most high- Some officials blamed the profile races days after the ongoing problems on a U.S. territory held its general new law the governor ap- election. proved in June just two Traditionally, the govern- months before the primary ment confirms final pre- that led to several chang- liminary results the night of es including the softening the election, but a record of restrictions for absen- number of early and ab- tee and early voting and sentee votes cast this year eliminating departments has overwhelmed officials and high-ranking positions and raised questions about within the elections com- the capacity of an elec- mission, which led to the tions commission that only departure of longtime of- months ago fumbled a pri- ficials. mary so badly it forced a The American Civil Liberties second round of voting. New Progressive Party supporters of gubernatorial candidate Pedro Pierluisi arrive to the Vivo Union in Puerto Rico said With nearly 98% of pre- Beach Club to wait for the results of the Puerto Rican general elections in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Friday that the new law has Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. cincts reporting on Friday, Associated Press caused "confusion and un- gubernatorial candidate rest" and requested that it Pedro Pierluisi of the pro- he said. "There's still a lot at cans, many of whom or- sion, Francisco Rosado, be allowed to observe the statehood New Progres- play." ganized last year's massive said he wasn't satisfied with counting of pending votes. sive Party pulled ahead Another hotly contested protests that led to the res- the job that the adminis- Political analyst Mario Ne- by more than 16,000 votes race is that for mayor ignation of former Gov. Ri- trative board responsible grón warned the situation over opponent Carlos Del- of Puerto Rico's capital. cardo Rosselló. for counting those votes is was eroding voters' con- gado of the Popular Demo- Miguel Romero, of the New Puerto Rico's government doing. Rosado recently re- fidence in a government cratic Party, which supports Progressive Party, is ahead blames the delay in results placed the commission's already struggling with cor- the island's territorial status. by more than 1,800 votes on the more than 220,000 former president, who re- ruption and an economic Pierluisi claimed victory late over Manuel Natal of Citi- absentee and early votes it signed in September after crisis. Tuesday after polls closed, zen Victory Movement, a has received, a record for a botched primary in which "The elections commission while Delgado has not con- new party that has espe- officials struggling to count the lack of voting materials was one of the few institu- ceded. cially widespread support them. The president of Puer- prevented dozens of poll- tions that had credibility," "This event has not ended," among young Puerto Ri- to Rico's elections commis- ing centers from opening. he said.q Palestinian in Israel prison ends 100-plus day hunger strike

By M. DARAGHMEH criticism from Palestinians Taghreed, told The Associ- Associated Press and human rights groups, ated Press by phone. RAMALLAH, West Bank which allege the policy "He weighed 104 kilograms (AP) — A Palestinian pris- violates the right to due (229 pounds) before and oner held by Israel has process. now he is 61" kilograms agreed to end more than Qadoura Fares, the head (134 pounds), she added. 100 days of hunger strike, of advocacy group Pales- Israel's Shin Bet security his family and a prisoner tinian Prisoners Club, said agency said al-Akhras' de- rights' advocate said Fri- that under the agreement, tention order was already day, claiming he had re- Israel will not extend the scheduled to end on Nov. ceived assurances from current administrative de- 26. It would not elaborate. Israeli authorities that his tention order for al-Akhras A security official, speak- open-ended detention when it expires on Nov. 26. ing on condition of ano- wouldn't be extended be- Al-Akhras' family said he nymity because he was yond the end of Novem- will spend the next 10 days not authorized to discuss A protester holds a placard depicting Palestinian Maher al- ber. at Kaplan Hospital in cen- the matter with the media, Akhras, 49, who has been on a hunger strike after he was arrested and placed into administrative detention by Israel in Maher al-Akhras, 49, has tral Israel, where he has said al-Akhras had reject- late July, outside of a prison in Ramla, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. refused to eat since he been since Sept. 6, after ed a similar court proposal Associated Press was arrested in July and which he would be trans- last month to release him locked up under adminis- ferred to an Arab hospital on Nov. 26 as long as no involved in "activities that The Islamic Jihad, which trative detention, a policy in east Jerusalem for an- new evidence was pre- endanger public safety." has killed scores of Israelis Israel uses to hold Palestin- other 10 days and then re- sented against him. According to the agency, in suicide bombings and ians without charges on leased from there. The Shin Bet has said al- he was arrested five previ- other attacks over the suspicion of undisclosed "He has ended his strike Akhras was arrested based ous times for involvement years, has threatened to security offenses. These re- and now he is undergoing on information that he is in militant activities. The respond with attacks on Is- newable detention orders a medical check-up to be- active in the Islamic Jihad family denies such involve- rael if al-Akhras' condition have come under heavy gin eating," Al-Akhras' wife, militant group and was ment. deteriorated further.q A8 Saturday 7 November 2020

Sit and get fit

who have trouble moving The Benefits of Chair Yoga that easy for all of us. Now through the up and down for seniors: that you are vacationing motions of traditional yoga Improve core strength and on the beautiful island of benefit from chair yoga. balance. Aruba, why not try this soft Increase flexibility. variation of normal yoga Chair yoga is a gentle form Promote mobility. and feel how you feel fit- of yoga practiced when Improve mental health and ter and in better shape. But you sit and some poses positive feelings. also with a relaxed body can also be done stand- Increase oxygen intake. and muscles. Chair yoga is ing using a chair for sup- Promote better breathing perfect for everyone and port. Yoga offers a myriad techniques. the good news is that it is of benefits with increased Help reduce stress and available on One Happy flexibility, weight loss, and the emotional response to Island. Location is the Zen an improved mental state. stress. garden of Playa Linda PALM BEACH — Did you fering from conditions, such It’s particularly important Control weight. Beach Resort. Call or What- know that you can prac- as chronic pain, carpal for elderly people to imple- sApp to have your chair re- tice yoga while sitting on tunnel syndrome, osteopo- ment practices such as While everyone is getting served: +297 737 7078. Ev- a chair? Chair yoga is an rosis, and multiple sclerosis. chair yoga into their rou- crazy with the healthy life- ery Tuesday, Thursday and ideal exercise for those suf- People over a certain age tines. style trend, it is not always Saturday at 9 a.m.q

Feel the peace within

ORANJESTAD — Meditation is a state of profound, deep peace that occurs when the mind is calm and silent, yet completely alert. Sahaja Yoga Meditation teaches a unique method rooted in ancient spiritual knowledge. You can achieve a state of balance and experience in- ner peace by experiencing your true self.

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Telecommunication company Setar and the Department of Public Health (DVG) introduce: An innovative solution: the Aruba Health App

ORANJESTAD — Since mid-April, a collaboration between Setar, comes out positive, the person will Setar; together with DVG (Depart- DVG, the Horacio Oduber hospi- automatically be added to DVG’s ment of Public Health) and the Aru- tal (HOH), Aruba Tourism Authority quarantine administration system, ban government, have begun the (A.T.A) and Futura. The app focus- so that they are able to monitor first part of the ‘DVG Health Check es on the tourists who are visiting and follow close developments of App’, which was created for the the island. The app was launched the person’s case and health. registration and management of on the 4th of July and is now avail- Setar together with their partners people in quarantine. The goal of able on Google and Apple app are working on upcoming devel- the DVG’s Health Check App is to stores for tourists to download be- opments of the app for the future. have a better view of the regis- fore they travel to Aruba. The goal of the app is to continue tered coronavirus cases on the is- The Aruba Health App offers tour- growing, sustaining and manag- land and to closely follow the de- ists different information regard- ing the health of tourists and locals velopments of those in quarantine, ing the virus, from the time they on Aruba. Setar; as our national thus combating the virus on Aruba. arrive and throughout their stay in telecommunication company, is Aruba. For example, if a tourist did proud to be a part of innovative The second part of the project, their COVID-19 testing in Aruba, solutions that will help fight and which commenced in June, is they would receive their results on control the transmission of the co- called ‘Aruba Health App’ and is the app within 24 hours. If the test rona virus on Aruba.q A10 Saturday 7 November 2020 LOCAL About Aruba

ORANJESTAD — Aruba is Aruba’s endemic rattle- the smallest, driest and Coastal lagoons with man- snake, the Cascabel, and strange, red, bristly “cap” hat was not enough, the windiest of the three Lee- grove forests and extensive their irresistible burrowing (called a cephalium), pope’s head cactus also ward Islands of the Dutch and well-developed sea- owl, the Shoco. The park which grows out the top of sprouts tiny, fuchsia flowers Caribbean. Despite this, it grass beds at the southern not only contains outstand- the green base and can from its cephalium. These has a surprisingly varied part of the island are a ing nature but also a rich reach heights of up to 1 m flowers give way to bright landscape. The island’s magnet for sea turtles, as cultural history. This includes (~3.3 ft)! Using your imagi- pink, waxy, cone-shaped connection, via the con- well as an important base a renovated farm area (cu- nation, one can really see fruits. The fruits are edible tinental shelf, to the South in the marine food chain. nucu) and early Arawak a green “head” topped and have the seedy con- American mainland means Covering almost one fifth cave paintings, which were with a tall, red, clergical sistency of a crunchy kiwi, that Aruba’s flora and fauna of the total land area of used as the inspiration for “hat”. This cactus can be though their flavor is quite are quite different from her Aruba, the Parke Nacional the park’s iconic logo. found clinging to rocks in light. Lovely to look at and sister islands — Bonaire and Arikok includes the island’s some of the drier, less hos- delightful to taste, but do Curaçao. Aruba’s stunning highest hill, Mount Jamano- Pope’s Head Cactus pitable climes throughout remember to mind their geological features include ta. Located on the island’s Our spotlight moves to one the Caribbean, Mexico, sharp spines and leave grottos, caves and giant windward shore, the park of the Caribbean’s most and South America. It’s enough fruit for the plants rocks (tonalites) fashioned gives access to the rough personable succulents, the quite a common sight while to procreate. by the elements. Aruba lava hills and limestone Pope’s Head Cactus (Me- hiking in the scrublands of The next time you are hav- is famous for long sandy rock formations typical of locactus intortus). Its ge- both the Windward and ing a wander through our beaches and strong trade this arid island. With its frag- nus name is Melocactus, Leeward islands, though starkly beautiful sub-tropi- winds, which make the is- ile dry cactus forest and ex- meaning “melon cactus”, different species inhabit cal dry forests, don’t forget land a paradise for beach tensive scrublands the park referring to its short, round, the northern and south- to look down and admire lovers and windsurfers but is home to over 50 species watermelon-like base. The ern ranges. This particular the quirky and stout pope’s a challenging environment of native trees and is the most interesting part of specimen comes to us from head cactus. Source: for plants and animals. last protected refuge for this plant however, is the St. Maarten. As if its spiny DCNA.q

Covid-19 in Aruba- Moving forward to flattening the curve

ORANJESTAD — After being get affected by the vi- in effect, however you are transport. residents). Sincere condo- completely shut down for rus once again, but we not allowed to be on the ● Visits and admis- lences to the family of the 3.5 months due to the Cov- weren’t prepared for the beach and gathering on sions to elderly care homes deceased. There are cur- id-19 pandemic, Aruba was strength in which this virus public parking spaces be- are prohibited. rently 10 persons hospital- ready to reopen its border would manifest itself in the tween 12am-5am. ● Indoor and outdoor ized, of whom 1 is in inten- for international visitors on 2nd wave. Total cases were ● Restaurants need contact sports must stop. sive care. July 1st. Firstly, the borders increasing at a high speed to be closed at 11:00 pm. were opened to the Carib- daily. Due to this and espe- ● ‘Ambiance music’ Advice for travelers bean (with the exception cially to protect our visitors only is allowed at the es- Latest update on cases- Prior to travel, visitors should of Dominican Republic and the Government of Aruba tablishment. Loud music November 6, 2020 download the Aruba De- Haiti), Europe, and Canada together with the depart- nor dancing is permitted. 14 new cases of COVID-19 partment of Public Health’s and since July 15th, tourists ment of Public Health had ● Tables in restaurants reported and 15 persons re- Aruba Health App. A mo- from the United States and to implement strict rules cannot seat more than 4 covered. The total number bile resource for informa- Canada were welcomed. and protocols again. As people, excluding children of active COVID-19 coro- tion on COVID-19 health What a joy it was to see the cases were increasing under 12 years of age. navirus cases is 172 (161 res- procedures in Aruba, facili- the first flight land and the the rules became stricter ● Bars (counter) at lo- idents and 11 visitors). The tation of the airport health first tourist touching Aruba’s and as soon as the num- cations cannot service, as total cases to date is 4.578 screening, and faster re- ground after such a long bers decreased immensely there cannot be chairs at (4.501 residents and 77 visi- sults for Molecular PCR CO- time. the Government of Aruba the bar to sit down. tors). The total recovered is VID-19 tests taken in Aruba. was able to adapt its rules ● Avoid large gather- 4.367 (4.301 residents and Also as of November 1, 2020 A month after opening the according to the develop- ings at the workplace. 66 visitors). The number of a flat premium of $30 is ap- border we had the first ac- ment of the Covid-19 situa- ● Avoid visiting family persons tested, including plicable for new insurance tive Covid-19 cases regis- tion on the island. and family parties in groups visitors, is now 41.437 of policies for travelers over tered, which marked the These are the decisions tak- of 4 people or more. which 19.949 were persons 14 years old. More informa- start of the 2nd wave of en by the Government of ● Masks are now tested at the airport. The tion on travel and health the pandemic. We were Aruba up till today: mandatory in all locations number of deaths related requirements can be found all conscious that we might ● Curfew is no longer (interior) and also on public to COVID-19 is now 39 (all on www.aruba.com.q A11 business Saturday 7 November 2020 Hiring held last month but signs of caution as virus worsens

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER rolling average for new AP Economics Writer cases, hitting nearly 90,000. WASHINGTON (AP) — Defy- Daily new cases were also ing fears of another slow- on track for another day down, U.S. businesses kept above 100,000, with surg- hiring at a solid pace in ing numbers reported all October yet there are signs around the country, includ- they remain cautious about ing a combined nearly the economy's future as 25,000 in Texas, Illinois and the pandemic worsens. Florida. The Labor Department said The nation still has 10.1 mil- Friday that employers add- lion fewer jobs than it did ed 638,000 jobs and the un- before the viral outbreak employment rate tumbled intensified in March. At a full percentage point to the current pace of hiring, 6.9%, extending what has it would take until Febru- been a faster recovery ary 2022 to regain all those than many economists ex- jobs. Still, that would be pected in the spring. faster than the 2008-2009 But the pace of hiring isn't Great Recession, when it robust enough to rap- took more than five years idly soak up the millions to recover the jobs lost. of Americans who were The gradual recovery of the thrown out of work by the job market has affected pandemic recession. In this Sept. 2, 2020 file photo, a customer wears a face mask as they carry their order past a now Americans in uneven ways The job gains were little hiring sign at an eatery in Richardson, Texas. and widened inequalities. changed from September's Associated Press Lower-paid workers in in- 672,000 and less than half dustries like restaurants, ho- August's 1.5 million. But the job search website. "But we customers but aren't sure had been able to serve tels, and health care have increase was stronger than all need to keep in mind how long it will last and are more customers outdoors. seen their jobs and incomes it appears: It was held down the huge hole that we're in, reluctant to make perma- But the prospects for more recover much more slowly by the loss of about 150,000 in terms of jobs and unem- nent job offers. The length stimulus have been scram- than white-collar workers temporary Census jobs. Ex- ployment." of the average work week bled by the election, which who have largely worked cluding governments at all Hiring rose in retail, includ- also rose, evidence that appears likely to result in from home. Many of them levels, private businesses ing in online retail, where employers pushed their a victory for Democratic have also benefited from a added a healthy 906,000 many Americans have current staff to work more candidate Joe Biden, while surge in home equity and jobs. That figure has held turned during the viral out- rather than take on new possibly preserving a Re- from the Federal Reserve's steady for three months. break. Warehousing and workers. publican majority in the ultra-low-rate policies, Overall, the latest jobs re- courier services have both Federal Reserve Chair Je- Senate. That could mean which have fueled gains in port suggests the tentative added jobs in every month rome Powell and many any additional aid will be the stock market. recovery remains intact, for since the pandemic, in- Wall Street economists postponed until at least Women have been more now, and that the econo- cluding last month. have urged Congress to next year. likely to leave the workforce my is continuing to adapt In a sign of the uncertainty approve more government The job market and the than men since the pan- to the pandemic. clouding the economy as aid to support families and overall economy remain demic began, particularly "It was a pleasant surprise the virus surges, compa- businesses, particularly as under intensified pressure since school started, with to see that the pace of nies also added more than the pandemic rages and from the accelerating many schools operating the recovery hasn't slowed 100,000 temporary work- colder weather threatens pandemic. On Thursday, only online. That has forced down," said Nick Bunker, an ers. That suggests they are recent hiring gains among the nation broke another many working mothers to economist at Indeed, the seeing more demand from restaurants and bars, which record in the seven-day quit jobs.q Walmart agrees to sell its business in Argentina by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO and 9,000 workers under kets over the past 15 years AP Retail Writer the brands Changomas, Mi including Germany and NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart Changomas, Walmart Su- South Korea. In many cas- will sell its business in Ar- percenter and Punto May- es, it has lacked the scale gentina as it continues to orista. The Changomas, Mi to press local suppliers on restructure its international Changomas, and Punto price as it does in the United division. Mayorista signs will remain States. In October, Walmart Walmart will continue to on the stores, but Walmart said it was selling its British support the business transi- Supercenters will be re- supermarket chain Asda tion services and sourcing named. for 6.8 billion pounds ($8.8 agreements under Grupo Walmart operates stores in billion). Walmart is retaining de Narvaez, the company 27 countries under various a minority stake and a seat that is acquiring it, but it will names and has taken some of the board at Asda. not retain an equity stake. lumps as it has attempted In 2018, Walmart Inc. sold Walmart Argentina began to export its low-price strat- an 80% stake in its Brazilian operations in 1995 with a egy overseas. The Benton- operations to a global pri- A woman pushes a shopping cart to enter a Walmart in Rolling single shop in Buenos Ai- ville, Arkansas, retailer has vate equity firm. Walmart Meadows, Ill., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. res. It has since expanded given up on operations in gave up in Germany and Associated Press to more than 90 locations several international mar- South Korea in 2006.q A12 Saturday 7 November 2020 TECHNOLOGY Did social media actually counter election misinformation?

By MATT O'BRIEN and MAE premature victory in spe- ANDERSON cific states. AP Technology Writers The Twitter and Facebook Ahead of the election, actions were a step in the Facebook, Twitter and You- right direction, but not that Tube promised to clamp effective — particularly in down on election misinfor- Twitter's case, said Jennifer mation, including unsub- Grygiel, a professor at Syra- stantiated charges of fraud cuse University and social and premature declara- media expert. tions of victory by candi- That's because tweets from dates. And they mostly did major figures can get almost just that — though not with- instant traction, Grygiel out a few hiccups. said. So even though Twit- But overall their measures ter labeled Trump's tweets still didn't really address about "being up big," and the problems exposed by votes being cast after polls the 2020 U.S. presidential closed and others, by the contest, critics of the social time the label appeared, platforms contend. several minutes after the "We're seeing exactly what tweet, the misinformation we expected, which is not This image combo shows the logos of Google, Twitter, YouTube TV and Facebook. had already spread. One enough, especially in the Associated Press Wednesday Trump tweet case of Facebook," said falsely complaining that Shannon McGregor, an as- warnings to see them and people to accept it once cast ballots in person. Mail vote counters were "work- sistant professor of journal- limiting the ability to share it's there," she said. ballots can take longer to ing hard" to make his lead ism and media at the Uni- them. Trump wasn't alone in at- process than ballots cast at in the Pennsylvania count versity of North Carolina. The video-sharing app Tik- tracting such labels. Re- polling places. "disappear" wasn't labeled One big test emerged ear- Tok, popular with young publican U.S. Sen. Thom In a Sept. 3 post, Facebook for more than 15 minutes, ly Wednesday morning as people, said it pulled down Tillis got a label on Twitter CEO Mark Zuckerberg said and was not obscured. vote-counting continued in some videos Wednesday for declaring a premature that if a candidate or cam- "Twitter can't really en- battleground states includ- from high-profile accounts reelection victory in North paign tries to declare vic- force policies if they don't ing Wisconsin, Michigan that were making elec- Carolina. The same thing tory before the results are do it before it happens, in and Pennsylvania. Presi- tion fraud allegations, say- happened to a Demo- in, the social network would the case of the president," dent Donald Trump made ing they violated the app's cratic official claiming that label their post to note that Grygiel said. "When a tweet a White House appear- policies on misleading infor- former Vice President Joe official results are not yet hits the wire, essentially, ance before cheering sup- mation. For Facebook and Biden had won Wisconsin. in and directing people to it goes public. It already porters, declaring he would YouTube, it mostly meant The flurry of Trump claims the official results. brings this full force of im- challenge the poll results. attaching authoritative in- that began early Wednes- But Facebook limited that pact of market reaction." He also posted mislead- formation to election-relat- day morning continued policy to official candi- Grygiel suggested that ing statements about the ed posts. after the sun rose over dates and campaigns de- for prominent figures like election on Facebook and For instance, Google- Washington. By late morn- claring premature victory Trump, Twitter could pre- Twitter, following months owned YouTube showed ing, Trump was tweeting an in the overall election. Posts moderate posts by delay- of signaling his unfounded video of Trump's White unfounded complaint that that declared premature ing publication until a hu- doubts about expanded House remarks suggesting his early lead in some states victory in specific states man moderator can de- mail-in voting and his de- fraud and premature victo- seemed to "magically dis- were flagged with a gener- cide whether it needs a sire for final election results ries, just as some traditional appear" as the night went al notification about where label. That means flagged when polls closed on Nov. news channels did. But on and more ballots were to find election information tweets would publish with 3. Google placed an "infor- counted. but not warnings that the a label, making it more dif- So what did tech compa- mation panel" beneath the Twitter quickly slapped that information was false or ficult to spread unlabeled nies do about it? For the videos noting that election with a warning that said misleading. misinformation, especially most part, what they said results may not be final and "some or all of the content Facebook also issued a during important events they would, which primar- linking to Google's election shared in this Tweet is dis- blanket statement on the like the election. ily meant labeling false or results page with additional puted and might be mis- top of Facebook and Insta- This is less of an issue on misleading election posts information. leading about an election gram feeds on Wednesday Facebook or YouTube, in order to point users to "They're just appending this or other civic process." It noting that the votes for where people are less likely reliable information. In little label to the president's was among a series of such the U.S. presidential elec- to interact with posts in real Twitter's case, that some- posts, but they're append- warnings Twitter applied tion are still being counted. time. YouTube could be- times meant obscuring the ing those to any politician to Trump tweets Wednes- Twitter was a bit more pro- come more of an issue over offending posts, forcing talking about the elec- day, which make it harder active. Based on its " civic the next few days, Grygiel readers to click through tion," said McGregor, who for viewers to see the posts integrity policy," imple- suggested, if Trump's false blamed both the tech gi- without first reading the mented last month, Twitter claims are adopted by ants and traditional me- warning. said it would label and re- YouTubers who are analyz- dia outlets for shirking their Much of the slowdown in duce the visibility of Tweets ing the election. responsibility to curb the the tabulation of results containing "false or mis- "Generally, platforms have spread of misinformation had been widely forecast- leading information about policies in place that are about the election results ed for months, because civic processes" in order an attempt to do some- instead of amplifying a the coronavirus pandemic to provide more context. thing, but at the end of the falsehood just because the led many states to make It labeled Trump's tweets day it proved to be pretty president said it. it easier to vote by mail, declaring premature vic- ineffective," Grygiel said. "Allowing any false claim and millions chose to do so tory as well as claims from "The president felt empow- to spread can lead more rather than venturing out to Trump and others about ered to make claims."q A13 health Saturday 7 November 2020 Court orders FDA to HEALTH assess environmental dOCTOR ON DUTY Oranjestad impact of GM salmon Hospital 7:00 pm / 10:00pm Tel. 527 4000 By CANDICE CHOI of the salmon remains in San Nicolas AP Food & Health Writer place but did not address Imsan 24 hours NEW YORK (AP) — A fed- the judges ruling on the ad- Tel.524 8833 eral court judge ordered equacy of its environmen- Women in Difficulties the U.S. Food and Drug Ad- tal assessment. 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By MARK KENNEDY package on his own but NEW YORK (AP) — The stu- gets stuck and wastes time. dio behind the kids’ mega- “It’s OK to do things all by hit TV show “Paw Patrol” yourself. But it’s also OK to has a new animated series ask your friends for help,” that arrives timed perfectly Suki tells him gently. In an- for a global pandemic: It other, Tibor overcomes his celebrates delivery people. fear of water thanks to his “Pikwik Pack,” which airs supportive friends. on Disney Junior and Dis- Falcone and Marcus said neyNOW, stars four animal one big artistic influence friends working together to on the making of the show deliver packages in their was Richard Scarry, who community. In the real used small critters to ex- world, postal workers and amine the human-made delivery drivers are being world of tools, vehicles, cheered as essential work- jobs and communities. ers. “They show diversity in “We’re launching the show having different species at a time that we feel the living together. It’s a really world actually would really This image released by Guru Studio shows, clockwise from left, Tibor the hippo, Hazel the cat, Axel great metaphor for kids to appreciate this,” said Frank the raccoon and Suki the hedgehog from the series "Pikwik Pack," premiering two back-to-back see different animals living Falcone, president and ex- episodes, Saturday, November 7, at 8:30 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Junior and in DisneyNOW. in a community together,” Associated Press ecutive creative director said Falcone. of Guru Studio, which pro- mode of transportation — delivered with care.” Rachel Marcus, vice presi- “You can have a plan, duced the series. train, helicopter, truck and “Everything that the char- dent of creative develop- but the best-laid plans, as “Even when we were de- boat. acters deliver in the show ment at Guru Studio, said we all know, they never veloping it, four years ago, Every 12-minute episode are always meant to bring the show and its four crit- work out. So you always we couldn’t possibly have is a quest to hand-deliver people together. They’re ters stay true to the studio’s have to have the critical imagined that we’d be in a package: A space-ob- not items that you use for character-driven focus. thinking skills ready, and our homes really counting sessed child gets a tele- yourself. They’re items that “Each has a flaw and each you have to be agile and on a doorbell ringing and scope, a blueberry farmer can help you bring to- has a strength,” she said. adapt to changing situa- something arriving,” said tired of his fruit gets an gether the people in your “Everyone can utilize their tions,” Falcone said. “That Falcone. apple tree and a milkshake community,” said Falcone. strengths and help each creates more interesting The preschool series fea- shop gets a much-needed “We’re not encouraging other with their flaws and stories and it helps kids un- tures Suki the hedgehog, blender. Each time the de- selfishness. We’re encour- moments where they need derstand that sometimes Axel the raccoon, Tibor the liverers sing: “Together we aging sharing. Deliveries to grow and learn.” things don’t go exactly as hippo and Hazel the cat. travel, by land, sea and air, are a good way to bring a In one episode, Axel takes planned.” They each have a favorite to bring you this package, community together.” on the task of delivering a Another interesting thing about the series is that the pack is led by Suki, who is a Johnny Depp exits ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise little more quiet than most By JAKE COYLE said the role will be recast. cartoon leaders. That was AP Film Writer "We thank Johnny for his purposeful. NEW YORK (AP) — Johnny work on the films to date," “I think you can be a lead- Depp has exited the "Fan- the studio said in a state- er, whether you’re a boy or tastic Beasts" franchise fol- ment. The third "Fantastic a girl, and be quiet and be lowing his failed libel case Beasts" film is currently in a leader that people go against The Sun tabloid production. to for answers rather than newspaper for a 2018 ar- Depp also said he would someone who tells you ticle that labeled him a appeal the decision ear- what to do,” Falcone said. "wife beater." lier this week by a British The show’s creators hope Depp said Friday in a let- judge. After hearing testi- children will guess what ter posted on Instagram mony from Depp and ex- the package is, enjoy the that he would depart the wife Amber Heard in the unboxing reveal at the mis- role of the dark wizard high-profile case, Justice sion’s end and tap into the Gellert Grindelwald after Andrew Nicol said that joy that children get while In this Tuesday, July 14, 2020 file photo, American actor the studio requested his the allegations against giving.q Johnny Depp gestures to the media as he arrives at the High resignation. Depp said his Depp were "substantial- Court in London. announcement came "in ly true." Depp had sued Associated Press Solution Sudoku light of recent events." News Group Newspapers, "I wish to let you know publisher of The Sun, and "My resolve remains strong lion between 2016's "Fan- that I have been asked its executive editor, Dan and I intend to prove that tastic Beasts and Where to resign by Warner Bros. Wootton, over an article the allegations against me to Find Them" and 2018's from my role as Grindel- accusing him of assaulting are false. My life and ca- "Fantastic Beasts: The wald in 'Fantastic Beasts' Heard. "The surreal judge- reer will not be defined by Crimes of Grindelwald." and I have respected and ment of the court in the this moment in time." Warner Bros. on Friday agreed to that request," U.K. will not change my "Fantastic Beasts," a pre- postponed the release of said Depp. fight to tell the truth and I quel franchise spun off the third "Fantastic Beasts" Warner Bros. confirmed confirm that I plan to ap- from the "Harry Potter" films, film from November next Depp's departure and peal," Depp said Friday. has grossed nearly $1.5 bil- year to summer 2022.q Puzzle on Page 13 A15 sports Saturday 7 November 2020 Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17

By JOSH DUBOW ent TD throw to River Cra- AP Pro Football Writer craft wiped out on replay SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — for San Francisco and then Aaron Rodgers took advan- threw an interception to tage of the undermanned Raven Greene after back- San Francisco 49ers rather up left tackle Justin Skule than sympathizing with the got beat for a pressure team that dominated his from Preston Smith. Green Bay Packers twice That mistake led to Rodg- last season. ers' 1-yard throw to Lewis Rodgers threw for 305 yards and the Packers took con- and four touchdowns and trol when Valdes-Scantling the Packers overwhelmed got behind the defense for the depleted 49ers 34-17 the 52-yard catch late in on Thursday night. the first half. "They're a different team "I know they were missing on paper for sure," Rodg- some creatures on both ers said. "They've had some sides of the ball, but that's tough injuries to some really one of the better defenses I key players, but no one's think that we've played de- feeling sorry for anybody in spite missing some of those this league. That's the way guys," Packers coach Matt it goes. Nobody's feeling LaFleur said. "On offense sorry for us. We're dealing Green Bay Packers running back Tyler Ervin (32) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers free safety Jim- it's always difficult going with injuries." mie Ward (20) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, against Kyle and that staff." 2020. Rodgers connected on Rodgers added a second Associated Press deep shots to Davante Ad- TD pass to Valdes-Scantling ams and Marquez Valdes- because the Niners were bo Samuel (hamstring) and game. ... I know we could and the rout was on. Scantling, and a short toss missing almost all their key Brandon Aiyuk (COVID-19 have done better." Adams finished with 10 to Marcedes Lewis in the pieces from the game list), left tackle Trent Williams Rodgers and the Packers, catches for 173 yards, mak- first half to get the Packers because of injuries and a (COVID-19 list) and key de- who were missing three ing him the first Packers (6-2) out to a 21-3 lead over positive coronavirus test for fenders Nick Bosa (knee), players on the COVID-19 player with three 150-yard the Niners (4-5). receiver Kendrick Bourne Dee Ford (back) and Rich- list, took advantage of the receiving games since It was quite a reversal from that also sidelined three of ard Sherman (calf). opportunity. Donald Driver in 2006. the two meetings last sea- his teammates for "high risk" "We knew it was going Rodgers capped the open- "We're definitely in a son when San Francisco contacts. to be a challenge," 49ers ing drive with a 36-yard shot groove right now," Adams outscored Green Bay by a That left San Francisco with- coach Kyle Shanahan said. to Adams, who made an said. "I don't have much to combined 50-0 in the first out quarterback Jimmy "We knew at the start of the acrobatic catch over Em- say about it, I don't want to halves on the way to lop- Garoppolo (ankle), All-Pro week it would be a chal- manuel Moseley in the end sound conceited or noth- sided wins in the regular tight end George Kittle lenge. Losing those three zone for his league-leading ing, sound bad, but obvi- season and NFC title game. (foot), NFC title game star guys yesterday would be eighth TD reception of the ously when you start get- The rematch looked noth- running back Raheem Mo- a bigger challenge. I still season. ting in a rhythm like that, it ing like those games in part stert (ankle), receivers Dee- thought we could have a Nick Mullens had an appar- does get a lot easier."q AP source: Red Sox to rehire Cora, manager from 2018 title

By JIMMY GOLEN bench coach of the Hous- Houston manager AJ Hinch AP Sports Writer ton Astros during their run to and newly hired New York BOSTON (AP) — The Bos- the World Series champion- Mets manager Carlos Bel- ton Red Sox will rehire Alex ship in 2017. trán their jobs. Cora as manager, a person Cora joined the Red Sox Hinch was hired as Detroit with knowledge of the de- in November 2017 and led Tigers manager on Oct. 30 cision told The Associated Boston to the 2018 World after completing a one- Press, restoring him to the Series title after a franchise- season suspension. Beltrán dugout less than a year af- record 108 regular-season was a player on the 2017 ter letting him go because wins. Astros and was implicated of his role in the Houston As- Boston finished third in 2019, by Manfred in the cheat- tros cheating scandal. and Cora was identified ing scheme but not players The person spoke to the AP by Manfred last Jan. 13 as were disciplined. on the condition of ano- the ringleader in the As- Manfred absolved Cora of nymity on Friday because tros' sign-stealing scheme, misconduct while with the the sides were still finalizing with his penalty held off Red Sox in his report on April In this Nov. 1, 2018, file photo, Boston Red Sox manager Alex terms of the agreement until Manfred ruled on sign 22 and suspended Cora Cora waves as he walks onto the court with the baseball World and the move was not stealing allegations against through the World Series for Series trophy during the first half of an NBA basketball game ready to be announced. Boston. An infielder on Bos- his conduct with Houston. between the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks in Boston. Associated Press The decision came about ton's 2007 champions, Cora Ron Roenicke, promoted a week after Cora finished was mentioned 11 times in from bench coach to Co- East. staff, told reporters after he serving a one-season sus- Manfred's decision on the ra's replacement, was let "Alex should be managing. was fired. "I'm hoping he pension assessed by Com- Astros. go after the salary-shed- He did a really good job does this again. Whether it's missioner Rob Manfred The fallout from the As- ding Red Sox stumbled to here," Roenicke, who was here or its somewhere else, for Cora's cheating while tros investigation also cost a last-place finish in the AL a bench coach on Cora's he should be managing."q A16 Saturday 7 November 2020 sports Path to NASCAR title clear with Harvick out of the way

By JENNA FRYER crown. AP Auto Racing Writer "It's a helpless feeling. It's a AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — frustrating feeling. But it's Kevin Harvick was a sure what the format is," Kesel- bet to make the NASCAR owski said. "I do feel those finale and likely close out sympathies for him. In a one of the most dominant selfish way, I'm glad that seasons of the decade. I won't have to compete Instead, he's been eliminat- against him." ed and the hyped head-to- Logano raced his way into head matchup between the finale as one of only Harvick and Denny Ham- two playoff drivers with a lin has been scrapped. third-round victory along For better or worse, NAS- with Elliott. Since clinching CAR's title-deciding for- his berth three weeks ago, mat knocked the strongest his Team Penske crew has team this season from con- been focused on a plan for tention for Sunday's winner- Phoenix and doesn't much take-all final four at Phoenix care about Harvick's fate. Raceway. "I'm not going to "I honestly as a competitor view if we win it any differ- don't have many feelings ent whether he was in or for others," Logano said. out," Hamlin said Thursday. "When I'm competing, it's No one denies Harvick de- Kevin Harvick (4), Brad Keselowski (2) and Alex Bowman (88) cross the starting line to begin a about my team." served a chance at the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 25, Elliott, racing in the final four 2020. title. He won a series-high Associated Press for the first time in his career, nine times, had a whop- has somewhat shielded ping 20 top-five finishes he might still be in conten- they should be champions, health risks. The No. 4 team himself from the dramatics and led nearly every statis- tion for the race win. right? I don't expect him to was locked in on the cham- of the season and focused tical category this year. It "They've got a chip on the waffle around and just kind pionship and everyone ex- only on his Hendrick Mo- was a back-and-forth be- shoulder and if they've got of let all four of us go race pected them at Phoenix. torsports effort. He's taken tween Harvick and Hamlin a fast car, they are go- for it." Hamlin has had con- "In my mind he was deserv- a break from social media that most assumed would ing to give the guys in the versations with Harvick and ing of racing for a cham- over the closing months of go down to the finale. championship a whole lot some of his Stewart-Haas pionship, but didn't earn the season and didn't focus But Harvick had a poor of trouble," said NBC Sports Racing crew since Harvick's it because of the system," on Harvick's season. third round of the playoffs analyst Dale Earnhardt Jr. dramatic elimination. Ham- Hamlin said. "I understand "For us to sit here and talk and his season collapsed. "I think Harvick might hus- lin appreciates the season their pain." about others, or the other He's out of the way and tle up in there and just not his rival has put together There's a balance, though, three guys in it, or who's not Hamlin will race Chase El- care." in the pandemic-altered in commiserating with Har- in it, who somebody thinks liott, Brad Keselowski and Hamlin, a seven-race win- season, when there was no vick and exulting over the the favorite is or isn't, is just Joey Logano for the Cup ner this season, believes practice or qualifying, and opportunity ahead. Kes- very unproductive in my Series championship. the champion has to win Harvick and crew were elowski won a series-high eyes," Elliott said. "I'm just It's a much cleaner path to Sunday. But he also knows good every week with the six races in 2014 but didn't really thinking about us, be- the title since Harvick is a Harvick has nothing to lose. car brought straight from make it to the final four that ing selfish in a lot of ways nine-time winner at Phoe- "I still think I'm going to have the shop. season, the year Harvick this week, trying to put em- nix, which is hosting NAS- to race him," Hamlin said. "I Harvick was so focused won his only title. phasis on the things that are CAR's championship week- would think they probably on winning a second Cup Now Keselowski is in the going to make us go fast. end for the first time. come loaded and ready title that he homeschooled championship round with a Me ranking Kevin's season Out of the mix for the title, to go out and show that his 8-year-old to minimize chance at his own second is not one of them."q Roglic increases Spanish Vuelta lead before decisive test

CIUDAD RODRIGO, Spain (AP) — through the wooded hills of west- queros to the beyond-category Visma teammates. Defending champion Primoz Ro- ern Spain. summit at the top of the Alto de "It is a really big day tomorrow, the glic extended his Spanish Vuelta It was the Danish rider's third ca- la Covatilla. decisive one," Roglic said. "We just lead before the final competitive reer stage win at the Vuelta, and The penultimate stage will de- have to maintain our focus and stage after earning some pre- his first in any race since February. termine the winner ahead of the do our best." cious bonus seconds at the finish "It has been a difficult year for ev- ceremonial arrival in Madrid on The pandemic caused the Vuelta of Stage 16, which was won by eryone. It means a lot to me to Sunday. to be pushed back from its hot Magnus Cort Nielsen on Friday. come back and win," Cort Nielsen In September, Roglic was leading and sunny August-September slot Roglic earned six bonus seconds said, referring to the pause in Eu- the Tour de France by 57 seconds to the cooler October and No- after finishing second in the hilly ropean cycling caused by the going into the penultimate stage vember. A tight race calendar stage. That gave him a 45 second coronavirus pandemic. but faltered during the time trial also forced officials to reduce it to advantage over Richard Cara- "I had come back well after the and lost to eventual champion 18 stages from the usual 21. paz heading into Saturday's deci- break, but I caught the coronavi- Tadej Pogacar. The race has been run under tight sive mountain test. rus and had only been back train- Seven weeks later, Roglic will health regulations, including calls Cort Nielsen, of EF Pro-Cycling, ing hard for three weeks (before have the opportunity to secure a by race officials for fans not to won a sprint finish to claim the the Vuelta)." second consecutive Vuelta title in attend the race. They have re- 162-kilometer (100-mile) ride from Saturday's stage will take riders the rugged mountains under the peated the plea for people to not Salamanca to Ciudad Rodrigo 178 kilometers (110 miles) from Se- protection of his strong Jumbo- gather in Madrid for the finale.q