States Plead for More Federal Help As Virus Outbreak Worsens

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Page 10 Aruba’s ONLY English newspaper States plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsens By GEOFF MULVIHILL and RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press With more shutdowns loom- ing and a vaccine months away from wide distribu- tion, governors across the U.S. are pleading for more help from Washington ahead of what is shaping up to be a bleak winter. Renewed restrictions on indoor businesses, over- loaded hospitals and the coming end of unemployment benefits for millions of Americans have led governors to paint a dire pic- ture of the months ahead unless the federal government steps in with more money and leadership to help them shore up their damaged budgets and beat back the resurgence of the coronavirus. Between now and June 2022, state and local governments could be facing a shortfall of $400 billion or more by some estimates. In this Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, file photo, a man wearing a face mask rides a bicycle past a closed store in Wilmette, Ill. Associated Press On a conference call Tues- day of Democratic gov- adopted by Congress in March. port system to help our states and situation there is too dire for the state ernors from the Midwest, "There are workers and families and economies recover beyond the fed- to wait until President-elect Joe Biden Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers farmers and small businesses that are eral CARES funds that expire at the is sworn in Jan. 20. "We need help by called for a sequel to the going to need our help, and frankly, end of the year." the end of this year," Katims said. Coronavirus Aid, Relief and we can't do it alone," he said. "We're Casey Katims, federal liaison for Economic Security Act going to need a robust federal sup- Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, said the Contionued on Page 2 A2 Wednesday 18 November 2020 UP FRONT States plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsens

Continued from Front gistical and financial chal- lenges. The cost of distributing tens The Center on Budget and of millions of doses of a vac- Policy Priorities estimates cine in 2021 is also emerg- that state, local, territo- ing as a major concern rial and tribal government for governors. State health budgets will be short col- authorities have called on lectively by $275 billion to Congress to provide $8.4 $415 billion through June billion. 2022 if they use all their re- A new infusion of federal serve money to help deal money does not appear with the virus. Moody's An- to be on the way anytime alytics said that for states soon. A lame-duck session alone, the shortfall could of Congress and a presi- range from $196 billion to dential administration on $396 billion, depending on its way out have chilled the how bad the virus outbreak prospects for a deal. gets. Kansas Gov. Laura Congressional Democrats Kelly, a Democrat, said she and Republicans gener- is pushing the state's GOP- ally say a new stimulus bill is In this Nov. 13, 2020, file photo, a "Face masks required" sign is displayed at a shopping center in dominated congressional needed, but they disagree Schaumburg, Ill. delegation for more feder- on the scope of it. Some Associated Press al help. She said that Kan- Republicans are opposed tucky Republican said. ing broadband access for nesses that violate restric- sas is on course to award to another round of checks The virus is blamed for al- students attending school tions on social gatherings. federally funded grants to- directly to most taxpay- most a quarter-million remotely. But they have not Biden this week called for taling $57.5 million to about ers, and some don't want deaths and over 11 mil- generally been allowed to Congress to immediately 3,000 businesses, but that Washington to "bail out" lion confirmed infections in use it for one of their major adopt a version of a $2.4 twice as many have ap- state and local govern- the U.S. Last spring, Con- needs: replacing declining trillion stimulus bill passed by plied for help. ments that had financial gress and President Donald tax revenue to keep regu- the House, but not the Sen- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker struggles before the pan- Trump agreed to a series lar government services ate, in May: "This is about signed a budget over the demic. of measures worth nearly running. keeping Americans afloat." summer with a $5 billion On Tuesday, Senate Ma- $3 trillion to deal with the The needs have become A vaccine appears to be deficit, which he and law- jority Leader Mitch McCo- outbreak. The aid included more urgent as the virus on the horizon after two makers assumed would nnell said the Democrats' a big boost, since expired, rampages across virtually companies announced be covered by a second approach includes "huge to weekly unemployment every state. California and that early trials show their federal coronavirus relief sums of money for state benefits, along with grants Texas each have exceed- versions are at least 90% package. and city governments with and loans for businesses ed 1 million cases. effective. But the pow- "Every state ... every city no linkage to demonstrat- and assistance to state As intensive care units fill erful freezers needed to is suffering from failure of ed COVID needs." and local governments. up, some Republican gov- store the doses, protective revenues because of COV- "Democrats still want coro- States have used the mon- ernors once reluctant to im- equipment for the workers ID-19," said Pritzker, a Dem- navirus relief for the entire ey for testing and contact pose mask mandates have and the task of getting the ocrat. "The federal gov- country held hostage over tracing, assisting businesses, reversed course, and some vaccine into every com- ernment is really the only a massive slush fund for helping residents with utility cities and states are threat- munity and administering resource that we all have their own use," the Ken- bills and rent and expand- ening fines against busi- the shots are becoming lo- to turn to."q

Trump ally McCarthy is reelected leader of House Republicans McCarthy faced no oppo- GOP lawmaker in the place retiring Speaker Paul sition to return as minority House lost reelection. The Ryan. And before that, leader during the closed- No. 2 Republican, Rep. McCarthy was forced to door gathering under Steve Scalise of Louisiana, abruptly withdraw when it COVID-19 protocols. After once seen as a potential was clear he did not have a quick vote, he won a rival to McCarthy, won an- enough support to replace standing ovation, accord- other term as GOP whip. then-Speaker John Boeh- ing to an aide who spoke Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., ner. Republicans surprised on condition of anonymity was reelected as chair even themselves by de- to discuss the private ses- of the conference, and fending their House seats sion. Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., and ousting more than a For the California Repub- will again lead the cam- handful of Democrats to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks about lican, it cements his role paign arm, the National shrink Speaker Nancy Pe- House Republicans and the election, during a news conference as a political survivor who Republican Congressional losi's majority. They elected on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Associated Press brushed back naysayers Committee. The internal more women and minor- and parlayed an alliance party elections, held at a ity lawmakers than ever By LISA MASCARO a stunning turnaround as with President Donald packed hotel ballroom to the Republican side of AP Congressional Corre- the entire GOP leadership Trump to revive his path to across from the Capitol, the aisle, as they work to spondent team was rewarded by one day possibly becom- were far from the drama- broaden the party's ap- WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. their colleagues for reduc- ing House speaker. filled episodes of days peal. They won in part Kevin McCarthy easily won ing the Democrats' House Republicans saw little rea- past. Just two years ago, with stark rhetoric labeling reelection as House Re- advantage in the Novem- son to shake up their lead- McCarthy faced a con- Democrats, often inaccu- publican leader Tuesday, ber election. ership after not a single servative challenge to re- rately, as "socialists." q A3 U.S. NEWS Wednesday 18 November 2020 Pentagon to cut troop levels to 2,500 in Iraq, Afghanistan

By ROBERT BURNS and policy is not new," O'Brien LOLITA C. BALDOR said. "This has been the Associated Press president's policy since he WASHINGTON (AP) — Act- took office." ing Defense Secretary Trump has said, however, Christopher Miller said that his decisions about U.S. Tuesday the U.S. will re- troop levels in Afghanistan duce troop levels in Iraq would be based on condi- and Afghanistan by mid- tions on the ground, not on January, asserting that the the calendar. decision fulfills President He has accused his prede- Donald Trump's pledge to cessor, Barack Obama, of bring forces home from setting a timetable for troop America's long wars even withdrawals in Iraq and as Republicans and U.S. al- Afghanistan that worked lies warn of the dangers of against the achievement withdrawing before condi- of military goals. Now, tions are right. however, Trump is openly The plan will accelerate declaring a timetable for troop withdrawals from Iraq troop reductions in both and Afghanistan in Trump's countries, even as violence final days in office, despite remains high in Afghani- arguments from senior mili- stan. tary officials in favor of a In this Sept. 24, 2020, file photo, then-National Counterterrorism Center Director Christopher Miller The accelerated with- slower, more methodical testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on drawal goes against the Capitol Hill in Washington. pullout to preserve hard- Associated Press longstanding advice of fought gains. Trump has Trump's military leader- refused to concede his ship, including Marine Gen. election loss to Democrat deteriorate. reductions of American warned that NATO could Frank McKenzie, top U.S. Joe Biden, who takes office "If the forces of terror, in- troops from terrorist areas pay a heavy price for leav- commander for the Middle Jan. 20, just five days after stability, division and hate are a mistake," said Rep. ing Afghanistan too early. East. But officials suggested the troop withdrawals are begin a deliberate cam- Mac Thornberry of Texas, NATO has fewer than that commanders will be to finish. paign to disrupt our efforts, who is the ranking Repub- 12,000 troops from dozens able to live with the partial Miller, who refused to take we stand ready to apply lican on the House Armed of nations helping to train pullout, which allows them questions from reporters the capabilities required to Services Committee. and advise the Afghan na- to keep counterterrorism after reading a prepared thwart them," he said in a He said the Taliban, whose tional security forces. troops in Afghanistan and statement before TV cam- roughly eight-minute state- hold on power in Kabul was The 30-nation alliance relies gives them time to remove eras at the Pentagon, said ment — his first extended destroyed when U.S. troops heavily on the United States critical equipment. the U.S. will reduce troop public remarks since taking invaded the country in Oc- armed forces for transport, McKenzie and others have levels in Afghanistan from office. tober 2001, have "done logistics and other support. repeatedly argued that more than 4,500 to 2,500, The withdrawal plan falls nothing — met no condi- "We now face a difficult a hasty withdrawal could and in Iraq from about short of Trump's oft-re- tion — that would justify this decision. We have been undercut negotiations to 3,000 to 2,500. peated vow to end Amer- cut." in Afghanistan for almost finalize ongoing peace ne- Speaking a week after tak- ica's long wars. It also runs Rep. Adam Smith, a Wash- 20 years, and no NATO ally gotiations between the Tal- ing over for former Defense counter to his guidance ington Democrat and wants to stay any longer iban and representatives of Secretary Mark Esper, who that troop withdrawals be chairman of the House than necessary. Afghan society, including was fired by Trump, Miller based on the conditions on Armed Services Commit- But at the same time, the the Afghan government. notably did not say that the ground, not a date on tee, endorsed the Trump price for leaving too soon And they also warn that the drawdown plan had the calendar. decision. or in an uncoordinated U.S. forces should remain in been recommended or In Afghanistan, in particular, "Our primary goal has been, way could be very high," the country to keep Islamic endorsed by Gen. Mark Mil- military and defense lead- and continues to be, the Stoltenberg said in a state- State militants in check. ley, chairman of the Joint ers have consistently said prevention of transnational ment. Biden has sounded less Chiefs of Staff, or by other the Taliban has not yet met terrorists from launching an Trump's national security absolute about troop with- senior military officers. He requirements to reduce attack against the United adviser Robert O'Brien said drawal. He has said some said only that military com- violent attacks against Af- States from Afghanistan," the president is keeping his troops could stay in Af- manders had agreed to ghan government forces. Smith said. promise to the American ghanistan to focus on the execute it. Some have worried that "In order to contain the people to get U.S. troops counterterrorism mission. Miller said the U.S. remains too-fast troop reductions terrorist threat as we draw out of war zones. "By May, In response to a question- ready to respond if condi- would strengthen the ne- down our troop levels, it is it is President Trump's hope naire before the election, tions in Afghanistan or Iraq gotiating hand of the Tal- critical that we coordinate that they will all come he said: "Americans are iban and weaken the po- the drawdown closely with home safely and in their en- rightly weary of our longest sition of an already-weak our allies, as well as our tirety," O'Brien told reporters war; I am, too. But we must Afghan government. partners in the Afghan gov- at the White House shortly end the war responsibly, in The decision has already ernment, to protect our in- after Miller made the an- a manner that ensures we received a cool recep- terests and those of our al- nouncement at the Penta- both guard against threats tion from some Republican lies in Afghanistan." gon. to our homeland and nev- leaders on Capitol Hill, and Stoltenberg earlier Tuesday "I want to reiterate that this er have to go back."q a somewhat uncharacter- istically blunt critique from NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. [email protected] "I believe these additional A4 Wednesday 18 November 2020 U.S. NEWS APNewsBreak: Deal revives plan for largest U.S. dam demolition

By GILLIAN FLACCUS erty values and the loss of from that loss. Associated Press a water source for fighting Coho salmon from the PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An wildfires. Klamath River are listed as agreement announced "It is bleak, but I want to threatened under federal Tuesday paves the way for have hope that with dam and California law, and the largest dam demoli- removal and with all the their population in the river tion in U.S. history, a project prayers that we've been has fallen anywhere from that promises to reopen sending up all these years, 52% to 95%. Spring chinook hundreds of miles of wa- salmon could come back. salmon, once the Klam- terway along the Oregon- If we just give them a ath Basin's largest run, has California border to salmon chance, they will," said dwindled by 98%. that are critical to tribes but Chook Chook Hillman, a Fall chinook, the last to per- have dwindled to almost Karuk tribal member who's sist in any significant num- nothing in recent years. been fighting for the dam bers, have been so mea- If it goes forward, the deal removal for years. "If you ger in the past few years would revive plans to re- provide a good place In this March 3, 2020, file photo, excess water spills over the top that the Yurok canceled move four massive hydro- for salmon, they'll always of a dam on the Lower Klamath River known as Copco 1 near fishing for the first time in electric dams on the lower come home." Hornbrook, Calif. the tribe's memory. In 2017, Klamath River, emptying gi- A half-dozen tribes spread Associated Press they bought fish at a gro- ant reservoirs and reopen- across Oregon and Cali- cery store for their annual ing potential fish habitat fornia, fishing groups and California and the utility of an albatross than a prof- salmon festival. that's been blocked for environmentalists had PacifiCorp, which operates it-generator, while address- "At its heart, dam removal more than a century. The hoped to see demolition the hydroelectric dams ing regulators' concerns. is about healing and resto- massive project would be work begin as soon as and is owned by billionaire Oregon, California and the ration for the river, for the at the vanguard of a trend 2022. But in July, U.S. regu- Warren Buffett's company nonprofit would jointly take salmon, and for our peo- toward dam demolitions lators stalled those plans Berkshire Hathaway, will over the hydroelectric li- ple," Yurok Tribe chairman in the U.S. as the structures when they questioned each provide one-third of cense from PacifiCorp until Joseph James said. "We age and become less ec- whether the nonprofit en- the additional funds. the dams are decommis- have never wavered from onomically viable amid tity formed to oversee the Parties to the new agree- sioned, while the nonprofit this obligation, and we are growing environmental project could adequately ment shared details with will oversee the work. pleased to see dam re- concerns about the health respond if there were cost The Associated Press in Buffett called the reworked moval come closer to reali- of native fish. overruns or accidents. The documents and interviews deal a solution to a "very ty through this agreement." Previous efforts to address new plan makes Oregon ahead of a news confer- complex challenge." PacifiCorp has been op- problems in the Klamath Ba- and California equal part- ence scheduled Tuesday. "I recognize the impor- erating the dams under sin have fallen apart amid ners in the demolition with The Federal Energy Regula- tance of Klamath dam an extension of its expired years of legal sparring that the nonprofit entity, called tory Commission must ap- removal and river resto- hydroelectric license for generated distrust among the Klamath River Renew- prove the deal. If accept- ration for tribal people in years. The license was tribes, fishing groups, farm- al Corporation, and adds ed, it would allow Paci- the Klamath Basin," Buffett originally granted before ers and environmentalists. $45 million to the project's fiCorp and Berkshire Ha- said in a statement. "We modern environmental Opponents of dam remov- $450 million budget to ease thaway to walk away from appreciate and respect laws and renewing it would al worry about their prop- those concerns. Oregon, aging dams that are more our tribal partners for their mean costly renovations to collaboration in forging an install fish ladders. The utility agreement that delivers an has said energy generat- Theater at renowned Jacob’s Pillow dance exceptional outcome for ed by the dams no longer center burns down the river, as well as future makes up a significant part generations." of its portfolio. working, so firefighters had Removed would be the In the original deal, Paci- to shuttle water in and get four southernmost dams in fiCorp was to transfer its water from a nearby pond, a string of six constructed license and contribute he said. About 30 firefight- in southern Oregon and far $200 million to bow out of ers from several area fire Northern California begin- the removal project and departments responded. ning in 1918. avoid further costs and li- No other buildings on the They were built solely for ability. An additional $250 Jacob's Pillow 220-acres power generation. They are million comes from a voter- grounds were affected. not used for irrigation, not approved California water The state Fire Marshal's of- managed for flood control bond. fice is investigating. The and have no "fish ladders," U.S. regulators, however, cause has not been deter- or concrete chutes that fish agreed only on the condi- mined. "While we have lost can pass through. tion that PacifiCorp remain The Doris Duke Theatre at Jacob's Pillow in Becket, Mass., burned some precious, irreplace- They have blocked hun- a co-licensee along with in an early morning fire, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. able items, those experi- dreds of miles of potential the Klamath River Renewal Associated Press ences and memories will fish habitat and spawning Corporation — a nonstarter BECKET, Mass. (AP) — A fire The Berkshire Eagle. last forever," Pamela Tatge, grounds, and fish popula- for the utility. at the renowned Jacob's Firefighters arrived to find Jacob's Pillow's artistic and tions have dropped pre- Residents have been Pillow dance center in flames on the right side of executive director said in a cipitously in recent years. caught in the middle. As Massachusetts destroyed a the building. A short time statement. "We are heart- Salmon are at the heart of tribes watched salmon theater building early Tues- later the 216-seat theater broken and we are relieved the culture, beliefs and diet dwindle, some homeown- day, but no one was hurt. that dates to 1990 went up that no one was hurt." of a half-dozen regional ers around a huge reservoir The fire at the Doris Duke in flames with sound that She said the organization tribes, including the Yurok created by Copco Dam, Theatre was reported at Mikaniewicz described as will rebuild. and Karuk — both parties one of those slated for re- about 7 a.m., Becket Fire like a tornado. A hydrant There is another, larger the- to the agreement — and moval, have sued to stop Chief Paul Mikaniewicz told on the property wasn't ater on the grounds.q they have suffered deeply the demolition. q A5 WORLD NEWS Wednesday 18 November 2020 NATO chief warns of high price if troops leave Afghanistan

By LORNE COOK “Hundreds of thousands of Associated Press troops from Europe and be- BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO yond have stood shoulder could pay a heavy price to shoulder with American for leaving Afghanistan too troops in Afghanistan, and early, its chief warned Tues- over 1,000 of them have day after a U.S. official said paid the ultimate price,” President Donald Trump Stoltenberg said. is expected to withdraw “We went into Afghani- a significant number of stan together. And when American troops from the the time is right, we should conflict-ravaged country in leave together in a coor- the coming weeks. dinated and orderly way. I NATO has fewer than count on all NATO allies to 12,000 troops from dozens live up to this commitment, of nations in Afghanistan for our own security,” he helping to train and advise said. the country’s national se- The United States is by far curity forces. NATO’s biggest and most More than half are not U.S. influential ally. It spends troops, but the 30-nation al- more on defense than all liance relies heavily on the the other countries com- United States for transport, bined. air support, logistics and But Trump’s term in office other assistance. It’s unlike- has marked a particularly ly that NATO could even In this Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 file photo, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks during a tumultuous time for the or- wind down its operation ceremony marking the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, at NATO headquarters in Brussels. ganization. He has routinely without U.S. help. Associated Press berated other leaders for “We now face a difficult not spending enough on decision. We have been could rebuild in Afghani- that an executive order NATO will continue its mis- defense, and has pulled in Afghanistan for almost stan the terror caliphate it is in the works but has not sion to train, advise and out of security agreements 20 years, and no NATO ally lost in Syria and Iraq.” yet been delivered to com- assist the Afghan security that European allies and wants to stay any longer The U.S. decision comes just manders. forces. We are also com- Canada consider impor- than necessary. days after Trump installed a NATO took charge of the mitted to funding them tant for their security, such But at the same time, the new slate of loyalists in top international security effort through 2024.” as the Iran nuclear deal price for leaving too soon Pentagon positions who in Afghanistan in 2003, two NATO’s security operation and the Open Skies aerial or in an uncoordinated share his frustration with the years after a U.S-led coali- in Afghanistan is its biggest surveillance pact. way could be very high,” continued troop presence tion ousted the Taliban for and most ambitious under- French President Emman- NATO Secretary-General in war zones. harboring former al-Qaida taking ever. uel Macron said last year Jens Stoltenberg said in a The expected plans would leader Osama bin Laden. It was launched after the that NATO was suffering statement Tuesday. cut U.S. troop numbers al- In 2014, it began to train military alliance activated from “brain death,” in part He said Afghanistan still most in half by Jan. 15, and advise Afghan secu- its mutual defense clause due to a lack of U.S. leader- “risks becoming once leaving 2,500 troops in Af- rity forces, but has gradu- — known as Article 5 — for ship. again a platform for inter- ghanistan. ally pulled troops out in line the first time, mobilizing all Stoltenberg has refrained national terrorists to plan U.S. officials said military with a U.S.-brokered peace the allies in support of the from publicly criticizing and organize attacks on leaders were told over deal. United States in the wake Trump or his decisions since our homelands. the weekend about the Stoltenberg said that “even of the 9/11 attacks on New Trump came to power in And ISIS (Islamic State) planned withdrawal and with further U.S. reductions, York and Washington. 2016.q Dutch virus restrictions to be eased amid falling infections

THE HAGUE, Netherlands and that is positive,” Rutte 100,000 people on Nov. (AP) — Dutch Prime Min- said. However, he warned 2 to 31.96 new cases per ister Mark Rutte eased his that the country must re- 100,000 people on Nov. 16. country’s coronavirus mea- main in a partial lockdown Just over 8,600 people are sures Tuesday amid falling he imposed in mid-Octo- confirmed to have died infection rates, allowing ber when Dutch rates of of COVID-19 in the Neth- public venues including infections were among erlands, though the true cinemas, museums and li- the worst in Europe. That number is higher because braries to reopen — with means bars and restau- not everybody who died limitations on how many rants will stay closed until of a suspected coronavirus people can visit — after at least mid-December infection was tested. a two-week closure. The and limits on the number of The Dutch easing came as venues, which also include visitors people can have at many other countries in Eu- zoos and swimming pools, home remain at three per rope remain in tough lock- will be allowed to reopen day. The seven-day roll- downs amid high infection at midnight Wednesday, ing average of daily new rates, although other coun- In this Tuesday Sept. 17, 2019, file image, Dutch Prime Minister Rutte said. “The numbers cases in Netherlands fell tries also are beginning to Mark Rutte arrives at the Knight’s Hall in The Hague, Netherlands. we see are still too high, over the past two weeks see an easing in the rate of Associated Press but the trend is downwards from 55.72 new cases per new infections.q A6 Wednesday 18 November 2020 WORLD NEWS Palestinians restore Israel ties as annexation fears fade By JOSEPH KRAUSS ians, who rely on the coor- Associated Press dination to travel in and out JERUSALEM (AP) — The of the territories for medical Palestinian Authority will treatment and other pur- restore all ties with Israel poses. and resume the transfer Two Palestinian officials of much-needed tax rev- said the PA would restore enues after it cut all con- all cooperation with Israel, tacts in May over Israel’s including security coordi- planned annexation of up nation, and that meetings to a third of the occupied would be held in the com- West Bank, Palestinian offi- ing days to facilitate the cials said Tuesday. tax transfers. They spoke The move to restore ties on condition of anonymity likely reflects the Palestin- because they were not au- ians’ hope that President thorized to brief media. Donald Trump’s election While the move will provide defeat spells the end of his financial relief, it also opens administration’s Mideast the PA up to criticism that policies, which overwhelm- it has bowed to Israeli pres- ingly favored Israel and sure. weakened and isolated The security coordination the Palestinian Authority. In this Jan. 22, 2020 file photo, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks after a meeting of with Israel is deeply unpop- the Palestinian leadership in the West Bank city of Ramallah. The Palestinians hope for a ular among Palestinians, Associated Press fresh start under President- many of whom view it as a elect Joe Biden, who has rael’s commitment to past flung settlements, as part of resumption of hundreds betrayal of their cause. pledged to restore U.S. aid agreements. Trump’s Mideast plan. An- of millions of dollars in tax- The Islamic militant group and push for a return to ne- Abbas announced in May nexation was put on hold es that Israel collects on Hamas, which rules Gaza, gotiations over a two-state that the Palestinians would in August when the United behalf of the Palestinian condemned the PA’s “re- solution to the decades-old no longer be bound by any Arab Emirates agreed to Authority, which adminis- turn to relations with the conflict. past agreements signed normalize relations with Is- ters parts of the occupied criminal Zionist occupa- Hussein al-Sheikh, a senior with Israel or the U.S. and rael, but Israeli Prime Min- West Bank. The loss of the tion,” calling it a “stab in the Palestinian official and would suspend all coordi- ister Benjamin Netanyahu tax revenues had severely back” for recent efforts to close aide to President nation with Israel, includ- said the pause was only strained the PA’s finances, promote Palestinian unity. Mahmoud Abbas, tweeting cooperation on security temporary. forcing it to drastically cut It said the move would en- ed that “the relationship matters. There was no immediate the salaries of civil servants courage other Arab states with Israel will return to how The move came as Israel comment from Israel on the even amid the coronavirus to normalize relations with it was” following “official was preparing to annex restoration of ties. pandemic. Israel, further eroding Arab written and oral letters we up to a third of the West The decision to restore ties The decision to cut ties had support for the Palestinian received” confirming Is- Bank, including all of its far- will pave the way for the also hurt ordinary Palestin- cause.q Dubai ‘jetman’ Vincent Reffet killed in training incident

By JON GAMBRELL his back wowed watchers Dubai said in a statement. in Dubai, setting a world miles), have a maximum Associated Press online, died Tuesday while The organization did not record. BASE is an acro- speed of over 400 kph (248 DUBAI, United Arab Emir- training in the deserts of elaborate, though it said it nym for building, antenna, mph) and can reach an ates (AP) — One of Dubai’s this Arabian sheikhdom, his was “working closely with span and earth. He earlier altitude of 6,100 meters “jetmen,” whose flights over organization said. all relevant authorities.” earned gold medals while (20,000 feet). the world’s tallest building Vincent Reffet, 36, of An- “Vince was a talented ath- competing as a free-flying Under the brand of XDubai, and alongside a jumbo jet necy, France, was killed lete, and a much-loved skydiver on a team and which is associated with with engines strapped to during the training, Jetman and respected member competed as an extreme the crown prince of Dubai, of our team,” its statement athlete sponsored by Red Sheikh Hamdan bin Mo- said. “Our thoughts and Bull. The thrills were in his hammed bin Rashid Al prayers are with his fam- blood as his parents also Maktoum, the jetmen have ily and all those who knew were skydivers. flown past the Burj Khalifa and worked with him.” “I believe that if you dream and other sites around Dubai police did not im- big and if you love what the city-state. Famously in mediately acknowledge you do everything is pos- 2015, Reffet and Rossy flew the incident. The United sible,” Reffet was quoted alongside an Emirates Air- Arab Emirates’ General as saying. bus A380 double-decker Civil Aviation Authority, But the general public jetliner over Dubai. which investigates all avia- in Dubai came to know “It’s the sensation of free- tion incidents in this federa- Reffet as part of Jetman dom. Already, you know, tion of seven sheikhdoms, Dubai. The organization, when I am skydiving, I have did not immediately return founded by Swiss adven- like this feeling of freedom a call for comment Tues- turer Yves Rossy, sees its I can like pretty much go In this May 12, 2015 file photo, former Swiss pilot Yves Rossy, day night. athletes zip across the sky where I want but always known as a jetman, right, and his protege Vince Reffet, shake Reffet had BASE-jumped with a four-engine, car- going down,” Reffet told hands after flying over Dubai’s Palm Island, United Arab off the Burj Khalifa, the bon-Kevlar wing strapped The Associated Press in Emirates. world’s tallest building at to their backs. The wings 2015. “With this machine … Associated Press 828 meters (2,716 feet) can fly 50 kilometers (30 I can fly like a bird.”q A7 WORLD NEWS Wednesday 18 November 2020 Police fire tear gas to break up banned gatherings in Greece

By ELENA BECATOROS loniki, causing no injuries or Associated Press damage. ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Po- Former prime minister lice detained several doz- Alexis Tsipras, who heads en people and fired tear the main opposition Syriza gas in Athens Tuesday as party, posted a photo of hundreds of protesters de- himself attending a socially fied a ban on gatherings of distanced gathering for the more than three people to Polytechnic Tuesday. mark the anniversary of the "With responsibility and ob- crushing of a 1973 student servance of health protec- uprising against the military tion measures, this year we junta then ruling Greece. again honored the dead Nov. 17, the day the upris- and the struggles of our ing was quashed, is marked people for democracy, in- each year with wreath-lay- dependence, and justice," ing ceremonies at the Ath- he said in a post on social ens Polytechnic commem- media. orating those who died "We broke the senseless there, followed by marches ban," he said. "Democracy to the U.S. Embassy. The and historical memory can- United States had backed not be quarantined." the dictatorship that ruled Earlier in the day, Prime Greece for seven years Protesters from the communist party-affiliated PAME union run away to avoid tear gas thrown by Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis from 1967. riot police during clashes in central Athens, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. laid a wreath at the Athens Associated Press But the government Polytechnic amid tight se- banned this year's events, The annual Polytechnic ing in formation, maintain- tempt for those fighting for curity. citing public health con- marches often turn violent, ing distance from one an- their lives in the hospitals," "Every important anniver- cerns as the country strug- with protesters clashing other. the statement said. sary gains new meaning gles to contain a resur- with riot police. But a later, larger gather- Authorities said about 100 through the conditions in gence of the coronavirus Left-wing opposition par- ing by about 1,500 people people in total were de- which it is celebrated," Mit- that is straining hospitals ties decried the ban as un- in central Athens dissolved tained across Athens. sotakis said, adding that and leading to record constitutional, although the after police detained sev- Police were also detaining current priorities were pro- numbers of deaths. A na- country's highest adminis- eral people and eventually protesters defying the ban tecting public health and tionwide lockdown has trative court, the Council of used tear gas and a water in the northern city of Thes- showing solidarity with been imposed until the end State, ruled otherwise. cannon. saloniki. Penalties range young people affected by of the month, but authori- Three left-wing parties, in- In a statement, the Civil Pro- from 300 euros for individu- the financial crisis. ties tightened restrictions cluding main opposition tection Ministry said police als attending a gathering Greece is under lockdown during the Polytechnic an- party Syriza, defied the had repeatedly requested that violates the ban, to until Nov. 30 as authorities niversary, banning gather- ban, as did other groups. the protesters disperse, to 3,000 euros for organizers struggle to contain a coro- ings of four or more people A Communist Party-backed no avail. and 5,000 euros for orga- navirus resurgence that has from Nov. 15-18. union held an initial brief "Those who, through their nizations who arrange the seen infections spike across Thousands of police were gathering outside the U.S. actions, show disregard for events. the country. On Sunday, deployed in Athens and Embassy Tuesday morn- what is happening around A small group of people Greece recorded its largest the northern city of Thessa- ing, with about 250 people them, are displaying anti- also threw firebombs at a coronavirus death toll in a loniki to prevent marches. wearing masks and march- social behavior and con- police station in Thessa- single day: 71. q Hong Kong orders building inspections after deadly fire By ZEN SOO asked the (fire services and the city's Nepalese com- Associated Press building departments) to munity. HONG KONG (AP) — Hong further step up inspections Hong Kong media reports Kong authorities will inspect to eliminate serious fire said people in the restau- 2,500 older residential build- safety threats to safeguard rant were celebrating Di- ings after a deadly fire killed people's lives and proper- wali, a major Hindu festi- seven people in what an ty," Hong Kong leader Car- val, as well as a birthday. elected official said may rie Lam said. Candles set soundproofing have been an unlicensed The Sunday night fire killed materials on fire, according restaurant operating in an seven people and injured to the reports. apartment. 11 others. Ten people re- The building, which is in the The fire and building de- main hospitalized, seven in Yau Ma Tei neighborhood partments will aim to com- critical condition, the news in Kowloon, lacked a sprin- plete the review by year- release said. The dead and kler system and people end, a government news injured range in age from 8 were trapped in the back release said Monday eve- to 48 years old. of the kitchen, Fire Ser- Flowers are placed at a fire site, top center with broken windows, ning. The inspection will The apartment where the vices Department officer in Hong Kong Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. cover buildings at least 60 fire started may have been Cheung Kwong-yuen said. Associated Press years old and include those operating as an unlicensed Hong Kong media said the safety issues in older build- lar occurrence, but have that are part-residential, restaurant, according to fire was the deadliest since ings in Hong Kong, one of dwindled in recent years part-commercial. the area's district council a 2011 blaze that killed nine the world's most densely as the government imple- "In light of the risks exposed member, Leslie Chan. He people. populated cities. Deadly mented stricter fire safety by this fire accident, I have said the victims were from The fire highlights lingering fires used to be a regu- measures.q A8 Wednesday 18 November 2020 local Elements restaurant reveals dining renovations New offerings for thriving vegan scene

EAGLE BEACH — The rare downtime this spring allowed Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort to invest in renovations and refresh its acclaimed Elements restaurant and to create innovative new items on its popular vegan menu. The Ca- ribbean’s healthiest and safest vacation can be enjoyed with a View to Dine For at the award-winning dining destination.

Michelin-trained Chef Marc Giesbers, director of food & beverage at Bucuti & Tara, and his team quickly seized scene has become a Ca- includes: the unexpected quiet time to reimagining the Eagle ribbean food destination • Layered Roots of the Andes: Towering layers of truf- Beach dining experience. They put on their design hats in anchored in large part to fle potato, sweet potato mash, basil-marinated red the front-of-the-house and turned the back-of the-house Elements restaurant for its beets along with chunky seasoned avocado served into a test kitchen. innovation and equal con- with carrot chips accompanied with roasted red sideration for those seek- pepper pulp. Refreshed and stylishly social distanced ing a fulfilling plant-based • Gado-Gado Entreé Salad: Elements adaptation of Elements restaurant has long featured mostly seating for nourishment. While Chef this classic Indonesian dish composed of Tempeh, two, so safe, physical distancing was already the norm at Marc’s high-end steak and beansprouts, green beans, carrot, bell pepper, cilan- the romantic, adults-only enclave. Couples can also en- seafood dishes continuous- tro, pickled cabbage, complemented with a divine joy a special 6-course meal for 2 with a bottle of Cham- ly earn high praise, admira- peanut sauce atop a bed of rice noodles. pagne or wine included, in a private beach palapa tion along with increased • Range-free Steak: A nod to the West, this ground len- where they will experience an array of flavors accompa- requests for his innovative til patty is served with roasted vegetable gravy and nied by pastel skies transitioning to bright moonlit stars. and satiating healthy se- partnered with a mosaic of squash, glazed carrots The most notable investment is the all-new dining deck lections prompted the ex- and classic fondant potatoes. along Eagle Beach, aptly named one of the “Dream pansion the restaurant’s • Agave and Cardamom-infused Pineapple Quinoa Beaches of the World.” The Caribbean’s most eco-certi- existing standalone vegan Margarita: Latin America inspired, this agave nectar- fied resort to include being its only carbon-neutral hotel, menu. infused quinoa is crowned with a slow simmered lime carefully selected an innovative blend of 95% recycled From dedicated vegans to and pineapple chutney laced with cardamom and materials. The earth-friendly manufacturing process re- guests who occasionally clove, finished with a touch of strawberry sauce. coups factory waste and eliminates the use of harmful seek a healthy, flavorful • A fine dining restaurant veteran, Chef Marc recent- chemicals. alternative, the extensive ly received on Elements’ behalf the coveted Wine Luxury resort designer Dada Designs of Miami led the vegan menu weaves in Spectator 2020 Award of Excellence for his diverse, aesthetic component of the renovations. The same team flavors of the world. From sustainable wine list that exceeds the expectations of masterminded the concepts resulting in laidback luxury the likes of classic comfort the resort’s global clientele. of the Tara Wing revisions in 2017 and the Bucuti Wing foods given a modern twist “After months of research and testing, my talented cu- refresh in 2020. to a zesty nod to Latin fa- linary team and I improved the flavor and healthfulness vorites and Far East staples, of both traditional and modern fare, and are very proud Vegan menu expands by demand the team relishes relation- of our new vegan menu at Elements restaurant,” shares Elements restaurant goes beyond one full menu and of- ships with local farmers and Chef Marc Giesbers, director of food & beverage at fers complete menus for vegan/vegetarian, gluten-free procures as much on island Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort. and world cuisine offering prized steaks and sustainable such as its microgreens. A Elements restaurant is adults-only and available to both seafood. Aruba’s blossoming vegan and vegetarian sampling of the full menu resort guests and offsite guests, alike. Reservations are highly recommended. The SandBar is reserved exclusively for resort guests.

Bucuti & Tara: The Caribbean’s Healthiest and Safest Va- cation Experience As the region’s most-eco certified hotel, Bucuti has long had a heightened awareness for the health and safety of both guests and the planet. Its new COVID-19 safety protocols were developed within Center for Disease Control guidelines, World Health Organization recommendations and in-person evaluations by practicing ICU (intensive care unit) doctors and nurses who were hosted onsite this spring at Bucuti & Tara. With its new touch-free experience combined with the new hospital-grade, high-tech health safety protocols and Aruba’s Health & Happiness Code seal, guests can confidently relax into vacation mode. To learn more, visit Bucuti.com.q A9 LOCAL Wednesday 18 November 2020

Corruption Survey 2020 Will the perceived spread of corruption persist in 2020?

ORANJESTAD — For the third con- and guarantee that all informa- secutive year, the Centrale Bank tion received will be treated with van Aruba (CBA) will conduct a the utmost confidence. Data will “Corruption Survey”, which started only be used on an aggregated November 16, 2020. The online sur- basis for statistical and analytical vey includes, among others, ques- purposes. Due to the ongoing Co- tions about the level of corruption, vid-19 pandemic, this survey will be experiences with corruption when fully conducted online. All Aruban using services particularly in the residents older than 18 years are in- public sector, and the need for ad- vited to take part in this important ditional anti-corruption measures. survey by filling in the online ques- tionnaire. This can be accessed via Curbing corruption in Aruba is a our website: www.cbaruba.org. high priority for the CBA, because corruption has far reaching nega- The REPORT CORRUPTION SURVEY tive economic and social reper- 2019 is available on the CBA’s cussions. Several international or- website value of the florin, by promoting For more information on the Cen- ganizations, such as Transparency (https://www.cbaruba.org/ the soundness and integrity of the trale Bank van Aruba, please visit International, frequently execute cba/manageDocument. financial system, and by enhanc- the website www.cbaruba.org . q surveys on the level of corruption do?dispatch=view&id=5317). ing an efficient and reliable pay- in many countries. To compensate ments system. for the fact that Aruba is not part About the Centrale Bank van Aru- of these international surveys, and ba Besides these core tasks, the consequently important data on The main purpose of the Centrale CBA is also the sole issuer of florin local corruption are not available, Bank van Aruba (CBA) is to con- banknotes and florin coins, and the CBA has been conducting the tribute to the financial stability and acts as banker to the Government corruption survey since 2018. economic well-being of the Aru- of Aruba. In addition, it regulates ban community. The CBA accom- the flow of international payments, We are aware that this information plishes this mission by implement- manages the available foreign ex- is sensitive. We therefore stress that ing an effective monetary policy change reserves of Aruba, and su- this survey is strictly anonymous aimed towards maintaining the pervises the spending thereof. A10 Wednesday 18 November 2020 LOCAL Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA): Creatively engaging youth in nature education through the first Dutch Caribbean Big Live Nature Quiz

aptation and Sustainability about the other Caribbe- and questions about the an islands in the Kingdom National Parks of the Dutch of the Netherlands…. And Caribbean- managed by it is super fun!” Further ex- STINAPA Bonaire, CARMABI plained Tineke van Bussel, on Curaçao, Aruba Nation- DCNA’s Research Commu- al Park Foundation, Saba nication Liaison Conservation Foundation, STENAPA on St Eustatius The Big Live Nature Quiz will and Nature Foundation Sint take place on Wednesday, Maarten. November 25th at 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Kids living Participants have the abil- on Aruba, Bonaire, Cura- KRALENDIJK, BONAIRE — tion in the Dutch Carib- this year with positivity, the ity to win a snorkelling/sail- çao, Saba, Statia and St Dutch Caribbean Nature bean Protected Area Man- online Big Live Nature Quiz ing trip around the island Maarten, in the age range Alliance (DCNA), a region- agement Organizations, was created to enhance with a group of 4 friends. of 11 -14 years old are wel- al network of protected there has been develop- the support for nature edu- We encourage parents come to join. Quiz will be areas set up to assist the ment in different forms of cation officers as well as and guardians to share this in English, with Dutch and Protected Area Manage- supporting those who work youth while staying safely information with their kids Papiamentu subtitles. You ment Organizations of the in nature education such on their respective islands. so that they can have an can join alone or form a six islands, announces the as connecting the nature opportunity to interact with team with max 4 kids. All upcoming first Big Live Na- education officers on plat- “We are very excited to other participants from the you need to participate is a ture Quiz on 25 November forms and sharing knowl- launch our first Big Live Na- Dutch Caribbean, learn connection to the internet, at 4:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m. for edge. Another form of ture Quiz and to continue about nature, and have a a computer, a phone and all kids in the age range of support is developing fun our mission in supporting good time with friends. of course good mood! 11-14 years old. It is online, interactive nature educa- the protected area man- free, fun, and all about our tion materials to share with agement organizations “Partcipating is already For more information on Dutch Caribbean nature. the Junior Rangers and of the Dutch Caribbean learning! It is not required participation of this event, In 2020, our expectations likeminded youth on the is- through nature education. to prepare or study for this check out DCNA’s Face- of nature education have lands. This event can be a game interactive live quiz. How- book Page or go to www. changed drastically as changer for teaching na- ever, if you want a higher DCNAnature.org. Login teaching strategies have The yearly Junior Ranger ture education on a larger chance of winning, you on the date of the quiz on switched to using digital Exchange Event, bringing platform and can be ex- can learn more about the your computer or tablet tools. This quiz will launch youth of the six Dutch Ca- tremely fun for the partici- topics by visiting f.e. https:// for FREE at https://zoom. a new form of engaging ribbean islands together on pants!” said Dahlia Hassell, www.DCNAnature.org and us/j/98965093325 . If you our islands’ youth through one island to learn about DCNA’s Projects Officer. the park management have any questions, you technology and bring each other’s nature, un- websites of the Dutch Ca- can send an email to www. awareness of conservation fortunately was cancelled The live interactive quiz will ribbean. This live quiz is a research@DCNAnature. of our protected areas. this year due to the corona be set up in different topics great opportunity to learn org or projects@DCNAna- crisis. However, to counter- such as Flora and Fauna, more about nature not only ture.org or call us at +599- To support nature educa- act the circumstances of Ecosystems, Climate Ad- on your own island but also 717-5010.q Visit the FANA porch sale to help families in need families that are registered ent. We have many new- mingle with the locals. Skip for receiving help from the borns which costs a lot of the beach for an hour or foundation. money and many young two and join this wonderful mothers cannot provide. event. Location: Avenido Dutch Annelot Muijres, FANA offers breast feeding Milio Croes 70 in Oranjes- founder of the official Foun- assistance, baby formula tad. For more information: dation Ajudo Na Aruba and pampers and there- Facebook: FANA Funda- (FANA) heard about the fore we need donations re- cion Ajudo na Aruba, Web- growing poverty of the lo- ally bad.” She also notices site: https://www.ajudo- cal people due to the CO- that most of the Aruban naaruba.com. q VID-19 crisis and the finan- registered are now out of cial situation on the island. their saving money and still “We feed 12.000 mouths are unemployed plus with- per month, the requests for out the financial support help are skyrocketing while of the government. Ajudo the donations are falling na Aruba is run complete- behind. The 12.000 mouths ly by donations, whether ORANJESTAD — Sunday dation Ajudo na Aruba per month come from 400 it’s food or money (to buy November 29 you can be (FANA), meaning helping to 450 families per week food), diapers, formula or part of the Aruban commu- Aruba, is the initiator of this which are provided with even toys and clothing, ev- nity by visiting a porch sale mega porch sale starting at week packages by FANA, ery single item donated is which is organized to sup- 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. There will Muijres says. “We have valuable to them. This is an port families in need during be music, food and lots to families between two and opportunity to reach out to this Covid-19 crisis. Foun- buy. All proceeds go to the nine persons so all differ- the local community and A11 BUSINESS Wednesday 18 November 2020 Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry

By JOSEPH PISANI and country at Costco, CVS, TOM MURPHY Walgreens, Walmart and AP Writers other stores. NEW YORK (AP) — Now at Health economist Craig Amazon.com: insulin and Garthwaite sees several inhalers. reasons Amazon may be- The retail colossus opened come an attractive option an online pharmacy Tues- for patients looking to fill day that allows customers prescriptions. to order medication or pre- The retailer is a known en- scription refills, and have tity that many people al- them delivered to their ready use. It may be able front door in a couple of to make price shopping for days. prescriptions more pleas- The potential impact of ant, and it might be com- Amazon’s arrival in the petitive on the pricing of pharmaceutical space generic drugs, said Garth- rippled through that sec- waite, who teaches at tor immediately. The stocks Northwestern University’s of CVS Health Corp., Wal- Kellogg School of Manage- greens and Rite Aid all tum- ment. bled Tuesday. Amazon’s prescription busi- The big chains rely on their ness could be appealing pharmacies for a steady In this Oct. 1, 2020 file photo, an Amazon logo appears on an Amazon delivery van, in Boston. to the uninsured or people flow of shoppers who may Associated Press who have plans that make also grab a snack or sham- competitive threat that will hold their own against Am- stay refrigerated, like insu- them pay a high deduct- poo or groceries on the likely shift scripts away from azon, offering home deliv- lin. Shoppers have to set up ible first before their cov- way out. All have upped the retail channel,” ana- ery and curbside pickup of a profile on Amazon’s web- erage starts, added John online services and touted lysts at Citi Research said in groceries. site and have their doctors Boylan, an analyst who their abilities to deliver pre- a note. Amazon has also become send prescriptions there. covers Walgreens for Ed- scriptions and other goods Amazon has a history of dis- a threat to shipping com- It won’t ship medications ward Jones. as the COVID-19 pandemic ruption. Launched in 1995 panies, delivering more that have a high risk of be- He said Amazon’s move has pushed more consum- as an online book store, it than half of its own pack- ing abused, like some opi- will mostly affect smaller ers to stay home. But Am- pushed other booksellers ages itself. Vans stamped oids. drugstores that don’t have azon.com has mastered to sell online. But those that with the Amazon logo have Most insurance is accept- either the retail giant’s pur- these things, and its online couldn’t keep up went out become as common a ed, Amazon said. But Prime chasing power or deals store is infinitely larger, with of business, like the Borders sight as the UPS truck. members who don’t have that major drugstore chains millions of loyal shoppers bookstore chain, which dis- The company said its online insurance can also buy have with insurers to funnel already buying books, TVs appeared in 2011. pharmacy will offer com- generic or brand name patients to their stores for and just about anything Its purchase of Whole Foods monly prescribed medica- drugs from Amazon for a prescriptions. else. three years ago sent super- tions in the U.S., including discount. They can also get Amazon has eyed the “The news represents a dis- market stocks spiraling, but creams, pills, as well as discounts at 50,000 physi- health care industry for ruption to the system and many have been able to medications that need to cal pharmacies around the some time. q Twitter launches disappearing tweets that vanish in a day

By The Associated Press echoing social media sites posts. The company says South Korea, before rolling Zuckerberg and Dorsey Twitter is launching tweets like Snapchat, Facebook the ephemeral tweets, it out globally. promised lawmakers last that disappear in 24 hours and Instagram that al- which it calls “fleets” be- Fleets are a “lower pres- month that they would called “Fleets” globally, ready have disappearing cause of their fleeting na- sure” way to communi- aggressively guard their ture, are designed to allay cate “fleeting thoughts” platforms from being ma- the concerns of new users as opposed to permanent nipulated by foreign gov- who might be turned off by tweets, Twitter executives ernments or used to incite the public and permanent Joshua Harris, design di- violence around the elec- nature of normal tweets. rector, and Sam Haveson, tion results — and they fol- Fleets can’t be retweet- product manager, said in lowed through with high- ed and they won’t have a blog post. profile steps that angered “likes.” The news comes the same Trump and his supporters. People can respond to day Twitter CEO Jack Dors- The new “Fleets” feature them, but the replies show ey and Facebook CEO is reminiscent of Instagram up as direct messages to Mark Zuckerberg faced and Facebook “stories” the original tweeter, not questions from a Sen- and Snapchat’s snaps, as a public response, turn- ate Judiciary Committee which let users post short- ing any back-and-forth about how they handled lived photos and mes- into a private conversation disinformation surrounding sages. Such features are instead of a public discus- the presidential election. increasingly popular with This April 26, 2017, file photo shows the Twitter app icon on a sion. Both sites have stepped up social media users looking mobile phone in Philadelphia. Twitter tested the feature action taken against disin- for smaller groups and and Associated Press in Brazil, Italy, India, and formation. more private chats.q A12 Wednesday 18 November 2020 SCIENCE Cable failures endanger renowned Puerto Rico radio telescope

By DÁNICA COTO of radar data.” Associated Press The observatory in Puerto SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Rico is considered crucial — The giant, aging cables for the study of pulsars, that support one of the which are the remains of world’s largest single-dish stars that can be used to radio telescopes are slowly detect gravitational waves, unraveling in this U.S. territo- a phenomenon Albert Ein- ry, pushing an observatory stein predicted in his theory renowned for its key role in of general relativity. The astronomical discoveries to telescope also is used to the brink of collapse. search for neutral hydro- The Arecibo Observatory, gen, which can reveal how which is tethered above a certain cosmic structures sinkhole in Puerto Rico’s lush are formed. mountain region, boasts a “It’s more than 50 years old, 1,000-foot-wide (305-me- but it remains a very impor- ter-wide) dish featured in tant instrument,” said Alex the Jodie Foster film “Con- Wolszczan, a Polish-born tact” and the James Bond astronomer and professor movie “GoldenEye.” at Pennsylvania State Uni- The dish and a dome sus- versity. pended above it have He helped discover the been used to track aster- first extrasolar and pulsar oids headed toward Earth, planets and credited the conduct research that observatory for having a led to a Nobel Prize and culture that allowed him to helped scientists trying to test what he described as determine if a planet is wild ideas that sometimes habitable. worked. “As someone who de- “Losing it would be a really pends on Arecibo for my In this Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 file photo, provided by the Arecibo Observatory, shows the damage huge blow to what I think is science, I’m frightened. done by a broken cable that supported a metal platform, creating a 100-foot (30-meter) gash to a very important science,” the radio telescope’s reflector dish in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. It’s a very worrisome situ- Wolszczan said. Associated Press ation right now. There’s a An astronomer at the ob- possibility of cascading, cluding a project aiding University officials say crews tor, Francisco Córdova, servatory in the 1980s and catastrophic failure,” said scientists in their search for have already noticed wire was not available for com- early 1990s, Wolszczan still astronomer Scott Ransom nearby galaxies. breaks on two of the re- ment. In a Facebook post, uses the telescope for cer- with the North American The telescope was built in maining main cables. They the observatory said maintain work because it offers Nanohertz Observatory for the 1960s and financed by warn that employees and tenance was up to date an unmatched combi- Gravitational Waves, a col- the Defense Department contractors are at risk de- and the most recent ex- nation of high frequency laboration of scientists in amid a push to develop spite relying heavily on ternal structural evaluation range and sensitivity that the U.S. and Canada. anti-ballistic missile defens- drones and remote cam- occurred after Hurricane he said allows for a “huge Last week, one of the es. It’s endured over a half- eras to assess the damage. Maria. array” of science projects. telescope’s main steel century of disasters, includ- The observatory estimates The most recent damage Among them: observing cables that was capable ing hurricanes and earth- the damage at more than was likely the result of the molecules of life, detecting of sustaining 1.2 million quakes. Repairs from Hurri- $12 million and is seeking cable degrading over time radio emission of stars and pounds (544,000 kilograms) cane Maria, which devas- money from the National and carrying extra weight conducting pulsar work. snapped under only tated Puerto Rico in 2017, Science Foundation, an in- after the auxiliary cable The telescope also was a 624,000 pounds (283,000 were still underway when dependent federal agen- snapped, the university training ground for gradu- kilograms). That failure fur- the first cable snapped. cy that owns the observa- said. In August, the socket ate students and widely ther mangled the reflector Some new cables are tory. holding that cable failed, loved for its educational dish after an auxiliary cable scheduled to arrive next Foundation spokesman possibly the result of manu- opportunities, said Carmen broke in August, tearing a month, but officials said Rob Margetta said engi- facturing error, the obser- Pantoja, an astronomer 100-foot hole and damag- funding for repairs has not neering and cost estimates vatory said. and professor at the Uni- ing the dome above it. been worked out with fed- have not been completed The problems have inter- versity of Puerto Rico, the Officials said they were sur- eral agencies. Scientists and that funding the re- rupted the work of re- island’s largest public uni- prised because they had warn that time is running pairs would likely involve searchers like Edgard Rive- versity. evaluated the structure out. Only a handful of ca- Congress and discussions ra-Valentín, a Universities She relied on it for her doc- in August and believed it bles now support the 900- with stakeholders. He said Space Research Associa- toral thesis and recalled could handle the shift in ton platform. the agency is reviewing “all tion scientist at the Lunar staring at it in wonder when weight based on previous “Each of the structure’s re- recommendations for ac- and Planetary Institute in she was a young girl. inspections. maining cables is now sup- tion at Arecibo.” Texas. He had planned to “I was struck by how big It’s a blow for the telescope porting more weight than “NSF is ultimately responsi- study Mars in September and mysterious it was,” she that more than 250 scien- before, increasing the like- ble for decisions regarding during its close approach said. tists around the world were lihood of another cable the structure’s safety,” he to Earth. “The future of the tele- using. The facility is also one failure, which would likely said in an email. “Our top “This is the closest Mars was scope depends greatly on of Puerto Rico’s main tourist result in the collapse of the priority is the safety of any- going to be while also be- what position the National attractions, drawing some entire structure,” the Uni- one at the site.” ing observable from Are- Science Foundation takes 90,000 visitors a year. versity of Central Florida, Representatives of the uni- cibo until 2067,” he said. “I ... I hope they can find a Research has been sus- which manages the facility, versity and the observatory won’t be around the next way and that there’s good- pended since August, in- said in a statement Friday. said the telescope’s direc- time we can get this level will to save it.”q A13 science Wednesday 18 November 2020 HEALTH SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station By MARCIA DUNN Victor Glover, Shannon The four named their cap- tighter for them than for dOCTOR ON DUTY AP Aerospace Writer Walker and Japan's Soichi sule Resilience to provide the two astronauts on the Oranjestad CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Noguchi — join two Rus- hope and inspiration during test flight. (AP) — SpaceX's newly sians and one American an especially difficult year "We sort of dance around Hospital 7:00 pm / 10:00pm launched capsule with four who flew to the space sta- for the whole world. 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from New York' or 'You got to bring somebody from L.A.,' said Yowman, whose background is directing music videos. "I wanted to be super intentional about making sure the crew was one 100% based in Texas. So people know, 'Hey man, you can come to Texas and do major things, major productions.'" The "slowed and reverb" controversy wasn't the only time this year that DJ Screw got renewed attention. Af- ter George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer sparking worldwide protests throughout the summer, it was revealed that Floyd, a native Hous- tonian, was friends with Screw and even rapped on a few Screw tapes. Keke, who also knew Floyd, said he believes his friend was on the minds of many fellow citizens as they cast their ballots in the presidential election, and he hopes his impact will continue to This image provided by IYO Visuals shows Rosha Washington as DJ Screw in a scene from the visual tribute "All Screwed Up." be felt. Associated Press Floyd's "anniversaries and things will be coming up By GARY GERARD HAMIL- who's songs "Southside," sluggish, psychedelic tem- "All Screwed Up" hopes to just in a minute — it'll be TON "Pimp tha Pen" and "Still po as he scratched and put the emphasis back on one year and two years Associated Press Pimpin Pens" are Texas mixed songs. He eventu- the innovator himself. and three years," said New York (AP) — When DJ music staples. "They don't ally formed the Screwed "This history that we made, Keke. "We'll see if the world Screw started trending in know that this 'trend' came Up Click (S.U.C.), a collec- we made it in the moment," (has) done (anything) dif- August, it wasn't because from a very important per- tive of friends that included said Keke, who's worked ferent after that." of newly discovered music son to our culture." notable rappers such as Lil with Beyoncé, Scarface, Yowman didn't know Floyd or a coordinated effort by "All Screwed Up" combines Keke, Lil' Flip, Z-Ro, Trae tha and Birdman in a two-de- but after his death, he was his devoted fans. The chat- biopic film elements with Truth and E.S.G. The sound cade independent career shocked to discover that ter surrounded a TikTok vid- animation to detail the would be copied on the and serves as a consulting Floyd was aware of "All eo that quickly went viral early years of Screw's life north side of the city by producer on the project. Screwed Up" and said he for all the wrong reasons: a before his "screwed" mu- Swisha House artists such "We had no idea that these was "proud" of the project. teen attempting to explain sic technique exploded as Slim Thug, Paul Wall and particular tapes and these "I was in tears, bro, be- a "new" music trend called in Houston and spread Chamillionaire who even- mixtapes were going to cause I never met him be- "slowed and reverb." The throughout the South. Its tually burst on to the na- change our lives." fore," said Yowman. "It was problem — as Twitter unfor- release Monday coincides tional scene a few years "All Screwed Up" is a pas- confirmation for me that givingly pointed out —was with the 20th anniversary of after Screw died in 2000 sion project for creator and what I was doing was the that it was nearly a direct Screw's death. of an accidental codeine director Isaac Yowman right thing. It was just literal- copy of DJ Screw's iconic The project will be released overdose. who grew up in Houston ly like…an angel just com- sound. on www.allscrewedup. The sound is still prevalent engulfed in its music cul- ing, (saying) 'Bro, I'm proud That's why Lil Keke, one of com for $99, which includes today with native Hous- ture. He focused the visual of you. Keep doing what Texas hip-hop's most influ- a commemorative giftset tonians such as Beyoncé tribute on Screw's early life you're doing.'"q ential rappers and a friend designed to look like an and Travis Scott incorpo- because many Housto- of the late DJ, says the ap- original DJ Screw grey tape rating screw elements into nians consider it a special proximately 50-minute "vi- filled with an "All Screwed their music, along with time as the city began es- Solution Sudoku sual tribute" "All Screwed Up" tribute cassette, a other huge artists such as tablishing its own musical Up" debuting Monday is cassette player and other Drake, Kendrick Lamar, identity and the Rockets being released at the right commemorative items. Kanye West, A$AP Rocky were winning NBA champi- moment. Plans are to release the vid- and Bryson Tiller. But the onships. And much like the "It's people who use this eo for free at some point. genre has also floated into sound, he wanted to make genre…(and put) it in Born Robert Earl Davis, suburbia, and some critics this a homegrown produc- songs. I'm talking about Jr., Screw began slowing say discussing "slow and re- tion. big platinum artists (who down songs on the south verb" without properly ac- "The problem is you do have are) slowing down records, side of Houston in the knowledging Screw's blue- some big productions that and they had no idea who early 90s. At the time, the print is only gentrifying his come here, but people this man is and where this method involved pitching sound and whitewashing have this mindset of, 'Oh, came from," says Keke, down his turntables to a his legacy. you got to bring somebody Puzzle on Page 13 A15 sports Wednesday 18 November 2020 Cousins, Vikings overcome Patterson return, beat Bears 19-13

By ANDREW SELIGMAN we're starting to figure it out AP Sports Writer a little bit." CHICAGO (AP) — Kirk Cous- STRUGGLING OFFENSE ins will take a victory any With offensive coordina- day of the week. That he fi- tor Bill Lazor calling the nally got one on a Monday plays after Nagy handed night didn't seem to matter. off those duties in an effort Cousins threw for 292 yards to lift a unit that ranks near and two touchdowns, and the bottom of the NFL, the the Minnesota Vikings over- Bears managed 149 yards. came a 104-yard kickoff re- It was their lowest total turn by Chicago's Cordar- since they had 147 against relle Patterson to beat the San Francisco on Dec. 3, Bears 19-13. 2017. Cousins won for the first time "We need to make sure in 10 career Monday night that we're really honestly starts. He hit Adam Thielen going back now and say- with a 6-yard touchdown ing OK, what's going on, early in the fourth quarter where are we at now that to put Minnesota ahead by we have some time to re- the final margin, and the Vi- ally see," Nagy said. kings (4-5) held on for their Foles threw for 106 yards third straight win. They also and an interception. It was snapped a four-game los- Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws during the first half of an NFL football game a far cry from his previous ing streak against Chicago against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. start against the Vikings, Associated Press (5-5). when he led Philadelphia "Great to get a win," Cous- Cribbs and Leon Wash- the time," Patterson said. club rookie record with his past them in the NFC cham- ins said. "We'll try to keep ington as the only players The record return was the fourth 100-yard receiving pionship game on the way building on it now, and it'll with eight kick returns for lone bright spot for the game. to a Super Bowl title in 2018. be so important to keep touchdowns when he ran Bears as they lost their fourth The defense did not allow Khalil Mack had his first in- stringing these together if back the opening kickoff in a row and matched their an offensive touchdown for terception since 2018. But we can. That's really what of the second half to give longest skid since Nagy was the first time in 20 games, the fading Bears came out the rest of the season will Chicago a 13-7 lead. It was hired in 2018. including the playoffs, and flat again on a Monday be all about." the longest kickoff return in Cousins completed 25 of the Vikings won for just the night; they were dominat- Bears quarterback Nick franchise history, surpass- 36 passes with two touch- fourth time in 18 games ed by the Rams in Los An- Foles got taken from the ing Gale Sayers' 103-yarder downs to Thielen, who has at Soldier Field since it re- geles last month. And to field on a cart in the game's against Pittsburgh on Sept. nine on the season. His one- opened in 2003 following left tackle Charles Leno Jr., final minute. Coach Matt 17, 1967. handed TD grab in the first renovations. that makes it even worse. Nagy said Foles' leg and Patterson had all the room quarter was particularly im- "It's a goofy year for every- "Disappointment," he said. hip were being evaluated he needed as he sprinted pressive. body," said Harrison Smith, "A lot of emotions, negative after he got slammed on up the sideline and raised Minnesota's Dalvin Cook who had an interception. emotions right now. We've his right side by Minneso- two fingers as he closed in ran for 96 yards on 30 at- "We're starting to have a lit- got to process. We know ta's Ifeadi Odenigbo as he on the end zone. tempts. Justin Jefferson tle bit of a feeling of how to it's two Monday Nights we threw the ball away. "I don't know what I did, caught eight passes for 135 make our own energy and didn't perform well. It's just Patterson joined Josh man. I was blacked out at yards and tied Randy Moss' our own confidence. I think frustrating."q Thiem masters tiebreakers again to beat Nadal in ATP Finals LONDON (AP) — Dominic tory over defending cham- little bit better at some key Thiem mastered the tie- pion Stefanos Tsitsipas on moments," Nadal said. breakers again to get the Sunday, and will be guar- "I am much more confident better of Rafael Nadal, anteed qualification for the now with the level of ten- beating the 20-time Grand semifinals if Tsitsipas beats nis that I am playing than a Slam champion in straight tournament newcomer An- couple of days ago." sets on Tuesday for a sec- drey Rublev in the evening Thiem, who described his ond win at the ATP Finals. match. performance as one of the Thiem clinched a 7-6 (7), Nadal, who beat Rublev in best of his career, won the 7-6 (4) win on his fifth match straight sets in their opener, first set after coming from point in their first meeting missed a chance to qualify 5-2 down in the tiebreak- since the Australian Open with a match to spare and er, saving two set points quarterfinals in January, next will play Tsitsipas on in the process. There was when the Austrian player Thursday with a semifinal high-quality shot-making prevailed after winning place at stake. Nadal has throughout the match, but three tiebreakers in a tight never won the ATP Finals, not least when Thiem pro- Dominic Thiem of Austria plays a return to Rafael Nadal of Spain four-set match. which remains the biggest duced two inside-out fore- during their singles tennis match at the ATP World Finals tennis "If I want to look for mistakes gap on his resume. hand winners in a three- tournament at the O2 arena in London, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. or for things I didn't do right, Nadal credited Thiem but point span to close the Associated Press I think I wouldn't find many," described the match as tiebreaker — the first on set ond set, Nadal saved three ing a lob from a 'tweener Thiem said. The U.S. Open "very equal." point for Nadal at 6-7 and match points when serving that Thiem just managed champion opened group "Both of us played at a very then to clinch the set. Af- at 5-4 and 40-0 down. He to get back before Nad- play in the season-ending high level. He deserved to ter both players had their won five straight points in al powered a backhand event with a three-set vic- win because he played a service broken in the sec- that game, with one includ- down the line.q A16 Wednesday 18 November 2020 sports Column: A woman in charge, and it's about time By TIM DAHLBERG the Marlins qualified for this AP Sports Columnist year's expanded playoffs On the day she officially be- for the first time since 2003. came a trailblazer in Major Ng will be expected to de- League Baseball, Kim Ng liver a winner in Miami, a remembered the little girl task made difficult by the who played stickball on the fact the Marlins are peren- streets of Queens. nially among the lowest At the time her gender spenders in baseball. wasn't nearly as big of an But this is a woman who was issue as knowing the layout unafraid to give her opinion of the field. even as an intern with the ``First base would be the White Sox. This is a woman red car on the right, sec- who went up against super ond base was the man- agent Scott Boras before hole,'' she said. ``Those she turned 30, winning an were great memories.'' arbitration case she pre- The layout has changed sented against pitcher Alex some for Ng, who sat next Fernandez. to home plate Monday This is a woman who knows at Marlins Park for the vir- baseball — and knows how tual press conference that to get things done. coronated her historic ap- ``I was never hired to just pointment as the new gen- In this photo provided by the Miami Marlins, new Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng poses nod my head,'' she said. for a photo at Marlins Park stadium before being introduced during a virtual news conference, eral manager of the Miami ``My biggest advice is Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Miami. Marlins. Behind her was an Associated Press voice your opinion.'' immaculate field, with nary The opinion among most a red car or manhole in their own dreams, too. took three decades for Ng feel delated and feel like in baseball is that the Mar- sight. ``Girls can see it,'' Ng said. to reach the top, and the maybe it's not going to lins have a winner in Ng. In front of her is a job that ``There's an adage you biggest reason behind that happen,'' she said. ``Even Judging from the ease with for way too many years has can't be it if you can't see had nothing to do with her if it hadn't happened, I was which she handled her been off-limits to anyone it. I guess I would suggest ability to do the job. never going to see my ca- opening press conference but a man. to them now, now you can She was hired as an intern reer as a failure." they also have someone That it took so long for Ng see it.'' by the Chicago White Sox Sitting on a stool next to willing to be the face of the to get a job running one of Indeed, Ng had the rare and worked her way up home plate in Miami, Ng franchise should Jeter want MLB's 30 teams was, sadly ability to see what her fu- over the years. But even spent the better part of to stay in the background. enough, no surprise. Base- ture was — and believe after stints with the Yankees an hour Monday trying to Eventually she will be ball evolves slowly, and the there was a path to the top and as an assistant general explain what it all meant. judged on how many idea that a woman could even when others saw it as manager for the Dodg- She embraced the idea games the Marlins win and actually be in charge of a impossible. She went from ers, no team was willing to that this was bigger than whether they can make team was inconceivable to playing stickball in Queens hand Ng the reins. her getting the Marlins the playoffs on a regular past generations. to playing softball in col- At least five times over the job, while celebrating at basis. That's something that Maybe the best thing about lege. A career in baseball last 15 years she was in- the same time her lifetime comes with the territory Ng's appointment by the beckoned, even if it was in terviewed for jobs running dream being realized a of anyone who holds the Derek Jeter and the Marlins the front office and not on teams. Some, she thought, day before her 52nd birth- title of general manager, is that a lot of other girls like the field. never had any intention of day. a job that doesn't come the one who played stick- The problem was, base- hiring her in the first place. She's got a lot of work with a large amount of job ball in Queens can have ball wasn't quite ready. It "After so many times you ahead of her, even though security.q NCAA graduation rates reach another record high at 90%

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Col- degrees within six years, to 87%. The percentage lege athletes continue to though that does not of women's basketball graduate at record rates count students who enroll players earning degrees and outperform non-ath- at one school and gradu- increased by 2 points to letes, according to the ate from another. 93% while players from the NCAA's new Graduation "To see 90% of student- Football Bowl Subdivision Success Rate report. athletes accomplish the saw a slight slip, from 82% The data released Tuesday ultimate goal of college to 81%. shows 90% of Division I ath- graduation is a testa- The numbers among Black letes who enrolled in 2013 ment to their hard work basketball players also earned a degree within six and dedication," NCAA improved significantly, years — an increase of 1 President Mark Emmert going from 79% to 85% percentage point over last said. "We must also sup- on the men's side and year's previous high and 10 port initiatives that help from 87% to 90% among percentage points above the remaining 10% of stu- women. The percentages Northwestern wide receiver Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman, the goal established by dent-athletes earn their of white basketball play- center, celebrates a touchdown against Purdue with wide the late NCAA President degrees." ers slipped 2 percentage receiver Bryce Kirtz (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Myles Brand in 2006. Men's basketball play- points among women, to Associated Press The federal report shows ers led the way with a 4 97%, and 1 point, to 92%, 69% of all students earn percentage point jump among men.q