New data released by the Department of Labor this morning revealed that 3.3 million initial claims for unemployment benefits were made in the week ending March 21. The Labor Department said the spike in jobless claims was “the highest level of seasonally adjusted initial claims” in history, up from a previous high of 695,000 in 1982. It added that “nearly every state providing comments cited the COVID-19 virus impacts,” and said the services industry had been particularly damaged by the outbreak....

The New York Democrat told CNN that the Republican pair should be ousted from the Senate as she accused them of supporting the “insurrection” on the Capitol building earlier this month. She also urged her Republican colleagues to consider “what they are doing” by trying to protect Trump from a trial in the upper chamber. The former president was impeached for the second time last week as he was charged with inciting the attack on the Capitol at a rally with his supporter earlier in the day....

But for the last four years, many cities have been in direct conflict with President Donald Trump. His antagonistic view of us and his wanton mismanagement of major crises—from COVID-19 to climate change—is depriving mayors of the resources we need to grow and deliver for our residents. And his lack of moral leadership and support in helping mayors end systemic racism has made our jobs more difficult. As mayors, we need a president who will be a partner in the White House: one who sees cities as an asset to this country, not an enemy....

According to a poll from the Pew Research Center, 65 percent of U.S. adult respondents said they believed Mueller conducted a fair investigation, and 60 percent of Republican respondents also reached the same conclusion, the first time a majority of the party has ever had confidence in the Russia probe. Mueller was chosen to helm the FBI’s nascent Russia investigation after the firing of then-FBI director James Comey. In his mandate appointing the special counsel, then-Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein charged Mueller with investigating Russian interference, allegations that President Donald Trump or his campaign were involved in those efforts and any other matter directly arising from the probe itself....

“I think my linemates have been awesome,” Pageau said, shifting the focus away from himself. “They work so hard every day, they make it easy for me. I think we have good chemistry on the ice because we spend a lot of time off the ice together. That’s how I think we find each other on the ice. I think all of us are hard-working players that can play simple and I think that’s what’s working so well for us right now....

It was a rare peaceful moment for Turner, one of the world’s most mercurial billionaires. Always a favorite of gossip connoisseurs, Turner, who separated from his wife, Jane Fonda, in January, has made headlines recently with his dating antics. In recent weeks, New York tabloids had Turner paired off with a 28-year-old New York college professor. Although the woman seemed to confirm the dalliance, the tabloids themselves later engaged in crosstown sniping over whether the accounts were exaggerated....

The show comes less than four months since a judge in Sweden delivered the rapper a guilty verdict for his assault of a man in Stockholm over the summer. LiveNation announced the concert would take place in the very same city where the incident occurred. “After tremendous support from the Swedish fans, he returns to Stockholm for a long-awaited gig for all his supporters,” the events promotion and venue company said in a statement on Friday....

Asensio started the 2017-18 season strongly, scoring in both legs of the Supercopa de Espana triumph over Barcelona, but struggled to retain a place in Zinedine Zidane’s star-studded side. The 22-year-old signed a six-year contract, which reportedly includes a €700 million (£616m/$816m) buyout clause, at the Santiago Bernabeu last September, but has been linked with a close-season switch to Anfield. Asensio came off the bench in Spain’s World Cup win over Iran and the 2-2 draw against Morocco on Monday - a result that sent them through to the last 16 as Group B winners - and says the national team is his sole focus for the time being....

On Sept. 20, in all likelihood, Abe will be elected president of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party–a victory that will guarantee his election, a few days later, as prime minister. His accession to the top job has looked virtually assured ever since early July, when his closest rival, Yasuo Fukuda, pulled out of the race. Fukuda had been campaigning as the dovish alternative to the tough-talking Abe. But then North Korea fired a clutch of missiles into the Sea of Japan, shifting the balance decisively in favor of the hawkish candidate, who first transformed himself into a national figure in 2002 by harshly indicting North Korea for its abductions of innocent Japanese citizens back in the 1970s....

Asian intellectuals would be especially mystified. They have fully absorbed the Western narrative that modernization should be the fundamental goal of contemporary societies. Deng Xiaoping chose his words carefully when he launched his economic reforms–dubbed the Four Modernizations–in 1977. “It does not matter whether a cat is white or black,” Deng said famously. “If it catches mice, it is a good cat.” With modernization was meant to come a pragmatic and secular state that focused on economic and social development....

Just outside of Gus’s Community Market in the Mission Bay district of San Francisco, the victim who wishes to be identified as “Bruce,” was waiting to cross the street at the intersection of 4th and Channel streets with his 1-year-old toddler in a stroller when he was approached from behind, knocked to the ground, and assaulted with a series of punches. “I was right on the ground and in that exact second I was trying to shield my head and prevent any worse injuries,” he told KGO-TV....

Some of these include financial barriers—like effective but pricy medications that insurance companies don’t always want to pay for—or societal barriers—like where a person lives and the types of medical care close to them. Below, Do-Eun Lee, MD, an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes treatment, discusses how barriers to type 2 diabetes impact different groups of people and why it’s important to reduce barriers so people can receive necessary treatment....

AIA Symptoms People with AIA tend to develop symptoms within 30 minutes to two hours of taking aspirin or NSAIDs. The symptoms, typical of garden-variety asthma attacks, often are severe. They include: Shortness of breathWheezingCoughingCongestion Difficulty breathing due to AIA can last for hours. In addition, additional symptoms may develop, which can help to differentiate AIA from “regular” asthma: HivesSwelling around the eyesRed eyesFacial flushingAbdominal painNauseaDiarrheaChest pain Preceding Symptoms and Onset Drug-related asthma attacks usually begin to occur between two and five years after the onset of chronic rhinosinusitis—inflammation of nasal and sinus passages that persists for more than 12 weeks—causing:...

Carroo was charged with simple assault after allegedly slamming a woman to the ground outside the team’s training center following a loss last month. He pleaded not guilty. Carroo had a restraining order lifted earlier Tuesday. MORE: College football Week 5 in photos | Mother of Rutgers WR Leonte Carroo arrested “Everyone in this courtroom is going to watch you now, to see which way you turn, for the better or the worse,” Judge Dennis Fackelman told Carroo, via NJ....

After a period of immobilization or after injury or illness, you may notice limitations in your ability to move around. You may need the assistance of another person to move in bed and get out of bed, to move into and out of a chair, or to walk. You may also require a cane, walker, or another assistive device to help you maintain your balance and walking ability. If you are hospitalized, a physical therapist who works at the hospital may come to evaluate your mobility to ensure that it is safe for you to return home....

Refractive laser surgery can correct astigmatism by using a laser to reshape the cornea. Techniques include laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). This article will discuss how refractive laser surgery can correct astigmatism, what the contraindications may be (reasons against having the procedure), and potential risks. It will also highlight the purpose of laser refractive surgery, how to prepare, and what to expect....

Getting a comprehensive eye exam is the best way to diagnose astigmatism. An optometrist or ophthalmologist will perform a few tests to see how the eyes focus light and the power of any corrective lenses needed to improve vision. Astigmatism tests can also be found online, but an eye doctor’s exam is needed for a precise diagnosis. What Is Astigmatism? Astigmatism occurs when the cornea (a transparent layer in front of the pupil that focuses light into the eye) or lens (sits behind the pupil and helps light focus onto the retina) has an irregular shape....

Klopp: I hope Guardiola saw a special game The highly rated left-back joined Villa for around £9m from Nice last season but could not help his team escape relegation from the Premier League due to a knee injury that ended his campaign in November. He has returned to top form in the Championship this term, however, and reports in England and France have tipped him to join Liverpool, Everton or Marseille in the January transfer window....

When clubs are linked with players, fans often bombard their Twitter accounts with questions asking if or when the player will sign. Why the new Juve logo is so important That is exactly what happens Aston Villa owner Tony Xia, a colourful character who regularly engages with supporters online. However, one of his latest responses maybe went a bit too far - asking fans to help the “club go to kidnap our targets to come earlier....