Russia is open to a proposal for President Vladimir Putin and Elon Musk to have an open conversation via the new social media app Clubhouse, the Kremlin announced Monday. On Saturday, Musk , the richest man in the world, tagged Putin’s office on Twitter, asking, “would you like join me for a conversation on Clubhouse?” In Russian, the Tesla CEO added, “It would be a great honor to speak with you.” “In general, this is of course a very interesting proposal, but we need to understand what is meant, what is being proposed… first we need to check, then we will react,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Monday, according to Reuters . “We want to figure it out first. President Putin does not personally use social networks directly, he doesn’t have them,” Peskov added. . @KremlinRussia_E would you like join me for a conversation on Clubhouse? — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 13, 2021 Clubhouse is a drop-in, audio-only social media platform that … [Read more...] about Kremlin Open To Potential Social Media Collaboration Between Putin And Elon Musk
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Massachusetts Reopening Plan: COVID Restrictions Loosen Monday, Including Restaurant Capacity
BOSTON (CBS) – Governor Charlie Baker is easing more restrictions as Massachusetts moves forward with Phase 3, Step 2 of its reopening plan. Starting Monday, restaurants will no longer have a percent capacity limit, but social distancing has to remain in place. READ MORE: Woman Hit And Killed After Getting Out Of Friend's Car On I-93 In Medford Only six people are allowed per table and a 90-minute time limit is in place. Musical performances will be allowed starting Monday. Gyms and offices can expand to 50% capacity. Concert halls, theaters and indoor recreational facilities like roller rinks and laser tag can re-open at 50% capacity. Larger venues are capped at 500 people, excluding employees. Gatherings at private homes and backyards remain limited to 10 people inside and 25 outdoors. The City of Boston is holding off on some aspects of re-opening until after St. Patrick’s Day. READ MORE: Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Today's Developments The city’s going … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Reopening Plan: COVID Restrictions Loosen Monday, Including Restaurant Capacity
Hyatt touts ‘a highly inclusive environment’ in defense of hosting CPAC
A spokesperson for the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Fla. is defending the hotel’s decision to host this weekend's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), citing the hospitality company's "highly inclusive environment." “We take pride in operating a highly inclusive environment and we believe that the facilitation of gatherings is a central element of what we do as a hospitality company,” the spokesperson said in a statement to Fox Business. “We believe in the right of individuals and organizations to peacefully express their views, independent of the degree to which the perspectives of those hosting meetings and events at our hotels align with ours,” the spokesperson added. “Our own values support a culture that is characterized by empathy, respect and diversity of opinions and backgrounds, and we strive to bring this to light through what we do and how we engage with those in our care.” ADVERTISEMENT The statement comes in the wake of some calls online to boycott … [Read more...] about Hyatt touts ‘a highly inclusive environment’ in defense of hosting CPAC
The GOP’s uncertain future
What if President Donald Trump throws out the political playbook yet again and starts his own political party? Many conservatives believe the left stole the 2020 presidential election and hope to save the country from the socialist squad of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Democrats don't trust GOP on 1/6 commission: 'These people are dangerous' Progressives fume over Senate setbacks Budget Committee chair pledges to raise minimum wage: 'Hold me to it' MORE (D-N.Y.). Would those conservatives join a new national political party? They just might. ADVERTISEMENT Don’t believe me? A recent Rasmussen poll found that 61 percent of Republicans agree that President Biden did not win the election fairly . This is an astonishing share for a viewpoint that our social institutions do not tolerate. It is a thought crime according to many in the mainstream media, social media, Hollywood and academia. The campaign to alter these Americans’ … [Read more...] about The GOP’s uncertain future
Biden administration buys 100,000 doses of Lilly antibody drug
The Biden administration on Friday announced an agreement to purchase 100,000 doses of Eli Lilly's monoclonal antibody cocktail that was recently authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The move will increase the available supply of one of the few proven treatments for people with COVID-19. The antibody drugs are authorized for use in patients who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill but are not yet hospitalized. Under the agreement, the federal government will pay $210 million for the initial purchase of up to 100,000 treatment courses of the therapeutic, which is a combination of the drug bamlanivimab, which was authorized last November for high-risk COVID-19 patients, with a second drug known as etesevimab. ADVERTISEMENT The combination received emergency use authorization earlier this month , after data showed it reduced the risk of hospitalization and death by 70 percent. The agreement includes flexibility to purchase up to a total … [Read more...] about Biden administration buys 100,000 doses of Lilly antibody drug