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Covid19 case found in Tokyo athletes village

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Tokyo Olympics

The Games haven’t even started yet, but the controversy surround the Tokyo Olympics going ahead continues.

A person has tested positive for COVID-19 at the athletes’ village, adding to concerns about infections at the Games.

The Opening Ceremony gets Sunday on Friday.

Tokyo 2020 chief executive Toshiro Muto confirmed a foreign visitor who is involved in organising the Games had tested positive.

The Tokyo Games were delayed a year due to COVID19.
The Tokyo Games were delayed a year due to COVID19.

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The person, a non-athlete in their 60s, had only mild symptoms but was hospitalised because of their age and pre-existing conditions.

The person’s gender and other details were not disclosed due to privacy concerns.

Athletes are just starting to arrive for the Games which will run from July 23 to August 8.

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The Tokyo Games were delayed a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, and have led to mass protests throughout Tokyo.

Organisers have promised that the Games will be “safe and secure”.

The Games are being held mostly without spectators and under tight quarantine rules, with officials urging the public to stay home and watch on television.

Host city Tokyo had 1,308 new cases on Thursday and another 1,271 on Friday.

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Trump taps controversial allies for key posts

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Donald Trump left Washington and then stunned the political world.

Just hours after a smooth meeting with President Biden, Trump announced that Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz is his pick for attorney general.

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill were reportedly shocked, with some openly questioning if Gaetz could win Senate confirmation.

Republican Senator Kevin Cramer said he needs time to think it over, while Senator Susan Collins admitted she was “shocked.”

Gaetz has faced a House ethics investigation but denies any wrongdoing, and some Republican colleagues have shown reluctance due to his role in ousting Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

In a bold move, Trump is even considering recess appointments to bypass Senate approval, sparking fresh concerns among lawmakers.

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The Onion acquires Infowars and plans a reboot

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In a twist, satirical news outlet The Onion has won the rights to Infowars, the conspiracy-laden platform of Alex Jones.

This acquisition comes as Jones owes over $1 billion in defamation to Sandy Hook families he defamed.

Families have rallied behind the sale, saying it’s a form of long-awaited justice.

The Onion plans to relaunch Infowars as a parody site early next year.

Infowars’ website has already gone offline, with Jones broadcasting from a new location.

The Onion, known for skewering conspiracy theorists, has big plans to turn the page on Jones’ legacy.

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Trump and Musk aim for sweeping federal overhaul with new ‘Efficiency Department’

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The incoming administration plans to slash $2 trillion in spending, with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a bold initiative to streamline the federal government’s operations and budget, enlisting two high-profile figures to spearhead the effort.

The newly formed Department of Government Efficiency will be led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, known for revolutionizing multiple industries, and biotech executive Vivek Ramaswamy.

Their ambitious plan aims to cut at least $2 trillion in federal expenditures through rigorous review and restructuring.

Musk’s reputation as an innovator and disruptor positions him uniquely to challenge entrenched bureaucratic inefficiencies.

The initiative reflects Trump’s broader vision of reshaping government operations to prioritize fiscal responsibility, tapping into the private sector’s ingenuity.

Ramaswamy, noted for his entrepreneurial approach and advocacy for economic modernization, is expected to bolster the department’s strategic framework.

The Department of Government Efficiency’s creation signals a significant pivot towards aggressive budgetary reform and oversight.

While critics express concerns about potential impacts on public services and employment, supporters argue that the move is long overdue to ensure taxpayer dollars are utilized effectively.

As plans unfold, the department’s success will likely depend on navigating political challenges and maintaining public trust in its mission to overhaul federal spending.

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