A Public Health emergency has been declared in delhi due to soaring levels of air pollution. In response, all schools have been shut until tuesday and 5 million face masks have been handed out to students. The citys chief minister said the area has been turned into a gas chamber as a result of the thick fog, caused in part by fires used to clear farmland in neighbouring states. From dehli, Pratiksha Ghildial reports. It is like a scene from a dystopian Science Fiction movie stop for a third day in a row now, residents of delhi are inhaling the seasons worst toxic air. In some parts of the city, the levels of pm 2. 5, the tiny particles that can penetrate deep into our lungs, are peaking at more than 500 mcg per cubic metre. The World Health Organization recommends a maximum level of 25. I am in central delhi, just near the Main Business district, and with the iconic india gate behind me. But as you can see, it is barely visible, with a thick blanket of smog around it. It is daytime, bu
Also weighing on investors, continued protests in hong kong. All remaining flights today out of hong kong have been canceled, as demonstrators are occupying the airport there. It follows a violent weekend of protests, including clashes between demonstrators and police, beijing officials condemn the violence and linked violent protesters to terrorism. A bad sign. Also, low Interest Rates affecting the market. Check the tenyear yield. Its 1. 69 now. The other big story of the day, the death of Jeffrey Epstein. Were learning that epstein was not checked on for several hours leading up to his apparent suicide in his prison cell. Attorney general william barr is furious and says there will be a federal investigation. Theres a lot of news to go at today. You dont want to miss a moment of it. Varney company starting right now. David a quick look at stock futures and they have improved a little bit from where they were. Lets go right to susan li at the stock exchange. Whats the buzz, susan . S
Here. When you are go tonight, donald trump had never been indicted for anything. Alex wagner goes on tv for one year. One year. And the man gets indicted in four different jurisdictions, and so you know what that means . Donald trump is wondering tonight, whether alex wagner is going to do another year of her show. She hopes to. He really wants to know that, because he wants to be able to s fortunes are tied to mine. Yes. In other words, he has another very bad year coming. Thats what this has to. Mean perhaps. If youre reading the tea leaves, lawrence, i think they would tell you that. Im just happy to be still here standing after one long very short year. Ive got to say its the fastest year in the history of this kind of occupation. By far. Lawrence, it sure feels like that. By far. It is. It is a thrill to be sharing some time with you each and every night that im on the air, my friend. I am deeply grateful for our friendship and our camaraderie. This is always my favorite minute o
House of representatives. President bidens reelection campaign, Chuck Schumer saying thats what the senators gonna be running on. Hakeem jeffries is gonna join us tonight on this historic night, the one Year Anniversary of that legislation and tell us how the democrats are gonna be running. One more thing, on this night one year ago, what . As you might remember, it was the very First Edition of alec wet alex wagner tonight, and i just want to note something here. When you are go tonight, donald trump had never been indicted for anything. Alex wagner goes on tv for one year. One year. And the man gets indicted in four different jurisdictions, and so you know what that means . Donald trump is wondering tonight, whether alex wagner is going to do another year of her show. She hopes to. He really wants to know that, because he wants to be able to s fortunes are tied to mine. Yes. In other words, he has another very bad year coming. Thats what this has to. Mean perhaps. If youre reading th
Lose territory, they will lose people, they will lose momentum on the front line of the biggest War In Europe since world war ii. Our politics cant seem to process that. It is a real statement of priorities on behalf of the United States of america. My friend ben rhodes, thank you for your time and thoughts tonight, really appreciate it. Thanks, alex. That is our show for the evening. Now it is time for last word with lawrence odonnell. Alex, i was listening to your discussion and i have some concerns about the way we use the word strongman because i fear it can sound just too good to too many voters who think the president of the United States supposed to be a strong man . It is a term weve been using for decades in a way that everyone using it electively understood. Im not sure it communicates what we would like it to communicate here. You are so right. We should call it fascist fan and the boys. That is the essence of what is happening here. I dont have a suggestion, im feeling awkw