Squad will be based in the competition. Also coming up this hour, the French Riviera rolls out the red carpet for the biggest and most glamorous Film Festival in the world. It kicks off tomorrow in cannes. And fears are growing over the deadly virus. A second case has been confirmed in the United States. The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting in geneva today to discuss that virus that so far has no cure. But first, prorussian separatists in ukraine celebrated yesterday as they officially proclaimed donetsk an independent republic. They turned to Vladimir Putin and asked to join russia. The European Union is scrambling to prevent the breakup of ukraine, but the German Foreign minister is in kiev to lineup talks between both sides. I think we are in complete agreement that the president ial willion on the 25th of may play a crucial role. I have that for National Dialogue it is possible to take steps to regain control of occupied buildings and eventually disarm ille
People gone. Meanwhile, parts of texas already grappling with a surge in cases are bracing for hurricane hanna as it prepares to make land fall. As we watch cases and deaths spike nationwide, were also seeing a massive push to get kids back into the classrooms come fall. The cdc out with new guidelines coming down hard in favor of reopening schools. Kristen, first walk us through this new guidance because it does appear to be a bit more lax than the original guidance. Reporter well, thats right. Its also suggestions on how to get children back in school. And much of it is spent, as you said, really coming down hard on this idea of children being in the classroom. They spend a lot of time explaining why that is important. First, they say that children are less likely to spread coronavirus than adults which we know is still being examined. Dr. Birx said this week that they are still looking into the spread of children under ten years old. They go into great detail about how much children
Absolutely the bar is very low. But i have high hopes for 2021. The bar, very low in 2020. And we are moving on this morning to be sure. Let me tell you what you have to look forward to in the next half hour. Ahead, we have the latest on the critical georgia runoff races that will determine the balance of power in the u. S. Senate. Those contests now just days away. And Fareed Zakaria joins us for a deep dive into foreign policy. What that will mean after the Trump Presidency. How will u. S. Relationships around the world change under a President Biden . Also, a number of major court cases are on deck this year, including the george floyd trial and a Supreme Court decision on the fate of the Affordable Care act. The biggest cases to watch, ahead. Also ahead, a very special guest. Legendary cellist yoyo ma will speak to us about the power of healing through music in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. That and much more on this special edition of new day. First, lets get a check of y
We are seeing the jump. Earlier today it was up over 20 . 22 . The anticipation here that the markets are somewhat unsettled. Adam sandra smith has the latest on the developing story in todays trade. Sandra maybe gold will go higher this year. I want to bring to your attention, gold. Right around the unchanged mark. It was seen as a major resistance level. Nonetheless, higher for the day. Bringing up a weekly chart, higher for the week. The fifth straight day for game for gold prices. This is the story we are looking at so far. Contrast to what we saw last year. It has been seeing the biggest amount of daily inflows in weeks. In some cases, months. A lot of attention. Maybe a turnaround for the gld as well. Back to you. Adam sandra smith, thank you very much. Lori argentina surprising. The fed will print fewer dollars, which in reaction, has a basket of foreign currencies weakening against the greenback. Welcome back to the show, hank. Well, look, we have more uncertainty right now tha
Russias promises. Also on the show, us court convict steve abandon of contempt of congress. Donald trumps former aid refused to testify in front of wall makers who are investigating last years assaults on the us capital. Aah hello, im clare richardson. Thank so much for joining us. And un broker deal to restart grain exports out of ukraine, appears to be in jeopardy. Just a day after the way mark agreement signed by russia and ukraine. Keeps. Officials say russia missiles have struck the key port of odessa. It was hoped that the agreement to open a russian blockade would alleviate a global food crisis. But the reported attack cements ukraines warnings that russia wouldnt keep its promises. A landmark built against the backdrop of mutual mistrust. Representatives from russia and ukraine signed an agreement in the stumble, refusing to sit down together at the same table, and carefully avoiding shaking hands. The un secretary general said the deal offered a beacon of hope. This is an agre