Cities krs the u. S. From the urban institute this runs an hour. Were about to hear some very good Economic News after recordbreaking declines in economical activity in the Second Quarter of 2020, well be see eyepopping consensus, 25 growth in the third quarter. We should not lose sight of what that means for people who are still struggling and the fact that we still have a deep hole to climb out of. Much has been written about the kshape recovery. Workers at the low end of the distribution who dont have options to work from home and for whom federal help has already been paid in a way. Weve seen who will owedout downtowns with fewer workers coming in, buying lattes. What does that mean for city revenues . One estimate suggests its in highrent zip codes, highrent districts, employment is still at 45 of precovid levels. So we are about to explore these things today. We also have a blog my colleague and i have a black about what this means for cities and each industrys mix and, of course
Bible. Rvices matthew a building that was built in the 1730s, 40 years before there was any such thing as the United States of america and that that time, pennsylvania was a british colony and this was its capitol building. They would make laws for pennsylvania and each of the 13 colonies had its own government and these are the issues that will lead to the creation of the United States, most of which will happen in this room because the countys as time goes forward, or many people of the political classes colonies will start to grow the satisfied with the way the British Government is treating them, is affecting their lives locally, and one of the other side issues is s living in the colonies do not get to vote in british elections. When the parliament makes laws for americans, the most infamous being the taxes you learn about in school, we are going to say this is taxation without representation and it is that idea that you are not getting the voice. Thomas jefferson would write in t
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her condition this morning. Out of this world, the stunning view in the night sky thats been years in the making. And the telling tail, how the cat made international headlines. Good wednesday morning, everyone. Bin with the escalati n st are se atick in ildehs 3. 5 million confirmed cases nationwide as hospitals scramble to find enough space and staff to treat a wave of new patients. Were learning overnight about a new outbreak in illinois. 36 students who attended a High School Athletic camp have tested positive for the virus. And others are still awaiting results. Meanwhile, encouraging news about an experimental vaccine is offering a glimmer of hope. Abcs Megan Tevrizian has the latest. Reporter this morning, with coronavirus cases climbing, at least one vaccine is showing promise. Moderna announcing all 45 people in its study developed antibodies. This is a Novel Technology and will take large phase 3 trials for us to get comfortable we u
Anger on Small Businesses. Members of the chapter of the naacp organize a rally in front of city hall. At least 100 people carried signs and listen to speeches. In particular, a call for the creation of the civilian independent Police Oversight committee there. And now two of alejo. Hundreds protesting the killing of george floyd this afternoon. Organizers emphasized that this will be a peaceful protest and encourage those taking part to wear masks and practice social distancing. They marched in the name of all of the innocent black lives lost due to police brutality. They finally ended up along the waterfront. Police opened fire on a suspect last night after responding to looting at a drugstore. Henry lee tells us this is the Second Police shooting in the bay area under similar circumstances in the last two days. Reporter our dispatchers who were constantly calling out officers to move from one situation to another. Reporter alejo officers got people breaking into the drugstore. Sourc
New england, flooding streets and forcing some people from their homes. And a new system pushing toward the u. S. Could soon become the first named storm of this hurricane season. Well have the forecast. And prepared for the worst. From underground bunkers to full private communities with extraordinary security. Well go inside the world of preppers, people who anticipate the next global threat. Well find out just who they are and hear their plan to protect themselves. First, we begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. I just want to make something clear its very important trumpays he wantsine, were. To see a Coronavirus Vaccine by the end of the year. Another grandiose announcement. I hope they succeed. We need vaccinations. Donald trump always has grand announcements, and then there is no followthrough whatsoever. Nancy pelosi wrote most of this bill in her kitchen in san francisco. Reporter the house passed the biggest stimulus bill in history. R