Greg Allen

Greg Allen appears in the following:

Val Demings Is A Possible VP Pick For Biden, But Her Police Career Gives Some Pause

Friday, June 19, 2020

The Florida congresswoman was Orlando's first female police chief. And now she's outspoken on the need for police reform and her support of ongoing protests.

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While COVID-19 Stats Rise In Some States, Cases Drop In Others

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Florida and Alabama are seeing rapid increases in coronavirus cases, which experts link to the states' reopening dates. But Michigan's case numbers are dropping — meaning schools can reopen this fall.

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Florida Officials Spar Over Rising COVID-19 Cases

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

As Florida's COVID-19 numbers continue to break records, the state's top officials are sparring over what to do to try to stem the increases.

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A $4.6 Billion Plan To Storm-Proof Miami

Saturday, June 13, 2020

The federal government is planning a massive system of floodwalls, pumps and surge barriers for Miami. But it doesn't address the more frequently felt threat from rising sea levels.

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Why Oregon Governor Has Put County Reopenings On Hold

Friday, June 12, 2020

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Patrick Allen, a director of the Oregon Health Authority, about the spike in coronavirus cases and how it might affect relaxing restrictions.

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Florida's Rising COVID-19 Numbers: What Do They Mean?

Monday, June 08, 2020

Epidemiologists are trying to understand why Florida's COVID-19 numbers are going up again. An easing of closures and social distancing requirements are likely to blame.

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As Protests For George Floyd Continue Nationwide, All Eyes Are On How Police Respond

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Images of a burning precinct in Minneapolis raised questions about police tactics during unrest. When emotions are running high, law enforcement has to decide when to stay — and when to go.

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Disney World And Other Florida Theme Parks Outline Reopening Plans

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The popular theme parks will open their doors in the next few weeks and say they're planning to keep guests and employees as safe as possible.

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Florida Theme Parks Getting Ready To Reopen With Anti-Coronavirus Measures

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Legoland and Universal have local approval for their plans, which involve taking temperatures and encouraging face masks. Disney World and SeaWorld haven't presented their plans yet.

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Florida Governor Defends Firing Of Top Data Scientist

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lashed out about the firing of data scientist Rebekah Jones. DeSantis attacked Jones' claims that she created the state's highly praised COVID-19 dashboard portal.

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Florida Ousts Top COVID-19 Data Scientist

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Florida's top COVID-19 data scientist has been dismissed. Rebekah Jones says she's been fired for refusing to manipulate data "to drum up support" for the state's plan to reopen.

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Florida Dismisses A Scientist For Her Refusal To Manipulate State's Coronavirus Data

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Rebekah Jones, a scientist who created Florida's COVID-19 dashboard, says she has been dismissed after she refused to make changes to data supporting the state's plan to reopen.

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Florida's Complete Phase 1 Reopening Happens As COVID-19 Cases Rise

Monday, May 18, 2020

In Florida Monday, more places are permitted to reopen. Businesses that opened earlier, will be allowed higher capacity limits. At the same time, there's been been an upswing in COVID-19 cases.

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Medical Professionals In Florida Criticize Governor For A Lack Of Transparency

Friday, May 15, 2020

In Florida, officials say fewer than 2,000 people have died from the coronavirus. But some medical professionals do not agree with how the state is counting deaths and sharing that information.

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The Unemployment Number Keeps Rising Across The Nation

Thursday, May 07, 2020

The latest weekly state unemployment figures have been published on Thursday — more than three more million people are out of work.

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Coronavirus Update: Cruise Ships Are Sitting Empty At U.S. Ports

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

NPR's health policy and national correspondents update on the latest coronavirus news.

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Coronavirus Updates: States Encounter Challenges In Reopening Businesses

Monday, May 04, 2020

NPR's science and political correspondents discuss challenges that states are facing as they attempt to reopen their economies amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Legendary NFL Coach Don Shula Has Died At 90

Monday, May 04, 2020

"Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years," the Hall of Fame coach's team said in a statement. Shula had 347 career wins, more than any other coach in NFL history.

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Carnival Set To Resume Cruises

Monday, May 04, 2020

Carnival Cruise Line says it's planning to resume cruises beginning in August. All cruise lines have been banned from U.S. ports since March as the coronavirus continued to spread.

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Carnival Cruise Line Subject Of Congressional Investigation

Friday, May 01, 2020

Congress to investigate Carnival Cruise Line for its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Dozens of passengers died and hundreds of others were sickened while at least nine ships remained at sea.

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