They’ve kicked in on the medical side as well. With New York in dire need of ventilators and other medical supplies to help treat COVID-19 patients, the Alibaba Group helped facilitate significant shipments to the state. It didn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “We discussed supplies. I want to thank Michael Evans from Alibaba, who is here with us today,” Cuomo said at Monday’s press briefing. “I want to thank Elizabeth Jennings [the chief of staff] from the Asia Society, who is here with us today, who are helping us source supplies.“
Politics Rumors
Donald J. Trump: So much of the Lamestream Media is writing and broadcasting stories with facts that are made up and knowingly wrong. They are doing it by quoting unnamed sources that simply do not exist. These are very dangerous & corrupt people, who will do anything to win. NAME YOUR SOURCES! JR Smith: Man shut up! An do something! F—— clown.
As part of the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill, President Donald Trump signed on Friday, $350 billion is set aside for small business loans. The money can be used to help business owners cover salary, wages, and benefits, worth 250% of an employer’s monthly payroll, with a maximum loan of $10 million. Sports franchises that have less than 500 employees are eligible, according to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who added the bill’s feature is “the right thing to do.”
Anthony Chiang: On conference call with reporters, Udonis Haslem said he’s not interested in getting into politics after his playing career: “No way, no how.” Instead, Haslem will continue to help the South Florida community in other ways.
Stephen Curry went on Instagram Live on Thursday to talk about the coronavirus with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Nearly 50,000 viewers tuned in — including former President Barack Obama, pop star Justin Bieber, rapper Common and former teammates Andre Iguodala and Leandro Barbosa. More will likely watch the archived version. Either way, they will have witnessed something that does not usually match what they see on social media.
Mark Cuban For President was trending on Twitter Tuesday afternoon. In a series of tweets, the owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks blasted Democratic and Republican leadership for not getting a coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus bill passed. He used NSFW language, imploring senators to “Do your (expletive) job.”
Cuban seeks a plan that ensures workers of small- and medium-sized businesses and independent contractors will get “the comfort that they will continue to have a job and get paid,” he told USA TODAY Sports in an email interview. I asked Cuban what is motivating him during this time. His answers were honest, earnest, reflective and hopeful. “It’s the right thing to do,” Cuban wrote. “Healthcare workers are putting their lives on the line to help if not save us, how can we not help?”
