U.S. records 1,000 coronavirus deaths for fourth day, some progress seen

13 Sept 09:40 Key points summarised by AI

The U.S. confirmed over 1,000 COVID-19 deaths for the fourth consecutive day, with total cases surpassing 4 million, largely driven by surges in southern and western states.
A top White House advisor, Dr. Deborah Birx, noted early signs of a plateau in infection rates across critically impacted states including Texas, California, Arizona, and Florida.
Federal health and education officials, backed by President Trump, are strongly advocating for schools to reopen for in-person instruction, citing benefits for children's well-being and economic recovery.
Despite the push, concerns persist regarding the virus's spread to teachers and staff, leading some regions to delay in-person classes and many parents to opt for remote learning options.

Suchada: Meet the reluctant star of Thailand’s cryptic crypto drama

Today 15:38 Key points summarised by AI

Thai MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap faces intense scrutiny over her husband’s substantial 1.84 billion baht wealth, with opposition lawmakers alleging connections to international scam networks.
A significant portion of her husband, Taiyang Zhang's, declared assets includes a 1.44 billion baht loan to the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, which still owes him 1.34 billion baht.
Opposition MP Rangsiman Rome accused Suchada's husband of links to online scam networks and gambling sites, prompting Suchada to vehemently deny the claims, demand evidence, and file a defamation complaint.
Taiyang Zhang's background includes co-founding Ren Protocol, later sold to Alameda Research (linked to the FTX collapse), and some of his former associates have been convicted in crypto company failures.
Suchada, a former actress and first-time MP, maintains her husband's innocence, while her party leaders have distanced themselves from the allegations, deeming it a private matter.