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Report into Russian interference finds that the UK is a ‘top target’ for political influence from Moscow
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A report into possible Russian interference in the UK was published by the Intelligence and Security Committee on Tuesday morning after nearly nine months since its completion. The report found that the UK government failed to address possible Russian interference in various aspects of UK politics, including the 2016 Brexit vote.
Trump says wearing a face mask is ‘patriotic’ and plans to resume COVID-19 briefings
COVID-19 Yesterday
President Trump Tweeted on Monday a photo of himself wearing a mask saying “many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask when you can’t socially distance.” His endorsement comes more than three months after the CDC recommended people wear masks in public. Trump also said on Monday he would resume the pandemic briefings that he called off in April.
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Sexual misconduct lawsuit filed against Fox News, Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, Ed Henry and others
US news Yesterday
Former Fox News employees Jennifer Eckhart and Cathy Areu filed a lawsuit in federal court on Monday accusing Fox News hosts Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity and Howard Kurtz of sexual misconduct. The suit also includes previous rape allegations against former host Ed Henry, who was fired from the network on July 1.
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Trader Joe's will remove 'racist branding and packaging' from some of its international food items
Business Yesterday
The grocery store chain said it will change product branding on some of its international food products, following an online petition that called for the elimination of the labels “Trader Ming’s,” “Trader José,” and “Trader Giotto’s.”
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China's sponge cities initiative hopes to mitigate deadly monsoons
Rainfall in China this year is at its heaviest since 1998, killing more than 100 people. The country is hoping their sponge cities initiative will be able to tackle the annual, deadly monsoons.
Suspect in fatal shooting at a New Jersey judge’s home found dead, FBI says
US news Yesterday
The FBI confirmed on Monday that the primary suspect in a deadly shooting at the home of US District Judge Esther Salas, Roy Den Hollander, is now deceased. On Sunday, a gunman reportedly posing as a FedEx employee shot and killed Salas’ 20-year-old son at their home in North Brunswick, New Jersey, according to officials. Her husband, Mark Anderl, was also shot and wounded but the judge herself was not injured.
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This photo was taken at a Portland protest. Learn the story behind it:
An unidentified woman, wearing only a face mask and a cap, sat in a Portland, Oregon street early Saturday morning, facing law enforcement officers who held back protesters.
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Saudi Arabia confirms Hajj limited to around 1000 pilgrims will begin on July 29
COVID-19 3 hours ago
Authorities have confirmed this year’s Hajj, which will be limited to around 1000 pilgrims due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will begin on July 29. The pilgrims allowed to attend are of various nationalities already in the Kingdom and will be required to have met certain health conditions and hold an entry permit to visit the holy site.
Nicki Minaj is expecting her first child 🍼
Celebrity Yesterday
The rapper announced that she and husband Kenneth Petty​ are expecting their first child together.
Dr. Anthony Fauci will throw out the ceremonial first pitch for Nationals' Opening Day
MLB Yesterday
On Monday, the Washington Nationals organization announced that Fauci will toss the first pitch on Opening Day Thursday. In the statement, Washington said Fauci "has been a true champion for our country during the Covid-19 pandemic and throughout his distinguished career."
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Republican John Kasich to speak at Democratic National Convention on Joe Biden's behalf, AP reports
US elections Yesterday
Former Ohio Governor John Kasich is expected to speak at the DNC in August on Joe Biden’s behalf, in a show of support for the Democratic presidential nominee, the Associated Press reports. Kasich is a life-long Republican who rose to prominence in the Tea Party Movement and has been a vocal critic of President Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Covid-19 will make everything you hate about flying worse
The airline industry faces a wrenching future. Passengers will pay the price.
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Kanye West won’t be listed on South Carolina’s presidential ballot in November
US news Yesterday
A day after holding his first campaign rally in South Carolina, multiple reports stated that West did not file the necessary paperwork to have his name appear on the November presidential ballot.
Protesters interrupt Gov. Ron DeSantis' COVID-19 press conference
COVID-19 Yesterday
On Monday, protesters began shouting at the Florida governor during his latest COVID-19 press conference in Orlando where he called for blood plasma donations as the state continues to see a spike in cases.
What families are facing as their $600-a-week aid checks near an end
Lawmakers are weighing whether the pandemic-related payments are a vital boost to the economy or are keeping people from going back to work.
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Why Wait For October When We Can Start Celebrating Halloween Now?
Halloween will probably look a little different this year, but that doesn't mean we won't celebrate (socially distanced, of course). Our solution? Start that celebration in July so we can enjoy everything spooky for the next few months.
Supreme Court refuses to fast-track Democrats' bid to access Trump records
Politics Yesterday
On Monday, the US Supreme Court ordered that it would not expedite efforts by House Democrats to return the legal battle over access to the president's financial records to the lower courts. The court granted a similar request by New York State last week.
Texas reports 1,000 new coronavirus deaths in 10 days
The state crossed 4,000 reported deaths today. Texas was reporting 3,000 deaths just 10 days ago. Experts say these numbers are an undercount.
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Carrie Underwood announces Christmas album
Country singer Carrie Underwood has announced her first Christmas album, 'My Gift,' will be released this September, after teasing fans earlier this summer.
Georgia state Senator Nikema WIlliams to replace Rep. John Lewis on the ballot
Politics Yesterday
Williams was selected on Monday by the Georgia Democratic Party to replace the late congressman and civil rights icon on this ballot this November, according to several reports. The state senator is the first Black woman elected to lead the Georgia Democratic Party.
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