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President Trump’s claims about expanded mail-in voting are unsubstantiated, according to state officials
US election Yesterday
President Trump criticized lawmakers in Nevada on Monday after members of the Nevada state Senate approved a new election bill expanding mail-in voting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Active, registered voters will receive mail-in ballots ahead of the election in November. All states already allow mail-in voting, a practice that is safe and secure according to national and state election officials.
Federal Judge Esther Salas speaks out for the first time since shooting death of her son
US news Yesterday
US District Judge Esther Salas delivered a video statement weeks after a disgruntled lawyer allegedly killed her son and severely wounded her husband at their New Jersey home. "My family has experienced a pain that no one should ever have to endure," she said.
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MLB's 'Field of Dreams' game cancelled after 13 Cardinals players and staffers test positive for COVID-19
MLB Yesterday
Seven St. Louis Cardinals players and six staff members tested positive for COVID-19, causing Major League Baseball to postpone the team’s four-game series at Comerica Park in Detroit.
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Confusion in FDA approval of KN95 masks potentially put public at risk
Yesterday
The Food and Drug Administration's emergency decision to address a shortage of protective masks has opened the floodgates to 3,500 Chinese manufacturers selling products of widely varying quality, a WSJ analysis found.
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260 employees in Georgia's largest school district have tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed
COVID-19 Yesterday
The Gwinnett County School District, Georgia's largest school district, has confirmed that around 260 employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed. Gwinnett County has reported close to 18,000 cases and Georgia has reported over 193,000 cases.
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Harry Potter theme emerges in Thailand anti-government protest
World news Yesterday
Protesters gathered on Monday in Bangkok to demand reforms to the monarchy of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Some were dressed as characters from JK Rowling's Harry Potter series in what demonstrators said was a reference to vanquishing injustices under the military-backed government.
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Census will rush to complete its count a month earlier than planned
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Only 63% of the nation's estimated 121 million households have responded to the 2020 Census by mail or phone or online.
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Should we be opening windows to curb Covid-19?
Yesterday
A growing number of scientists have argued that airborne transmission within climate-controlled spaces is a serious threat.
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The Mask Slackers of 1918: How Masks Became Political 100 Years Ago
Yesterday
As the influenza pandemic swept across the U.S. in 1918 and 1919, masks took a role in political and cultural wars.
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The Lakers officially secure number one seed in Western Conference
NBA 3 hours ago
LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the rest of the Lakers emerged on top of the Western Conference with the best record after beating Utah Jazz 116-108. AD delivered with 42 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in his fifth 40-point game this season.
The deadline for players to opt-out of NFL is Thursday, ESPN reports
NFL 5 hours ago
Players will need to make a final decision on taking part in the 2020 season by 4pm on Thursday, according to ESPN's senior NFL insider @AdamSchefter. The ultimatum comes after several players decided to ditch the season due to concerns about playing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Deborah Birx claims COVID-19 is 'extraordinarily widespread' in US
US news Yesterday
Birx, who serves as one of the lead experts advising President Donald Trump in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, told CNN's Dana Bash that widespread coronavirus infections in urban and rural America mark a new phase for the pandemic.
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New York Prosecutor seeking Trump's taxes cites 'protracted criminal conduct’ at the Trump organization
US news Yesterday
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance told a judge Monday that he was justified in demanding Trump's tax returns, citing public reports of “extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization.”
Lord & Taylor and Men's Wearhouse become latest retailers to file for bankruptcy during pandemic
COVID-19 Yesterday
On Monday, Lord & Taylor and Tailored Brands, the parent company of Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, filed for bankruptcy, becoming the latest major US retailers to do so amid the pandemic.
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Taylor Swift makes history on the Hot 100 & Billboard 200
Yesterday
Taylor Swift becomes the first artist ever to debut at No. 1 on both the #Hot100 and #Billboard200 in the same week thanks to #Folklore, Bon Iver gets their first #Hot100 top 10, and more moves on the @billboardcharts this week.
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PlayStation 4 controllers will work on PS5, but not with next-gen games
Gaming Yesterday
Sony announced that the DualShock 4 controller will work on PS5, but not with the new system's games. The reasoning behind it, according to the company, is that "PS5 games should take advantage of the new capabilities and features we’re bringing to the platform."
Fred Vanvleet's career high pushes the Raps to victory over the Heat
NBA Yesterday
The 26-year-old point guard scored 36 points and dished out five assists as the defending champions beat the Heat 107-103.
NASA and SpaceX's mission opens the door for a new era of spaceflight
Yesterday
A SpaceX capsule carrying NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken came back to Earth yesterday, drawing to a close the first mission of the privately owned craft.
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Sancho about to sign for Man Utd for a record amount, according to the Guardian
Premier League Yesterday
The paper's Fabrizio Romano reports that a deal to sign the Jadon Sancho from Dortmund for an estimated £90 is in its final stages. The deal is expected to tie the English winger to the club until 2025.
In coronavirus quarantine, musicians give neighbors a treat
Yesterday
Musicians, longing to connect with friends and neighbors, and eager to practice their art, have taken to their porches, patios, driveways, yards and even vehicles to play for passersby during quarantine.
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