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Video of Ady Barkan is manipulated to add words in a Joe Biden interview
US news 19 minutes ago
A video shared by Rep. Steve Scalise included manipulated audio of a quote from Ady Barkan, according to journalists from The Washington Post and NowThis News. The clip comes from a NowThis News video in which Barkan, who has ALS and speaks with voice assistance, interviewed Joe Biden. The manipulated version spliced in the words “for police."
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Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett in stable condition after being shot
NCAA football 3 hours ago
Garrett was shot in the face early Sunday morning, police confirmed. He has been taken to the hospital and is currently in stable condition.
Breonna Taylor’s Life Was Changing. Then the Police Came to Her Door.
An ex-boyfriend’s run-ins with the law entangled her even as she tried to move on. Interviews, documents and jailhouse recordings help explain how she landed in the middle of a deadly drug raid.
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One shot and killed as Trump supporters and counter-protesters clashed in Portland
US news 2 hours ago
Portland police confirmed that a person was shot and killed near the protests in Portland, though it is unclear if the two events are related. Demonstrations escalated on Saturday night after a Trump support rally made its way through the city. Trump supporters appeared to fire paintball pellets and pepper spray from their vehicles, while counter-protesters threw objects back. Portland Police said there had been instances of violence and that officers have intervened and in some cases made arrests.
Bella Thorne issues apology following changes to OnlyFans policies
Celebrity Last night
The actor says she is meeting with OnlyFans to discuss new restrictions implemented on the website, which include capped prices for pay per views and tips, and extended wait times for fund transferrals to international vendors. Thorne's statement comes following reports that a surge of people requested refunds from the star after she charged fans $200 to view a "nude" photograph that wasn't actually nude.
Speaking up while risking the most: Women lead sports' social change
Women are at the forefront of the sporting world’s push for social change — starting with the WNBA. Female athletes set new standards for activism despite a risk of professional and financial backlash that could rock the foundation of women’s games.
China implements new rules on AI technology exports amid TikTok sale talks
Technology Last night
China on Friday announced new restrictions on artificial intelligence technology exports, which may further complicate the sale of TikTok’s US operations. The regulations prohibit exporting technology including text analysis, voice recognition, and content suggestions without a license from the Chinese government. Tiktok CEO Kevin Mayer resigned earlier in the week amid ongoing pressure on the app from the Trump administration.
White House says Trump will meet with law enforcement in Kenosha next week
US news Yesterday
According to a spokesperson, the president is set to visit the Wisconsin city on Tuesday amid recent protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Trump will meet with law enforcement and survey damage from the protests, but it is uncertain if he will try to speak with Blake's family.
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MLS players honor the late Chadwick Boseman with Black Panther tribute
MLS players pay homage to the late Chadwick Boseman with Black Panther tribute.
Dogs Sophie and Vida receive army awards for sniffing out explosives
Animals Last night
Both dogs received the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Medal from the Indian Army for their work. Sophie detected an accelerant which could have been used to make an explosive device, while Vida sniffed out the presence of five mines and one grenade buried underground. India Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a special thanks to the canines for their service.
Many highlight the importance of understanding that individual battles are sometimes hidden
In memoriam Yesterday
In the wake of Chadwick Boseman's death, many expressed shock at the sudden news, which prompted others to point out that people are facing their own battles all the time, even if it isn't obvious. In his four years fighting colon cancer, Boseman featured in several high-profile productions including Civil War, Marshall, Black Panther, Infinity War, Endgame, 21 Bridges and Da 5 Bloods.
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Pete Carroll cancels Seahawks practice and delivers speech on racism
NFL Yesterday
The Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll decided to cancel the team's Saturday practice to give players the time to register to vote if they have not already. He then gave a speech about racism and equality.
Nadal and Federer speak out after Djokovic and other top men announce formation of a players' association
Tennis Yesterday
Novak Djokovic, Vasek Pospisil and others announced their resignation from leadership roles in the Association of Tennis Professionals in order to form a Professional Tennis Players Association. Women will not be included. Governing bodies in the tennis world, as well as Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, have spoken out against the move.
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Former NBA All-Star Cliff Robinson dies at age 53
In memoriam Yesterday
Basketball fans are paying tribute to the 18-year NBA veteran and Portland Trail Blazers legend, who passed away at the age of 53.
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Office of the Director of National Intelligence cancels briefings on foreign election interference
US elections Yesterday
The ODNI informed congressional intelligence committees that it is cancelling briefings on foreign interference with the 2020 elections that were originally proposed for mid-September. The decision has Democrats in congress concerned.
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 25 million
COVID-19 Last night
The global tally of COVID-19 cases passed 25 million on August 30, according to John Hopkins University. A total of 843,000 people have died from the virus world wide.
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Chadwick Boseman, Denzel Washington and the power of paying it forward
Celebrity Yesterday
One story that has resurfaced following the news of Chadwick Boseman's passing is the fact that Denzel Washington was the secret benefactor behind his Oxford education. Others shared stories of Boseman's own generosity.
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Trump International Hotel in Vancouver permanently closes
Canada news Yesterday
The operator of the Trump International Hotel in downtown Vancouver has filed for bankruptcy, citing a plunge in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Protests were held during the grand opening of the hotel back in February of 2017.
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Your Coronavirus Test Is Positive. Maybe It Shouldn’t Be.
The usual diagnostic tests may simply be too sensitive and too slow to contain the spread of the virus.
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