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Natural gas has reached a peak. Here’s why that matters
Natural gas’s boom could be over almost as soon as it began.
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Volunteer who died in AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trial may have been part of a placebo group
COVID-19 Last night
Brazilian health authority Anvisa says a volunteer in a clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University has died from COVID-19 complications, according to Reuters. Brazilian newspaper O Globo, citing unnamed sources, reported the 28-year-old man from Rio de Janeiro did not take the trial vaccine and suggested he was given a placebo. The clinical trial of the potential vaccine is set to continue in Brazil.
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Prince William dubbed 'His Royal Thighness' after checking out KFC
Even royalty can't resist KFC's blend of 11 herbs and spices. The Duke of Cambridge was caught peering into in the window of the fast-food chain to the delight of everyone.
Photo of Ice Cube and 50 Cent wearing Trump hats is edited from a July photo
Politics 3 hours ago
A photo circulating on social media showing Ice Cube and 50 Cent wearing "Trump" hats is an edited image, The Associated Press reports. The original image, shared by Ice Cube in July, shows the two artists wearing hats with sports logos.
House GOP wants to investigate Joe Biden’s use of chartered Amtrak train on campaign trail
US news Yesterday
In a letter to Amtrak CEO William Flynn, four Republican representatives argued that charter trains like the one Biden paid for to tour Rust Belt states are not part of Amtrak’s “primary objective” and floated the idea that Biden’s charter “redirected Amtrak’s scarce resources during a time of record losses, employee layoffs, and service cuts during the COVID-19 pandemic.” The letter did not provide evidence of these allegations.
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Trump leaks “60 Minutes” interview: What to know about the tape
Trump leaked his White House conversation with Lesley Stahl before Sunday's broadcast of "60 Minutes." Here's what you should know about the interview.
The dark story behind a popular podcast about death and addiction
Stephanie Wittels Wachs lost her brother, TV writer Harris Wittels, to an overdose; producer Jessica Cordova Kramer also lost a brother to addiction. Now they've paired up for a podcast, "Last Day," that tackles death and addiction with humor.
The app that may change the way Hollywood makes TV shows and movies
Hollywood has a talent pipeline problem. Brian Grazer and Ron Howard have a solution. The two Oscar-winning filmmakers are behind a Los Angeles startup that has developed an app for producers and executives find new talent for projects.
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San Francisco supervisors unanimously vote to pass a new law that makes racially-motivated phone calls to 911 illegal
US news Yesterday
San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the Caution Against Racial and Exploitative Non-Emergencies (CAREN) Act, a new law that makes it illegal for someone to call 911 with a false, racist complaint. "911 calls, are not customer service for people’s racism," Shamann Walton, a member of the board, Tweeted.
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The FBI says Iran and Russia have taken 'specific actions' to influence US elections
US elections Last night
During an unexpected news briefing on Wednesday evening, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said Iran and Russia have obtained information of registered voters and have been sending out “spoofed emails” to influence public opinion relating to the US election. FBI Director Christopher Wray said Americans should be confident that their vote counts, adding: "Early unverified claims to the contrary should be viewed with a healthy dose of scepticism."
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Lagos state governor says authorities are investigating one fatality, as witnesses report several protesters have been shot dead
World news Yesterday
BBC News Africa, The Wall Street Journal and other outlets are reporting that a number of protesters have been killed or injured in the Nigerian city on Tuesday. Amnesty International also said it had received “credible but disturbing evidence” of protestor deaths. However, Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said there has been one fatality and about 25 people had been wounded in what he described as an “unfortunate shooting incident”.
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Three Tests, a Private Jet and a New Rule: How Nick Saban Made Kickoff
The University of Alabama’s resources and a newly developed Southeastern Conference policy made it possible for Coach Nick Saban to coach his football team only days after he tested positive for the coronavirus.
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CDC COVID-19 study shows excess death rate for 25 to 44-year-olds is up 26.5% over previous years
Health Yesterday
The newly released study covering February 1 to October 3 says that the pandemic has caused nearly 300,000 more deaths in the US than in a typical year and has disproportionately affected Latino and Black populations, as well as the 25 to 44-year-old age group.
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Americans want their vote to count. Here's what voters need to know
As the Nov. 3 election approaches, with President Donald Trump and Joe Biden battling on the campaign trail, the fear and cynicism among American voters is undeniable.
EU removes Canada from its list of countries whose residents can visit amid COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 Yesterday
The European Union is removing Canada, Tunisia and Georgia from its so-called "white list" of countries whose citizens are allowed access for non-essential travel. The move comes as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in both Canada and Europe.
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It's been a revolving door for Dodgers pitchers thus far in Game 2
MLB Yesterday
Dodgers manager has gone to the bullpen three times, deploying four pitchers in the first four innings against the Rays in Game 2. It hasn't proved fruitful, however, as Tampa Bay took a 3-0 lead early.
New Borat film includes a compromising scene with Rudy Giuliani
Politics Yesterday
Reviews of the upcoming release contain spoilers about an encounter US President Trump's personal lawyer has with an actor playing Borat's daughter.
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Pope Francis calls for civil unions for same-sex couples
World news Yesterday
The pope endorsed civil unions in a documentary released on Wednesday, adding that "They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out or be made miserable because of it."
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