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Businesses connected to President Trump, Jared Kushner, Kanye West and more received PPP loans, according to SBA data
Politics 3 hours ago
Large corporations including Yeezy and hotels owned by family members of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner were granted Paycheck Protection Program loans worth millions, according to information released by the Small Business Association on Monday. The program's financial assistance was intended to help small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ICE says international students whose universities move to online-only this fall must transfer schools or leave the US
US news 4 hours ago
As colleges debate how to safely reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, Immigration and Customs Enforcement gave foreign students an ultimatum on Monday: transfer to a school with in-person classes or depart the country.
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White woman who called police on Black birder in New York City will face criminal charges
US news Earlier today
Amy Cooper, a White woman who was caught on video calling the police on a Black man who was birdwatching in New York's Central Park, is now facing charges of falsely reporting an incident in the third degree from the Manhattan District Attorney's office.
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The COVID-19 mortality rate in the US is not among the lowest globally, Johns Hopkins data shows
COVID-19 This afternoon
On Monday, President Trump claimed that the COVID-19 mortality rate was "just about the lowest in the world" — a claim contradicted by data gathered by Johns Hopkins University. According to the university's Coronavirus Resource Center, the US has the sixth-highest mortality rate in terms of "observed case-fatality ratio" among the 20 most affected countries.
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Trump campaign hopes Americans will 'grow numb' to the escalating COVID-19 death toll, WaPo reports
COVID-19 This afternoon
A Washington Post report suggests that officials in the White House are crafting a new response to the COVID-19 pandemic ahead of November’s presidential election, one that hopes Americans will “learn to accept” the surging rise in cases.
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Fox News segment crops Trump out of a photo with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
US news Earlier today
On Sunday evening, Fox News ran a segment about Ghislaine Maxwell, who was charged last week with the sex trafficking of children in the 1990s. The clip featured a photo of Jeffrey Epstein and Maxwell with the image of President Trump cropped out. A spokesperson for the network said the editing was done by mistake: "We regret the error."
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Tiny weed-killing robots could eventually make pesticides obsolete
This swarm of robots may herald a chemical-free food revolution.
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New COVID-19 antibodies study in Spain adds evidence against herd immunity
COVID-19 This afternoon
According to findings from the medical journal Lancet, 5.2% of residents in Spain have developed antibodies, further strengthening evidence herd immunity is "unachievable" without vaccines.
Former Penn State guard Rasir Bolton says he left the program after coach Pat Chambers used noose remark
NCAA basketball Earlier today
Bolton, who transferred to Iowa State after his freshman season, revealed that Chambers made racially insensitive remarks in 2019, including a reference to a noose around the guard's neck. On Monday, Chambers issued a statement apologizing for the comments and called them "hurtful, insensitive and unacceptable."
A hospital in northern China’s Inner Mongolia reports one case of bubonic plague
World news Earlier today
A third-level warning alert was issued on Sunday by the Bayannaoer health commission after a hospital in northern China’s Inner Mongolia reported one suspected case of bubonic plague on Saturday. The health commission warned of the risks of human-to-human infection from the plague and urged people in the city to take precautions. The bubonic plague, which is fatal but treatable, is unlikely to cause a pandemic.
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Ivy League schools begin rolling out plans for 2020-2021 academic year
US news This afternoon
Harvard announced on Monday that the majority of its courses for the forthcoming academic year will be moved online. Tuition, however, will remain the same. Princeton has offered to allow students to return to campus for one semester at a time, though most classes will be remote. They're also offering a 10% reduction in tuition.
Looking for love? Experts discuss dating during the COVID-19 pandemic
What does the pandemic mean for dating, as social distancing measures become the norm? A love-life coach joins an anthropologist and a pathogen expert to talk about how to make a romantic connection even when you can't meet a new date in person.
Mandy Moore responds to Ryan Adams' apology
The singer was on the Today show and shared her thoughts about her ex-husband's open letter where he apologizes for past mistreatment, without naming any alleged victims, alluded to upcoming music and says he's committed to sobriety.
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DaBaby rules the Hot 100 for a fourth week
DaBaby tops the Hot 100 for a fourth week, plus Jack Harlow and Harry Styles make big moves on this week's chart.
Nick Cordero's death echoes throughout Broadway, Hollywood and beyond
Heartbreak washed over Broadway and beyond upon the recent death of actor Nick Cordero, who spent three turbulent months in the hospital after contracting COVID-19. The “Rock of Ages,” “Waitress” and “Bullets Over Broadway” star was 41.
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How did Europe's reopened restaurants avoid virus outbreaks? Fresh air
Europe’s reopened bistros bustle with clientele but unlike those in America's Sunbelt have had no major outbreaks. The difference stems from Europe’s success in flattening its infection curve before reopening and less reliance on air conditioning.
Why removing Confederate statues is more than a symbolic move
A 2019 study found more than 1,700 monuments, roads, parks, and schools named in honor of the Confederacy. But now, amid anti-racism protests, statues depicting Confederate leaders, colonial figures, and enslavers are being taken down.
Colin Kaepernick signs a first-look partnership with Disney
Celebrity Earlier today
The athlete and activist announced on Monday that he's partnering with Disney to develop content that will "elevate Black and Brown directors, creators, storytellers & producers." The deal includes a docuseries on Kaepernick's personal and professional journey over the last five years, of which Jemele Hill has been brought on to produce.
Statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass ripped from its base in Rochester park
US news Last night
A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass in Rochester, New York, was ripped from its base and found damaged in a gorge nearby on Sunday. The incident occurred on the anniversary of Douglass' famous speech he delivered in Rochester in 1852.
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The Kissing Booth is back as Joey King and Jacob Elordi reunite for the upcoming sequel
Movies This morning
Watch the new trailer for the upcoming sequel to Netflix's 2018 romantic comedy.
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