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Trump tells voters in suburbs they will ‘no longer be bothered’ by low-income housing
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On Wednesday, the president said that his administration’s move last week to eliminate an Obama-era program aimed at ensuring fair local housing policies would raise property values and reduce crime in the suburbs. The administration argued that the rule is a federal overreach into local communities and “overburdened communities with complicated regulations,” according to The New York Times.
The Uncertain Future of Post-Pandemic Starbucks
Decades ago, Starbucks almost singlehandedly changed coffee culture by emphasizing the cafe experience. Because of the pandemic, that experience is vanishing—and so might Starbucks' reign.
Netflix acquires rights to seven classic Black sitcoms including Sister, Sister, Moesha and Girlfriends
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If you needed to switch up your queue with even more iconic 90s/00s nostalgia, Netflix has got you covered.
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Mystery seeds are showing up in mailboxes, sparking investigations
Officials are investigating reports that residents have received seeds in the mail that they didn’t order, in packages that appear to be from China and Uzbekistan.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh tried to sidestep abortion and Trump financial document cases, CNN reports
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CNN revealed that Justice Brett Kavanaugh urged his colleagues in a series of private memos to consider avoiding decisions in major disputes over abortion and subpoenas for President Trump's financial records.
British-Japanese artist Rina Sawayama speaks out about not being eligible for British awards
Music This morning
In an interview with VICE UK, the British-Japanese musician talked about not being eligible for British awards, including the Mercury Prize and the BRITs, due to restrictive nationality clauses. Sawayama, who was born in Japan and moved to the UK as a child, cannot hold both passports as her birth country does not allow for dual citizenship.
Alanis Morissette and Liz Phair swap horror stories about music industry men
Rock icons Alanis Morissette and Liz Phair were supposed to tour together this summer, before the emergence of COVID-19. The two met for a Zoom conversation, moderated by the L.A. Times, that touched on sex, songwriting, politics, anger and misogyny.
WHO official warns that COVID-19 is 'one big wave'
COVID-19 Last night
Dr Margaret Harris, a spokesperson for the World Health Organization, said there is no evidence that COVID-19 will follow seasonal variations like other coronaviruses. This comes after countries around the world say they are experiencing second waves.
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US will pull nearly 12,000 troops out of Germany
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The United States will cut its military presence in Germany by 11,900 troops, redeploying some to other nations and bringing 6,400 back home, Defense Secretary Mark Esper confirmed on Wednesday.
Is it time to get your nails done? Try serving up one of these looks
It seems like one of the things that has been missed most during quarantine has been some good, old-fashioned pampering. As beauty parlors and salons slowly reopen with safety guidelines in place, make sure you make the most of your visit by trying one of these nail looks. And if you're not comfortable getting your nails done, don't worry — Insider has some DIY options for you.
Parents face a child-care crisis. Here's how employers are handling it
Many employers are still relying on emergency child-care policies intended as short-term, stopgap measures, while some are even cutting back on benefits. That leaves working parents facing a daily crisis.
Rep. Louie Gohmert tests positive for coronavirus
Politico and ABC News reported the news Wednesday morning. Gohmert, who spends ample time on the U.S. House floor without a mask, was one of several Texas officials scheduled to fly to West Texas this afternoon with the president.
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Why Canadians are ahead of Americans on understanding UFOs
Unpublished U.S. military findings about “unidentified aerial phenomena” could soon be made public. But America, it turns out, could learn a thing or two from Canada when it comes to transparency about flying saucers and the like.
Dan Levy reacts to 15 Emmy noms for 'Schitt's Creek'
Creator and star of Canadian comedy series 'Schitt's Creek' calls 15 Emmy nominations for the series, including Outstanding Comedy Series, "icing on the cake" after Canada "loved the show from day 1."
NYPD issues statement after video shows officers dragging protester into unmarked car
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On Tuesday, a video captured plainclothes NYPD officers loading a protester into an unmarked van during a demonstration. After the video went viral, the NYPD issued a statement saying the woman was taken in by the Warrant Squad for “damaging police cameras during five separate criminal incidents in and around City Hall Park." The NYPD later told NBC News that using unmarked vehicles for these types of operations is "customary."
Is America’s biggest gas utility abusing customer money?
California is planning for a future without fossil fuels. But a consumer watchdog agency says SoCalGas, the nation's largest gas utility, has abused ratepayer money to fight climate action
Prince William speaks about mental health, fatherhood and football on Peter Crouch's podcast
Royal family This morning
The Duke of Cambridge joined former footballer Peter Crouch, journalist Tom Fordyce and broadcaster Chris Stark on That Peter Crouch Podcast, where he spoke about mental health ahead of the Heads Up FA Cup Final. Prince William also spoke about which football team Prince George supports and opened up about a trick he played on a football opponent of his own when he was at school.