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Why New York’s in a depression and Texas isn’t
This afternoon
Different industry makeups of different states, along with different attitudes toward risk, is driving different economic outcomes right now.
People Love How Authentic Gabe's Gay Storyline In PEN15 Feels 🏳️‍🌈
This afternoon
“It’s representation I never thought I would find or even think of seeing at all.”
Jamal Murray posters Lebron
NBA playoffs 46 minutes ago
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Face masks could be giving people Covid-19 immunity
Earlier today
Academics have suggested face masks may be inadvertently giving people Covid-19 immunity and making them get less sick from the virus.
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You’re stuck at home, drinking a ton of tea—and prices are rising.
This afternoon
Remote work and other home routines established during the pandemic have led more people to reach for cups of tea. But supplies of leaves are tightening, due to bad weather in some producer countries, labor shortages and logistical issues.
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How the Coronavirus Wiped the New York Cultural Calendar Clean
This afternoon
The coronavirus pandemic has shredded the performance schedule, silencing New York’s stages. We examine what it means, what it looks like, what it cost and what’s ahead.
President Trump signs executive order on health care in Charlotte
US elections 2 hours ago
Donald Trump announced two new health care executive orders at an event in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday. The president referred to his vision as the "America First Health Care Plan." The first executive order outlined the president's plan for protecting provisions for preexisting conditions. The second was in regards to banning surprise medical billing from insurers.
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Poignant Photo Shows Alberta Jones "Watching Over" Louisville Protests
This afternoon
A powerful photo out of Louisville depicts the banner of a local civil rights icon watching over protests taking place nearly six decades after her murder. Jones was an attorney who, in 1959, became the first Black woman to pass the Kentucky bar.
Trump won’t commit to peaceful transfer of power if he loses on November 3
Politics 4 hours ago
President Trump declined during a Wednesday briefing at the White House to commit to a “peaceful” transition of power if he were to lose to Democratic rival Joe Biden in the November 3 presidential election. “I’ve been complaining very strongly about the ballots,” Trump added, appearing to reiterate unfounded claims about mail-in voting, which intelligence officials and fact-checkers have confirmed to be safe and reliable.
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In new interview, rapper YG talks about getting arrested at gunpoint
Earlier today
In the early hours of Jan. 24, YG was arrested by L.A. County sheriff’s deputies. The rapper recently opened up about the experience.
The end of the booming mask economy is near
This morning
From Gap to Vistaprint, companies are betting on masks to save them. But what happens when the bubble pops?
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Amazon unveils new products at its annual hardware event
Earlier today
Amazon just unveiled a bunch of new products, from new Fire TVs to a flying security camera. Here's a recap of the event.
Would a $1k stimulus check every 2 weeks for the next 2 months work?
This morning
Mark Cuban thinks so.
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Trump's TikTok deal: Where it stands and why you should care
5 hours ago
Donald Trump's crusade against TikTok and WeChat has sparked concerns over internet privacy and continued tensions with China. Here's the latest on where a potential deal stands.
Breonna Taylor decision sparks demonstrations across the US
US news 46 minutes ago
Thousands of protesters around the country hit the streets after a grand jury decided that no officers would be charged directly with Breonna Taylor's death. A county-wide curfew of 9 pm has been instated in Louisville.
Incarcerated CA firefighters renew discussion of 13th Amendment
Earlier today
As wildfires continue to threaten lives and land across the U.S. West Coast, many firefighters on the front lines are incarcerated people working for less than $2/day. They now have a path to record expungement, but some say that’s not enough.
Trump Faces Challenges in Red States, Poll Shows, as Women Favor Biden
This morning
Close races in Georgia, Iowa and Texas show President Trump’s vulnerability and suggest that Joseph Biden has assembled a formidable coalition, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll.
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United will be the first US airline to offer COVID-19 testing
US news Earlier today
The airline will offer rapid tests to passengers traveling to Hawaii from San Francisco starting on October 15. Those who test negative will not have to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival in Hawaii.
Hootsuite says it has ‘decided not to do business’ with ICE
Earlier today
Facing an outcry on social media and within its own company, Vancouver-based tech giant Hootsuite says it has “decided not to do business” with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Douglas Quan reports:
Among Us sequel called off due to game's popularity
Gaming This morning
Video game developer InnerSloth decided to cancel the upcoming sequel to Among Us, instead choosing to focus on upgrading the system after being overwhelmed by the game's sudden popularity.
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