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This is How You're Most Likely to Get Infected With Covid-19
Here are the three primary pathways of transmission, and what experts know about them six months into the pandemic.
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President Trump signs an executive order to establish a 'national commission to promote patriotic education'
US news 5 hours ago
US President Donald Trump made the announcement about what he has dubbed “The 1776 Commission,” at the first White House Conference on American History. He said the commission will be aimed at establishing “patriotic” and “pro-America” education that will celebrate American history. In his remarks, Trump criticized the 1619 Project, a New York Times project that explores slavery’s legacy.
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Tatiana Maslany lands lead role in 'She-Hulk' series
Emmy-winning 'Orphan Black' star, Tatiana Maslany has landed the titled role in Marvel's 'She-Hulk' TV series set for Disney+.
Vacation anticipation helps your brain. Now, with COVID-19, it’s gone
Fortunately, there are ways to re-create the positive feelings associated with looking forward to a trip, even during a pandemic.
Voters successfully casting two identical ballots in North Carolina is improbable
US elections 3 hours ago
Fewer than 500 voters in North Carolina mistakenly received two absentee ballots for the November general election due to a mixup, according to election officials. According to the AP, Mecklenburg County's Director of Elections Michael Dickerson said it was unlikely that voters could cast two ballots, which is a felony, because each mailing label includes an individual code making it impossible to vote twice.
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Your questions about air quality, answered
So the air quality is.... not great, in a lot of places. Can you exercise? Are your pets OK? How do you make a DIY air filter? We've got answers.
What Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks Mean for Global Warming
A handful of major climate rules reversed or weakened under President Trump will have a big effect on future emissions.
Denzel Washington and Barry Levinson on the art of directing
Master filmmaker Barry Levinson discusses the art of directing with Denzel Washington in this conversation between two Academy Award winners.
Will one of the world’s strictest lockdowns work?
New Zealand’s government has defended one of the world’s toughest Covid-19 lockdowns following a record economic contraction, insisting the restrictions saved lives and facilitated a strong recovery. But is this true?
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Where wildfires meet COVID-19, disaster relief is forced to evolve
The virus “has thrown a wrench into the well-oiled machines of congregate sheltering,” upending disaster systems honed over years of worsening fire seasons, said Shelby Boston, who heads the Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services.
Former model Amy Dorris alleges Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in 1997
Politics This morning
In a Guardian exclusive, Dorris detailed the alleged encounter at the US Open where he "shoved his tongue" down her throat and his "hands were very gropey." The allegations have been denied through Trump's lawyers.
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FBI Director Christopher Wray confirms Russia has made 'active efforts' to influence the 2020 election
Politics This morning
Wray told the House Committee on Homeland Security that Russia is continuing attempts to influence the upcoming presidential election, primarily targeting Joe Biden and his campaign. Wray also addressed domestic terror, saying "terrorism remains the FBI's top priority although the nature of that threat has evolved significantly."
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Latinx Rise Up
From environmental activists and immigration attorneys to celebrities wielding their influence for change, this is what Latinx power looks like when we rise up.
The iOS 14 update has people sharing their new home screens
Today This morning
The latest Apple update has incorporated widgets and an app library. People are sharing screenshots of their home screens, as well as other standout features.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott allows some businesses to expand occupancy levels
COVID-19 This afternoon
Abbott announced on Thursday that some businesses in most regions across Texas, which have low hospitalization levels, will be allowed to expand to 75% capacity as early as September 21. Businesses include restaurants, gyms, shopping centers, libraries and museums. Bars still remain closed.
Boeing 737 Max crashes were ‘horrific culmination’ of errors, US House report finds
World news September 16, 2020
A US congressional report released on Wednesday blames a series of failures by both Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration for two fatal crashes involving 737 Max jets. The report finds that a “horrific culmination” of failed government oversight, design flaws and a lack of action resulted in the 2018 and 2019 crashes that killed 346 people. Boeing said in a statement it has "learned many hard lessons" in the wake of the crashes.
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Minneapolis has not defunded its police department, according to The Washington Post and Bloomberg
US news 4 hours ago
Minneapolis has seen a recent uptick in crime since the killing of George Floyd on May 25, but this is not due to a defunding of the police department. While city councillors approved a proposal to chance the city's charter that would allow for a dismantling of the police department, the process to defund the police has many more steps and faced recent road block.
Covid-19 lockdowns may have saved kids’ lives
Deaths appear to be down among children in 2020 in the U.S. and other affluent countries.
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Joe Biden played Despacito from his phone in Florida after being introduced by the singer Luis Fonsi
US elections September 16, 2020
At an event in Florida celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Joe Biden played the song Despacito after the singer, Luis Fonsi, introduced him. According to journalists, a video shared online by @TheUnitedSpot1 and the president has been edited to make it sounds like Joe Biden played F*** The Police by NWA.
USPS docs reveal a scrapped plan to send masks to every residential US address
US news Earlier today
Through the Freedom of Information Act, American Oversight obtained thousands of USPS documents reported on by The Washington Post. Details include a drafted press release about masks being sent to households, which was squashed by the White House.
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