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The religious group People of Praise did not inspire The Handmaid's Tale, Vox and National Review confirm
Politics 35 minutes ago
Over the past week, several reports suggested that federal appellate judge Amy Coney Barrett was linked to a religious group that inspired Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale. Barrett is a devout Catholic, and a purported member of a religious group known as the People of Praise, according to multiple news outlets. However, according to past interviews with Canadian author Margaret Atwood, it was a group known as the People of Hope — and not the People of Praise — that was a partial inspiration for the novel, Vox reports.
How a Pledge to Dismantle the Minneapolis Police Collapsed
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When a majority of City Council members promised to “end policing as we know it” after George Floyd’s killing, they became a case study in how idealistic calls for structural change can falter.
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Wearing a mask but not covering your nose? You’re doing it all wrong
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Not only does it fly in the face of common sense, but it’s even more concerning in light of recent research showing COVID-19 has an easier time infecting people through the nasal passage than the mouth.
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‘I Feel Sorry for Americans’: A Baffled World Watches the U.S.
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Amid the pandemic and in the run-up to the presidential election, much of the world is watching the United States with a mix of shock, chagrin and, most of all, bafflement.
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Trump intends to nominate Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court, multiple reports say
Politics Yesterday
President Donald Trump intends to choose Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, according to reports by CNN, CBS News, The New York Times and other outlets.
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Protests over Breonna Taylor decision continued for a third night in Louisville, NYC, LA and other US cities
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Protesters took to the streets for a third night on Friday after a Kentucky grand jury decided that no officers would be charged directly with Breonna Taylor’s death. Here’s a look at how the protests unfolded in Louisville, New York, Boston and other cities across the US.
Drew Barrymore And Tom Green Reunite For First Time In 15 Years
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Barrymore and Green were married for less than a year in 2001 and haven't spoken to one another in 15 years. The Canadian comedian was a guest on Barrymore's new talk show where they reminisced about their time together.
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Judge blocks Texas from eliminating straight-ticket voting
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Opponents have argued removing straight-ticket voting would disproportionately impact voters living in large counties — with more voters of color — where the ballot is longer.
Demi Lovato, Max Ehrich call it quits after 2-month engagement
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Singer-songwriter Demi Lovato and actor Max Ehrich end their engagement. Here's what we know about the split.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis lifts COVID-19 restrictions on businesses statewide
COVID-19 Yesterday
As Florida nears 14,000 deaths linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, DeSantis has cleared the way for bars and restaurants throughout the state to operate at full capacity. Though the number of new daily cases have declined since July, experts are warning that the lifting of measures may be premature.
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Vin Diesel's debut single 'Feel Like I Do' becomes a fast fave
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On Friday, the 'Fast and Furious' star released his first single 'Feel Like I Do' on Kygo’s Palm Tree Records label, and it's quickly becoming the unexpected hit of the season.
Ron Paul hospitalized after suffering apparent medical incident during livestream
US news Yesterday
The retired congressman and former presidential candidate said that he is "doing fine" on Friday after he was sent to the hospital after suffering an apparent medical emergency during a livestream interview.
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Jupiter, Saturn, & the Moon Will Form a Tight Triangle Tonight
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Get ready to see the two biggest planets in the solar system dance with the moon.
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Tory Lanez releases album denying Megan Thee Stallion's account of being shot
Music Yesterday
Nearly a month after Megan Thee Stallion accused Lanez of shooting her in the foot, the Canadian rapper released a 17-song album in which he denies Megan's account of the incident. The album, titled DAYSTAR, is receiving backlash, with many suggesting Lanez is attempting to profit off of Megan's trauma.
Fmr. CDC Dir. predicts close to 1 million dead with "herd mentality"
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Former CDC Director Tom Frieden told @FaceTheNation the most likely estimate is that herd immunity would require about 60% natural or vaccine-induced immunity or more, despite Trump claiming #COVID19 would disappear entirely with "a herd mentality"
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Breonna Taylor's family attorney demands Kentucky AG release grand jury transcript
US news Yesterday
Taylor's family and supporters spoke to the media on Friday alongside their attorneys for the first time since a grand jury decided not to bring homicide charges against police officers involved in her fatal shooting. Taylor family attorney Ben Crump demanded that Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron release the grand jury transcript in the case.
How Texas politicians helped a serial entrepreneur leverage COVID-19 to boost his business
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In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic when testing supplies were limited, local politicians went to great lengths to help a businessman with a criminal past try to sell telehealth and COVID-19 services across Texas.
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Lizzo doesn't mince words when talking about Breonna Taylor
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Lizzo celebrated her Vogue cover ever with deep words about Breonna Taylor and Kamala Harris.
Rihanna announces Savage x Fenty menswear collection
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The new line, targeted towards men, includes vibrantly hued, fat-banded boxers, boxer briefs, and a satin monogrammed pajama set, available October 2nd.
Kim Jong-un issues apology for 'unfortunate' killing of South Korean official
World news September 25, 2020
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has issued an apology for the fatal shooting of a South Korean official. The 47-year-old man was allegedly attempting to defect to North Korea but was shot dead by the nation's troops when he was discovered in their waters. His body was burned inline with anti-coronavirus regulations. Kim Jong-un said he was " feels very sorry" for the "unfortunate" incident.
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