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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ September 2, 2020
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	Washington Post GOP slams Nancy Pelosi for her indoor haircut in San Francisco, where that's still banned Washington Post For almost six months, hairdressers in San Francisco have been prohibited from cutting and styling their clients' hair inside a salon. But on Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), one of the most outspoken Democratic lawmakers on following ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Markey Holds Off Joseph Kennedy in Massachusetts Senate Race The New York Times Senator Edward J. Markey turned back a primary challenge Tuesday from Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III, handing the Kennedy family its first-ever electoral loss in Massachusetts and demonstrating the growing strength of the progressive left. Forging a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN After FBI tip, Facebook says it uncovered Russian meddling CNN This is the first publicly available evidence that people connected to the Russian troll group, which is known as the Internet Research Agency (IRA), are using unwitting Americans in an attempt to meddle with the 2020 election and stir discord. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Why NYC Delayed the First Day of School The New York Times [Want to get New York Today by email? Here's the sign-up.] It's Wednesday. Weather: A wet start to the day, with patchy fog, though it might clear up in the afternoon. High around 80. Alternate-side parking: In effect until Monday (Labor Day). Read about the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times CDC Halts Evictions, Citing Covid-19 Risks The New York Times The C.D.C. cites health reasons for stopping evictions. The Trump administration announced an order on Tuesday to bar evictions for most renters for the rest of the year as the nation grapples with the pandemic. The order, put forward by the Centers for ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Police: LA deputies shoot, kill Black man who dropped gun ABC News Authorities say Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies shot and killed a Black bicyclist they stopped for a traffic violation after he ran from them, punched one and then dropped a bundle that included a gun. By. STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press. September 1 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Biden Expected to Surpass $300 Million Raised in August, Shattering Record The New York Times In a sign of the financial momentum behind Democrats, ActBlue, the main site that processes donations to the party, reported the second-biggest fund-raising day in its history on Monday, with more than $35 million donated. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times We Are Still Living the Legacy of World War II The New York Times For our "Beyond the World War II We Know," documenting lesser-known stories from the war, and to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the war, we asked the Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hankso, to write about the complicated narrative ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times For the Kremlin, Aleksei Navalny Is a Threat It Cannot Speak Of The New York Times MOSCOW — A pro-Kremlin propaganda film posted online before Russia's 2018 presidential election smeared Aleksei A. Navalny, the Russian opposition leader now lying comatose in a German hospital after a poisoning attack, as the reincarnation of Adolf ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Brewers dominated by Detroit in 12-1 loss FOXSports.com MILWAUKEE — Victor Reyes had four hits and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers pounded the Milwaukee Brewers 12-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory. More Brewers coverage. Brewers dominated by Detroit in 12-1 loss · Taylor, Bickford called ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Key Indian Regional Party Accuses Facebook of Favoring Modi's BJP The New York Times NEW DELHI — A regional party governing India's West Bengal state has accused Facebook Inc of bias toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), adding to the clamor of opposition voices which have called out the social media ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Video shows students being dragged away and loaded onto police vans in Minsk CNN Minsk, Belarus (CNN) Authorities in Belarus have instigated a harsh crackdown on student protesters after thousands demonstrated against the government Tuesday, according to a local human rights group. Videos shared on social media showed young ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News The Latest: Australian hot spot extends state of emergency ABC News Australia's hot spot Victoria state has extended its state of emergency for another six months as its weekly average of new COVID-19 infections dipped to 95. By. The Associated Press. September 1, 2020, 11:18 PM. • 14 min read. A restaurant prepares ... Flag as irrelevant
	TechCrunch Microsoft launches a deepfake detector tool ahead of US election TechCrunch Microsoft has added to the slowly growing pile of technologies aimed at spotting synthetic media (aka deepfakes) with the launch of a tool for analyzing videos and still photos to generate a manipulation score. The tool, called Video Authenticator, provides ... Flag as irrelevant
	Myjoyonline.com Trial of Suspected Charlie Hebdo Attack Accomplices Begins The New York Times PARIS — Fourteen alleged accomplices to the Islamist gunmen who attacked the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in 2015 went on trial on Wednesday, as the country recalled a dark episode that marked the onset of a wave of militant violence. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek A jet pack at LAX? Maybe. Jet packs are very real Los Angeles Times It sounds like something out of a movie: An American Airlines pilot calls the control tower at Los Angeles International Airport to warn that his plane just flew past someone in midair — a person wearing a jet pack. But the pilot really did give that warning ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times 1 Million Primary Ballots Were Mailed Late, Postal Service Watchdog Says The New York Times WASHINGTON — More than one million mail-in ballots were sent late to voters during the 2020 primary elections, an internal Postal Service audit found, underscoring deep concerns about whether the agency has the ability to process what is expected to be a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Face Shields and Valved Masks Offer More Comfort but Less Protection The New York Times Valved masks, with one-way vents designed to allow breath to escape while blocking germs from entering, can feel more breathable and prevent the mask from getting moist as quickly. But the new research, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge Amazon is reportedly surveilling its Flex delivery drivers in private Facebook groups The Verge Amazon is covertly monitoring private social media groups used by Amazon Flex workers to discuss their working conditions. According to what appear to be official company documents discovered online by Vice, the retailing giant employs staff to track and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Apple and Google expand coronavirus exposure notifications, simplify app requirements CNET Apple and Google want to make it easier for health agencies to join its coronavirus exposure notification system, creating a new option that will allow them to help people track and alert one another about coronavirus infections without having to build an app. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes: Trump Will Use Every Opportunity To Divide People NPR Barnes, the Democratic lieutenant governor, talked to All Things Considered about why he did not want the president to visit, how he says Republicans are blocking reform efforts, and the use of the National Guard in Wisconsin. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times A Top Fed Official Warns That Economic Risks Aren't Over The New York Times WASHINGTON — Lael Brainard, a Federal Reserve governor, said on Tuesday that the U.S. economy remained at risk as the coronavirus pandemic wore on — and support from Congress and the White House would be crucial to cushioning the blow. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Across the Globe, Students Head Back to School The New York Times Leer en español. From Wuhan to London to Tel Aviv and many places in between, students are returning to classrooms this week after months of staying home in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Opening schools is a step toward normalcy, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Melting Glaciers Are Filling Unstable Lakes. And They're Growing. The New York Times Nearly freezing and often an otherworldly shade of blue, glacial lakes form as glaciers melt and retreat. These lakes are a source of drinking and irrigation water for many communities. But they can turn deadly in an instant when the rocks that hold them in ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Kansas City Chiefs present Super Bowl rings al.com Nine days before Kansas City will kick off the 2020 NFL season, the Chiefs celebrated their championship from the 2019 season on Tuesday by presenting Super Bowl rings. Four players with Alabama football roots attended the presentation ceremony at ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch European stocks rise as euro eases and after Wall Street notches new records MarketWatch European stocks gained on Wednesday, as the euro pulled back from a two-year high and Wall Street logged another bullish session. The euro EURUSD, -0.40% fell 0.4% against the dollar to $1.1870 after sprinting past $1.20 on Tuesday to the stongest ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHSV Third virus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing WHSV (AP) - A handful of the dozens of experimental COVID-19 vaccines in human testing have reached the last and biggest hurdle — looking for the needed proof that they really work. AstraZeneca announced Monday its vaccine candidate has entered the final ... Flag as irrelevant
	Albany Times Union Rays' Cash makes threat after Chapman's 101 mph brush back Albany Times Union NEW YORK (AP) — If Aroldis Chapman's 101 mph brush-back pitch Tuesday night didn't push the Yankees-Rays rivalry to its boiling point, Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash's threat certainly did. "Somebody's got to be accountable," Cash said. "And the last ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Army launches new 'in-depth investigation' into Fort Hood's handling of Vanessa Guillen case ABC News The Army has named a four-star general to head an "in-depth investigation" into how the chain of command at Fort Hood, Texas, handled a large number of disappearances and deaths, including that of Spc. Vanessa Guillen. The top general at Fort Hood is ... Flag as irrelevant
	South China Morning Post Hong Kong to Re-Open Gyms, Massage Parlours From Friday as Virus Cases Drop The New York Times HONG KONG — Hong Kong will re-open gyms and massage parlours and extend night-time dining hours from Friday, easing tough coronavirus curbs as new daily infections in the Asian financial hub drop into the single digits. Restaurants will be allowed to ... Flag as irrelevant
	BET Brandy Verzuz Monica: 5 Memorable Moments That Had Us Reminiscing For The 90s BET After weeks of anticipation, the world stopped as people came together to witness a monumental moment in R&B history last night (Aug. 31). R&B titans Brandy and Monica reunited for an epic face-off on the latest round of Swizz Beatz and Timbaland's ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPLG Local 10 DJ Erick Morillo found dead in Miami Beach days before hearing in rape case WPLG Local 10 MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Erick Morillo, the internationally-known DJ who was facing a sexual battery charge, was found dead Tuesday at his Miami Beach home, police say. He was 49. Officers received a 911 call at 10:42 a.m to 5660 La Gorce Drive. Miami ... Flag as irrelevant
	Palm Beach Post Coronavirus: Florida bans Quest from processing tests Palm Beach Post A day after he repeated his concerns about labs not properly reporting coronavirus test results to the state, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday severed ties with Quest Diagnostics, claiming it withheld 75,000 test results, some dating back to April. While people ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hattiesburg American COVID-19 cases in Pine Belt schools: Here's latest list from state health department Hattiesburg American The Mississippi State Department of Health released its latest list of COVID-19 case data for all K-12 schools by county Tuesday. Forrest, Lamar and Jones county schools all have reported new cases among students and staff for the week of Aug. 24-28. Flag as irrelevant
	WJXT News4JAX Sea breeze returns with locally heavy, slow moving storms WJXT News4JAX The Atlantic sea breeze is back bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Showers with storms will become numerous along our coastal zones and I-95 beginning around noon and then ramping up after 2pm. Widely scattered activity over ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Japan's Suga Says to Run for Leadership Race, Wants to Avoid Vacuum U.S. News & World Report TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga officially declared on Wednesday he would run for leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a race he is widely tipped to win to become the next prime minister. Speaking to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Albany Times Union Mrs. Trump's ex-adviser says she taped calls for protection Albany Times Union WASHINGTON (AP) — A former friend and adviser of Melania Trump said Tuesday that she made recordings of her conversations with the first lady because she needed evidence to protect herself amid questions about the costs of President Donald Trump's ... Flag as irrelevant
	SiliconANGLE Report: Apple expects to ship up to 80M of its upcoming 5G iPhones this year SiliconANGLE The latest leak about Apple Inc.'s upcoming iPhones suggests that the company expects to sell at least 75 million and as many as 80 million of the new devices this year alone, a positive early sign for its fourth-quarter earnings. The information about Apple's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Messi's father arrives in Barcelona to discuss son's future Seattle Times Lionel Messi's father arrived in Spain early Wednesday and is expected to meet with Barcelona club officials to discuss his son's future. Jorge Messi, who is also Lionel Messi's agent, landed in Barcelona from Argentina. He is expected to meet with club ... Flag as irrelevant
	RADIO.COM Is the sports world ready to back up its words? RADIO.COM As protests have spread across the country over the last week following the death of George Floyd, a black man, at the hands of Derek Chauvin, a white Minneapolis police officer, the sports world has gotten involved. Players, coaches, teams and leagues ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRQE News 13 New Mexico to receive $8.3M in infrastructure grants for airports KRQE News 13 NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Transportation Department announced on Tuesday that the Trump Administration will be awarding over $1.2 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants through Federal Aviation Administration to 405 airports in 50 states ... Flag as irrelevant
	Concord Monitor Tips to avoid anxiety in kids: Start school season with fun traditions and avoid speaking catastrophically Concord Monitor Families with children returning to the classroom this fall, either in-person or at home, should learn to embrace uncertainty, be flexible and create new back to school rituals. Lynn Lyons, a licensed clinical social worker, offered these strategies and more during ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHTC News Oil gains on US stock draw, economic recovery optimism WHTC News By Yuka Obayashi. TOKYO (Reuters) - Crude oil futures extended gains on Wednesday after a bigger-than-expected draw in U.S. crude stockpiles and as solid U.S. and Chinese factory activity fuelled optimism of a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHTC News French President: keen to help guarantee Iraq's security and economic sovereignty WHTC News PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron, who is visiting Iraq, said on Wednesday he aimed to help guarantee its security and economic sovereignty. Macron, on his first official trip to Iraq, and was due to hold a joint news conference with Iraqi ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express World Coconut Day 2020: Enjoy this sumptuous, egg-free cake The Indian Express Coconut lovers, rejoice! After all, it is your day to indulge in your favourite flavour. And one of the best things about coconut is that it is super versatile and can be enjoyed in numerous forms and recipes. It not only enhances the flavour of many South Indian ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Former Mrs. Bezos now richest woman in the world as Wall Street highs lead to reshuffling of top billionaires NBC News MacKenzie Scott, a novelist and philanthropist who recently divorced Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is now the wealthiest woman in the world. Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk overtook Facebook CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg to become the third-richest ... Flag as irrelevant
	EUobserver Commission: Hungary barring some EU citizens is illegal EUobserver EU justice commissioners Didier Reynders and home affairs commissioner Ylva Johansson have written to Hungary, stressing that there can be no discrimination between EU citizens when it comes to travel restrictions, the EU Commission said on Tuesday (1 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Major tax rises will be needed to tackle record debt levels, Sunak told The Guardian Tax increases will be needed across the board for Britain's highest and lowest earners to bring down record levels of government debt amassed during the coronavirus crisis, leading economists have warned. Sending a message to the chancellor, Rishi ... Flag as irrelevant
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