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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ September 1, 2020
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	The New York Times 2020 Election Live Updates: Trump Heads to an Unsettled Kenosha The New York Times Joe Biden, having fired back at the president after days of attacks over safety and criminal justice, weighs his next steps. And Massachusetts is holding several important Democratic primaries. RIGHT NOW. Polls are open in Massachusetts, where Democratic ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Sidney Crosby Undergoes Successful Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery NHL.com Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby underwent successful arthroscopic wrist surgery, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford. Crosby had arthroscopic wrist debridement surgery on Monday, August 31 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN With Macron's visit to Beirut, Lebanon's future is looking a lot like the past CNN Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) On Lebanon's centenary Tuesday, French jets whizzed over the mountains of its former mandate as a French president planted a cedar tree declaring the country's "rebirth." President Emmanuel Macron toured neighborhoods where ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal Massachusetts Primaries Test Grip of Incumbent Democrats Wall Street Journal Two veteran Massachusetts Democrats are looking to fend off younger challengers in the Bay State's primary Tuesday, in races testing the strength of the party's progressive voters as well as the power of the Kennedy political name. Rep. Joe Kennedy III, 39 ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Charlie Hebdo: Magazine republishes controversial Mohammed cartoons BBC News French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has republished cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed that made them the target of a deadly terror attack in 2015. Republication comes a day before 14 people go on trial accused of helping the two Islamist attackers ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times How to Read California's Air Quality Index The New York Times Good morning. Over the past few weeks, hundreds of fires in California have incinerated more than a million and a half acres, destroyed over 3,000 structures and taken seven lives. And it's still early in the wildfire season. My colleague Thomas Fuller recently ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR 'Blood And Oil' Traces Mohammed Bin Salman's Rise As A Ruthless Saudi Leader NPR In March 2015, Saudi prince Mohammed bin Salman called a meeting of the kingdom's top military generals at the Saudi Defense Ministry. The rotund, 29-year-old prince had just been named the new defense minister by his father, King Salman, despite ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC 52 former franchisees sue McDonald's for racial discrimination CNBC 52 Black former McDonald's franchisees are suing the company for racial discrimination. In late July, McDonald's said it planned to enhance its efforts to attract and recruit diverse franchisees; This is at least the third racial discrimination lawsuit filed against ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY South Florida restaurants and casinos reopen as governor vows no more COVID-19 shutdowns USA TODAY MIAMI (AP) — Some coronavirus restrictions started easing up Monday in parts of South Florida. In Miami-Dade County, restaurants were allowed to welcome back diners to indoor seating for the first time in almost two months, provided masks were worn and ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Simon Case confirmed as UK's top civil servant BBC News Simon Case will take over as the UK's top civil servant next week after being appointed by Boris Johnson. Reports surfaced over the weekend that the former private secretary to the Duke of Cambridge was set for the job. But it was confirmed on Tuesday, with ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Big Ten reveals result of vote to postpone fall football season al.com Last week's lawsuit by Nebraska players against the Big Ten has resulted in the conference revealing its vote against playing football this fall. A court filing disclosed Monday shows Big Ten Conference presidents voted 11-3 to postpone the football season, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times Coronavirus Cases to Peak This Month in Indonesia, Says President The New York Times BOGOR, Indonesia — Indonesia's coronavirus outbreak will likely peak this month, President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday, adding he was "very confident" about access to a safe and effective vaccine by the end of this year. The upbeat assessment came as ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Tesla to sell up to $5 billion in stock amid rally CNBC Amid Tesla's record rise that has seen shares soar to new highs, the company said Tuesday that it will sell up to $5 billion in stock. The additional shares will be sold "from time to time" and "at-the-market" prices, a filing with the Securities and Exchange ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN USDA extends free meal program for children through end of the year CNN Washington (CNN) The Department of Agriculture announced Monday that it is extending and expanding a critical food assistance program that has been providing free meals to millions of children during the coronavirus pandemic. The program typically ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Election Day 2020: Old Navy to help with national poll worker shortage by encouraging employees to work polls USA TODAY While a growing number of businesses are pledging to give workers time off to vote this Election Day, Old Navy is looking to help with the national poll worker shortage. The San Francisco-based retailer announced Tuesday, which is National Poll Worker ... Flag as irrelevant
	Texas Tribune As the school year begins online, thousands of Texas students are being left out of virtual learning Texas Tribune One Central Texas superintendent estimated that up to 7,000 students in his district struggled to access virtual learning, and new iPads are not likely to arrive before October. In South Texas, students share computers, phones and spotty internet with siblings. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Loretta Lynn and Kid Rock 'married' and she explains it CNN (CNN) It was a weekend filled with love for Loretta Lynn and Kid Rock, but not in the way many believed. The country legend got people talking over the weekend after she posted some photos from her son Ernie's vow renewal ceremony on her official ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Apple reportedly plans to launch 5G iPhones, Watches, and an iPad Air in October CNBC Apple is planning to launch four new iPhone models with 5G technology in October, according to a Bloomberg report. A new iPad Air, Apple Watches, and a HomePod are also due to be unveiled. Stocks in Apple suppliers rose on the back of the report. Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Hong Kong begins mass-testing for virus amid public doubts Atlanta Journal Constitution HONG KONG — Hong Kong tested thousands of people for coronavirus Tuesday at the start of a mass-testing effort that's become another political flash point in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. Volunteers stood in lines at some of the more than 100 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe LA deputies kill Black man who dropped gun, officials say The Boston Globe LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two deputies fatally shot a black man who scuffled with them after they tried to stop him for riding a bicycle in an unlawful manner, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department said. A crowd gathered and marched to the sheriff's station after ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Dictionary.com announces it will capitalize the word 'Black,' among other updates ABC News As the Black Lives Matter movement has picked up momentum around the nation in recent months, companies like Dictionary.com are paying more attention to language use and redefining words that reflect culture, identity and race. "The work of a dictionary ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times White Sox's Luis Robert: Integral again in win CBSSports.com Robert went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a home run in Monday's 8-5 win over the Twins. Robert, who won Sunday's game with a walkoff, three-run home run, delivered another win for the White Sox on Monday. He tied the game with a seventh-inning ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Nvidia RTX 3090, 3080 And 3070: Everything We Know Ahead Of Today's Ampere Launch Forbes Nvidia (NVDA) is widely expected to reveal its 'Ampere' RTX 3000-series graphics cards later today at a launch event, with a countdown timer ending at 12pm ET/9am PT/5pm BST. The new cards, which will replace models such as the RTX 2080 Ti, RTX ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge Intel helped develop PC-exclusive Avengers graphics improvements The Verge But the improvements Crystal Dynamics made to Avengers are expressly designed to take advantage of Intel's prowess by optimizing tasks more suited to CPU-based computation, like the physics engine, which, in turn, allows for more GPU headroom for other ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Extinction Rebellion Urges Returning UK Lawmakers to Take Climate Action U.S. News & World Report LONDON (Reuters) - Extinction Rebellion activists gathered outside Britain's parliament on Tuesday, calling on government to take urgent steps to avoid a climate catastrophe and kicking off two weeks of planned large-scale action. The rallies in London's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Albany Times Union It's September. Here's how to navigate flu season during a pandemic Albany Times Union ALBANY — If there were ever a year to get your flu shot, 2020 may just be it. With a still-raging coronavirus pandemic keeping local health departments busy and back-to-school season raising the specter of new outbreaks, public health officials are asking ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLS-TV Cubs add to bullpen, acquire left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin from Diamondbacks, reports say WLS-TV The Chicago Cubs acquired left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, according to multiple reports. Chafin, 30, is in his sixth major-league season, all with Arizona. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound pitcher is struggling ... Flag as irrelevant
	Albany Times Union Who's next? Abe's party maneuvers to pick Japan's next PM Albany Times Union TOKYO (AP) — With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announcing his plans to step down due to health reasons, members of his ruling party are furiously maneuvering ahead of an internal vote that will ultimately decide his successor. Executives of Abe's ruling ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Turkey Says It's Open to Dialogue With Greece on Mediterranean Dispute U.S. News & World Report ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey is open to dialogue with Greece to solve disagreements over Mediterranean rights and resources as long as Athens is too, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday. The NATO allies vehemently disagree over claims ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Post Czech Senate Speaker 'Crossed a Red Line' by Visiting Taiwan: China The New York Times BERLIN — Czech senate speaker Milos Vystrcil "crossed a red line" when he made an official visit to Taiwan, senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi said on Tuesday during a news conference with his German counterpart. Vystrcil said his visit to Taiwan, which ... Flag as irrelevant
	The San Gabriel Valley Tribune Angels deal Brian Goodwin to Reds for two pitchers The San Gabriel Valley Tribune The Angels traded Brian Goodwin to the Cincinnati Reds just before Monday's deadline, picking up pitching prospect Packy Naughton and a player to be named. Naughton, a 24-year-old lefty, was listed as the No. 14 prospect and sixth-best pitcher in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	IndieWire 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Sets Unscripted Reunion Special at HBO Max IndieWire "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" is the latest beloved television show to receive an unscripted reunion special at HBO Max. The special, which will celebrate the sitcom's 30-year anniversary, will feature a look back at the series and the cultural impact "The Fresh ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cincinnati.com Full corn moon is coming, but will we see it in Cincinnati? Cincinnati.com A full moon is coming this week and it's going to seem like one of the brightest moons of the year. The next full moon will occur on Wednesday at 1:22 a.m. and is known as the Full Corn Moon, according to the Farmer's Almanac. Full moons in September and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge Google's Android TV dongle could cost just $50, according to this leak The Verge Google's Chromecast is a fantastic way to fling streaming video from phone to TV — but these days, you can often get a Roku Streaming Stick or Amazon Fire Stick with a dedicated remote control for the same money. But what if Google launched an Android ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News MTV Video Music Awards Held Virtually This Year Because Of COVID-19 NPR The awards ceremony took place virtually as artists celebrated music created during the pandemic. There were new categories, including: best quarantine performance. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The MTV Music Video Awards held a ceremony shaped by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Past vaccine disasters show why rushing a coronavirus vaccine now would be 'colossally stupid' STLtoday.com Vaccine experts are warning the federal government against rushing out a coronavirus vaccine before testing has shown it's both safe and effective. Decades of history show why they're right. FDA signals vaccine could green light early. Their concern that the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patently Apple Samsung is beginning to work with Corning's Ultra Thin Glass Substrates for future Galaxy Fold smartphones Patently Apple Later this morning Samsung Electronics will be launching their Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone with a number of improvements including a full screen face panel as noted in our cover graphic above. Looking forward, it's been revealed that Samsung Electronics ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY '2020 has been rough, but yesterday was Supreme': Ruth Bader Ginsburg officiates couple's wedding USA TODAY Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg declared Barb Solish and Danny Kazin to be lawfully wedded in a 1-0 decision during a private, outdoor ceremony Sunday. Ginsburg, 87, officiated the couple's wedding, according to a tweet from Solish that ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 Thai finance minister quits 1 month after appointment Albany Times Union BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's finance minister resigned unexpectedly Tuesday after less than a month in the job, in which he was responsible for helping restore an economy slammed by the coronavirus. The Royal Gazette said in a three-line announcement ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY BTS earns first No. 1 debut with 'Dynamite' on Billboard's Hot 100 chart USA TODAY BTS — with members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, V, Jimin and Jungkook — released its latest hit Aug. 21. They'd dropped some English lyrics in songs before, but "Dynamite" was a first. In an interview with USA TODAY, member RM explained the song's intention. Flag as irrelevant
	WSOC Charlotte Ed Sheeran, wife Cherry Seaborn welcome baby girl, announce name WSOC Charlotte Ed Sheeran and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, welcomed a baby girl last week, the singer said Tuesday. According to E! News, Sheeran, 29, took to Instagram to announce the birth of the couple's first child and share the newborn's name. "Last week, with the help ... Flag as irrelevant
	WJXT News4JAX Locally heavy rain for some, Richard says summer soakers continue WJXT News4JAX White rabbit, white rabbit, white rabbit. Another active day south of I-10. Limited showers, storms across southeast GA. West-southwest flow and water loaded air will allow for increasing rain chances of 40-50 percent for northeast Florida. Heavy rainfall in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Albany Times Union Cuomo, labor leaders call on Congress to provide state, local government aid Albany Times Union ALBANY — Labor union leaders joined Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday to pen a letter to New York's congressional delegates urging them to provide $59 billion to the Empire State to avoid what the governor predicts will be devastating cuts on state and ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOK Tropical depression forms off the US Atlantic Coast, another system could develop by Tuesday WTOK MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Tropical Depression Fifteen formed off the Carolina Coast on Monday afternoon. The system is expected to intensify and become a tropical storm by Tuesday morning. It is tracking away from the United States and into the open ... Flag as irrelevant
	City A.M. Tony Abbott: UK-Australia freedom of movement could begin on 1 January City A.M. Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has said there could be freedom of movement between Britain and Australia from next year as the two countries look to strike a free trade agreement. Abbott, who is tipped to become Britain's joint president of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vanguard The World Has Lost Patience With Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' BNN (Bloomberg Opinion) -- A year ago this week, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa strained credulity when he declared in a Bloomberg TV interview, "We have rejoined the family of nations." The international community was already losing patience ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Drive Airline Pilots Landing At LAX Report "A Guy In Jetpack" Flying Alongside Them On The Drive As if 2020 couldn't get any weirder, airline pilots landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Sunday, August 30th, reported seeing "a guy in a jetpack" flying about 300 yards off their wing while on final approach to the bustling airport. What makes ... Flag as irrelevant
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