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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ October 1, 2020
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	ESPN The SEC's two major matchups give us the weekend we've been waiting for in college football ESPN This is the weekend you've been waiting for in college football. We're slowly getting to a point where all Power 5 football is going to be played, and we'll be back to something resembling a normal college football schedule in a world that has been anything but ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NBA Finals: Where do NBA coaches get their plays? ESPN THERE'S A PLAY in today's NBA that can produce everything from a cut to the basket to a high-value 3-point shot. It's a side out-of-bounds box set that features interchangeable positions and multiple options. And whenever the Golden State Warriors run it, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson tweet says XFL plans to return in 2022 ESPN The XFL won't play in 2021, the league announced Thursday, and is targeting a return in the spring of 2022. Co-owner Dwayne Johnson tweeted the news Thursday morning and the league followed with an official announcement. Johnson, longtime business ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Baltimore Ravens' Marlon Humphrey signs $98.75 million extension, source says ESPN The Baltimore Ravens signed All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey to a five-year, $98.75 million extension Thursday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported. The agreement, which averages $19.75 million per season, makes Humphrey the second-highest paid ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Trump's Fear of Biden The New York Times Good morning. The next presidential debate may be different. The N.F.L. postpones a game. And Trump is trying to prevent a normal election. Image. Joe Biden during a train tour of Ohio yesterday.Credit...Gabriela Bhaskar for The New York Times. There is a ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY MLB playoffs Day 2 as it happened: Dodgers win Game 1 vs. Brewers, Yankees rally to sweep Indians USA TODAY Wednesday's slate of eight Major League Baseball postseason games didn't disappoint, providing some memorable contests with three American League teams – the Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees – advancing to the Division ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Trump administration sets refugee cap at 15000, a new historic low CNN Washington (CNN) The Trump administration has informed Congress it intends to accept only 15,000 refugees this fiscal year, a new historic low for the US. Since coming into office in 2017, the Trump administration has increasingly slashed the annual ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Brexit: EU starts legal action against UK over Brexit deal BBC News The EU has begun legal proceedings against the UK after it refused to ditch plans to override sections of its Brexit divorce deal. An EU deadline for the government to remove sections of the Internal Market Bill expired on Wednesday. The "letter of formal ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN California passes a first-of-its-kind law to consider reparations for slavery CNN (CNN) California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill establishing a task force to study and make recommendations on reparations for slavery. Bill AB 3121 -- the first of its kind in any state -- was signed on Wednesday. It creates a nine-member task force ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com NFL News | Latest NFL Football News | NFL.com NFL.com Marlon Humphrey is staying in Baltimore for a while. The Ravens signed the cornerback to a five-year extension worth $97.5 million, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source informed. The Ravens later made the deal official. Around The NFL ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Vatican releases financial, budget data amid scandal Washington Post ROME — The Vatican released a detailed budget, balance sheet and earning statement for the first time Thursday as it seeks to reassure Catholics amid a corruption scandal that has exposed its shoddy financial management. Support our journalism. Flag as irrelevant
	PCMag.com Microsoft Unveils Surface Laptop Go, a 12.4-Inch Notebook for $549 PCMag.com The company is also refreshing the higher-end models of the Surface Pro X with a new "Microsoft SQ2" processor. Both products go on sale Oct. 13. Michael Kan. By Michael Kan. October 1, 2020. facebook · twitter · flipboard. social share. Flipboard · Pinterest. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Kremlin critic Navalny blames Putin over Novichok poisoning ABC News LONDON -- Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny used his first interview since recovering from a suspected poisoning by a Novichok nerve agent to say he believes Vladimir Putin is responsible for the attack that left him fighting for his life. Speaking to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com When should we start testing COVID-19 vaccines in kids? Livescience.com With several coronavirus vaccines barreling through late-stage trials, adults could receive an approved vaccine in months. But even then, we likely won't know whether any of these vaccines work in children. Only a handful of coronavirus vaccine trials ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Court OK's $800M settlement from MGM Resorts to 2017 Las Vegas Strip shooting victims USA TODAY LAS VEGAS (AP) — A court on Wednesday approved a settlement totaling $800 million from casino company MGM Resorts International and its insurers to more than 4,400 relatives and victims of the Las Vegas Strip shooting that was the deadliest in recent ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN A second Dalit woman has died after alleged gang rape, sparking outrage and protests across India CNN Protesters gather in New Delhi on September 30 after a 19-year-old woman died from an alleged gang rape in Uttar Pradesh, India. ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	Computerworld The beauty and the shame of Google's Pixel 5 gamble Computerworld What is a "Google phone"? That's a question I've been trying to wrap my moist mammal-brain around for many a moon now, and the answer has rarely stayed still for long. Early on, back when the "Google phone" concept first came around with the Nexus line ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Hidden in Plain Sight: Has Evidence for Life on Venus Been in Our Grasp for 40 Years? Scientific American Earlier this month scientists announced the surprising discovery of phosphine on Venus. This compound of phosphorus and hydrogen could be associated with life. While efforts to confirm the finding via observations from Earth or even fortuitously planned ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: PepsiCo, Bed Bath & Beyond, Amazon & more CNBC Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: PepsiCo (PEP) – The snack and beverage giant reported quarterly profit of $1.66 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $1.49 a share. Revenue came in above estimates as well, boosted in ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Kuwaitis Await New Crown Prince as Arab Leaders Mourn Late Emir U.S. News & World Report KUWAIT (Reuters) - Arab leaders headed to Kuwait on Thursday to offer condolences for the death of its ruler Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad, who worked to unify a polarised region, as Kuwaitis waited for the new emir to name a crown prince to help guide state ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News New Ford CEO replaces CFO, pledges stronger profit margins ABC News DETROIT -- On his first day in Ford's top job, CEO Jim Farley is replacing the company's chief financial officer and announcing other structural and management changes. The company says in a prepared statement Thursday that Chief Financial Officer Tim ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Airline Workers Face Uncertain Future Amid Massive Layoffs Across Industry NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Thursday is going to be a difficult day for many people in the airline industry. Up to 50,000 airline workers across the country will be furloughed. Jobs include pilots, flight attendants, baggage handlers, counter agents and other airline and airport personnel. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Lebanon and Israel agree framework for talks to end border dispute Reuters BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a framework for U.S.-mediated talks aimed at ending a long-running dispute over a border that has been the frontline of several conflicts. Lebanon and Israel, still in a formal state of war, have contested ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Another 787000 workers seek unemployment as layoffs continue amid COVID-19 crisis USA TODAY The job market's recovery from the coronavirus-induced recession is floundering as the health crisis lingers, employers continue to lay off hundreds of thousands of workers and Congress remains deadlocked over another federal rescue package. Flag as irrelevant
	KTLA Closure of 7 California national forests extended as heat wave persists and wildfires take 'terrible toll' KTLA With a heat wave scorching California and wildfires taking a "terrible toll," the Angeles National Forest and six other forests in the state will remain closed for another week, officials said Wednesday. "This safety measure reflects the unprecedented and highly ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Playboy is going public CNN New York (CNN Business) Now you can buy Playboy and you don't have to hide it from your mom. The lifestyle brand announced Thursday its intention of becoming a publicly traded company after a nearly 10-year absence from the stock market. But in a very ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Consumer spending rose in August; economy on track for record Q3 growth CNBC A report on Thursday from the Commerce Department showed consumer spending rose 1.0% in August after increasing 1.5% in July. Economists had forecast consumer spending to increase by 0.8% in August. Personal income fell 2.7% in the month, steeper ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roll Call Exclusive: Mnuchin coronavirus relief plan includes more state, local funds Roll Call Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin offered a $1.62 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal in talks with Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday, offering more state and local assistance than GOP negotiators have to date in a sign of potential progress toward a deal. Flag as irrelevant
	WPLG Local 10 Two Caribbean disturbances head toward the tropical development zone WPLG Local 10 A broad area of low pressure is developing over Central America with influence extending over the western Caribbean, Mexico's Yucatán peninsula, and into the adjacent waters of the Pacific. This typical autumn weather feature is called the Central American ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando WATCH LIVE: SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – SpaceX will try again to launch the 13th batch of Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center on Thursday morning with better weather in the forecast. The private company is targeting 9:17 a.m. to launch a Falcon 9 rocket ... Flag as irrelevant
	Live 5 News WCSC Chrissy Teigen loses child after pregnancy complications Live 5 News WCSC (CBS News/Reuters) - Model Chrissy Teigen and singer John Legend lost their baby boy following pregnancy complications, the couple revealed on social media on Thursday. Announcing the news on Instagram alongside five photos of the couple in hospital ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Antonio Business Journal NFL Panthers to use SA germ-zapping robots at Bank of America Stadium San Antonio Business Journal Xenex Disinfection Services is expanding to professional sports in a big way. The San Antonio-based company, which makes germ-zapping robots that have been especially helpful in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, has struck a deal with the NFL's ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid: UK at 'critical moment' with coronavirus - PM BBC News New measures to tackle the increase in coronavirus cases "will take time to feed through", Boris Johnson says. The prime minister told a No 10 briefing the UK was at a "critical moment" and the rising number of cases and deaths shows "why our plan is so ... Flag as irrelevant
	Aljazeera.com Nagorno-Karabakh: Deadly fighting spills into fifth day Aljazeera.com Azerbaijan and Armenia refuse international appeal to hold dialogue, deepening fears of an all-out war. A view of an apartment building that was allegedly damaged by recent shelling during fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh, in the Azeri Tartar region [Aziz ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 10 News Phoenix 'The Masked Singer': Gremlin's 'friendly, cuddly' celebrity identity revealed FOX 10 News Phoenix LOS ANGELES - A furry, floppy-eared creature left many viewers stumped by who the celebrity was behind the costume on FOX's hit show, "The Masked Singer." During Wednesday night's episode, the Gremlin was revealed, leaving the judges and audience ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times Turkey admits publishing incomplete coronavirus tally Financial Times Turkey has admitted it is publishing only a partial tally of confirmed coronavirus infections, stoking a political row that has been simmering for months over the true scale of the pandemic in the country. The Turkish health ministry ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Malaysia Virus Cases Jump Most Since June After Sabah Vote Bloomberg Malaysia saw the highest daily surge in new coronavirus cases since June as infections spread in Sabah after local elections. The country confirmed 260 new infections on Thursday, according to the health ministry, with 118 reported in the Borneo state. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Queensland strikes royalties deal with Adani coalmine, allowing it to defer payment The Guardian Controversial agreement that has been years in the making was signed as the government prepares to enter caretaker mode ahead of the state election. Ben Smee in Brisbane. @BenSmee. Thu 1 Oct 2020 00.56 EDT Last modified on Thu 1 Oct 2020 01.42 ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKOW Cambridge University ending fossil fuel investments WKOW LONDON (AP) — The University of Cambridge is planning to kick all fossil fuel investments out of its portfolio within the next decade as part of a plan to end the emissions of greenhouse gases it's responsible for by 2038. The centuries-old English institution is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Trump thrusts Supreme Court pick into election turmoil Seattle Times WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's stark expectation that the Supreme Court will intervene to "look at the ballots" in what he calls a rigged election casts new questions Wednesday on the Senate's rush to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett for ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKOW Subway bread isn't bread, Irish court says WKOW LONDON (AP) — Ireland's Supreme Court has ruled that bread sold by the fast food chain Subway contains so much sugar that it cannot be legally defined as bread. The ruling came in a tax dispute brought by Bookfinders Ltd., an Irish Subway franchisee. Flag as irrelevant
	The Setonian Apple's iOS 14 update brings new features to iPhones The Setonian Apple released the iOS 14 software update on Sept. 16, bringing a fresh new look with novel features to the iPhone. Photo Courtesy of Apple Inc. Apple's goal was for the update to "reimagine the most iconic parts of the experience to be even more helpful and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ars Technica Cyberpunk studio breaks promise, forces overtime on developers Ars Technica CD Projekt Red has gone back on a promise that developers wouldn't be required to work overtime or face so-called "crunch time" in the run-up to November's planned release of Cyberpunk 2077. That's according to a Bloomberg report that cites an email ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bangor Daily News 59 new coronavirus cases have been reported in Maine Bangor Daily News Wednesday's report brings the total number of coronavirus cases in Maine to 5,391. Of those, 4,824 have been confirmed positive, while 567 were classified as "probable cases," according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Flag as irrelevant
	ThePrint Delhi starts efforts to fight pollution with plan to give free stubble decomposer to farmers ThePrint New Delhi: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai Thursday said farmers in the national capital will be provided a low-cost chemical that can decompose paddy crop, in a bid to prevent them from setting farm residue on fire, which is seen as a major source of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nikkei Asian Review On China's national day, remember the sins of its leaders Nikkei Asian Review Chang Che is a freelance journalist, currently living in the United States. Every year China takes a week off to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic. The Oct. 1 National Day celebrations are a sight to behold: throngs of patriots ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Small group of demonstrators protest against Chinese flag at Boston City Hall The Boston Globe A small group of demonstrators Wednesday protested against the raising of the flag of the People's Republic of China at Boston City Hall, citing that country's human rights abuses, including its handling of Hong Kong and its brutal treatment of Uighurs and ... Flag as irrelevant
	News8000.com - WKBT Isolated Showers, A Few Rumbles Of Thunder Possible This Evening & Tonight News8000.com - WKBT Wednesday's High: 65°F, Tonight's Forecast Low: 46°F. We've seen on and off showers, breezy conditions, but also on and off sunshine today, especially this afternoon. We will continue to see isolated showers, maybe even a few thunderstorms this evening ... Flag as irrelevant
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