In open defiance of state regulations and his own administration’s pandemic health guidelines, President Donald Trump hosted his first indoor rally since June, telling a packed, nearly mask-less Nevada crowd that the nation was “making the last turn” in defeating the virus. Eager to project a sense of normalcy in imagery, Trump soaked up the […]
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This is what could happen if the 2020 census fails to count everyone in the US
If the 2020 census fails to count everyone in the US, experts warn that the consequences will be serious, widespread and long-lasting. The census is the basis for determining how many representatives each state gets in Congress and how an estimated 1.5 trillion dollars in federal funding are spent. It only happens once every 10 […]
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How Oracle ended up with TikTok
TikTok is making the corporate technology company Oracle its business partner in the United States. It’s a deal that would tick a lot of boxes for the beleaguered short-form video app, including what is potentially its biggest hurdle of all: getting President Donald Trump on its side. There are still a lot of unknowns about […]
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Trump, Biden face off on West Coast wildfire, climate change
President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden focused their presidential battle on the wildfire-scorched West Coast Monday, with Trump again blaming poor forest management for the apocalyptic destruction while Biden declared the fires and recent extreme weather underscore an urgent need to address climate change. The dueling events marked a stark moment on the campaign […]
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Sheriff: Deputy on video punching Black man in Clayton County fired
A sheriff’s deputy in Clayton County has been fired after being captured on video repeatedly punching a Black man during a traffic stop, authorities said Sunday. The deputy was being let go for “excessive use of force,” the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. It did not identify the deputy, but said a […]
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How Donald Trump’s indoor campaign rally reveals how little he understands about being president
President Donald Trump’s most basic calculation — in, well, everything he does — boils down to this: How does this affect me? So when his campaign made the decision to hold a campaign rally indoors in Nevada on Sunday night, Trump was, first and foremost, looking out for No. 1. “I’m on a stage and […]
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Covid-19 study suggests to screen recovering athletes for heart inflammation before they return to play
As athletes recover from Covid-19, taking images of their hearts to screen for inflammation may help doctors determine when it could be safe to get back in the game, new research suggests. The small study — conducted by researchers at Ohio State University — found in cardiac magnetic resonance images, or MRIs, that among 26 […]
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will go on, but only in TV land
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will go on, but it’ll look very different than it has over its last 94 years. This year’s parade will still have the giant balloons, colorful floats and, of course, Santa Claus, but it will “shift to a television-only special presentation,” Macy’s and New York City announced on Monday. The […]
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Feds probing in-custody death of Black man in Louisiana
Federal authorities are investigating the death of a Black man during what Louisiana State Police described as a struggle to take him into custody following a rural police chase last year, officials told The Associated Press. The death of 49-year-old Ronald Greene remains shrouded in secrecy because State Police have declined to release body-camera footage […]
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Russell Wilson: “We need justice for Breonna”
Russell Wilson spoke to the media after his Seattle Seahawks beat the Atlanta Falcons 38-25 Sunday afternoon. Here is a portion of his press conference where he reflects upon the racial injustices and past America is coming to a reckoning with. Well, I have a daughter. I have a beautiful three-year-old daughter and when I […]
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Washington: Go back and read Paul’s letter to remedy a tough day
In reviewing the letters of Paul (I recommend it for everyone), I was constantly reminded that one cannot look at Paul without really seeing Jesus’ amazing handiwork. Now you need to know that I think Paul is an awesome person when it comes to the story of his life. I haven’t found a biography or […]
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NY Fashion Week 2020: Pared down, and virtually all virtual
No celebs packing the front rows. No paparazzi chasing models down the streets. No stiletto-heeled crowds. No crowds at all, actually. Is there even a point to doing New York Fashion Week in 2020? Well, yes, say organizers: It’s about economic survival. “Ultimately fashion is a business, and Fashion Week is a platform for designers […]
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Stadiums quiet but college football, shows of unity go on
The first big weekend of college football was mostly stripped of the pageantry that is at the heart of the game. The stands were empty, or attendance was limited, because of a pandemic that has disrupted the season. That didn’t stop shows of support for the fight against racial injustice. Players for Kansas State and […]
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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Fun Belt upset; Big Ten comeback?
On the first Saturday of the college football season with Power Five conference teams playing, the Sun Belt was the star and the Big Ten grabbed headlines without even playing. What figures to be at best a weird season as teams try to navigate the coronavirus pandemic ramped up Saturday with 19 games, including a […]
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Falcons fall 38-25 to Russell Wilson and Seahawks
The Atlanta Falcons were good in some stretches, but couldn’t put it together for four quarters as the Seattle Seahawks walked away with the 38-25 victory behind closed doors at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. On 3rd and 23 at the Seattle 49 yard line, Atlanta’s Ricardo Allen was flagged for a 41-yard pass interference penalty. Two plays […]