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• The federal ban on evictions ends today, leaving nearly 28 million Americans on the verge of losing their homes

  24-07-2020 23:56 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The coronavirus crisis prompted states and the federal government to ban eviction so people don't lose their homes. Those bans are now expiring.
  
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• Man Scented Soap

  24-07-2020 23:55 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  
  Man Scented Soap – It comes in whiskey, gun powder, and bacon scents as well! 
  Is this soap for you? Well… do you drink whiskey and like throwing fireworks into campfires? … I mean, not all the time. Not in the living room, at least. Or, not in the living room on week nights, at least.
  Are your God-given favorite smells gunpowder, campfire, whiskey, bacon, sage, and dirt? Are you filled with insanity, excitement, and overwhelming joy?Formulated with an all-vegan com
  
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• CDC changes COVID-19 guidance on isolation

  24-07-2020 23:54 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Most people are no longer infectious 10 days after they begin having symptoms, so the CDC is now discouraging people from getting tested a second time.
  
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• Taking cue from group in Portland, Wall of Moms forms in Chicago to protect protesters

  24-07-2020 23:49 via news.yahoo.com
  
  CHICAGO - Inspired by protesters in Portland, Oregon, a new group of mothers in the Chicago area plans to offer a human wall of protection for those protesting police brutality and broader racism. Moms attracted widespread media coverage last weekend when they linked arms at Black Lives Matters protests in Portland, and got sprayed with tear gas and pushed away by federal agents who said they ...
  
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• Apple starts iPhone 11 assembly in India, report says - CNET

  24-07-2020 23:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Some locally manufactured phones have reportedly already shipped to Apple's stores.
  
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• NASA publishes first images of Jovian moon’s colorful North Pole

  24-07-2020 23:41
  
  Jupiter, the massive, mysterious planet referred to by the adjective ‘Jovian,’ has multiple moons, one of which is called Ganymede. In a new announcement this week, NASA shared a series of images showing off Ganymede’s North Pole, the first images to reveal this part of the celestial body. The photos were captured by the Juno spacecraft during its mission back … Continue reading
  
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• Officials: Men's rights lawyer killed attorney in California

  24-07-2020 23:40 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Authorities believe a men's rights lawyer shot and killed a fellow attorney in California in the days before he attacked a federal judge’s family in New Jersey and died by suicide, officials announced Friday.Roy Den Hollander, 72, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on July 20, the day after the ambush shooting that killed U.S. District Judge Esther Salas' 20-year-old son and wounded her husband.Salas was in another part of the house and unharmed.
  
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• Trump's press secretary falsely claimed that children's cartoon 'Paw Patrol' was canceled due to anti-police sentiment

  24-07-2020 23:33 via news.yahoo.com
  
  White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany claimed that "cancel culture" resulted in the cancelation of "Paw Patrol." The show says that is false.
  
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• As coronavirus relief — and eviction protections — expire, millions at risk of losing homes

  24-07-2020 23:30 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Millions of Americans could lose their homes in the coming weeks as eviction moratoriums lift and supplemental unemployment insurance expires.
  
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• COVID-19 quarantines reduce seismic noise across the globe - CNET

  24-07-2020 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Human activity decreased so much during coronavirus lockdowns that seismic noise fell by up to 50 percent.
  
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• The US Mint is pleading with Americans to 'start spending their coins' after the coronavirus pandemic sparked a national shortage

  24-07-2020 23:18 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Lockdowns limited in-person shopping. That, coupled with Americans' reluctance to handle potentially contaminated money, caused a coin shortage.
  
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• This 2K webcam is your $30 social distancing antidote - CNET

  24-07-2020 23:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Save 20% on a QHD webcam with dual microphones, exposure correction and noise reduction.
  
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• Why do so many COVID patients lose their sense of smell? Scientists now know.

  24-07-2020 23:07 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Turns out the loss experienced by many who contract COVID is temporary because the neurons that detect smell aren’t hurt.
  
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• CDC seeking public input on cruising's restart before its 'no-sail' order lifts

  24-07-2020 23:05 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put out a request for public input related to the restart of cruising.
  
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• Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Samantha Hoopes poses for 2020 issue four months after giving birth

  24-07-2020 23:00 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Samantha Hoopes, who previously made a splash appearing in GUESS and Carl’s Jr., posed for the 2020 issue four months after giving birth to her firstborn. The star got candid on motherhood and the heartfelt advice she received from former SI Swimsuit cover girl and fellow mom Hannah Jeter.
  
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• The CDC just changed the rules on COVID-19 quarantine

  24-07-2020 22:57
  
  New guidelines for how long people with COVID-19 should isolate, when they can return to work, and how they should be tested and re-tested for coronavirus have been released by the CDC, in a significant update on the agency’s pandemic policy. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that, among other reasons, an attempt to limit “unnecessary use … Continue reading
  
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• Machu Picchu empty for anniversary as Peru virus cases soar

  24-07-2020 22:54 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Peru's former Inca citadel Machu Picchu on Friday marked 109 years since it was rediscovered by US explorer Hiram Bingham -- but the iconic site stood empty of tourists after plans to reopen for the anniversary had to be scrapped.The jewel of Peruvian tourism closed to visitors in mid-March as the country locked down to combat the coronavirus pandemic -- and a recent surge in infections led authorities to shelve its reopening plans, indefinitely for now."Last year many people came for the annive
  
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• Democrats: Trump must tell voters about election threats

  24-07-2020 22:50 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Democratic leaders in Congress are dialing up pressure on President Donald Trump's administration over foreign election interference, saying it's time for officials to make a “concrete and specific statement” to inform voters ahead of the 2020 contest.The Democrats did not detail exactly what they want the administration to say.
  
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• Amazon's The Boys season 2: Trailers, cast, plot and release date - CNET

  24-07-2020 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  See the latest trailers for Amazon Prime's dysfunctional superhero series The Boys starring Karl Urban. Catch up on everything you need to know before season 2 starts on Sept. 4.
  
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• Fact check: Trump has granted fewest clemencies, but how he's used pardon power is notable

  24-07-2020 22:42 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A social media post totals the number of clemency requests that each president, from Carter to Trump, has issued. But the list lacks context.
  
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• Chinese researcher charged with US visa fraud is in custody

  24-07-2020 22:42 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A Chinese researcher accused of concealing her ties to the Chinese military on a visa application she submitted so she could work in the U.S. was booked Friday into a Northern California jail and was expected to appear in federal court Monday.Sacramento County jail records show Juan Tang, 37, was being held on behalf of federal authorities after she was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service.The Justice Department on Thursday announced charges against Tang and three other scientists living in the
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Buds Live reportedly cost $169: New leak spills the beans

  24-07-2020 22:38
  
  The second major Samsung Galaxy Buds Live leak today seems to have spilled the remainder of the beans. The price of the release date level hardware seems to be just above the price of the most recent most expensive pair of Samsung Galaxy earbuds. Here, with the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live, Samsung may have a real Apple AirPods Pro competitor … Continue reading
  
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• 'Best thing for our kids': Vice President Mike Pence discusses reopening schools and colleges

  24-07-2020 22:38 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The vice president said the Trump administration will support states with the resources needed to open schools.
  
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• US Army plans long-range missile fly-offs for future helicopters

  24-07-2020 22:37 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Fly-offs are coming up in the next few years to assess possible long-range missile options for the Army's future fleet of helicopters.
  
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• OnePlus accidentally leaks hundreds of user email addresses, report says - CNET

  24-07-2020 22:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Someone appears to have forgotten to hit bcc on a mass mailer.
  
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• Halo Infinite devs quash rumors of multiplayer delay

  24-07-2020 22:33
  
  Earlier today, rumors claiming that 343 Industries was planning to ship the multiplayer and campaign portions of Halo Infinite separately began circulating. The rumor seemingly stemmed from the fact that we didn’t see any multiplayer gameplay during yesterday’s Xbox Series X showcase, as the entire demo centered around one portion of the campaign. The rumor didn’t seem particularly well-sourced when … Continue reading
  
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• Man accused of running over Sikh man charged with hate crime

  24-07-2020 22:31 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A man accused of running over the Sikh owner of a suburban Denver liquor store after reportedly telling him and his wife to “go back to your country” is now facing a hate crime charge in addition to 16 other charges.
  
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• Mexico president happy as focus shifts to predecessors

  24-07-2020 22:27 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is enjoying the spectacle as investigations into corruption under previous administrations advance.The extradition of a former head of the state-run oil company this month has provided a near daily leak of juicy details about information that the ex-executive, Emilio Lozoya, is allegedly sharing with the Attorney General’s Office.On Friday, the president gave a 20-minute response to a question about the latest details reported by t
  
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• 'We are living in fear': Florida health department workers write to DeSantis after several employees test positive

  24-07-2020 22:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Employees at the central offices of the Florida Department of Health have written to Gov. Ron DeSantis to express concern that his administration has not done enough to keep them safe from the coronavirus. 
  
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• Zuckerberg, Bezos, Cook and Pichai antitrust hearing officially postponed - CNET

  24-07-2020 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Originally planned for Monday, the meeting seeks to have four of tech's most powerful CEOs answer to accusations of monopoly.
  
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• Genetic impact of African slave trade revealed in DNA study

  24-07-2020 22:20 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The consequences of rape, maltreatment, disease and racism are revealed by the findings.
  
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• Honda Gold Wing is the first motorcycle to get Android Auto integration - Roadshow

  24-07-2020 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Now it's not just the Apple fans having all the fun.
  
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• Trump furious over military ban on Confederate flags, report says

  24-07-2020 22:18 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Donald Trump was allegedly furious of Secretary of Defence Mark Esper's decision to ban the Confederate flag from being flown on US military bases, according to anonymous sources who claim knowledge of his reaction.The sources spoke to CNN and said the president — who has not publicly denounced the use of Confederate flags — said Mr Trump was angered by Mr Esper's move.
  
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• Portland to US: Protest barriers interfere with bike lanes

  24-07-2020 22:15 via news.yahoo.com
  
  In its ongoing clash with federal authorities over the presence of U.S. agents on its streets, the city of Portland has a new area of contention: bike lanes.The Portland Bureau of Transportation says fencing and concrete barriers around the downtown federal courthouse erected by federal authorities interferes with “one of the busiest bike routes in the United States.”The Hatfield Federal Courthouse is the scene of nightly standoffs between thousands of demonstrators and federal polic
  
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• Donald Trump Admits He ‘Often’ Retweets Without Thinking in Barstool Sports Interview

  24-07-2020 22:15 via news.yahoo.com
  
  President Donald Trump got just about as introspective as he’s capable of getting during an interview with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy this week at the White House.The interview included such hard-hitting questions as “Do you love doing Twitter?”“There are times when I love it,” Trump said with a smile. “Too much sometimes, right?” After getting his social-media guru Dan Scavino to confirm his current total number of followers, the president boa
  
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• Samsung's Fortnite Galaxy Cup offers a chance to earn exclusive character skin - CNET

  24-07-2020 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The global competition kicks off Saturday.
  
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• General Motors just teased an electric full-size Chevy pickup truck with 400 miles of range

  24-07-2020 22:04 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A Chevy EV pickup would join a GMC Hummer pickup, as well as a lineup of new EVs from Cadillac and Buick.
  
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• Why Sims reality show Spark'd is my new comfort blanket - CNET

  24-07-2020 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Commentary: The new TBS show seamlessly works into the enduring franchise.
  
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• Your next MacBook may have Face ID and a 3D light sensor

  24-07-2020 22:01
  
  Code included with the latest update to builds of macOS Big Sur suggest that FaceID and/or TrueDepth camera tech are coming to the Mac. MacBooks and iMac computers could very well get their own 3D depth-sensing cameras in the very near future if what this code indicates comes to fruition with what’s called “PearlCamera.” Within the code harvested by 9to5Mac … Continue reading
  
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• Coronavirus relief package could lead to Social Security and Medicare cuts

  24-07-2020 22:01 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Republican coronavirus relief package will include legislation from Senator Mitt Romney that could result in cuts to Medicare and Social Security.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell confirmed Thursday that the upcoming relief package would include the legislation.
  
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• No masks, just questions, in Kansas counties with no cases

  24-07-2020 21:57 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Some businesses in two western Kansas counties that have yet to report a single positive coronavirus case aren’t requiring customers to wear face masks — but they are asking whether they have traveled outside the county.Business owners in Rawlins and Wallace counties say they agree with local officials' decisions to opt out ofan order from Democratic Gov. Laura Kellyrequiring people to wear masks in public.In Wallace County, which borders Colorado, one restaurant posted on social med
  
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• Iraqi forces free German woman kidnapped in Baghdad

  24-07-2020 21:56 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A German woman kidnapped in Baghdad this week was freed overnight and handed over to her embassy, officials from the two countries said on Friday."Security forces have freed activist Hella Mewis," Iraq's military spokesman Yahya Rasool said in a statement.Iraq's interior ministry said a joint task force, including the elite Falcons intelligence forces and federal police and anti-crime units, carried out the operation in east Baghdad.
  
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• Cuomo accuses U.S. immigration chiefs of breaching oath in travel lawsuit

  24-07-2020 21:54 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan admitted late Thursday it had made inaccurate statements in a lawsuit brought by New York state over the Trusted Traveler program.It said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would immediately lift the ban."I believe there are civil damages that New York State is owed and we'll be pursuing possible claims for that," Cuomo said.
  
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• Trump mocks ‘rich people’ and ‘so-called allies’ as he signs orders to lower drug prices

  24-07-2020 21:53 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Donald Trump has signed four executive orders designed to lower drug prices as he mocked “rich people” and “so-called allies” he accused of benefitting from inflated medicine costs.“A lot of rich people ... aren’t going to be so rich,” the president said during a Friday afternoon event.
  
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• Trump news: President boasts about being in rap songs after press secretary shares police 'propaganda' video and contradicts CDC coronavirus study

  24-07-2020 21:52 via news.yahoo.com
  
  White House secretary Kayleigh McEnany has defended Donald Trump over the well wishes he sent publicly to Ghislaine Maxwell, who has been charged with the sexual trafficking of young girls, while sharing a video of protestors described by critics as "propaganda" as the president threatens to send federal law enforcement to nationwide cities dealing with major demonstrations.Ms McEnany said that the president instead wanted “justice to be served for victims in this case”. The United N
  
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• Florida triple-murder suspects to appear in court

  24-07-2020 21:49 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Police describe the alleged ringleader behind the Florida massacre a ‘pure evil in the flesh’; Nancy Grace, host of Fox Nation's 'Crime Stories’ weighs in on ‘America’s Newsroom.’
  
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• This miniature USB-powered desktop fan is $8 - CNET

  24-07-2020 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Getting more than half off this fan might be the antidote to 90-degree summer days.
  
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• LeBron James group to donate $100,000 toward paying Florida ex-felons' fines so they can vote

  24-07-2020 21:44 via news.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James is getting involved in helping ex-felons register to vote in Florida.More Than A Vote, the group that James helped establish this year, on Friday announced it would donate $100,000 toward paying fees and fines of people in Florida with past felony convictions so they can register to vote, Politico reports. The group is raising the money to be donated to the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition fines and fees fund. Additionally, the group will host an online screening of a documentar
  
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• Halo Infinite devs double-down on REQ pack plans

  24-07-2020 21:40
  
  One big question heading into the release of Halo Infinite and, indeed, many major game releases, is what post-launch monetization will look like. While first-person shooters like Halo used to make additional money after release by launching map packs, more recently a lot of the major games in the space have moved to a microtransaction-focused approach. Halo is no stranger … Continue reading
  
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• Nearly 20% of young, healthy coronavirus patients hadn't recovered after 2 to 3 weeks, the CDC found — showing infection can cause 'prolonged illness'

  24-07-2020 21:35 via news.yahoo.com
  
  More than a third of patients of all ages said they hadn't returned to their usual state of health two to three weeks after getting tested.
  
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