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World News

Trump pushes racial division, flouts virus rules at Rushmore

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. (AP) — At the foot of Mount Rushmore on the eve of Independence Day, President Donald Trump made a direct appeal to disaffected white voters

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Daily Express

US hits new global record, reports 55 000 Covid-19 cases in single day

Independent Online - 1 hour ago

The United States reported more than 55 000 new Covid-19 cases, a new daily global record for the coronavirus pandemic, as infections rose in a majority of states.

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Channel NewsAsia

Canada suspends extradition with Hong Kong over China security law

Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour ago

OTTAWA: Canada on Friday (Jul 3) suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong to protest the tough new national security law China has enacted ...

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New York Times

US Records Over 57,000 Coronavirus Cases In Highest Single-Day Spike: Report

NDTV - 4 hours ago

The US notched 57,683 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours Friday, a tally by Johns Hopkins University showed, the third consecutive day with record numbers of new infections.

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Politics News

Breitbart

Trump Kicks Off Independence Day with History Lesson at Mt. Rushmore

Breitbart - 33 minutes ago

Donald Trump invoked the history of the four presidents represented on Mount Rushmore while kicking off the Independence Day weekend.

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Politico

Maryland reports more than 500 new coronavirus cases for second day in a row, but hospitalizations drop

The Baltimore Sun - 14 hours ago

As the Fourth of July holiday weekend begins, Maryland officials confirmed 538 new cases of the coronavirus Friday, the second straight day the figure has topped 500 after being under that total for two weeks.

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July 4th Weekend Will Test Americans' Discipline

Voice of America - 1 hour ago

The U.S. headed into the Fourth of July weekend with many parades and fireworks displays canceled, beaches and bars closed, and health authorities warning that this will be a crucial test of Americans' self-control that could determine the trajectory of the surging coronavirus outbreak. With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home.

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SF Gate

Police chief fires three Colorado officers over photo taken near memorial site for Elijah McClain

SF Gate - 6 hours ago

The interim police chief of Aurora, Colo., on Friday fired two officers who she said were...

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Business News

CTV News

Trevali Provides Update on COVID-19 Cases at Santander

National Post - 3 hours ago

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trevali Mining Corporation (“Trevali” or the “Company”) (TSX: TV, BVL: TV; OTCQX: TREVF,...

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The Baltimore Sun

Maryland coronavirus updates: New cases top 500 for second day in a row; new UMD president faces leading school during a pandemic

The Baltimore Sun - 4 hours ago

Here's a daily round up of the coronavirus news in the state of Maryland.

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USA Today

Trump touts 'historic' June jobs report, but the labor market is still grim

USA Today - 4 hours ago

Monthly job gains in May and June are historic, but the labor market is still facing a net loss of 14.7M job losses from the coronavirus recession.

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USA Today

What stores and restaurants are open Fourth of July? Here's the list of businesses open or closed

USA Today - 35 minutes ago

Costco and Trader Joe's are closed this Fourth of July but many stores and restaurants will be open including Walmart, Target, Starbucks, McDonald's.

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Technology

The CEO of a major advertising trade group says the Facebook boycott is a turning point

CNBC - 16 hours ago

World Federation of Advertisers CEO Stephan Loerke believes the slew of big brands publicly pausing social media advertising aren't likely to come back until real change is made. "We moved from brand safety to, I think, societal safety."

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Global Voices

Indian video-sharing apps surge in popularity on TikTok ban

Independent Online - 18 hours ago

Indian tech and entertainment firms are looking to capitalise on sudden opportunities arising from a government ban on Chinese owned apps, including the wildly popular TikTok, with one rival video app saying it had added 22 million users in 48 hours.

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Breitbart

Google-backed ad associations criticize Apple’s new user warnings on data tracking

The Globe and Mail - 19 hours ago

Apple last week disclosed features in its forthcoming operating system for iPhones and iPads that will require apps to show a pop-up screen before they enable a form of tracking commonly needed to show personalized ads

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AP News

A third of brands set to halt social media spending, survey says

Toronto Star - 12 hours ago

Among major brands, five per cent said they have already withheld money and a further 26 per cent said they are likely to do so, according to World Fe...

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Sports Headlines

New York Times

Washington Redskins launch review of controversial team name

Evening Standard - 2 hours ago

The Washington Redskins have announced a "thorough review" of the team's name in the face of mounting pressure from anti-racism groups and sponsors. "In light of recent events around our country and

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NBC News

Kansas football pauses workouts as 12 players test positive for COVID-19

NBC News - 1 hour ago

Kasnas football becomes fifth FBS program to suspend workouts/returns as a dozen Jayhawk players have tested positive for COVID-19.

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K-State players end threat of boycott over Floyd tweet

San Francisco Chronicle - 3 hours ago

<p>MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State football players have called off a threatened boycott in response to an insensitive tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd.</p> <p>The decision, announced on social media by several players, follows moves by the school to address diversity concerns.

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CBS News

First look at the NBA's Orlando 'restart' complex

Orlando Sentinel - 4 hours ago

Photos of the NBA Restart 2020 practice and training complex in Orlando.

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Entertainment News

International The News

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle all set to celebrate their first Fourth of July together

International The News - 25 minutes ago

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been enjoying quality time with their one-year-old son Archie

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SF Gate

New outbreaks push inmate coronavirus cases past 50,000

Washington Times - 10 hours ago

The number of prison inmates testing positive for the coronavirus soared well past the 50,000 mark last month, as recent outbreaks threatened to undo control measures put in place earlier in the pande

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