CHILLAX: Calm Down and Relax: August 2020

Monday 31 August 2020

Dumping ground: Big Oil's plan to flood Africa with plastic

Confronting a climate crisis that threatens the fossil fuel industry, oil companies are racing to make more plastic. But that creates a need to find somewhere to dump its waste.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

Follow news and events as they happen.

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US Justice Department shielded Trump from Russia probe, ex-officials say

Law enforcement officials never fully investigated Trump's own relationship with Russia, even though some FBI counterintelligence investigators were alarmed.

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Prison guard stabbed in back at Silverwater prison

The female guard has been taken to Westmead Hospital after the "brutal attack".

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Eat Out to Help Out discount comes to an end

The government's dining discount scheme ends on Monday, but there are calls for it to be extended.

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Government paid influencers to promote Test and Trace

Taxpayer money was used to pay influencers to promote Test and Trace.

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Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island'

Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground.

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Victoria records 73 new coronavirus cases, 41 more deaths

Victoria has recorded 73 cases of new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours as the number of deaths skyrocketed to 41, due to the delayed reporting of 22 deaths in aged care.

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The Age photos of the week, August 30, 2020

The week in photos from our award winning photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

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French army officer charged with spying for Russia

The lieutenant-colonel was detained by France's General Directorate for Internal Security, as he was about to return to Italy after a holiday in France.

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Dumping ground: Big Oil's plan to flood Africa with plastic

Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

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US Justice Department shielded Trump from Russia probe, ex-officials say

Prison guard stabbed in back at Silverwater prison

The female guard has been taken to Westmead Hospital after the "brutal attack".

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New unit to deal with health exemptions on Queensland's border

Queensland's Premier will set up a new unit this week to field medical exemption requests for New South Wales' residents needing treatment across the border.

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Covid hits 87k medics: IMA asks PM for better care

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to PM Modi drawing his attention to over 87,000 healthcare workers who have got infected with Covid-19 and another 573 who have lost their lives and called for more care for their welfare.

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Stories of 2020: Five Lives Caught in a Year of Upheaval and Pain

In a year that has filled morgues, emptied schools, shuttered workplaces, swelled unemployment lines and polarized the electorate, these are a few of the Americans struggling to respond.

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Trump, Vicar of Fear and Violence

He continues the old practice of stoking white victimhood for votes.

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Can Colleges Meet the Covid Challenge?

Readers blame both students and administrators for campus outbreaks and discuss the social isolation forced by Covid.

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Covid hits 87k medics: IMA asks PM for better care

Portland mayor condemns Trump in blistering remarks

Mayor Ted Wheeler of Portland, Oregon, excoriates President Donald Trump during a press conference addressing a shooting at a protest that left one person dead.

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Ex-NYPD Commissioner on violence in America: ‘Thugs’ are ‘emboldened’ by city leadership, politician behavior

Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik said crime in major cities is being encouraged by leadership that doesn't support law enforcement.

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NYPD uses facial recognition to arrest brazen sex offender accused of attempted rape on subway platform

A suspect seen in disturbing cellphone video attempting to brazenly rape a woman on a Manhattan subway platform has been apprehended, according to reports.

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Sunday 30 August 2020

Twitter's most liked tweet of all time now belongs to Chadwick Boseman

The tweet announcing that the world had lost Chadwick Boseman is now the most liked tweet of all time.

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Married Delta pilots retire early after decades of service

They've flown around the globe and have seen the world side by side from the best seat in the house -- the cockpit of a Delta A330.

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Unable to open its concert hall, New York Philharmonic brings its music to the streets

The New York Philharmonic was stuck in traffic.

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Dem. congressman condemns 'vigilante justice' as protesters vandalize San Jose mayor's home

Protesters vandalized the home of San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo on Friday in a demonstration against the Wisconsin police shooting of Jacob Blake.

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Geraldo Rivera: In wake of Hurricane Laura and on Katrina anniversary, I recall covering killer storms

I’ve covered dozens of hurricanes including Sandy, Hugo, Rita, Maria and terrible Katrina, whose 15th anniversary we grimly commemorated Saturday. Reporting a hurricane’s landfall is like going to war,

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St. Louis Cardinals pull off historic double play

The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off a once-in-a-lifetime play in a once-in-a-lifetime-season Friday with a 3-2-8 double play against the Cleveland Indians.

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Banksy’s overloaded migrant rescue boat saved by Italian government

The Italian government stepped in Saturday to help a migrant rescue boat funded by the British street artist Banksy, which was overloaded with people and stranded in the Mediterranean ocean.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for August 30, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for August 30.

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Quarantine breach: Police charge man who left hospital sparking Northbridge search

A man has been placed under police guard in a Perth hotel after he allegedly breached quarantine rules to go to a Northbridge bar just hours after landing in Western Australia from Queensland.

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'Brave and much loved' Sydney man dies trying to save dogs in house fire

A 54-year-old man from Sydney's south who rushed back into his burning home to save his dogs in the early hours of Saturday has died in hospital.

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Djokovic's move to form new players association meets early resistance

Novak Djokovic has announced his resignation as head of the ATP's Player Council and intends to form a new breakaway body to represent athletes - but his plans have met with resistance.

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Quarantine breach: Police charge man who left hospital sparking Northbridge search

'Brave and much loved' Sydney man dies trying to save dogs in house fire

Djokovic's move to form new players association meets early resistance

Coronavirus: Life chances at risk if pupils don't return to school, Williamson says

The education secretary has written an open letter to parents insisting that schools are safe.

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'Brave and much loved' Sydney man dies trying to save dogs in house fire

Djokovic's move to form new players association meets early resistance

Live: Bars, restaurants can serve booze from Sept 1

The govt of India on Saturday rolled out new Unlock 4 guidelines. According to the new rules, metro services will be operational from September 7, as schools and colleges will continue to remain shut. On Saturday, India recorded a recovery rate of 76.74%. Till now 26 lakh people have recuperated from Covid-19. Stay here for all updates.

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‘Enough Is Enough’: New Racial Justice Leaders Rise in Kenosha

A new crop of activists has joined the ranks of protesters in Kenosha, Wis., as police killings across the country spur ordinary people into the streets. Jacob Blake’s family spoke at a rally on Saturday.

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Live: Bars, restaurants can serve booze from Sept 1

Pets boosting morale during coronavirus pandemic, study says

All the time spent at home has brought people closer to their pets, the report claims.

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Nebraska couple celebrates 60 years of marriage with photo shoot in wedding outfits

Cheers to the bride and groom!

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Sex assault charges filed against Jacob Blake in July prompted police to respond before shooting: union report

The police union that represents the Kenosha Police Department has said that police responded to the scene of the Jacob Blake shooting because he violated a restraining order related to a sexual assault.

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Saturday 29 August 2020

Socceroo Mooy leaves Brighton to join Chinese Super League club

Australia midfielder Aaron Mooy is joining Chinese Super League club Shanghai SIPG from Brighton and Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee.

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Brisbane secures 'once-in-a-lifetime' European art exhibition

How a skylight renovation gave Queensland the chance to bring some of European art's most famous artworks to Brisbane.

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Scott lauds Cats' composure in epic comeback

Geelong coach Chris Scott says a level-headed approach to overcoming the Western Bulldogs' first-quarter lead was the key to the Cats' triumph.

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Leonard Cohen's estate slams Republicans' use of 'Hallelujah' at RNC

Cohen's estate said in a statement that it was "surprised and dismayed" the song had been used, saying it had specifically denied the RNC's request to do so.

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India now No.3 in Covid toll; 1,000+ deaths for 4 days running

India’s Covid-19 death toll surged to the third highest in the world after overtaking Mexico on Friday, even as the pandemic numbers continued to swell in the country with the daily count of fresh cases staying above 76,000 for third day running and fatalities over 1,000 for the fourth straight day.

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The Trump Women, Trying to Help Trump With Women

Tiffany Trump, Lara Trump, Kimberly Guilfoyle and, of course, Ivanka Trump all took a turn at promoting the family business — for all intents and purposes, President Trump — on the convention stage.

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The Massacre That Emboldened White Supremacists

The 1873 murders of dozens of former slaves in a flyspeck Louisiana town still reverberate.

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Hurricane Laura Passed, but Disaster Still Looms for Texas

We survived Hurricane Laura, but the Gulf Coast needs better surge protections for the next one.

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The Strange Success of the Coronavirus Conventions

Both the Republican and Democratic events reflected the odd mashup of our current media moment.

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An American Disaster Foretold

Europeans look at “containment” as the means to deal with Trump.

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Will This Be the Year Arizona Turns Blue?

Democrats, Independents and even Republicans have come together to work toward a lasting political transformation of the desert Southwest.

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India now No.3 in Covid toll; 1,000+ deaths for 4 days running

Video shows forceful arrest of Black man stopped while jogging in San Antonio

A Black man in San Antonio was stopped and detained by police Tuesday while he was jogging, witnesses said, as officers searched for a suspect in a nearby domestic violence call.

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Flight attendant flips upside-down, closes overhead compartment with her heels in viral video

Talk about using your head…or feet, rather.

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CNN's Don Lemon claims Trump voters must have 'cognitive dissonance' to support such a 'bad person'

CNN anchor Don Lemon went after Trump voters yet again following the president's speech at the Republican National Convention Thursday, saying they must suffer from "cognitive dissonance" to support someone Lemon described as a "bad person."

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Seattle-based activists arrested in Kenosha after filling up gas cans

The leaders of a group of Seattle activists said they were arrested in Kenosha, Wis., while filling up fuel cans during an effort to feed people.

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Accused Kenosha shooter's lawyer claims self-defense amid new video

A 17-year-old charged in two shooting deaths amid a chaotic demonstration Kenosha, Wis., earlier this week was in fear for his life after being attacked by rioters who chased him down and beat him while on the ground when he fired in self-defense, his attorney said Friday.

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Obama advised LeBron James, other NBA players to resume season: Report

The players broached the possibility of forming a committee for player action with Obama’s involvement, according to the report.

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Trump: Big Ten Conference, others should bring football back

“The Dems don’t want football back, for political reasons," Trump tweeted.

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Dan Bongino describes being harassed outside White House by 'paid, organized mob of lunatics'

Fox News contributor Dan Bongino was one of several Republican National Convention attendees who were harassed by protesters outside the White House following President Trump's speech on Thursday night.

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Activist paints 'Baby Lives Matter' outside Planned Parenthood facility in Charlotte

Anti-abortion activist Tayler Hansen painted the phrase “Baby Lives Matter” on the street outside of two women’s health clinics in Charlotte, North Carolina this week.

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California Gov. Newsom releases modified Covid-19 reopening guidelines

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new, color-coded reopening process Friday amid the coronavirus pandemic that is more gradual than the original plan, which led to a second round of shutdowns two months ago.

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Trump to join Laura Ingraham for exclusive interview Monday night

President Trump will sit down with Fox News Channel's Laura Ingraham for an exclusive interview airing Monday, Aug. 31.

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Friday 28 August 2020

Harvey Norman posts record result as COVID cocooning boosts demand

Sales at electronics and furniture seller Harvey Norman have soared nearly 40 per cent through July and August despite lockdowns in Victoria and New Zealand.

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Boral swings to $1.14b bottom-line loss, won't pay dividend

The loss was driven by a $1.32 billion non-cash impairment, but the company was also hit by substantially lower earnings margins in the second half due to lower sales and production.

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Australia open to taking mass-killer back from New Zealand

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the views of victims’ families were paramount in any decision about the murderer who was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

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Rolls-Royce says future 'at risk' after unveiling $9.8b loss

Rolls-Royce has warned that its future could be at risk if the COVID-19 downturn becomes even more severe, with the collapse in air travel crushing their earnings.

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How real investigative journalism should work: Michael Bachelard on the Party Games

This series of stories about the power elite in the Liberal Party, the Party Games, did not arise from any sense of “tit-for-tat” or false balance. It arose because journalist Nick McKenzie followed his nose, and showed a dogged, tireless determination to expose the truth.

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Cartoonists draw inspiration from the pandemic's spiky sphere of influence

Every now and again, the universe throws our ink-stained artists a bone in the form of a perfect visual shorthand. This time it's the novel coronavirus.

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Twelve years prison for man who tried to smuggle $2.8 million of meth in esky

When the ABF pulled the esky apart they found 3.79 kilograms of meth hidden in its walls, the equivalent of 37,900 hits with an estimated street value of $2.8 million.

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Queensland cluster grows by three, restrictions extended to Gold Coast

A new cluster at the Queensland Corrective Services Academy has grown to four after another three people tested positive of COVID-19 on Friday.

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Official schoolies week cancelled but school leavers can still holiday

Year 12 students hoping to let off steam after the end of their schooling lives will have to party at home or in small groups with official schoolies celebrations on the Gold Coast cancelled this year.

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Instead of Evolving as President, Trump Has Bent the Job to His Will

In a 40-minute phone call this week, Mr. Trump struggled to describe how he has changed in office. “I think I’ve just become more guarded than I was four years ago,” he said.

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Trump and the Politics of ‘Mean World’

A four-day showing of apocalypse now.

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April Was Trump’s Cruelest Month

Covid-19 won when he tweeted LIBERATE MINNESOTA.

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Will This Be the Year Arizona Turns Blue?

Democrats, Independents and even Republicans have come together to work toward a lasting political transformation of the desert Southwest.

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Mets GM apologizes after blasting MLB Commissioner Manfred in hot mic video

Mets and Marlins players walked off the field in protest after a 42-second moment of silence.

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Gen. Keith Kellogg rips Biden's reported opposition to Bin Laden raid, calls Bolton 'architect of failure'

A vote for Joe Biden will make the United States less safe, Gen. Keith Kellogg, the national security adviser to the vice president's office, told "Special Report" Thursday.

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'Bachelorette' Season 16 gets premiere date, poster revealed

"The Bachelorette" is set to return to TV this fall beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

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Rose McGowan reflects on 1998 VMAs dress: 'I hadn't really ever dealt with global media shaming'

The actress bared all at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards for a reason.

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Republican National Convention Day Four: live updates

The Republican National Convention's fourth day got underway on Thursday. Speakers include Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, HUD Secretary Ben Carson, former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, White House advisor Ivanka Trump, and President Trump.

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NHL puts off 2 days of playoff games amid injustice protests

The NHL postponed two days of playoff games Thursday after withering criticism from Black players who said the league was slow to acknowledge the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.

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Kenosha Police arrest 9 people in out-of-state cars carrying gas masks, fireworks

Kenosha police arrested nine people traveling in vehicles with out of state license plates Wednesday on suspicion they were attempting to engage in criminal activity amid the civil unrest occurring in the city.

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Karl Rove rips Biden suggestion he would have handled pandemic differently: 'Baloney and he knows it'

Democratic presdential candidate Joe Biden initially thought the coronavirus pandemic "was not going to be a big deal," contrary to his current claims, Fox News contributor Karl Rove argued on "Your World" Thursday.

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Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians: 'I don't know if protest is an action'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians voiced his displeasure with protesting and instead suggested that players and teams have the responsibility to take action against social injustice.

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Dissident Chinese artist made secret film about Wuhan during China’s coronavirus lockdown

Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei made a secret film called Coronation in Wuhan, the central Chinese city that became the origin of the coronavirus pandemic, during its strict lockdown.

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Thursday 27 August 2020

How Trump’s Convention Has Become a Crucial Play for the Suburbs

Conciliatory messages at the Republican convention were an acknowledgment by the president’s campaign that appealing to his right-wing base will not be enough to win re-election.

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Trump Takes Night Off From Anti-Immigrant Talk to Swear In U.S. Citizens

Five new American citizens were stunned to be naturalized at a White House ceremony during the Republican National Convention. Some said they did not know they were being broadcast until friends called to tell them.

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Don’t Be Dense, Beware Mike Pence

Just the man you don’t want to see next in line.

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R.N.C. Rewrites Trump’s Racism — and America’s

The Black speakers have a job to do: erase history and cloud reality.

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‘We Did the Exact Right Thing,’ Says Our Glorious Leader

So why does the United States have 4 percent of the world’s population and 22 percent of coronavirus deaths?

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Three Trump Supporters Have a New Target: Germany

The United States needs allies. Punishing Berlin over a Russian gas pipeline is a needless provocation.

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Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s export preparedness index

Among the landlocked states, Rajasthan has emerged as a top performer. Except for export growth and orientation, the state has performed tremendously well across all pillars and sub-pillars of the index, the report showed. Bihar and Jammu and Kashmir are some of the weaker states in this category.

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Masks for Covid may end up eliminating TB by 2025

The simple face mask--mandatory in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic—may just help India’s fight against one of the oldest pestilence: Tuberculosis. “If masks become routine in India, just like they are in Japan, then we could well meet our target of eliminating TB by 2025,” said pulmonologist Dr Sanjeev Mehta.

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India to order 2 more Israeli ‘eyes in sky’

India is now finally going to seal the long-pending around $1 billion deal to acquire two more “Phalcon” airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft from Israel, which has been derailed at least a couple of times in the past due to the high costs involved.

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JEE aspirants wonder how to reach, how safe will it be

After months of uncertainty over when they will finally be able to get done with their career-defining exams, JEE and NEET aspirants are still unsure of two things — how they will get to their exam centre and how safe it will be.

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Naidu warns members against sharing info on parliamentary committee proceedings

Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has written to heads of parliamentary committees asking them to warn their members against sharing information about proceedings of the panel meetings before the final report is tabled in Parliament.

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Rules framed on where & how to allow inflight Wi-Fi

India’s aviation regulator has framed draft rules for allowing inflight internet connectivity in the country’s skies. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation draft rules say “internet service through WiFi on-board aircraft shall be available at minimum height of 3,000 metres or 10,000 feet above departure/arrival airfield elevation.”

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Russian citizens caught trying to smuggle Pomeranian puppies into United States

Two Russian travelers attempted to smuggle eight Pomeranian puppies with falsified records through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this month.

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Oregon protester convicted of arson in police precinct fire gets probation, community service

An 18-year-old man accused of setting a fire outside a Portland Police Bureau precinct during a chaotic protest was sentenced Wednesday to three years probation and community service.

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Buttigieg blasts Trump as 'master of chaos' with no 'interest in justice or peace'

President Trump is a "master of chaos" who doesn't have any interest in justice or peace in places like Kenosha, Wis., former South Bend, Indiana mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg told "Special Report" Wednesday.

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Hurricane Laura could bring quick-rising water levels as tides turn, National Weather Service says

A shifting tide and incoming storm surge will send water levels rising quickly along the Gulf coast near where Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall overnight, the National Weather Service warned just before low tide Wednesday evening,

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Ted Cruz says he wasn't invited to participate in Republican convention

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said in an interview published Wednesday that he was not invited to speak at the Republican National Convention this year

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NBA analyst Kenny Smith walks off TNT set in solidarity with player boycott

The NBA postponed three games Wednesday night following the police-involved shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.

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Republican National Convention Day Three: live updates

The Republican National Convention's third day got underway on Wednesday. Speakers include South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, Former Amb. Richard Grenell and Vice President Mike Pence.

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Bret Baier calls Biden denunciation of violence 'very late in coming' after DNC silence on issue

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's denunciation of the violence in Wisconsin is "very late in coming," "Special Report" host Bret Baier observed on "The Five" Wednesday.

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Passenger at Seattle airport tramples gate agent after being told to wear mask

A “disruptive” passenger sent an airline employee at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the hospital and ended up in jail Monday.

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Texas teachers could see double-digit raises under program to retain top performers

Thousands of teachers in Texas will receive raises over the next five years as part of the state’s plan to retain high-performing educators.

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Wednesday 26 August 2020

It's go for Joe: Bombers confirm Daniher's return

Essendon have confirmed that spearhead Joe Daniher will make his long-awaited return from injury as the Bombers cling to faint hopes of playing in the finals.

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US election 2020 LIVE updates: RNC continues with Melania Trump, Mike Pompeo and Rand Paul to speak

One day 2 of the Republican National Convention, Democrats probe whether Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's speech will violate ethics rules.

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The straw that broke Anthony Seibold's back: Broncos coach steps down

Anthony Seibold has announced his departure from the Brisbane Broncos, saying said the decision would take effect "immediately".

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Fortnite creator on a crusade against Apple and Google

The self-described computer nerd and a college dropout behind Fortnite is not backing down in his fight with tech giants.

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'No finger pointing': Seibold quits role with Brisbane Broncos

Brisbane Broncos coach Anthony Seibold has announced his departure, saying said the decision would take effect "immediately".

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ICMR nod to first Indian Covid test kit

Soon, a simple finger-prick diagnostic test to detect Covid-19 antibodies in blood samples, will be widely available at nursing homes, hospitals and private laboratories. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved Delhi-based Oscar Medicare's indigenous point-of-care (POC) rapid test kits.

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Pompeo to Deliver R.N.C. Speech From Israel With Eye on 2024

No sitting secretary of state has addressed a national political convention in at least 75 years.

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What to Watch For on Night 2 of the RNC: Melania, Eric and Tiffany Trump

Three of President Trump’s family members will speak tonight, including his wife, Melania.

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Extra $300 Stimulus Unemployment Payment: Who Will Get It and When?

Thirty states have so far signed on to President Trump’s stopgap program to get more money to the jobless. Here’s how it works.

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To Deal With China, Trump Should Learn German

Germany is a manufacturing superpower that would be a decisive ally, along with the rest of the European Union, in a trade war against China.

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Where Is the Republican Party Heading?

Instead of adopting a new platform, the party declared its support for President Trump. But what will it support when Trump is gone?

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Why Are Republicans Warping ‘the Very Heart and Soul of Conservatism’?

Libertarian friends and free-market thinkers are being purged from the coalition.

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ICMR nod to first Indian Covid test kit

5.5-inch inseam branded as perfect men's short length to make them more attractive, social media says

Who wears short shorts?

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Russia rejects investigation of opposition leader's alleged poisoning

The Kremlin on Tuesday rejected allegations that opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned, despite an initial diagnosis from a German hospital indicating he was.

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Sean Connery turns 90, receives birthday wishes from James Bond family

Sean Connery has hit a major milestone: His 90th birthday.

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Brother of Suzanne Morphew pleads for brother-in-law to 'step up to the plate' and work with authorities

EXCLUSIVE: Three months after Suzanne Morphew, 49, did not return from a solo bike ride, family members are speaking out in an effort to revive the search for their missing loved one, bring her home and get some closure.

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Becki Falwell speaks out on affair allegations, denies Jerry liked to watch

Becki Falwell broke her silence Tuesday on allegations of her extramarital affair with a Miami pool attendant, while denying claims that her husband, Jerry Falwell Jr liked “to watch.”

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Alaska attorney general resigns after texts with younger state employee surface

Alaska’s top prosecutor resigned Tuesday after details emerged about hundreds of text messages he sent to a younger woman who is not his wife.

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Donna Brazile: Postal Service slowdown is a voter suppression effort by Trump and Republicans

It appears from his recent actions that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is dead set on preventing our votes from being counted.

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Frustrated NBA players wonder again whether they should play

As the NBA sought to resume the season, players had to weigh whether playing basketball aided or distracted from their calls for social justice reform.

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Republican National Convention Day Two: live updates

The Republican National Convention's second day got underway on Tuesday. Speakers include Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Nicholas Sandmann, and First Lady Melania Trump.

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RNC Speakers: What to know about Richard Grenell

Former acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Richard Grenell is slated to speak at the Republican National Convention this week, in support of President Trump's reelection. Here are some fast facts on who he is and how he is connected to the commander-in-chief.

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Tuesday 25 August 2020

Seven West Media earnings plummet on weak advertising market

Seven West Media has managed to significantly reduce its large debt pile despite large falls in revenue and earnings.

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Brett Brown fired by Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers fired coach Brett Brown on Tuesday, a day after his seventh season in charge ended in more playoffs disappointment.

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Scentre plunges to $3.6b loss as pandemic sinks value of malls

Plunging property values resulting from the pandemic has left Australia’s largest shopping mall owner Scentre Group with a $3.6 billion loss.

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Trump gets Rep nomination, says poll being rigged

Trump told Republicans to be on alert for what he claimed was a Democratic plan to rig the contest through increased use of mail-in voting- a measure Democrats say is needed to protect people from catching COVID-19 in crowded polling stations. Opponents say Trump's increasingly extreme resistance to expanded mail-in voting is an attempt to suppress voter turnout, while setting up an excuse to challenge the result if he is defeated.

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Radical Break From Tradition: Trump to Accept Nomination at the White House

But President Trump’s convention speech — and those of Melania Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo — are only the latest examples of how Mr. Trump has further blurred the lines between the government and his campaign.

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DeJoy Defends Postal Changes as Trump Continues to Attack Voting by Mail

Facing tough questioning from a House panel, the postmaster general denounced suggestions that he was working to help President Trump politically and defended the cost-cutting changes he has overseen.

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Trump Keeps Promoting a Drug Order That No One Has Seen

The president’s campaign has made his efforts to lower prescription drug prices a centerpiece of his re-election pitch, but the executive order remains unseen.

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4 Years of Catastrophic Fires in California: ‘I’m Numb’

For the eight million residents of the San Francisco Bay Area, a ring of fire across Northern California feels inescapable.

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Biden’s Loose Lips Could Sink His Chances

We elect presidents to lead, not defer.

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Politicizing Medical Science Will Cost American Lives

Sowing doubt about the safety of treatments will imperil the fight against coronavirus in the months and years to come.

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The Risks if Biden Loses

A reader calls the former vice president our best hope to right the wrongs of the last four years. Also: Oil leasing in the Arctic refuge; Lori Loughlin’s jail sentence; prisoner firefighters; Trump donors.

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Some relief for H-1B spouses awaiting work permits

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Trump gets Rep nomination, says poll being rigged

What to expect on Night 1 of the RNC

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Brazil reports more than 17,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

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Michigan State student petitioning for reduction of tuition for online classes calls for transparency

Colleges and universities nationwide are charging the same tuition for virtual education as for in-person instruction and students like Tyler Weisner, a senior at Michigan State University, are taking a stand in an attempt to get the price tag reduced.

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Teens accused of breaking into NJ petting zoo, letting the animals out, putting lipstick on miniature pony

At least 6 teenaged alleged trespassers have been accused of breaking into a New Jersey petting zoo this weekend, according to reports.

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Schroder scores 30; Thunder top Rockets to even series

Dennis Schroder scored a career playoff-high 30 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from 15 points down in the third quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 117-114 on Monday to even the first-round Western Conference playoff series at two wins apiece

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Republican National Convention Day One: live updates

The Republican National Convention's first day got underway on Monday. Speakers include former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel, Donald Trump Jr., and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.

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LA jails refuse to turn 25,000 criminal illegal immigrants over to ICE

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has refused to honor more than 25,000 requests from federal immigration officials to turn over undocumented immigrants in its jails, according to data obtained by Fox News.

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Paris Hilton weighs in on Britney Spears' conservatorship, says it's 'not fair' to be 'treated like a child'

Paris Hilton has addressed Britney Spears' legal situation.

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Emily Ratajkowski shares NSFW photo of temporary tattoo: 'Wish I could tell you this was permanent'

Emily Ratajkowski is showing off some new ink -- albeit temporary.

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76ers fire Brett Brown after being swept out of playoffs

Patient and positive, Brett Brown was the perfect coach for the Philadelphia 76ers when they set up a long-term home in the NBA basement.

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Monday 24 August 2020

Western wounded walking on air as they regroup for City semi

Western United sustained several knocks and injuries in their win over Brisbane Roar, but coach Mark Rudan says the players are jumping ahead of City semi final

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NSW conducts two-millionth COVID-19 test as pop-up freight testing clinics open

It comes as Victoria recorded its lowest number of cases in more than a month.

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Travel firms 'desperately need' government help

The industry is asking government for a new rescue plan as jobs are being lost at an "alarming" rate.

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'We're in a risky period': Not enough Qld tests done to manage cluster

The COVID-19 cluster at Brisbane Youth Detention Centre has grown to 10 cases, after another person tested positive on Monday.

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Germany upgrades hospital protection for 'poisoned' Russian opposition leader

The film producer who organised the airlift of Alexei Navalny from Siberia to Germany says the Kremlin critic will survive, but his family refuse to release details.

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Labor hardens case for higher JobKeeper rate while unemployment grows

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is preparing to introduce a bill to extend the wage subsidy for six months while cutting the rate to $1200 in October and $1000 in January for full-time workers.

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'We built half a bridge': The US economic recovery faces an uphill climb

A stalemate in Washington and the threat of cooler weather loom over the country's fledgling recovery from the pandemic.

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In the bag: Sutherland wins Golf Australia top job

Former Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland has taken over the top role with Golf Australia.

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Western wounded walking on air as they regroup for City semi

NSW conducts two-millionth COVID-19 test as pop-up freight testing clinics open

It comes as Victoria recorded its lowest number of cases in more than a month.

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Rio Tinto slashes bonuses over 46,000-year-old cave blast disaster

Rio Tinto's CEO and two senior executives have been stripped of some of their bonuses for the blasting of the ancient Juukan Gorge.

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Two months after COVID-19 'dark moment,' Dimitrov wins in return

Two months after barely being able to walk while ill with COVID-19, Grigor Dimitrov played a professional tennis match at the Western & Southern Open.

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Covid live: 'India may get vaccine by year end'

India recorded its highest growth in Covid cases during the week between 17-23 August, and also the highest fatalities due to the disease. This, despite a steady improvement in the fatality rate. Stay with TOI for live updates.

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Passenger vehicle sales in free fall

According to projections, sales of passenger vehicles (cars, SUV/UVs, vans) will finish 2020-21 at 1.91 million units, lower than 1.95 million units sold in 2009-10. Volumes in two-wheelers (motorcycles, scooters and mopeds) will be less than what the companies had sold in fiscal 2011-12 (12 million versus 13.4 million in FY12).

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Trump’s Campaign of Chaos

The president’s behavior is that of a desperate man.

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The Power of Community Bail Funds

They help keep people’s lives from being ruined by exorbitant bail. Efforts to thwart these funds are the true public safety threats.

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Covid live: 'India may get vaccine by year end'

Passenger vehicle sales in free fall

Lea Michele welcomes son, first child with husband Zandy Reich

Lea Michele is a mom.

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Tarek El Moussa says he 'got a second chance at life' with Heather Rae Young: 'I’m not gonna waste it'

Tarek El Moussa is feeling grateful.

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Trump defends fiery rhetoric in Fox News exclusive interview: 'If I don’t fight back strong, I wouldn’t be sitting here right now'

President Trump defended his growing list of contentious exchanges with the media during a Fox News exclusive interview, telling "The Next Revolution" host Steve Hilton, "I have to fight back."

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Luka Doncic beats buzzer with long 3, Mavs beat Clippers in OT

Luka Doncic hit a deep, step-back 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap a triple-double on a sprained ankle and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks beat the the Los Angeles Clippers 135-133 in overtime Sunday to even the playoff series at two games apiece.

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Dana White mocks Oscar De La Hoya’s boxing comeback: ‘Cocaine isn’t cheap’

Dana White did not hold back.

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Sunday 23 August 2020

Victoria records more than 200 cases and 17 deaths

It's the first time in three days Victoria has recorded more than 200 cases.

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'Not out of the woods': Two new COVID-19 cases in Queensland

Both cases, including a young boy, have been linked to the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre cluster.

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US House votes to block Postal reforms seen as threat to election ballots

With mail-in voting expected to surge during the coronavirus pandemic, Trump has alarmed Democrats by repeatedly denouncing mail-in ballots as a possible source of fraud.

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The Age photos of the week, August 23, 2020

The week in photos from our award winning photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

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Public health alerts issued for more than 40 sites across SEQ

Anyone who visited the listed sites at the relevant times should self-isolate and contact Queensland Health.

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Victoria records more than 200 cases and 17 deaths

It's the first time in three days Victoria has recorded more than 200 cases.

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TikTok launches legal action against Trump over ban

President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app.

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New IRA: Heathrow arrest part of anti-dissident republican operation

The man, 62, is taken to Belfast for questioning while officers search a property in Edinburgh.

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US House votes to block Postal reforms seen as threat to election ballots

The Age photos of the week, August 23, 2020

The week in photos from our award winning photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

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Public health alerts issued for more than 40 sites across SEQ

Anyone who visited the listed sites at the relevant times should self-isolate and contact Queensland Health.

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Victoria records more than 200 cases and 17 deaths

It's the first time in three days Victoria has recorded more than 200 cases.

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'Wonderful timing': UWA Choral Society to return to the stage at Government House

The UWA Choral Society has put together an afternoon of music at Government House, overcoming hurdles thrown up by the coronavirus pandemic in the process.

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Ex-CJI may be BJP's Assam CM pick: Tarun Gogoi

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Rajasthan CM Gehlot’s brother moves HC in ED case

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The Zombie Ants

When ants are accidentally marked as dead, they find a way to rejoin the living.

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How to Reverse Course on Trump’s Environmental Damage

The next president can undo some of the recent efforts to weaken environmental protections. But it’ll take work.

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Ex-CJI may be BJP's Assam CM pick: Tarun Gogoi

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Rajasthan CM Gehlot’s brother moves HC in ED case

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Victor Davis Hanson: American soldiers leave Germany -- and suddenly Germany is upset

President Trump recently ordered a 12,000-troop reduction in American military personnel stationed in Germany.

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Wealthy Hamptons party hosts use rapid tests for guests to keep up lavish lifestyle: report

Hamptons vacationers continued to party throughout the summer, relying on frequent testing to maintain a peace of mind.

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Laura Fink: The 2020 Democratic Convention was really an invitation to conservative women – Here's why

The 2020 Democratic Convention was an invitation to conservative women.

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Gov. Asa Hutchinson: To fight coronavirus wear a mask — new survey shows most Americans agree

A new survey found that 86% of Americans believe wearing a mask in nearly all public settings would be effective in reducing the spread of the coronavirus.

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Saturday 22 August 2020

Cancer patient's marathon runs inspired by dog in pushchair

Verity Conroy, from Leicester, has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer.

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Week in pictures: 15 - 21 August 2020

A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.

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Coronavirus: 'Why I hate working from home'

From back pain to messy housemates; why some employees can't wait to get back to the office.

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Twitch: The streamers furious at Burger King

The fast food chain's latest ad campaign angers a lot of gamers.

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Aberdeen lockdown: 'We will only open again when I think it is safe'

What do people in Aberdeen think about the continued local lockdown in the city?

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Woman found dead on Sunshine Coast street on Saturday morning

A murder investigation has been launched after the woman's body was found near Nambour RSL about 1.30am.

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Australian Lee just two shots behind Women's British Open leader

Australian world No.8-ranked Minjee Lee shot 69 to tie for the lowest second round of the event, and is just two shots behind Swedish leader Dani Holmqvist.

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Concerns for teenage girl missing since Thursday

Anna Smigrodzki, 13, was last seen at a McDonald's in East Perth on Thursday night and the Department of Communities said there were concerns for her wellbeing.

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'It is most likely to be COVID, not flu': Top doctor urges testing

People in south-east Queensland with even very mild symptoms, such as a runny nose, should get tested, says Jeannette Young.

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Strip Xi Jinping of 'president' title, US Congress members urged

The move is designed to highlight the fact Xi Jinping is not democratically elected.

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McGowan cracks down on travel by federal politicians ahead of Parliament's return

The WA government has hit the state's federal ministers and MPs with "significant" new travel restrictions ahead of federal Parliament's return on Monday.

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What Queensland's new restrictions on gatherings mean for you

The restrictions have been reintroduced "effective immediately" following an outbreak of COVID-19 in Ipswich and Brisbane's southside.

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Gaffes? Sure. But Biden’s Message Discipline Won Him the Nomination.

Joseph R. Biden Jr. never wavered from his central message: that President Trump was a danger to American democracy, while he was a stable, experienced leader. Now it will be tested in a fierce battle with the president.

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Fact-Checking the Democratic National Convention

The four-day virtual event focused on character rather than policy. Still, Democrats exaggerated about Social Security, jobs and the coronavirus pandemic.

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Is the Lockdown Making You Depressed, or Are You Just Bored?

We shouldn’t pathologize normal unpleasant emotions — which doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do something about them.

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A Rhode Islander Reconciles Herself to Calamari

Sure, other states might have squid — but do they have this much of it?

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Biden-Harris ticket loses out to Brandy for People cover after magazine lands first Dem ticket interview

People magazine landed the first joint interview with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, but the historic sitdown with the Democratic presidential ticket won't be featured as the cover story of the next print issue, set to be released Aug. 31

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Jessica Simpson 'freaked out' over turning 40: 'I am accepting it slowly'

Jessica Simpson recently turned 40 -- and the star admitted she "freaked out" just before her birthday.

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Tim McGraw jokes he's been married to Faith Hill for '82 years'

Tim McGraw is opening up about his longstanding marriage to Faith Hill.

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Otter Pops apologizes, walks back tweet supporting Black Lives Matter movement

Popular frozen treat brand Otter Pops has apologized and walked back a statement after it tweeted out its support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Video appears to show MAGA hat taken from 7-year-old Trump supporter outside Biden acceptance speech

A woman claims in a video being circulated on social media that two women stole a Make America Great Again hat from her Trump-supporting 7-year old son and tore up her pro-Trump sign near where Joe Biden gave his Democratic National Convention acceptance speech.

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As murders soar in Chicago, judges are freeing more violent-crime suspects on electronic monitoring

Judges in Chicago have increasingly ordered criminal defendants placed into an electronic-monitoring program in lieu of jail, a move police officials have cited as a key factor for the surge in gun violence that plagues the city.

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TSA collects nearly $1M forgotten by passengers

The Transportation Security Administration collected nearly $1 million in unclaimed money passengers left behind after going through security checkpoints.

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Friday 21 August 2020

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Will Cap a Week of Starring Roles for 4 Actresses at DNC

Ms. Louis-Dreyfus is set to be the final television star to guide viewers through the Democratic National Convention, after Kerry Washington, Tracee Ellis Ross and Eva Longoria.

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At DNC, Biden Previews a Fall Campaign of Contrasts With Trump

Mr. Biden plans to ride out of the convention with a general election message centered on compassion, linking his biography of setback and recovery to the lives of Americans experiencing hardships.

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Trump Appears in Pennsylvania, Biden's Home State, Igniting a Turf War

In a visit to Pennsylvania hours before Joe Biden’s nomination speech, President Trump sought to undermine the former vice president’s Scranton roots, saying he had “abandoned” the state.

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Kamala Harris’s Father, Donald Harris, is a Prominent Economist

Donald J. Harris, a Jamaican-born economics professor, has expressed regret that a custody battle brought his close contact with his daughters “to an abrupt halt.”

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Arrest Disrupts Bannon’s Efforts to Stay Relevant After Leaving White House

Since leaving the Trump administration, the former senior adviser was caught up in federal investigations and lost command of the far-right arena he once ruled.

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Instead of Isolating Iran, U.S. Finds Itself on the Outside Over Nuclear Deal

Allies and adversaries alike have refused to recognize the Trump administration’s demand for sanctions, potentially weakening American authority worldwide.

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Unemployment Claims Rise as Rollout of $300 Benefit Lags

With the labor market showing new fragility, most states have yet to seek funds under President Trump’s stopgap plan to supplement weekly jobless pay.

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As Wildfires Rage, Californians Fear the Coronavirus at Shelters

Evacuees along the rural Central Coast have fled wildfires, but more populated areas bring more risk from the coronavirus.

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Steve Bannon’s Art of the Grift

The big idea to build a wall on the southern border looks like a big con.

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Stocks Are Soaring. So Is Misery.

Optimism about Apple’s future profits won’t pay this month’s rent.

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Remove Tharoor as chief of House IT panel:Dubey

The parliamentary standing committee has summoned representatives of the ministry of electronics and information technology over reports of Facebook’s alleged right-wing bias. The schedule followed the exchange of ‘breach of privilege’ notices between the parliamentary standing committee on information technology chair and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey.

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Om Birla on bridging Parliament-people gap

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Raj CM Gehlot skips function attended by Pilot

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Democratic National Convention Day Four: live updates

The Democratic National Convention began its fourth day on Thursday. Speakers include Democratic nominee Joe Biden, former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg and former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

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Georgia cop on administrative duty after video of Black woman's arrest goes viral

A Georgia police officer was placed on administrative duty Thursday after a video of him arresting 22-year-old Kyndesia Smith appeared on the social media app TikTok.

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California Gov. Newsom failed to take promised pay cut, newspaper finds

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been drawing his full monthly salary despite asking state workers in May to take a pay cut to alleviate the state’s burden in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

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Inside the ‘lavish’ life of alleged ‘We Build the Wall’ scammer Brian Kolfage

The Iraq war veteran charged with skimming $350,000 in donations for the US-Mexico border wall blew the cash on his “lavish lifestyle,” including a boat, jewelry and cosmetic surgery, prosecutors said Thursday.

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Alcohol home delivery sees increase in binge drinking, survey suggests

During coronavirus, there have been reports of people drinking more – especially during mandatory lockdowns.

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Raptors’ Masai Ujiri: NBA Finals altercation was ‘because I am Black’

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri released an official statement Thursday in response to new footage of a 2019 NBA Finals incident with a security guard.

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Luntz says Biden must 'explain to the American people where he really stands' in DNC acceptance speech

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has yet to map out his plans should he win office and Thursday night's speech at the Democratic National Convention might be his last best chance to do so, pollster Frank Luntz told “Special Report."

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2 positive tests in Mets organization; 2 games postponed

The New York Mets received two positive tests for COVID-19 in their organization Thursday, Major League Baseball said, prompting the postponement of two games.

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Kansas City Chiefs ban Native American imagery at home stadium, team announces

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that they will ban fans from wearing Native American headdresses, face paint, and clothing at Arrowhead Stadium.

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'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Chi Chi DeVayne dead at 34

Chi Chi DeVayne, who appeared in multiple seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race," has died at the age of 34.

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Thursday 20 August 2020

Serial fraudster Peter Foster arrested over betting scam

Conman Peter Foster has been arrested on fraud charges in far north Queensland, in relation to a multimillion-dollar gambling scam.

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Four youths charged over six-hour Melbourne crime spree

Four young people have been charged over a six-hour pre-dawn crime spree on Wednesday morning in Melbourne's south-east that involved two stolen cars, an assault and multiple burglaries.

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Trump's curious attack on Goodyear makes America worse

Donald Trump's attempts to use the office of the presidency to call for a boycott of an American company have always been alarming. The latest broadside is particularly strange.

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Young Adelaide women 'breached hotel quarantine' to party with Perth rapper

"I didn't even know they were coming because they told us they wouldn't be allowed to come ... and then they just rocked up," Perth rapper Siri Kidd said.

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Horsewoman and farmer was a leading force in the community

Teetotal Nancy Lawton bought a country pub, saving it from closure: “Now I am a publican and one of the worst barmaids possible."

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SC hands late actor Sushant's death case to CBI

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Kamala Harris Takes the Spotlight, a Moment for Her and History

As a barrier-breaking candidate, and as the running mate to a 77-year-old, Ms. Harris arrives at the Democratic convention carrying an extraordinary set of hopes and expectations from party members.

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Trump Administration Pushes Arms Sale to U.A.E. Despite Israeli Worries

The Trump White House is quietly planning sales of F-35 stealth fighters and advanced drones to the Emiratis as part of a wider plan to realign the Middle East, but Israel and Congress may object.

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California Endures Fires, Blackouts, a Heat Wave and a Pandemic

The nation’s most-populated state is facing multiple crises, including 23 major wildfires raging while the daily death toll from the coronavirus is above 100.

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The Trump Campaign Accepted Russian Help to Win in 2016. Case Closed.

‘Cooperation’ or ‘collusion’ or whatever. It was a plot against American democracy.

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Who’s the Best First Lady?

You know, we’re voting for more than a president.

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A Convention Without Convening That Succeeds

We get to see some of the biggest names in the liberal cause remind us of what decency looks like.

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SC hands late actor Sushant's death case to CBI

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Australian fashion brand says its photo is not altered after Instagram explodes with 'Photoshop' claims

An Australian fashion brand has been accused of altering the appearance of a model who is wearing its activewear on Instagram, but the company has refuted these claims in the comments section of the post.

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CNN's Don Lemon calls Trump a 'bigot,' 'racist': 'Those aren’t opinions, those are facts'

CNN anchor Don Lemon declared on Wednesday that it is a fact, not an opinion, that President Trump is a racist.

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Feds arrest man accused of striking deputy US marshal in back, shoulder with wooden bat

A 24-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday in connection with an attack on a U.S. Marshal in which he allegedly struck the agent with a baseball bat as authorities attempted to disperse protesters in Portland last month.

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Val Demings, speaking at DNC, has changed tone on racism in policing

Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., will speak Wednesday evening at the Democratic National Convention and, as a former police chief, could touch on the issue of policing and race -- but it’s a question on which she appears to have changed her tone in recent years.

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Jets' Quinnen Williams on 2020 NFL season: 'I'm going to be unstoppable'

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, and he had high expectations for his rookie season, but the former Alabama standout had a difficult time transitioning to the NFL.

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Donovan Mitchell scores 30 points, Jazz rout Nuggets 124-105

Donovan Mitchell scored 21 of his 30 points in a big third quarter and the Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 124-105 on Wednesday to even the first-round playoff series at a game apiece.

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House Republicans claim USPS leadership doxxed, blame Democrats for 'fabricated attacks' and 'conspiracy theories'

The top Republican on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday claimed that leaders of the U.S. Postal Service have been doxxed and blamed the behavior on Democrats’ “fabricated attacks” on the agency.

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Dana Perino says both left, right ignoring AOC and her socialism at their 'peril'

Democrats and Republicans alike ignore the socialist philosophy endorsed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., at their peril, Fox News host Dana Perino warned on Wednesday.

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NCAA recommends free year of eligibility for fall

College athletes who play fall sports, including football, will be given a free year of eligibility no matter how much they compete over the next 10 months if an NCAA recommendation is approved later this week.

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LA County seeking contempt order, $8G in fines after church opened amid COVID-19 restrictions

Los Angeles County is moving to hold a prominent megachurch pastor in contempt of court after he held three indoor services Sunday -- effectively defying a late-night court order that his church must comply with the state's coronavirus restrictions.

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Wednesday 19 August 2020

Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'

The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C)

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US election 2020 LIVE updates: DNC continues on day two as Joe Biden's wife, AOC, Bill Clinton to speak

An unprecedented Democratic National Convention continues, as party luminaries and citizens line up to challenge US President Donald Trump on the direction of the country.

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Michelle Obama had an urgent message. Her necklace spelled it out

It was a largely red, white and blue evening capped off by a delicate necklace with four letters strung out on a gold chain, like four bated breaths: V-O-T-E.

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Crown Resorts profit slumps 80% on COVID-19 closures

Crown Resorts' net profit has tumbled to $79.5 million after the coronavirus pandemic forced the James Packer-backed casino giant to shut its gaming floors.

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AMP to release sexual harassment report, stands by execs

AMP says it will release the investigation into the sexual harassment case against AMP Capital chief executive Boe Pahari.

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Wisetech sees long-term tailwinds from COVID despite short-term clouds

The logistics software maker warns its revenue growth could slow this year as COVID-19 hits global trade, but the pandemic will drive the need for companies to digitise their operations.

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Why one of the first phone calls to Doueihi came from a Roosters coach

The Tigers fullback has opened up on the reason for his emotional breakdown on the field as he prepares to meet his cousin at NRL level for the first time.

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India eyeing Oxford's Covid vaccine AstraZeneca

India is eyeing the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate as the likely first shot against Covid-19 to be available for Indians by end of 2020, while locally developed candidates are also being watched closely as it is felt that they may also enter the market with a gap of few weeks if cleared in trials, officials said.

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India planning 'air bubbles' with 13 more nations

Travel between India and over two dozen countries could soon be possible as more ‘air bubbles’ are being created as an interim measure to ensure connectivity till regular flights resume. Aviation minister H S Puri on Tuesday said on social media that negotiations for air bubbles are on with 13 countries.

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SC verdict on CBI probe into Rajput death today

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Trump and Miss Moscow: Report Examines Possible Compromises in Russia Trips

The Senate committee report says that President Trump may have had a relationship with a Russian beauty pageant winner. But investigators say they “did not establish” that Russia had compromising information on Mr. Trump.

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India planning 'air bubbles' with 13 more nations

SC verdict on CBI probe into Rajput death today

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Butler, Dragic help Heat pull away to beat Pacers in Game 1

Jimmy Butler does plenty of talking on the court to anyone who will listen: opponents, referees or teammates.

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Cindy McCain to highlight Joe Biden's relationship with late husband John at DNC

Cindy McCain, the widow of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., will lend her voice to a video during Tuesday night's Democratic National Convention programming that will highlight Joe Biden’s close friendship with her late husband.

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The Babylon Bee stings Twitter CEO after account was briefly suspended

The Babylon Bee sought its revenge after Twitter caused an uproar when it says it mistakenly suspended the popular conservative satirical site from the platform.

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Ben Cross, 'Star Trek' and 'Chariots of Fire' actor, dead at 72

Ben Cross, known for starring in "Chariots of Fire" and appearing in 2009's "Star Trek," has died at the age of 72.

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Bridesmaid goes 'ballistic' over canceled wedding; demands refund

Money can be a touchy subject, especially when it comes to weddings.

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Historian says Dems should recall FDR's 'fireside chats' to reach homebound voters during convention

Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin urged Democrats to tap into the "conversational" tone of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's radio "fireside chats" ahead of the second night of the virtual Democratic National Convention.

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Julian Castro warns Democrats about 'potential slide of Latino support'

Former presidential candidate Julian Castro, who was the sole Latino contender in the 2020 presidential race, is warning that the lack of Latino representation in the Democratic National Convention (DNC) could translate to a loss of votes for Democrats.

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Buccaneers superstar wide receiver on Tom Brady: 'He’s already up there as one of my favorite teammates'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans already has strong words for his new teammate and quarterback Tom Brady.

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Embassy Suites employee assaulted in 'unprovoked' attack, hotel says of viral video footage

Viral videos of a worker hitting a guest with a telephone during a brawl at an Atlanta hotel don’t show the full story, according to the hotel.

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Police chief invites laid off cops from defunded departments to ‘Come to Houston’

Houston’s police chief invited cops laid off by defunded departments around the country to head on over to his city during a police academy graduation ceremony Monday.

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Tuesday 18 August 2020

The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Martinez dazzles as Inter demolish Shakhtar to reach Europa League final

Lautaro Martinez played chief tormentor as Inter Milan claimed an emphatic 5-0 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk to reach the Europa League final and come closer to a first title in nine years.

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US tightens restrictions on Huawei access to technology, chips

The administration also added 38 Huawei affiliates in 21 countries to the US government's economic blacklist, the sources said.

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'Road map ready for export of desi weapons'

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Jha says 100 leaders wrote to Sonia, Cong denies

The ticklish issue of ad-hoc leadership in Congress was back in focus when a tweet by suspended party man Sanjay Jha, claiming that a large group of leaders had written to Sonia Gandhi seeking internal elections, prompted an instant denial from the party but not before it had triggered feverish speculation about the emergence of a ‘ginger group’ within the party.

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Rakesh Asthana appointed as chief of BSF

Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) chief Rakesh Asthana was appointed as director general of Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday. Asthana, a 1984 batch IPS officer of Gujarat cadre who earlier served as CBI special director, will continue to hold additional charge as DG, Narcotics Control Bureau.

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Trump Questions Biden’s Mental Abilities and Calls Harris Biden’s ‘Boss’

The president made three campaign rally-like appearances at airports in Minnesota and Wisconsin in an attempt to counterprogram the first night of the Democratic National Convention.

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If Trump Cheats in the 2020 Election, Activists Are Ready

Election sabotage needs to be met with the largest protests yet.

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'Road map ready for export of desi weapons'

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Jha says 100 leaders wrote to Sonia, Cong denies

3 Lashkar terrorists killed in J&K attack

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Rakesh Asthana appointed as chief of BSF

Democratic National Convention Day One: live updates

The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday evening.

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January Jones says she is 'literally thirsty' amid California heat wave

January Jones is trying to smile through a dayslong heat wave engulfing the West Coast.

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Democratic Party chair wants to end presidential caucuses

Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez said Monday that the handful of 2020 presidential caucuses should be the last the party ever holds.

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Lightning win 2-1, put Blue Jackets on brink of elimination

Andrei Vasilevskiy had 28 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.

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Kamala Harris owes over $1M to vendors from failed presidential bid

Harris, a California senator, raised about $39 million during her 2019 campaign to become the Democratic nominee while spending about $40 million

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Twitter apologizes after briefly suspending The Babylon Bee's account

Twitter offered an apology to the popular conservative satirical website The Babylon Bee Monday after the tech giant briefly suspended the site's account.

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Lori Loughlin: Federal prosecutors urge judge to accept actress' prison deal

Prosecutors urged a judge on Monday to accept deals that would see Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli serve time in prison for their involvement in the college admissions scandal.

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VanVleet leads red-hot Raptors to 134-110 triumph over Nets

Fred VanVleet scored 30 points and led Toronto’s sizzling 3-point attack as the defending NBA champion Raptors beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-110 in the opening game of their first-round playoff series Monday.

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Thiessen compares virtual convention to SOTU response: 'There's not going to be an applause line'

Democrats delivering remarks at this week's Democratic National Convention will face a different challenge from past election cycles, Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Monday.

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Murray helps Nuggets hold off Jazz, Mitchell 135-125 in OT

Jamal Murray showed up for his postgame Zoom call wearing a shirt featuring the image of boxing great Muhammad Ali.

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Monday 17 August 2020

Sepsis: Boy learns to walk again after losing legs

Four-year-old William from Nottinghamshire almost died after contracting sepsis.

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The last meals of US prisoners on death row

Photographer Jackie Black recreated the meals requested by US prisoners before they were executed.

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The two students who took on Coke and Pepsi

German friends Mirco Wiegert and Lorenz Hampl launched best-selling Fritz-Kola in 2003.

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Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency'

They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price.

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'They haven't found anyone else out there like me'

Charlotte Evans suffers from an undiagnosed condition that causes parts of her body to swell.

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The couple blamed for an Islamic State attack on their wedding

An Islamic State bomb devastated the happiest day of Rehana and Mirwais' life - then they were blamed.

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The medical school trying to become anti-racist

Students campaigned for changes to training so they are better prepared for patients from minority backgrounds.

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Joe Biden: Where does the US presidential hopeful stand on key issues?

Where does the 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful stand on key issues for voters in the election?

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Japan's economy shrinks at record pace

Japan suffered its biggest economic contraction on record in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic crushed business and consumer spending.

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Lendease posts $310m loss in a 'disappointing' year

Global property group has been hard hit across its major operations from the global pandemic which has led to a net loss of $310 million for the year.

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Caltex spins off $1.4b Ampol property trust

Fuel supplier Caltex, midway through a major Ampol rebranding effort, has spun off half of its service station properties into a 1.4 billion million property trust.

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Angry Messi tells Barcelona he wants to leave in the summer: report

Lionel Messi has reportedly told Barcelona he wants to leave the club following their humiliating Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich.

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Injury list grows as Eagles prepare to hit the road again

West Coast's good run of luck with injuries could be over, and at the worst possible time.

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Chauhan scored several tons on political pitch

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'Corruption charges against judges not contempt'

After being convicted of contempt of court for scandalising the Chief Justice Of India and the Supreme Court with his “false and malicious” tweets, activist- advocate Prashant Bhushan told the SC on Sunday that making corruption charges against the judges would not amount to contempt of court.

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Cyberattack on NHAI traced to Hong Kong IP address

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A Private Security Company Is Detaining Migrant Children at Hotels

Under emergency coronavirus orders, the Trump administration is using hotels across the country to hold migrant children and families before expelling them.

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The Month Old Hollywood Finally, Actually Died

The streaming services are in charge, and bringing a ruthless new culture with them.

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Junipero Serra's Sins

In California, protesters have toppled statues of Junipero Serra, whose missions brutalized Native Americans. How should we think of him now?

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Chauhan scored several tons on political pitch

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'Corruption charges against judges not contempt'

New Zealand to delay election until October, citing coronavirus resurgence

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced early Monday that the country’s general election will be delayed until October, citing concerns over the lingering coronavirus pandemic.

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Pelosi calls members back to Capitol Hill to consider USPS legislation, calls post office 'Election Central' amid coronavirus

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested members could be brought back from August recess to address issues regarding the U.S. Postal Service, while urging Democratic members to appear at their local post offices amid the battle to protect mail-in ballots for the 2020 presidential election.

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Sunday 16 August 2020

Popular cross-river ferry service to resume on Monday

After minor repairs, the Bulimba to Teneriffe ferry will be back in action for the start of the working week, but the other eight cross-river ferries will require more TLC.

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The Age photos of the week, August 16, 2020

The week in photos from our award winning photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

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279 new COVID-19 cases in Victoria, as state's death toll passes 300

Sixteen more Victorians have died from COVID-19, with the death toll across the state passing 300 since the pandemic began. There was 279 new cases of coronavirus announced on Sunday morning, continuing the state's downward trend of cases over the past week.

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Popular cross-river ferry service to resume on Monday

Coronavirus: Parents to be told schools safe for September return

The government initiative will stress the importance of organised learning to children's development.

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The black women in tech coding the future

The Black Codher Bootcamp, the first of its kind, will train 50 women to become software developers.

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Rising water levels in Kenya's Great Rift Valley threaten jobs and wildlife

Thousands of people have been forced out of their homes by rising water levels in two Kenyan lakes.

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Campaigners win fight to stop Maldives islands becoming luxury resort

Local residents in the Maldives have won a campaign against developers and the government who wanted to turn two islands into a luxury resort.

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Blood cancer, my baby and me

Within a single month Máirín Geddis turned 30 years old, gave birth and was diagnosed with cancer.

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Coronavirus: 'I sat in my car and cried after every funeral'

The shock, pressure and grief of the pandemic has had an enormous impact on one vicar and her parish.

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Prosopagnosia: The artist in search of her face

Carlotta is a prolific self portrait artist from Munich with prosopagnosia - face blindness.

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Egypt Facebook page raises hopes for missing children

After years searching in vain, a father's nightmare is brought to an end using an unlikely source.

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Democratic National Convention: What to expect at Biden's nomination party

Covid may have spoiled the party in Wisconsin, but there's still a lot you need to know about the virtual event.

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Spree: The Drake-produced 'takedown' of attention-seeking violence

Stranger Things' Joe Keery stars as a taxi driver who resorts to desperate measures for internet fame.

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Coronavirus: How music played on in lockdown

The music industry nearly ground to a halt as the pandemic gripped the UK, so how have companies coped?

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Dropshipping: The hustlers making millions from goods they never handle

Dropshippers buy cheap products from China and then pay internet celebrities to promote them.

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Coronavirus: Vicar's story of shock and grief in Cardiff parish

How the shock and pressure of the pandemic has had an enormous impact on a city suburb.

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279 new COVID-19 cases in Victoria, as state's death toll passes 300

Victoria recorded 16 new deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday morning, with 279 new cases.

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Georgia Trooper Is Charged in Fatal Shooting of Black Driver

The trooper, who is white, was fired and charged with murder a week after the killing, which happened after the driver had been pulled over for having a broken taillight, the authorities said.

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Iran condemns UAE deal with Israel, saying it’s a ‘huge mistake’

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani condemned this week’s agreement between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel, saying in a heated speech Saturday that the UAE made a “huge mistake.”

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David Limbaugh: Criticism of Brett Favre for golfing with Trump show intensity of left’s hatred of president

A recent seemingly insignificant news story disturbingly reveals the intensity of the American left's intolerance and authoritarianism. This is an ominous sign of what America will look like if the Democratic ticket wins the presidency.

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Trump going to 'look at' Edward Snowden case for potential pardon

President Trump said he will “look at” the case of Edward Snowden for a potential pardon.

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Saturday 15 August 2020

Rep. Jim Clyburn says probe of federal vaccine deals will look into indications of 'insider stuff'

Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn questioned whether the White House's plan to boost Covid-19 vaccine developments could be "benefiting one or two people."

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'Extensive damage': East Brisbane supermarket goes up in smoke

The IGA on Lytton Road was seriously damaged in Saturday's blaze, which was believed to have been sparked by an electrical fault.

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Trump orders ByteDance to divest interest in US TikTok operations within 90 days

The Chinese-owned social media app, popular with teens, has become a political issue in the US-China trade war.

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Police searching for former AFL player after escape from police custody

Police have warned members of the public not to approach Martin Leslie McGrath and call police immediately.

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Williams loses to world No.116

Serena Williams lost to an opponent ranked outside the top 100 for the first time in eight years at the Top Seed Open.

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'So much fun': Bayern's astonishing 8-2 demolition of Barcelona

German champions Bayern Munich utterly humiliated Barcelona with an extraordinary 8-2 demolition job that sent them into the Champions League semi-finals.

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'EMI of Ankita's flat paid from Sushant's account'

According to Ani, the EMI of a flat where SSR's ex-girlfriend used to stay was deducted from the Kai Po Che actor's bank account, claimed a ED officer. However, Ankita has strongly reacted to the claims and issued pictures of her bank statement proving that she paid her EMIs.

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RBI transfers Rs 57k cr surplus to govt for 2019-20

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced a dividend payout of Rs 57,128 crore to the government, in line with Budget expectations but not enough to make up for revenue shortfalls from other heads. This year’s dividend is not comparable to last year’s surplus transfer of Rs 1,76,051 crore, which included a one-time transfer of extra reserves in line with the recommendation of the Bimal Jalan-headed committee.

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Postal Service Warns States It May Not Meet Mail-In Ballot Deadlines

The agency suggested allowing at least 15 days to request a ballot, fueling further criticism that it was making it harder to vote during the pandemic.

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The Unlikely Triumph of Italian Nationhood

Italy coheres as America breaks apart.

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A Dictatorship in Belarus Is Shaken

It seems that those living under Aleksandr Lukashenko’s rule won’t abide him forever.

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Taiwan risks being caught up in the power struggle between the United States and China

It took less than 24 hours after United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar touched down in Taiwan, in an historic visit intended to convey President Donald Trump's support for the democratic island, for China to deliver its own message.

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Stray dog ‘hired’ by car dealership in Brazil becomes Instagram star

About two months ago, Prime Hyundai’s manager Emerson Mariano saw Tucson outside the car dealership.

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Nancy Grace calls shocking NYC murder 'an example of lawlessness taking over our country'

Lawlessness is taking over the country as a result of calls to defund the police, Fox Nation host Nancy Grace told "The Daily Briefing" Friday.

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Coronavirus complications casuses 5th ICE detainee death

A fifth person in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement died this week due to coronavirus complications as the federal agency tries to keep the spread of the disease under control at its facilities.

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Anti-abortion Dems request platform change, plan protests ahead of convention

Ahead of next week's convention, anti-abortion Democrats are lobbying their party to fix what they describe as an "extreme" deviation on the issue that could effectively surrender certain states to Republicans in November.

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Halle Berry stuns in photo celebrating her 54th birthday

Halle Berry is skating into her birthday.

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USPS warns 46 states it cannot guarantee mail-in ballots will arrive in time for election

The U.S. Postal Service has sent letters warning 46 states and the District of Columbia that it can not guarantee all ballots cast by mail will arrive in time to be counted in the November election.

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Kaine blames 'misogyny' and 'double standards' for Clinton's 2016 loss, sees similar treatment for Harris

"Misogyny" and "double standards" were a "major reason" Hillary Clinton lost to Donald Trump four years ago, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Friday before claiming that presumptive Democratic vice presidential nominee Kama Harris is facing similar issues this time around.

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UN Security Council rejects US resolution to extend Iran arms embargo

The U.N. Security Council on Friday rejected a U.S. resolution to extend a thirteen-years-old arms embargo on Iran due to expire in October -- a move that will likely result in the U.S. attempting to extend the embargo unilaterally.

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Marsha Blackburn responds to 'We Have Her Back': They should have the backs of conservative women too

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. had a scathing response to the "We Have Her Back" group who vows to be a watchdog to protect Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., from sexist media coverage heading into the 2020 election.

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Friday 14 August 2020

Apple takes a gamble as it makes loyalty push

Apple is to launch a dramatic bid to sign up millions of iPhone users for its streaming services as it takes on Amazon Prime and Netflix in a battle to dominate the entertainment industry.

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It's over: For first time in 23 seasons, Spurs miss NBA play-offs

San Antonio’s run of 22 consecutive post-season appearances is over, with the Spurs eliminated from contention for a western conference play-in spot.

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Keary cleared of internal injuries, released from hospital

Luke Keary has been cleared of internal injuries after being taken to hospital in an ambulance following the Roosters' loss to Melbourne on Thursday night.

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Kathmandu got millions in US funding for struggling small businesses

The outdoors retailer applied for millions in emergency funding from the US government intended for struggling small businesses, just days before raising $200 million from its shareholders.

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Government dumps media censorship laws

Draft laws to stop media publishing corruption allegations ahead of elections have been dumped by the Palaszczuk government following heated backlash.

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Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell complains about prison conditions

Maxwell asked a judge to help improve her treatment in a Brooklyn federal lockup, saying her conditions were “uniquely onerous".

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