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1. Republican National Convention
President Trump accepted his party’s nomination from the South House of the White House on the last night of the RNC. In one of the longest concluding speeches ever delivered, Trump warned that the country would be overrun by “violent anarchists, agitators and criminals” if Joe Biden won in November. He also praised his administration’s response to the coronavirus, saying it was aimed at “the science, the facts and the data” – even if the US death toll persisted – and claimed he had done more for Black Americans than any other. other president, largely glossing over recent issues of systemic racism that have provoked national protests. With the events of the evening abroad, Protestants gathering near the White House were clearly heard as the president spoke.
2. Police violence
For the second day in a row, pro-sports teams have postponed games in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black father, last weekend in Wisconsin. However, top White House officials downplayed the significance of the moment. Marc Short, chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, called the NBA walkouts absurd and stupid, and Jared Kushner described them as “a night free from work.” We also learn more about two figures at the center of the crisis in Kenosha. Police say Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old accused of shooting and killing two people and injuring another during a protest, called a friend to say he “killed one” before shooting two others. Meanwhile, family members of the severely injured Blake say he is in handcuffs to his hospital bed.
Coronavirus
The White House announced the purchase of 150 million rapid Covid-19 tests with hopes that faster, broader testing will help keep schools and businesses open. New coronavirus cases have been down about 12% nationwide in the last seven days, but the US is still averaging 900 deaths per day and could see a total of 200,000 deaths in mid-September. Hong Kong will begin free trials next month to the city’s 7.5 million residents trying to contain a third wave of the virus, and South Korea and Germany have tightened restrictions again. However, the British government is telling people that it is safe to return to work just a day after the country registered its highest daily increase in new cases of coronavirus in months.
4. Election 2020
A federal judge gives the Trump administration 10 days to answer questions and provide evidence on recent controversial policy changes within the U.S. Postal Service. The order is part of a lawsuit brought by a collection of states over postal delays and the impact of the 2020 election. In Iowa, a state judge has sided with the Trump campaign and the Republican Party, which this month prosecutors sought to remove thousands of forms for absentee ballots in the state. As a result, more than 50,000 absentee ballot requests must now be invalidated and resubmitted.
5. Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been fired, citing the recurrence of a chronic illness he has been battling for years. Abe is the longest-serving prime minister in the country’s history. He first took office in 2006, but resigned in 2007 for health reasons. He was re-elected in 2012 and has maintained political dominance ever since, despite multiple scandals and scant popularity. Abe’s right-wing Liberal Democratic Party is still very strong, and because the leader of Japan is elected by parliamentarians, the next leader of his party must have an easy way to become the next prime minister. Abe said he will remain in office until a successor is elected.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
Ruth Bader Ginsburg will receive the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center this year
Another thing to add to their incredible list of achievements.
President Trump’s Madame Tussauds statue will now greet New York visitors in a mask
Just when you thought these images could not be more realistic.
Amazon’s new wearable health device can assess the tone of your voice
Why pay for this feature when we already have in-laws and competitors in the workplace to do it for free?
Chartered zoo elephants will receive CBD oil to help them cool down and stop fighting
FDA warns against packaged hand reader to look like food or drink
Please do not eat manual! Do not let your child eat manuals! It’s for hands! On my own!
TODAY NUMBER
240
That’s about how many people Delta has had to ban from their flights in order not to abide by the carrier’s mask policy.
TODAY QUOTE
“We can not protect our borders by violating the rights of the people.”
European Commissioner Ylva Johansson, respond to allegations of violence against asylum seekers across the EU. The pandemic has added another layer of pain and hardship to Europe’s already severe migration crisis.
TODAY AGAIN
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BUT DECIDE
Social distance, but make art
The Dutch National Ballet created a dance for the pandemic era. It’s evocative – and definitely more graceful than our daily experience. (Click here to view.)
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