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What A Day4 Aug 2020

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The school year is officially beginning in some states and there have already been disruptions due to students and staff testing positive for Covid-19. A huge number of students will learn remotely for now, with only 6 of the nation’s 25 largest school districts saying they will do in-person teaching.

Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington all have primaries today. We highlight some noteworthy races and ballot initiatives to watch out for.

And in headlines: several parts of the world face extreme weather, thousands of Germans protest Covid-19 restrictions, and some thought-provoking updates from the first cruises to set sail since the pandemic began.

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Why Hip Hop Never Had a #MeToo Movement

Why Hip Hop Never Had a #MeToo Movement

Background: Los Angeles Times: Behind the calamitous fall of hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs LA Times: Russell Simmons and Brett Ratner face new allegations of sexual misconduct  Reuters: R. Kelly ...

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Third Parties Could Threaten Biden’s Reelection

Third Parties Could Threaten Biden’s Reelection

The Justice Department and more than a dozen states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday for “smothering” the smartphone industry. Among the claims, the suit accused Apple of limiting ...

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The Courts Temporarily Stop Texas From Arresting and Deporting Migrants

The Courts Temporarily Stop Texas From Arresting and Deporting Migrants

Texas’ draconian immigration law SB4 is back on hold after a ruling late Tuesday night by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. SB4 would allow state law enforcement officials to arrest and detain anyon...

21 Mar 202422min

Netanyahu Insists on Rafah Offensive Despite Biden's Warning

Netanyahu Insists on Rafah Offensive Despite Biden's Warning

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday reiterated his plans to do exactly what President Joe Biden keeps advising him not to do: launch a ground offensive into the crowded city of Rafah ...

20 Mar 202413min

Ohio Could Be Make Or Break For Senate Dems

Ohio Could Be Make Or Break For Senate Dems

Ohio is one of five states holding primary elections on Tuesday. A few big races there will make it a key state to watch in November. Democrat Sherrod Brown is looking to hold on to his Senate seat in...

19 Mar 202420min

The Damages Done To Georgia's Case Against Trump

The Damages Done To Georgia's Case Against Trump

The Georgia racketeering case against Donald Trump can proceed with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in charge. However, on Friday, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee ruled tha...

18 Mar 202419min

How Israel Became a Rogue Ally

How Israel Became a Rogue Ally

This week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he’s invading the Palestinian city of Rafah despite strong opposition from the Biden administration. Why does Israel, a country that seem...

16 Mar 202434min

Sen. Chuck Schumer Slams Netanyahu As "Obstacle To Peace"

Sen. Chuck Schumer Slams Netanyahu As "Obstacle To Peace"

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday called for new Israeli elections to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S., called Ne...

15 Mar 202422min

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