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Trump described the air in India as 'filthy'
World news 5 hours ago
In response to a question about addressing climate change during the final presidential debate on Thursday, President Donald Trump said that the air in India, China and Russia is "filthy." His remarks sparked a debate in India, with some questioning the US' emission levels while others agreed that air quality in India is bad.
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Journalists clarify Joe Biden position on fracking following final presidential debate
US elections 5 hours ago
During Thursday's debate, President Donald Trump pressed his Democratic rival about his position on fracking. Joe Biden responded by stating, " I have never said I oppose fracking." Throughout his campaign, Biden has repeatedly said he does not want to ban the oil and gas mining technique because it will help support a transition to the renewable energy in the US. In a March debate exchange with Bernie Sanders, the former Vice president did say "no new fracking." However, his campaign later clarified that Biden does not support a ban on fracking, but does want to stop the federal government issuing new drilling permits on public land.
WIRED goes in-depth on the risk of contracting COVID-19 from surface
COVID-19 5 hours ago
Early on during the pandemic, many people spent significant amounts of time carefully scrubbing and disinfecting surfaces out of fear of contracting COVID-19. Studies by scientists and experts now suggest that the risk of contracting the virus from a surface is quite low — though washing your hands regularly remains essential. WIRED summarized the latest research.
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Debates 2020: Trump and Biden to face off in final debate ahead of Election Day
Politics This morning
The second debate between President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden is set to take place on Thursday at 9 pm ET in Nashville, Tennessee. The event – which will be the final opportunity for the two candidates to face off before the November 3 presidential election – will be moderated by NBC News’ Kristen Welker, and will cover topics ranging from COVID-19 to national security. ⬇️ Follow here for real-time updates from trusted journalists and analysts ahead of Thursday’s debate.
The Worst Virus Outbreaks in the U.S. Are Now in Rural Areas
Rural counties of fewer than 10,000 people are seeing more coronavirus cases than at any other time during the pandemic.
Trump’s $10 Million Loan To His 2016 Campaign Raises New Questions
Trump boasted about self-funding his 2016 campaign, but in its tense final moments, his advisers could only get him to agree to a loan. "It was like a cash advance."
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Idaho is officially the best U.S. economy under Trump
A red state with red-hot growth increasingly relies on trade with Asia.
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White supremacist group talked about developing paramilitary training, the Southern Poverty Law Center reports
US news Yesterday
The Southern Poverty Law Center released new secret recordings on Thursday of vetting calls for young men to who are interesting in joining the White Supremacist group The Base. In the calls, The Base members speak about hosting paramilitary training and how to legally bring firearms to the trainings.
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CBS undeterred from airing the 60 Minutes interview with Trump after White House makes ‘unprecedented’ decision to leak footage
US news Yesterday
On Tuesday, after reportedly walking out of an interview with the 60 Minutes host, President Trump Tweeted that Stahl was “not wearing a mask in the White House after her interview with me,” and added, “Much more to come.” According to CNN’s Kaitlin Collins, the Tweet happened after Trump “abruptly ended his solo interview after around 45 minutes.”
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Viewers weigh in on the structure of the final presidential debate
US elections Last night
The final presidential debate, which was moderated by NBC's Kristen Welker, implemented two minutes of uninterrupted speaking time for each candidate's opening answers. Viewers praised the new rule — and the debate's new moderator — as the driving forces behind creating what some said was a more informative, civil debate.
Colorado's East Troublesome Fire forces evacuations for Estes Park
US news 1 hour ago
Officials are concerned that two of the largest fires in Colorado history will merge after the East Troublesome Fire jumped the Continental Divide and is threatening parts of Rocky Mountain State Park.
Nigerian president addresses the nation as anti-police brutality demonstrations continue
World news Yesterday
President Muhammadu Buhari urged Nigerians to stop the ongoing "End SARS" demonstrations during a televised address on Thursday, but did not make any mention of the reported deadly shooting of peaceful protesters that occurred on Tuesday. The incident, which took place in the Lagos district of Lekki, drew international condemnation.
Volunteer who died in AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trial may have been part of a placebo group
COVID-19 October 21, 2020
Brazilian health authority Anvisa says a volunteer in a clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University has died from COVID-19 complications, according to Reuters. Brazilian newspaper O Globo, citing unnamed sources, reported the 28-year-old man from Rio de Janeiro did not take the trial vaccine and suggested he was given a placebo. The clinical trial of the potential vaccine is set to continue in Brazil.
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Trump leaks “60 Minutes” interview: What to know about the tape
Trump leaked his White House conversation with Lesley Stahl before Sunday's broadcast of "60 Minutes." Here's what you should know about the interview.
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Prince William dubbed 'His Royal Thighness' after checking out KFC
Even royalty can't resist KFC's blend of 11 herbs and spices. The Duke of Cambridge was caught peering into in the window of the fast-food chain to the delight of everyone.
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NHL officially postpones 2021 Winter Classic and All-Star Weekend
NHL Yesterday
On Thursday, the league announced the postponement of the Winter Classic, originally set for January 1 at Target Field in Minneapolis, and the All-Star Weekend, slated to take place at BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida, on January 29-30. The NHL said it still plans to start next season on "or around" January 1, 2021.
Tiffany Pollard to return for 'I Love New York' reunion special
Reality TV queen Tiffany 'New York' Pollard will return for 'I Love New York: Reunited' on @VH1 in November, hosted by Vivica A. Fox.
Spain and France both exceed 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 Yesterday
Spain has become the first country in western Europe to report over 1 million cases. France hit one million cases just hours later, as they reported more than 40,000 cases in a single day for the first time.