Sunday, September 13, 2020

13 September - iGoogle Portal - Tab 6 - MSM News


  • State laws have declined in their capacity to serve charter school students, according to a new report published by the Center for Education Reform (CER). Since 1996, CER has...
  • When asked about the election not being stolen in 2008, then candidate Barack Obama said, “Well, it helps that we have Democrats in charge of the machines.” He then went on to give...

    • More than half of the households surveyed in the four largest U.S. cities are facing serious financial problems as a result of their state and city shutdowns, a new five-part polling...

  • Anjou Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser | $16 | Amazon | Clip coupon + Promo Code HKY6TL8IRead more...
  • Even though there are still technically a few more weeks of summer, the high temperatures and humidity haven’t gone away (at least in New York). And those without air conditioning...

    • For those fortunate enough to live somewhere with decent public transportation and rely on it to get around, the past six months have probably been a challenge. Even though a lot of...

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  • The phrase “food is political” pops up all the time, and has particular weight as we head toward the finish line of this incredibly fraught election season. Learn more Slideshow...
  • Crippling the US Postal Service is a terrible blow to rural areas that are already behind when it comes to many other services. Learn more Slideshow Category: Flex Slider...

    • The phrase “food is political” pops up all the time in the food and farm movement world, and has particular weight right now as we head toward the finish line of this incredibly fraught...

  • The restrictions announced on Sunday will last at least three weeks, PM Benjamin Netanyahu says.
  • At least 250 people are arrested, ahead of the latest of several weeks of mass protest.

    • Donald Trump has hinted he will start spending his own money in the state that could swing the race.



      memeorandum




  • New York Times: Wildfires Live Updates: ‘It Is Apocalyptic,’ Senator Says of Destruction  —  At least 24 people have died in the fires.  In Oregon, which has taken the biggest...
  • CNN: Joe Biden: There's a smarter way to be tough on Iran  —  Former Vice President Joe Biden is the Democratic nominee for President.  The views expressed in this commentary...

    • CNN: Trump to hold first entirely indoor rally in nearly three months  —  (CNN)President Donald Trump is expected to rally thousands of supporters indoors on Sunday for the first...


  • Janus mission seeks solution to orbiting space rocks in the Solar System NASA is splashing $55m on a new space mission to send two small camera-carrying spacecraft to study a type of...
  • Better yet - do the basics and your systems won't get encrypted in the first place Most online attacks could be easily avoided by following basic cyber security advice, Australia’s...

    • What's that? You want to breathe clean air? Tough luck then VMware, the cloud computing biz headquartered in Palo Alto, California, will reportedly cut salaries for employees opting...


      BBC News - Technology




  • Google, YouTube's parent company, is facing a landmark claim over the use of children's data in the UK.
  • From treetops to ironing-board desks - a look at some of your creative home offices.

    • Matt Hancock describes it as a "defining moment" in the effort to control the spread of Covid-19.


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  • An innocent dog was painted from head to toe to look like a tiger. This intricate paint job put the animal at risk of physical and mental harm. Demand the individual(s) responsible be...
  • Human rights activists, students, journalists, and religious figures have been illegally detained by Cambodian authorities for their peaceful protests. Demand their immediate...

    • Our rich and diverse National Forests may soon be opened up to destruction by oil companies. Call for environmental review to be carried out for all oil drilling proposals to protect...


      Unexplained Mysteries




  • Over 300 years ago, thousands of Scots were burnt at the stake because they were believed to be witches. Back in 1563, the newly established Scottish...
  • New research has suggested that you might actually stand a chance of escaping a rampaging T. rex. If it is often joked that if you were among a group...



  • The space agency has tasked private firms with the job of collecting and returning samples of soil from the Moon. With the first manned mission to the...



      All Things Considered : NPR





  • NPR's Michel Martin speaks with actor Geoffrey Owens about his new show, Shift Happens, to show that "all work matters," after Owens himself was "job shamed."...
  • NPR's Michel Martin talks with writer Felicia Sullivan, who parted ways with her friend of 26 years after learning she supports President Trump.

    • Even beyond wildfire smoke, the air this summer has been more dangerous for millions of Americans. That's because of the warming climate (TM), which threatens to roll back decades of improving...



  • He 'vigorously denies the accusation of misbehaviour"
  • No arrests were made

    • A rescue operation was launched this afternoon



  • Portal origin URL: NASA, NOAA to Discuss Solar Cycle Prediction During Media TeleconferencePortal origin nid: 464344Published: Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 14:57Featured...
  • Portal origin URL: NASA's Terra Highlights Aerosols From Western Fires in Danger ZonePortal origin nid: 464330Published: Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 10:46Featured...

    • Our planet is facing an unprecedented crisis as we continue to wrestle with the impacts of coronavirus. With its unparalleled technical and scientific expertise, NASA has joined...



      How to of the Day





  • Ah, oranges—the sweet, juicy fruit that just about everybody likes. In addition to being a great snack, oranges are also perfect for garnishing drinks, especially cocktails and...
  • It can be so disappointing to spend time and resources on preparing a delicious meal, only to find that the meat has dried out while it was cooking in the oven. Delightfully, though...

    • Everyone should have a few basic sewing skills and the straight stitch might be the best to learn. You don't need a sewing machine if you're stitching by hand. Instead, practice with...



  • As the world races to find a COVID-19 vaccine, one of the most promising vaccine trials has hit a major roadblock. AstraZeneca paused its Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial after a woman...
  • Since the police killing of George Floyd in May sparked a nationwide uprising against police brutality, armed white supremacists have taken to the streets of U.S. cities in response...

    • As the United States marks 19 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people, a new report finds at least 37 million people in eight countries have been...



  • Police say reporter Josie Huang didn't identify herself as a reporter, and was interfering with a lawful arrest. KPCC says Huang was just documenting the arrest on video when police...
  • Residents of Bermuda are being urged to protect life and property ahead of Paulette, while on the Gulf Coast, forecasters are warning of potentially life-threatening storm surge...

    • Despite rumors circulating on social media, law enforcement officials say they have seen no evidence of people affiliated with antifa or other political groups starting fires...



  • There may have been cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles as early as last December, months before the first known U.S. cases were identified, a new study claims...
  • People with high blood pressure tend to fare worse when infected with COVID-19, and the chronic condition can complicate their treatment in unexpected ways, new research shows...

    • Suicides among children and young people aged 10 to 24 rose 57% from 2007 to 2018, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

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