Sunday, September 13, 2020

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  • 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...

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  • 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.



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  • 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...


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  • 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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  • Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes today announced Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute President and former CEI attorney Melissa Holyoak will serve as the next Solicitor General for the...
  • Neither major political party holds a monopoly on bad ideas when it comes to federal policy towards the technology sector, according to a new report released today by the Competitive...
  • Terrible Tech 2.0

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    • View Full Document as PDF Executive Summary If you are looking for bipartisanship in Washington, D.C., the technology policy sector may be your best bet— but not in a good way. There...
  • Despite this broad support for a carbon tax, some have raised concerns that a carbon tax could place a disproportionate burden on the poor or that it would not guarantee that emission...
  • Read our new brief on birthright citizenship here. When Joe Biden selected Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate, law professor John Eastman, writing for Newsweek...
    • Birthright citizenship is a strength, rather than a weakness, of the American immigration system, encouraging assimilation by allowing children of immigrants to participate...
  • For the right, exploiting prejudices is all that counts. The things that used to be avoided are now being actively encouragedAt the heart of power, there used to be a distinction that...
  • The rule of six will just add more confusion. It’s starting to feel like March all over again, except solidarity has given way to resentmentKeeping up with lockdown rules in Greater...
    • Ethical wellbeing is as crucial as physical or mental health. There’s a way to rescue it from the jaws of modern politicsBritain is a country built on moral principles. The nation...

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  • Aline Chretien, the wife and trusted adviser of former prime minister Jean Chretien, has died at 84.
  • Aline Chretien is being remembered as a tenacious and devoted partner, one who played a quiet yet influential role in Canadian politics.
    • For thousands of COVID-19 patients around the world, the disease has become a chronic condition.

      Tallbloke's Talkshop

  • Looks like the UK government and the police are finally getting tired of allowing themselves to be made to look weak by XR climate buffoons. Tolerance doesn’t work with fanatics...
  • This scheme trumpeted: “Since July 2018 all of the electricity we supply to our customers is 100% green*. Whichever tariff you take from us all of the electricity we provide is certified...
    • Shockingly – for some – nature’s ocean carbon cycle is functioning quite well, despite constant attempts by feckless humans to undermine it [/sarc]. Time to revisit those...
  • Facebook has started removing false claims that the deadly wildfires in Oregon were started by various left-wing and right-wing groups, a spokesman for the social media company...
  • The event is set to focus on some of the great games coming to PS5 at launch and the company is also expected to disclose the PS5 price and its confirmed release date.  ...
    • In order to provide reliable information faster for people everywhere, Google is conducting more than 1,000 tests per day on an average to maintain quality in its Search and News platforms...
  • The report also included pioneering modelling which showed that without further efforts to counteract habitat loss and degradation, global biodiversity will continue to decline. ...
  • NASA is looking for private companies from around the world that can grab lunar dirt and rocks, setting off the process of creating a new marketplace for space resources...
    • The results show that exposure to UV-filters over a 48-hour period prevented the fleas from navigating through their environment. Exposure over a 14-day period--similar to what...
  • A security team comprising the Nepal Army and Nepal Police personnel have been dispatched to the incident site for carrying out search and rescue operation...
  • At least 18 people have been killed in recent blazes in California.
    • Many fundamental questions about the mechanisms of colour-emotion associations have yet to be clarified, said a researcher.
  • The Sikh separatists in the West are purportedly trying to drum up interest in a referendum on their demand for an independent state called Khalistan – meaning, Land of the Pure. ...
  • The state also registered the recovery of 3,363 coronavirus patients taking the total number of cured people so far to 1,18,642 which is 78.67 per cent...
    • The Delhi government has allowed gyms to resume operations from Monday (September 14, 2020), also yoga institutes has been permitted to reopened from Monday. While, the weekly markets...

      Channel NewsAsia World News

  • The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday reported 6,467,481 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 40,423 cases from its previous count, and said...
  • Around 4,000 health workers demonstrated in Brussels on Sunday (Sep 13), calling for more spending on the healthcare system in a country that was badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic...
    • Greece said Sunday it hoped thousands of asylum seekers left homeless by fires at Europe's largest migrant camp could be rehoused within a week to end a crisis that has seen protesters...

      Channel NewsAsia Asia Pacific News

  • India said on Sunday it was considering granting an emergency authorisation for a COVID-19 vaccine, particularly for the elderly and people in high-risk workplaces, as the country's...
  • Walt Disney's live-action remake of Mulan pulled in US$23.2 million over the weekend at box offices in China, a slow start for the big-budget epic about a Chinese folk hero in its...
    • KATHMANDU: Landslides triggered by torrential rain swept through two villages in Nepal on Sunday (Sep 13), killing at least 12 people, a government official said. Ten people were...

      Channel NewsAsia Front Page News

  • The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday reported 6,467,481 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 40,423 cases from its previous count, and said...
  • REUTERS: Thai racer Alex Albon thanked Red Bull for their faith in him after he took his first Formula One podium finish at the Tuscan Grand Prix. The British-born 24-year-old finished...
    • Around 4,000 health workers demonstrated in Brussels on Sunday (Sep 13), calling for more spending on the healthcare system in a country that was badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic...

    13 September - iGoogle Portal - MSM News

  • Launch of a Kuaizhou-1A satellite carrying a remote sensing satellite has ended in ambiguity and likely failure following liftoff from Jiuquan. SpaceNews...
  • Astra launched its Rocket 3.1 vehicle late Sept. 11, but the flight ended during the small launch vehicle’s first-stage burn. SpaceNews
  • While ULA builds the Atlas 5 for NROL-101 it also is working to get NROL-44 launched on a Delta 4 Heavy. SpaceNews
  • United Launch Alliance is looking at a three-core version of its Vulcan Centaur rocket, although an executive said that such a vehicle is “pretty far out on the horizon.” SpaceNews...
    • Virgin Orbit has asked OneWeb’s bankruptcy court to require OneWeb pay $46.3 million on a contract termination fee for 35 LauncherOne missions it canceled in 2018 SpaceNews...

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  • Playgrounds will reopen and two people will be able to meet outdoors in the first easing of Melbourne's stage four restrictions today.
  • The LA County Sheriff's Department saidthat the two deputies "were ambushed as they sat in their patrol vehicle" in the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Compton...
    • Australia have for a second time suffered a collapse on their limited-overs tour of England, surrendering the second ODI at Old Trafford after losing 7/32...

      The Times of India



  • This is the first time in the history of Indian Parliament that both chambers have been integrated for holding a session. Political parties have been allotted a certain number of seats...
  • There was a time when road connectivity, internet connectivity were not discussed. Being a landlocked state, Bihar faced many challenges... Nitish Kumar has played a big role in...
  • The recovery period is likely to be longer for patients who suffer from a more severe form of the disease and those with pre-existing illnesses, the protocol says. Patients are advised...
  • Police claimed to have found “crucial evidence”, including Khalid’s movement during the riots, after interrogating him about meeting members of ‘United Against Hate’...

    • India's Covid-19 recovered patients have seen a 'steep exponential rise' from 50,000 patients in May to over 36 lakh patients in September which is 'nearly' 3.8 times the active cases...

  • Two of the most senior officials involved in planning the May 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden warned Thursday that a U.S. pullout from Afghanistan would result in a Taliban takeover...


  • Criticism grows of plan to break international law as EU calls for bill to be droppedDowning Street is facing a showdown with Conservative backbench rebels as criticism over its plans...
  • Exclusive: CMI chief warns women without sufficient childcare could be left out of key decisionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe government’s...

    • Leaked documents reveal backlog of 185,000 swabs and tests sent abroad for processingCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe government’s coronavirus...

      CNN.com - Top Stories




  • Attacks ads are nothing new, but the Trump campaign's use of manipulation is in a class of its own, says CNN's Daniel Dale. He deconstructs the Trump team's newest, egregious ad and...


  •   Washington Post: Breaking News



  • Air quality across Oregon was listed as “hazardous” or “very unhealthy,” and a dense smoke advisory remained in effect for much of the state. Similar warnings were issued...
  • The realities of flooding, drought, wildfires and high costs are weighing on a weary public. For the first time in a decade, more people left California last year than arrived...

    • Plumes have reached 55,000 feet in height with embedded thunderstorms, lightning and tornadoes.

    PCWorld



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  • Anyone who uses a smartphone knows the importance of carrying a backup battery pack. But given the large number of options on Amazon, you might feel overwhelmed, understandably...