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US election 2020: The great dividing line of this campaign

For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TJaHte

'My parents had hearts of gold, they didn't deserve it'

How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TJaVR8

Picture of the day for November 1, 2020

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Old choir at St Paul's Cathedral in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Learn more .

FOX NEWS: Biden and Trump campaign hard in the final sprint

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Biden and Trump campaign hard in the final sprint Rep. John Garamendi weighs in on the state of the two campaigns three days before the 2020 election. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3oMYFNN

FOX NEWS: Police declare unlawful assembly in Beverly Hills after Trump supporters and counterprotesters clash

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Police declare unlawful assembly in Beverly Hills after Trump supporters and counterprotesters clash The Beverly Hills Police Department declared an unlawful assembly Saturday after fights broke out between Trump supporters and counterprotesters.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HOIPRN

FOX NEWS: Dr. Fauci’s restaurant-owning cousin wishes he would ease up on lockdowns

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Dr. Fauci’s restaurant-owning cousin wishes he would ease up on lockdowns Fauci's cousin spoke out, saying that lockdowns should be localized instead of applied to industries as a whole. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kPi7H9

FOX NEWS: The 2020 state of play

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The 2020 state of play How the state of the race looks just days before the 2020 presidential election; the panel reacts on 'Bill Hemmer Reports' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3oUZcxc

FOX NEWS: Trump makes last-ditch pitch to Black Americans in op-ed

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Trump makes last-ditch pitch to Black Americans in op-ed After losing Black Americans by 85 points to Hillary Clinton in 2016, President Trump has made a concentrated push to win a larger share of that crucial voting bloc, culminating in an op-ed Friday entitled, "My Message to Black America." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3mDOoBw

FOX NEWS: Grenell: The energy is behind President Trump

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Grenell: The energy is behind President Trump Ric Grenell, former National Intelligence acting director, joins 'Bill Hemmer Reports.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37ZIBC8

FOX NEWS: NYC Halloween party for 400 draws coronavirus citations from sheriff

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NYC Halloween party for 400 draws coronavirus citations from sheriff New York City’s Sheriff has issued coronavirus violations to organizers of a Halloween party that drew a crowd of 400 mostly maskless people. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/35QFmKK

FOX NEWS: Iowa farmers split between voting President Trump and Joe Biden

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Iowa farmers split between voting President Trump and Joe Biden It’s a tight race in the key battleground state of Iowa between President Trump and Joe Biden. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37Vs5TT

Covid-19: Austria and Portugal announce restrictions

A number of European countries are enforcing new measures as cases continue to rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TId7bu

Oleksandr Usyk beats Derek Chisora on points in stylish display

Oleksandr Usyk earns a unanimous points win over Derek Chisora at Wembley Arena to underline his credentials at heavyweight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35Yi1Hc

Typhoon Goni: Philippines hit by year's most powerful storm

Torrential rain and "catastrophic violent winds" are expected on the main island of Luzon on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jj9zu9

US election: The big issue that could hurt Trump

Just ahead of the election, the US is seeing what could be the largest outbreak of the pandemic so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQx63C

US election 2020: 'It just makes me feel like a nobody'

Former prisoner Davion Hampton from Florida wants to vote in this US election. But he can't. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/320sWi5

US election: 'All Republicans should marry Democrats'

Chenren and Cathy Shao haven't let political differences get in the way of their eight-year marriage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HVJXmN

US election 2020: The great dividing line of this campaign

For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TJaHte

canonize: Word of the day for November 1, 2020

canonize , v : (chiefly Roman Catholicism) To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints. (figurative) To regard as a saint; to glorify, to exalt to the highest honour. (Christianity) To formally declare (a piece of religious writing) to be part of the biblical canon. (by extension) To regard (an artistic or written work) as one of a group of works representative of a particular field. (chiefly Christianity) Especially of a church: to give official approval to; to authorize, to sanction. Today is All Saints’ Day in Western Christianity.

Stanford Study Seeks to Quantify Infections Stemming From Trump Rallies

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/35Pg9QV

Senator Kelly Loeffler of Georgia, facing opponents from both parties, embraces Trumpism.

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By BY RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jH3O61

Police in North Carolina use a chemical spray to disperse a get-out-the-vote rally.

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By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/323ZGY2

George Shultz Speaks Out for Renewing U.S. Leadership Overseas

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By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ecdy7r

Wikipedia article of the day for October 31, 2020

The Wikipedia article of the day for October 31, 2020 is Bill Kibby . Bill Kibby (15 April 1903 – 31 October 1942) was a British-born Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that could be awarded to a member of the Australian armed forces during World War II. In 1940, Kibby enlisted in the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and joined the 2/48th Infantry Battalion. He was injured before the Siege of Tobruk, but was with the battalion during the First Battle of El Alamein in July 1942. In October, the battalion was committed to the Second Battle of El Alamein. Between 23 and 31 October, Kibby went forward alone and silenced an enemy machine gun post, mended a telephone line under heavy fire, and pressed forward under withering machine gun fire to help his company capture its objective. After this final action ultimately cost him his life, the Victoria Cross was awarded for his inspirational leadership.

Berlin airport opens... 10 years late

Berlin's new airport is finally opening to the public, 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ecZ4UF

Picture of the day for October 31, 2020

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Lutheran Parish Church of Hallstatt, Upper Austria. Learn more .

The Papers: 'National lockdown looms' and Stiles tributes

Several of Saturday's papers lead with reports that nationwide restrictions will be introduced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37X3Tk0

Championship leaders Reading beaten at Coventry

Leaders Reading fall to their first Championship defeat of the season as Coventry pick up their first league win in seven attempts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ejFu9u

Wilson beats Trump to clinch Championship League title

Kyren Wilson claims his first title on English soil after defeating world number one Judd Trump 3-1 in the final of the Championship League in Milton Keynes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TGUkxk

US election: What Latino first-time voters want

Every 30 seconds, a Latino in the US turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/364Khbd

Berlin airport opens... 10 years late

Berlin's new airport is finally opening to the public, 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ecZ4UF

Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'

Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jNEv29

FOX BIZ NEWS: Twitter censors top CBP official's tweet promoting border security

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Twitter censors top CBP official's tweet promoting border security Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Ronald Vitiello sounds off on 'The Evening Edit'

FOX BIZ NEWS: Bedford: Twitter's censorship of New York Post was 'baldly political'

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Bedford: Twitter's censorship of New York Post was 'baldly political' The Federalist editor Christopher Bedford sounds off on 'The Evening Edit' after paper's account unlocked

FOX BIZ NEWS: Twitter unlocks New York Post's account amid Hunter Biden controversy

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Twitter unlocks New York Post's account amid Hunter Biden controversy Former Utah US Attorney Brett Tolman reacts on 'The Evening Edit'

FOX BIZ NEWS: Twitter suspends US Customs and Border Protection official for saying border wall stops ‘gang members, murderers’

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Twitter suspends US Customs and Border Protection official for saying border wall stops ‘gang members, murderers’ Acting CBP Commissioner Mark Morgan discusses conservative ‘censorship’ by big tech, border security and the upcoming election.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Contact tracing is the 'bread and butter' of public health: Dr. Amesh Adalja

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Contact tracing is the 'bread and butter' of public health: Dr. Amesh Adalja Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security Infectious Disease Scholar Dr. Amesh Adalja discusses Taiwan marking its 200th day without any reported coronavirus cases.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Buy tech stocks while they’re down: Investor

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Buy tech stocks while they’re down: Investor Surevest CEO Rob Luna and Spotlight Asset Group CIO Shana Sissel on tech stocks and investing amid coronavirus volatility.

FOX BIZ NEWS: El-Erian: More worried about uncertainty from Fed than election

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El-Erian: More worried about uncertainty from Fed than election Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian provides insight into market uncertainty and shares investing advice.

pumpking: Word of the day for October 31, 2020

pumpking , n : (programming, slang) A Perl user working on shared source code who has been temporarily designated as the only person who is allowed to make changes. Boo! Happy Halloween!

Voters suing Minnesota over a mask mandate are asking the Supreme Court to intervene.

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By BY JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JeAC9Y

Time Running Short, Trump and Biden Return to Northern Battlegrounds

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By BY THOMAS KAPLAN AND ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eeng93

Woman Who Mailed Threat to Susan Collins Gets 30 Months in Prison

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By BY JOHN ISMAY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31XgW0Z

¿Quién ganará Florida, Biden o Trump? Esto dicen las encuestas

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By BY GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2JnWsbi

Political Satire Isn’t Dead. It’s Been Turned Into Horror Stories.

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By BY ANNALEE NEWITZ from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3jGKgP9

Glimmers of Hope for a Winter With Tropical Travel

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By BY CATHERINE PORTER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2HN23qM

FOX NEWS: Coronavirus cases reach single-day record in this state

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Coronavirus cases reach single-day record in this state Maine on Thursday set a single-day record for new cases of the novel coronavirus, according to data from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/31PCZ9R

FOX NEWS: Plan to detect coronavirus in wastewater may help pinpoint contact tracing needs

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Plan to detect coronavirus in wastewater may help pinpoint contact tracing needs Researchers are nearing completion of a mathematical algorithm to help pinpoint source of coronavirus infections within sewer systems. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/34F0Lar

FOX NEWS: Number of NYC residents getting flu shots skyrockets amid pandemic

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Number of NYC residents getting flu shots skyrockets amid pandemic The number of New York City adults and kids getting flu shots has skyrocketed this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to new data released Wednesday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kGgmvX

FOX NEWS: Maryland coronavirus hospitalizations soar

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Maryland coronavirus hospitalizations soar Coronavirus-related hospitalizations in Maryland reached their highest levels since early August, according to state health data. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jLJDUQ

FOX NEWS: Heavy media multitasking associated with poor memory, study finds

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Heavy media multitasking associated with poor memory, study finds Flicking between emails and social media while half-tuning in to a Zoom lecture? Researchers found heavier media multitasking correlated to poor memory in a new study. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/34BrpRw

FOX NEWS: New Jersey coronavirus hospitalizations surpass 1,000

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New Jersey coronavirus hospitalizations surpass 1,000 New Jersey’s hospitalized coronavirus patients snuck up past 1,000 on Tuesday for the first time since July. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jF9MEL

FOX NEWS: New post-coronavirus clinic to focus on lingering symptoms in patients

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New post-coronavirus clinic to focus on lingering symptoms in patients Physicians who saw a growing number of patients struggling with post-coronavirus respiratory issues and lingering symptoms hope that a new clinic specifically designed to promote recovery will address this population’s needs. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37PKG3t

The Papers: Labour in 'crisis' as Corbyn suspended

The papers cover the fallout from Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from Labour over an anti-Semitism report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TAqhr5

United Airlines to trial airport Covid testing

The airline's boss Scott Kirby tells the BBC passenger testing is "key to reopening the world economy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35N3iPa

'We asked Trump to stop playing YMCA' - Village People singer Victor Willis

Village People's lead singer says he doesn't endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TDO09O

FOX BIZ NEWS: Amazon scores record sales for any three-month period ever

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Amazon scores record sales for any three-month period ever The online retail giant total net sales for the quarter reached $96.1 billion compared to $70 billion a year ago, beating Wall Street expectations of $92.7 billion, according to analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. 

FOX BIZ NEWS: Alphabet sales growth back as Google key for advertisers

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Alphabet sales growth back as Google key for advertisers Google parent Alphabet Inc returned to sales growth in the third quarter as businesses initially hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic resumed advertising with the internet's biggest supplier of ads.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Wall Street donations favor Trump rival Joe Biden by smaller margin than Hillary Clinton

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Wall Street donations favor Trump rival Joe Biden by smaller margin than Hillary Clinton Wall Street has been pouring money into the coffers of former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign, but not at the pace seen during the 2016 election.

thesis: Word of the day for October 30, 2020

thesis , n : Senses relating to logic, rhetoric, etc. (rhetoric) A proposition or statement supported by arguments. (by extension) A lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis (sense 1.1), especially one submitted as a requirement for a university degree; a dissertation. (logic) An affirmation, or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis. (philosophy) In the dialectical method of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel: the initial stage of reasoning where a formal statement of a point is developed; this is followed by antithesis and synthesis. Senses relating to music and prosody. (music, prosody, originally) The action of lowering the hand or bringing down the foot when indicating a rhythm; hence, an accented part of a measure of music or verse indicated by this action; an ictus, a stress. (music, prosody, with a reversal of meaning) A depression of the voice when pronouncing a syllables of a word; hence, the unstressed part of the metrical foot of a verse upon which su

Trump and Biden Converge in Florida, an Elusive Prize Still Up for Grabs

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By BY KATIE GLUECK AND PATRICIA MAZZEI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jOnh57

A Californian is battling both influenza and Covid-19 in an early case of ‘co-infection.’

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By BY JOHN ISMAY from NYT World https://ift.tt/3e7alFW

Appeals court rules Minnesota cannot count ballots received after 8 p.m. on Election Day.

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By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/35KvzFX

Jimmy Orr, a Favorite Target of the Colts’ Unitas, Dies at 85

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By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3kTRvoF

Dems Mess With Texas

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By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37TXZQo

Biden campaign pushes drop boxes in new ads with the slogan ‘Silence him.’

By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/35EQbze

Choua Yang, Hmong Refugee and Educator, Dies at 53

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By BY STEPHEN KURCZY from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2TyAmoe

The morning

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By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/35KrTnD

The Voting Suppression Tipping Point

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By BY SPENCER BOKAT-LINDELL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/34Fh9rl

FOX NEWS: Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for October 28

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Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for October 28 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2XTufe1

FOX NEWS: Adele says she's 'single' amid rumors the singer is dating rapper Skepta

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Adele says she's 'single' amid rumors the singer is dating rapper Skepta Adele took to social media on Wednesday to seemingly put the kibosh on rumors she had a new man in her life. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2TArApI

FOX NEWS: Reese Witherspoon on if she’d ever run for office: ‘Our standards have become pretty low’

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Reese Witherspoon on if she’d ever run for office: ‘Our standards have become pretty low’ The "Legally Blonde" actress, 44, made the revelation on Monday’s episode of the “SmartLess” podcast. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37O4PqC

FOX NEWS: Maury Povich and Connie Chung reflect on their decades-long marriage: ‘There’s no need for any do-overs’

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Maury Povich and Connie Chung reflect on their decades-long marriage: ‘There’s no need for any do-overs’ After nearly 36 of marriage, Maury Povich and Connie Chung know what makes their relationship work. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ehDMWd