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Kylie Jenner's Instagram post caused a 'surge' in voter activity online, organization says

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Kylie Jenner's Instagram post caused a 'surge' in voter activity online, organization says The 23-year-old posted a message on social media to her almost 200 million followers earlier this week instructing them to vote.

Ex-Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher disses Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran's music

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Ex-Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher disses Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran's music The guitarist made the comments during an appearance on Matt Morgan’s 'Funny How?' podcast. 

Anyone Else Want to See Trump ‘Shut Up’?

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By BY GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3l1zR1B

The Proud Boys, Who Trade in Political Violence, Get a Boost From Trump

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By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR, ALAN FEUER, MIKE BAKER AND SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/30nxtKP

A major Boston hospital has a cluster of cases among its staff and patients.

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By BY GIULIA MCDONNELL NIETO DEL RIO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2HMcPh5

Trump Renews Fears of Voter Intimidation as G.O.P. Poll Watchers Mobilize

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By BY DANNY HAKIM, STEPHANIE SAUL, NICK CORASANITI AND MICHAEL WINES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Sc4nJI

Hopeful Day in Queens: A Slice of Pizza, Served Indoors

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By BY MATTHEW HAAG from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3ihxplS

Pennsylvania’s top election official casts doubt on fraud claims in Luzerne County.

By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2SeAx7K

Republicans Scold Trump on White Supremacy, Fearing a Drag on the Party

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By BY ALEXANDER BURNS, JONATHAN MARTIN AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33ffFU4

Coronavirus

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Sda5Lt

Rebuffed by Vatican, Pompeo Assails China and Aligns With Pope’s Critics

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By BY JASON HOROWITZ AND LARA JAKES from NYT World https://ift.tt/3l1QP02

U.S. Repatriates Last of Islamic State Suspects Believed Captured in Syria

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By BY KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3cPgmqb

M.L.B. Will Allow Fans at World Series and N.L. Championship Series

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By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3cMwKI6

Movie theaters say they can’t survive without aid from Congress.

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By BY BROOKS BARNES from NYT Business https://ift.tt/36iZAyA

Now at the Boarding Gate: Coronavirus Tests

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By BY TARIRO MZEZEWA from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/3jiab0d

Cybersecurity researcher hacks smart coffee maker with ransomware, uses it to ask for money

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Cybersecurity researcher hacks smart coffee maker with ransomware, uses it to ask for money Avast senior researcher Martin Hron found a way to hack into a smart coffee maker and use the machine to ask for money.

Celebrity chef José Andrés to serve food at voting polls, feed voters and poll workers

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Celebrity chef José Andrés to serve food at voting polls, feed voters and poll workers World Central Kitchen will target polling locations that have historically had long lines, where large turnouts are expected or that have limited facilities.

WebMD slammed for 'chai latte' recipe

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WebMD slammed for 'chai latte' recipe The recipe video was roasted on social media for using nontraditional ingredients.

Fat squirrel spotted eating McDonald's cheeseburger outside Florida location

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Fat squirrel spotted eating McDonald's cheeseburger outside Florida location Burgers are probably tastier than acorns.

New Mexico server surprised with $1,200 tip through Venmo Challenge: 'I love my community'

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New Mexico server surprised with $1,200 tip through Venmo Challenge: 'I love my community' A waitress in New Mexico was shocked to receive a $1,200 tip, the latest generous gratuity to make headlines through the feel-good Venmo Challenge that’s sweeping social media.

Burger King Belgium is angling for a Michelin star

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Burger King Belgium is angling for a Michelin star For restaurants across the world, one of the greatest honors is to receive a star from the Michelin Guide. Typically, these stars are awarded to high-end restaurants run by accomplished chefs, but one fast-food chain is hoping to change that.

Subway customer filmed ranting at worker over 'right' to not wear mask: 'I am free'

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Subway customer filmed ranting at worker over 'right' to not wear mask: 'I am free' Getting a sandwich shouldn’t be this stressful.

Renowned Michelin-starred restaurant in Napa Valley burns in California wildfire

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Renowned Michelin-starred restaurant in Napa Valley burns in California wildfire The Restaurant at Meadowood, or TRAM, was consumed in the Glass Fire.

Researchers say a Project Veritas video accusing Ilhan Omar of voter fraud was a ‘coordinated disinformation campaign.’

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3n34YM7

Barrett told senators that Trump offered her the nomination much sooner than was previously known.

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ieEDXX

New on SI: Derek Carr, Las Vegas Raiders Players Shown at Charity Event Without Masks

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Raiders players were seen on video without masks during the indoor charity event while talking with guests, who also weren’t wearing masks. LAS VEGAS — Several Las Vegas Raiders players attended a charity event held by teammate Darren Waller that might have violated league rules for the coronavirus pandemic. The Darren Waller Foundation held a fundraising event at a country club just outside Las Vegas on Monday to help young people overcome drug and alcohol addiction. Players were seen on video without masks during the indoor event while talking and mingling with guests, who also weren’t wearing masks. Among the players in attendance were quarterbacks Derek Carr and Nathan Peterman, tight ends Jason Witten and Foster Moreau, and Waller. Rules from the NFL and NFLPA limit what players are allowed to do away from the facility this season to try to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Among the banned activities are music concerts or entertainment events, house gatherings of

Trump Paid $750 in Federal Income Taxes in 2017. Here’s the Math.

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By BY RUSS BUETTNER, MIKE MCINTIRE, SUSANNE CRAIG AND KEITH COLLINS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3kXZqAH

Live Tonight: Watch the Debate With Fact Checks

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By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3cKve9a

Quebec brings back restrictions as cases rise again

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By BY DAN BILEFSKY AND IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3jt1osJ

Draymond Green Doesn’t Mind Missing the N.B.A. Finals. This Year.

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By BY MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3cOR63p

Trump’s top intelligence official releases unverified and previously rejected Russia information.

By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, ADAM GOLDMAN AND NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Gp6k3a

Bad Call Sends Kristina Mladenovic Spiraling Again

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By BY BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Gie6Mb

The Facebook Pages With the Largest Share of Debate Conversation

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By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3n663Tg

Researchers say a Project Veritas video accusing Ilhan Omar of voter fraud was a ‘coordinated disinformation campaign.’

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jlJl7K

Meron Benvenisti Dies at 86; Urged One State for Jews and Palestinians

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By BY SAM ROBERTS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ScqTlK

Trump Sent a Warning. Let’s Take It Seriously.

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By BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/30kXM4d

The Morning

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By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/30iPOZs

Barrett told senators that Trump offered her the nomination much sooner than previously known.

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2EKgCu1

Top Intelligence Official Releases Unverified, Previously Rejected Russia Information

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By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, ADAM GOLDMAN AND NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33dw773

Watch Live Debate Stream: Trump vs Biden

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34dnCIH

Twins’ Playoff Misery Continues, Courtesy of the Depleted Astros

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By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3ieKlZY

In the Breonna Taylor Case, a Battle of Blame Over the Grand Jury

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By BY SHAILA DEWAN, WILL WRIGHT AND JOHN ELIGON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3kYO1AO

Cuomo and De Blasio Need a United Front on Coronavirus Hot Spots

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2G2aIW0

Chris Christie helped run Trump’s debate prep. He’ll also be a debate pundit for ABC.

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By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34970Sm

Presidential debate season begins with an unpredictable and unnerving first matchup.

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By BY GLENN THRUSH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2HEBF2d

Coronavirus

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/30haLDW

Seattle police to make staffing changes following violent weekend of vandalism

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Seattle police to make staffing changes following violent weekend of vandalism Seattle's interim police chief, Adrian Diaz, is making changes following a violent weekend of vandalism across the city as protestors express their anger and disagreement with the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case. 

Heavy machinery crushes woman to death on beach

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Heavy machinery crushes woman to death on beach A woman who appeared to be in her late 40s to early 50s lying on a beach in California was crushed to death by a tractor around 10 a.m. Monday, according to reports.

Police report 911 emergency call service outages in multiple states

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Police report 911 emergency call service outages in multiple states The extent of the outage was not immediately clear.

Detroit violent crime led nation in 2019 despite drop, FBI report says

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Detroit violent crime led nation in 2019 despite drop, FBI report says Detroit led the nation last year in violent crime among big cities despite a slight decline from the previous year, according to FBI figures.