Jeffrey MervisA U.S. Senate panel yesterday unanimously endorsed legislation to tighten oversight of federally funded researchers with ties to foreign governments.

The move came despite objections from universities whose faculty would come under increased scrutiny if the bill becomes law.The bipartisan support from the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs for the Safeguarding American Innovation Act (S.

3997) reflects an apparent growing consensus that Congress should respond to Chinese-backed research collaborations seen as threatening national security.

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U.S. labels TikTok a ‘national security threat’

With over 800 million active users and 2 billion downloads, the Chinese made app, TikTok, is extremely popular. Though there are red flags surrounding the platform’s collection of user data.

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NJ law replaces expiring federal health tax with state levy

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Home security camera captures ‘bolide’ meteor streak across Albuquerque night sky

Local news media reported two meteor showers were expected in the area between Tuesday evening and Wednesday called the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids.RELATED: Double meteor showers to light up the night sky this week in the wake of comet NEOWISEMeteors or asteroids that are categorized as “bolide” are due to the light that’s emitted once the space debris explodes in the atmosphere, according to American Meteor Society (AMS). “The Alpha Capricornids are active from July 3 through August 15 with a ‘plateau-like’ maximum centered on July 30,” according to AMS.

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Edmonton-based groups call for new day shelter, more supports after EXPO Centre drop-in closure

Edmonton EXPO Centre officially closed its drop-in shelter program.A joint letter signed by nine local groups, including the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights and EndPovertyEdmonton, said that the closure will lead to issues in vulnerable communities.“While we recognize the temporary EXPO Centre was established to respond to COVID-19 needs, it’s closure on Friday July 31st is going to have severe impacts on the city,” the letter said.“Our concern is that there will be increased loss of life, violence, abuse, and social tension.” Edmonton Expo Centre to close as drop-in day shelter July 31 When it announced the closure, the city said an average of 675 people visited the Expo Centre on a daily basis for a meal, a shower, to do laundry

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Bringing the ant colony home: Scientists seek new ways to continue research amid coronavirus

COVID-19 puts a damper on research and labs can’t be used.Fairweather, like several other scientists, is trying to make the best of the summer when researchers typically spend long hours outdoors collecting data in the field.“It’s a pretty bleak year for research,” Fairweather said.

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Coronavirus deals 2nd blow to businesses in Toronto’s construction-laden Little Jamaica

Toronto‘s Little Jamaica, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant doubling down on the fight to survive.Heavy congestion and construction from the Eglinton Crosstown light-rail transit (LRT) project has kept customers away from the west-end neighbourhood for almost nine years. It has wiped out many of the Black businesses that line this stretch from Allen Road to Keele Street––and with them, Black history and Afro-Caribbean culture.Then COVID-19 hit in March, and delivered the second half of the one-two economic punch dealt to this historic community.

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Groups protest exclusion of HIV-infected people from coronavirus vaccine trials

Jocelyn KaiserScience's COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center and the Heising-Simons Foundation.As large trials get underway to test the vaccines needed to stop the global coronavirus pandemic, one group has realized they are being left out and is not happy: People living with HIV.Several companies pursuing a COVID-19 vaccine, including Moderna, which began giving its candidate to volunteers in a planned 30,000-person efficacy trial on Monday, plan to exclude HIV-positive people because of fears that their infection would impair an immunization response.

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New money service in West Lothian for people living in crisis during pandemic

People in West Lothian who are facing money worries as a result of coronavirus are being urged to take full advantage of the support available.The coronavirus pandemic has led to more people facing challenges around bills, rent and job security.The Scottish Government, in partnership with the Citizens Advice network in Scotland, is raising awareness of the support available for those who need it during these difficult times.

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Nervous commuters can now travel to work on new 'Covid-Secure' buses

As thousands of Brits prepare to return to the office in the coming weeks, one company has decided to quite literally bust the journey to work wide open.

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Pregnant woman faces £7,400 bill to give birth after being stuck in the UK amid Covid-19

coronavirus crisis. After arriving to Lincolnshire in January she became stranded with her husband because of the pandemic.Aman Marshall and her husband Andrew who live in China were initially unable to return home due to lockdown.

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COVID-19: Calgary Transit drivers raise concerns about mandatory mask bylaw

mandatory mask bylaw is set to take effect on Aug. 1.Refusing to wear a mask could see people get fined.Businesses will be mandated to post sufficient signage provided by the city and failing to do so properly could also result in a fine.

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Joe Biden's search for a running mate enters final stretch

FILE - US Presidential candidate and former Vice President, Joe Biden, speaks during a campaign event at the William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center in Wilmington, Delaware on July 28, 2020. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)WASHINGTON (AP) - As Joe Biden nears the announcement of his vice presidential choice, the top contenders and their advocates are making final appeals.The campaign hasn't finalized a date for naming a running mate, but three people who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the plans said a public announcement likely wouldn't happen before the week of Aug.

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The do’s and don’ts of proper mask use ahead of mandatory bylaw in Edmonton

Starting Aug. 1, face coverings will be mandatory in public places and vehicles like Edmonton transit.

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Calgary’s temporary face-covering bylaw takes effect Saturday

Starting Saturday, masks will be mandatory at indoor public spaces in Calgary. As Jenna Freeman reports, the city is focusing on educating the public rather than enforcing the bylaw.

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Coronavirus deals 2nd blow to Toronto’s construction-laden Little Jamaica

Toronto’s Little Jamaica is struggling to recover from a double knockout. It’s been facing hardship due to gridlock related to ongoing Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction, and now business has gotten tougher during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Roosevelt Boulevard speeding fines to take effect Saturday

PHILADELPHIA - Drivers speeding along the Roosevelt Boulevard will soon face a $100 fine. Hardball begins at midnight Saturday with the Philadelphia Parking Authority sending real tickets.Raymond says told FOX 29's Hank Flynn he has to start slowing down because it’s getting expensive.“I already got tickets.

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Co-parenting during coronavirus: London, Ont., groups expand decision-making service

London Family Court Clinic (LFCC) and the Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) are working together to provide free shared decision-making coaching services to help co-parenting families in need amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.Bonnie Wooten, project lead with the Children’s Hospital, says a shared decision-making project has been underway within the hospital community for a few years and the hospital had been looking to expand the program.“We’re pretty excited and pleased to be recognized by the London Family Court Clinic to partner with us to provide this model of support to some of their community members,” Wooten told Global News.

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Saskatchewan holding the line on prevention despite spike in coronavirus cases

The spread of the virus has led to 18 deaths in Saskatchewan, with two occurring this week.

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AP WAS THERE: The 1936 Berlin Olympics

1936 Berlin Olympics on the day of the 200-meter dash. Jesse Owens won his third gold medal by beating Matthew (Mack) Robinson.

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Despite coronavirus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail

DETROIT - Despite fears that the coronavirus pandemic will worsen, Victor Gibson said he's not planning to take advantage of Michigan’s expanded vote-by-mail system when he casts his ballot in November.The retired teacher from Detroit just isn't sure he can trust it. Many Black Americans share similar concerns and are planning to vote in person on Election Day, even as mail-in voting expands to more states as a safety precaution during the pandemic.For many, historical skepticism of a system that tried to keep Black people from the polls and worries that a mailed ballot won't get counted outweigh the prospect of long lines and health dangers from a virus that's disproportionately affected communities of color.

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Nokia profit up despite pandemic as new CEO takes over

HELSINKI: Nokia has reported better than expected second-quarter earnings on the back of improved margins for telecoms equipment and software despite the coronavirus crisis causing a substantial drop in revenue.The Espoo, Finland-based maker of new-generation 5G mobile and other networks said Friday that its net profit for the April-June period was up 22% at 316 million euros ($376 million).

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Calgary’s mandatory mask bylaw takes effect on Aug. 1

The City of Calgary’s new mandatory mask bylaw will take effect on Aug. 1. Matthew Conrod has details on what Calgarians can expect.

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Rochdale council is planning to freeze council tax next year - the leader hopes it will help 'those who most need it' after the coronavirus pandemic

Rochdale council is planning to freeze council tax next year to help people get back on their feet following the coronavirus pandemic.The authority is facing an eye-watering budget gap of more than £33m in 2021/22, largely owing to the impact of Covid-19 on its finances.Abandoning its initial plan to put bills up by the maximum 1.99pc will cost the council £1.8m in lost income.But council leader Allen Brett says he is determined not to inflict any further financial hardship on residents on the back of the coronavirus crisis.He said: “We’re doing this because I just think people have paid too much money out during the pandemic and the people who probably most need it - in other words the working poor - need a council tax freeze.”The

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Startups explore new revenue streams amid covid-19 crisis

BENGALURU : With revenues nosediving as much as 90%, several startups in India witnessed severe disruption across their core businesses following the covid-19 outbreak.While revenues took a big hit, the pandemic has propelled many companies to look at new business segments.Gurugram-based payments firm MobiKwik tapped on the tailwinds around digital payments and insurance to soften the impact of covid-19 on revenue.“In-store payments have gone up because card or cash is something consumers don’t want to use anymore.

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Nepal reopens Everest despite coronavirus pandemic uncertainty

coronavirus uncertainty.The Himalayan country shut its borders in March just ahead of the busy spring season when hundreds of mountaineers usually flock to the country, costing jobs and millions of dollars in revenue.A nationwide lockdown was lifted last week, and Nepal is now open "for tourism activities, including mountaineering and trekking." Mira Acharya of the tourism department told AFP.The government will permit international flights to land in the country from August 17.The decision comes despite over 1,000 new coronavirus infections reported this week, with a total of 19,547 cases.Officials were "working on" safety protocols Acharya added, including for how long visitors would have to quarantine on arrival.Mingma Sherpa of Seven

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Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit

FILE - U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin (L) and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows (R) listen prior to Trump's Marine One departure from the South Lawn of the White House July 29, 2020 in Washington, DC.

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LEADING OFF: Yelich, Springer slumping, Blue Jays wandering

A look at what’s happening around the majors on Friday:SLOW STARTSTwo-time defending NL batting champion Christian Yelich has a long way to go if he wants a three-peat. The Milwaukee star is 1 for 27 to start the season, an .037 average that’s worst among qualified hitters.Yelich also has struck out 12 times going into the series opener at home against Jack Flaherty and the Cardinals.A trio of top Houston hitters also has been slow out of the batter’s box this season.

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Apple posts highest ever revenue for June quarter, despite the pandemic

global slowdowns and other hurdles, technology giant Apple reported a strong quarter today, with $59.7 billion in revenue and double digit growth in products and services. This is an 11% growth year-on-year, and exceeds analyst estimates.

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Trump offers to help pay for Vanessa Guillen funeral

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump met Thursday with the family of a soldier who investigators say was slain on the Texas Army base where she was stationed, saying it is a "terrible story" and that he would help with funeral expenses.The family of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, whose remains were found July 2 following her disappearance in April from Fort Hood, rallied with several dozen supporters before the meeting with Trump, calling for justice in the case and for changes in the way the military handles sexual abuse and harassment."It's an incredible story.

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Blue Jays-Phillies series postponed after 2 positive COVID-19 cases

Major League Baseball has postponed this weekend’s scheduled series between Toronto and Philadelphia because of concerns about the coronavirus after two Phillies staffers tested positive.“Major League Baseball will coordinate with health experts and the Major League Baseball Players Association in planning for the Phillies’ resumption of play, and will provide further scheduling updates as necessary,” the league said in a statement Thursday.

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Here’s where you can get free sandbags in Central Florida

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – As Tropical Storm Isaias continues to strengthen on its projected path toward Florida, multiple counties in Central Florida are offering locations for residents to pick up free sandbags.Most sites will require residents to come equipped with their own shovels and also wear a face covering.Residents are strongly encouraged to keep the bags for the duration of the 2020 hurricane season.Below is a list of counties and locations currently providing sandbags.

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Extra $600 in jobless aid set to lapse as talks deadlock

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Coronavirus: U.S. economy suffers blow in second quarter due to COVID-19

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NDP Opposition critical of Alberta’s back-to-school-plan

NDP education critic Sarah Hoffman joined the noon news to share her concern with the UCP’s back-to-school plan for Alberta students, calling on the province to put an additional $1.1 billion into the school plan and suggesting ways students could be further spread out from schools to avoid transmission of the novel coronavirus.

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‘He believed in America’: Former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton pay tribute to John Lewis

ATLANTA - Former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were among the political and civil rights leaders who paid tribute Thursday to the late Rep.

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UMG Revenues Up 3.5% Halfway Through 2020, Despite Pandemic Hit

Universal Music Group’s revenues for the first half of 2020 were up 3.5% at constant currency and perimeter over the first half of 2019, to €3.46 billion ($4.09 billion), even as its quarterly revenue dipped slightly (down 4.7%) from Q1 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic-caused lockdowns that took hold around the world.

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Administration wants West Wing remodel money in virus bill

FILE - The flag at White House is at full staff on July 19, 2020 in Washington, DC. Rep.

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Stakes rise for virus talks as jobless aid lapses, GDP drops

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I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! 'will return this year for 20th series' despite coronavirus pandemic

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! will allegedly be returning for its 20th series. ITV has been revealed to Mirror Online that the fan favourite show will be coming back to screens to entertain the nation this autumn after the coronavirus pandemic left the show's future up in the air.

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‘He asked for the election to be delayed?‘ Florida governor responds to President Trump’s tweet

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis was busy watching a launch Thursday on Florida’s coast and missed President Donald Trump’s tweet calling to delay the 2020 election but when asked about a possible delay the governor said “Florida will be good to go.”Trump tweeted Thursday: “With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which is good), 2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history.

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‘Half of Republicans’ will vote no on new stimulus package aimed to help families during pandemic

Forbes reported.The new $1 trillion stimulus package dubbed the HEALS Act (Health, Economic Assistance Liability Protection & Schools Act) follows the CARES Act, the $2.2 trillion stimulus package Congress passed in March.The March bill provided a one-time $1,200 check to Americans who made less than $75,000 per year. The amount of the check was scaled down until it hit an income level of $99,000 per year, when it was phased out altogether.Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, told Fox News that, “half of the Republicans are going to vote ‘no’ on any more aid.

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U.S. senators introduce bipartisan resolution urging public to wear masks

(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) WASHINGTON D.C. - United States senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) have introduced a bipartisan resolution that urges the public to wear a mask as a preventative measure to stem to spread of the coronavirus.Senators Toomey and Bennet touted their early action that encouraged the CDC and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to update safety guidelines to encourage the use of masks.“As our economy continues to reopen and until a vaccine is available, wearing a face mask when you venture out is the most practical and cost-effective manner in which we, as Americans, can do our part to protect one another," Toomey said.FULL COVERAGE: CORONAVIRUSThe twice-elected Pennsylvania

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House passes 'Sami's Law' ride-sharing bill mandating matching ID’s

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. - Legislation stemming from the death of a New Jersey woman and University of South Carolina student police say got into the car of an Uber impersonator passed the U.S. House on Wednesday.The bipartisan bill requires ride-sharing firms like Uber and Lyft to match drivers and passengers and is named after Samantha “Sami” Josephson, a college senior about to graduate and enroll in law school, when she was found dead in March 2019.Police say Josephson got into the car of an Uber driver impersonator in Columbia, South Carolina.

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As coronavirus aid talks stalemate, President Trump scorns help for cities

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed Democratic demands for aid to cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus relief package and lashed out at Republican allies as talks stalemated over assistance for millions of Americans. Republicans, beset by delays and infighting, signaled a willingness to swiftly approve a modest package to revamp a $600 weekly unemployment benefit that runs out.

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Bharat to help nurture India back to economic health earlier than expected: Deepak Parekh

MUMBAI : Mortgage lender HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh on Thursday sounded confident of the pandemic-ravaged economy coming out soon, as he expects Bharat to help nurture India back to economic health earlier than the consensus forecast.Base-case forecasts by many pencil in a GDP contraction of 5% if the lockdown is lifted by July and normalcy trundles back from September, and over 7.5% in the worst case as each month of the lockdown shaves off 100 bps of the GDP."Signs of the wheels of the economy beginning to churn are evident from the following facts: unemployment rates have tapered down from their peaks in May, e-toll collections are higher, as are e-way bills, digital transactions and GST collections which are back to the ₹90,000 crore

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Scots with money worries in coronavirus pandemic offered help from Scottish Government with new campaign

coronavirus are being urged to take full advantage of the support available. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an increase in people facing challenges around bills, rent and job security.

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The Vamps’ James McVey opens up about past ‘unhealthy obsession with extreme dieting and exercise’

Hunger magazine: ‘I had been saying for years that I “used to really be into fitness” in various interviews. ‘However, I realised that I had actually spiralled into a potentially dangerous place.

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