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Letters to the Editor: How Prop. 13 reform will kill off your local dry cleaner or cafe

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Proposition 15 will increase taxes on many commercial properties, costs that landlords will surely pass onto their small-business tenants. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2DWx8q1 via Latest News

The number of Americans who trust Biden to handle the pandemic better than Trump is increasing

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Back at the end of March, when the coronavirus was first surging in the United States, polls showed Americans felt similarly about both likely presidential candidates' abilities to handle the pandemic. Three months later, that's changed, a new survey released from The Washington Post and ABC News finds.The poll, released Sunday, shows the presumptive Democratic nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden, holding a 20-point advantage over President Trump when it comes to which candidate voters trust more to deal with the pandemic. In March, the two were all but even, with Trump actually holding onto a slight advantage. The president is still seen as the better bet to manage the economy effectively, although his margin is shrinking there, as well.> NEW: Big swing in who Americans trust to handle the coronavirus:> > Biden now leads Trump by *20 points* 54-34 > —Was 45-43 in late Marchhttps://t.co/UIeuMIJbG9 pic.twitter.com/RhwD7ACLnv> > — Will Steakin (@wsteaks) Ju...

Iran estimates up to 25 million virus cases since outbreak

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Iran’s president Saturday estimated as many as 25 million Iranians could have been infected with the coronavirus since the outbreak's beginning, and urged the public to take the pandemic seriously, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. President Hassan Rouhani cited a new Iranian Health Ministry study in offering the unprecedentedly high number of infections. Rouhani also said he believes an additional 30-35 million people could be infected in coming months, again without citing the basis for his estimate. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/30ikHwk via Latest News

Business News Update BBC

The 2021 wedding season is likely to see a huge rise in midweek weddings as couples consider their options. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZFRWKK via Online Shopping

Seven Hong Kong VPN providers accused of exposing private user data - Engadget

Seven Hong Kong VPN providers accused of exposing private user data    Engadget Flash VPN, UFO VPN, and five other services leaked 1.2TB of private information    Android Police View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2BdjnCk via Technology

Minecraft fans have finally uncovered the seed to the title screen world - GamesRadar+

Minecraft fans have finally uncovered the seed to the title screen world    GamesRadar+ Minecraft Original Title Screen World Seed Finally Found After 9 Years    Screen Rant Minecraft players may have found the world of the title screen    PC Gamer Minecraft fans find seed for famous title-screen background panorama    Eurogamer.net Players have discovered the seed for Minecraft’s title screen    VG247 View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/32G1Oq5 via Technology

Google Just Gave Millions Of Users A Reason To Keep Gmail - Forbes

Google Just Gave Millions Of Users A Reason To Keep Gmail    Forbes The Verge Guide to Gmail    The Verge Better Home for Work: Google to revamp Gmail for corporates    Deccan Herald Google to overhaul Gmail, as competition with Microsoft heats up    Vanguard How to make space for new emails if your Gmail storage is full    Hindustan Times View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/3fJhhcB via Technology

Missouri Gov. Parson said he would pardon the St. Louis couple who pointed guns at Black Lives Matter protesters

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Gov. Mike Parson told a radio show that Mark and Patricia McCloskey, who pointed guns at BLM protesters, "had every right to protect themselves." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3fOMRpe via Latest News

China floods: Huai river alert level raised amid heavy rains

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Heavy rains have swept across China for weeks, from the southwest to the east coast. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2OEUvqs via Latest News

United Arab Emirates: Amal functioning after launch to Mars

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A United Arab Emirates spacecraft rocketed away Monday on a seven-month journey to Mars, kicking off the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission. The liftoff of the Mars orbiter named Amal, or Hope, from Japan marked the start of a rush to fly to Earth’s neighbor that includes attempts by China and the United States. The UAE said its ‘Amal’ space probe was functioning after launch as it heads toward Mars. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Cs46hG via Latest News

Transcript: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on "Face the Nation"

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The following is a transcript of an interview with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms that aired Sunday, July 19, 2020, on "Face the Nation." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/39diK8v via Latest News

Ten thousand march in Russian far east in support of detained governor

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At least 10,000 people marched in the Russian far eastern city of Khabarovsk on Saturday, demanding the release of a popular regional governor detained last week on suspicion of murder, in a second week of protests. Sergei Furgal, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party, was the governor of the Khabarovsk region where he swept to power in 2018 after defeating a rival from the ruling United Russia party that backs President Vladimir Putin. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2WxSmRC via Latest News

Gov. Cuomo applauds NY's still-dropping coronavirus numbers, says he's 'alarmed' by states with rising cases

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NEW YORK - Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered more good news Saturday in the state's ongoing fight battle against COVID-19 while expressing his dismay over the growing number of cases in the nation's hot spots. The latest statewide New York numbers continued to decline, with the number of hospitalized patients down by 22 on Friday compared to the day before. The number of newly admitted patients ... from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3fTd2Li via Latest News

Trump's new Biden attack: Socialist Trojan horse

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Following months of failed punches, the president and his allies have settled on a different strategy: Paint Biden as an empty vessel for socialist radicals to exploit. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3hgProh via Latest News

As the pandemic surges, Americans see travel horizons narrowing

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After months of working from home, stir-crazy Americans have finally reached the long, hot days of summer only to watch their vacation horizons dim, with travel options shrinking as the country's coronavirus cases soar. "All I've been doing this year is canceling trips," 61-year-old Keith Gibbons said with a sigh, a new reality that the government contractor called "very frustrating." Hawaii, for example, has ordered those arriving on the Pacific archipelago to self-quarantine for 14 days. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3h73qNs via Latest News

Los Angeles mayor says city is 'on the brink' of declaring another stay-at-home order

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Los Angeles County broke its record for a single day, with more than 4,500 new coronavirus cases on Thursday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3jkngXr via Latest News

3 people were arrested for splashing blue paint on a Black Lives Matter mural in front of NYC's Trump Tower

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This arrest marks the second time someone has defaced the mural. Earlier in the week, a man splashed red paint over the mural. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3jkGZGf via Latest News

President says he’s ‘saddened’ by John Lewis’ death after Barack Obama led heartfelt tributes for the civil rights hero

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Donald Trump said he was "saddened" to hear the news of Congressman John Lewis' death after the civil rights leader died on Friday. Earlier on Saturday, Congresswoman Karen Bass, the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, told the president he should not issue a statement so people could "mourn in peace".The president ordered earlier for the flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House and other public buildings for the remainder of the day. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/39aemXL via Latest News

Fire damages French cathedral, arson probe launched

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Fire erupted in the gothic cathedral of Nantes in the western France on Saturday before being brought under control, sparking an arson investigation and leaving Catholic officials lamenting the loss of priceless historical artefacts. The cathedral's 17th century organ was destroyed and its platform was in danger of collapsing, said regional fire chief Laurent Ferlay, but added the damage was not comparable to last year's devastating blaze at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Nantes prosecutor Pierre Sennes noted that the fire had started in three different places, meaning a judicial investigation for possible arson was opened, although no conclusions had yet been drawn. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2WvHW51 via Latest News

Google Pixel Buds: 'Hissing' bugs those with good hearing

Several wearers have complained of "hissing" and distortion in Google's premium earbuds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WAxaKN via Online Shopping in Pakistan

How to uninstall iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 and go back to iOS 13 - CNET

Tired of dealing with bugs or poor battery life during the beta? You can leave and go back to iOS 13 on your iPhone or iPad. It just takes a bit of work. from CNET https://ift.tt/3eKcnL9 via Mobiles

WWE Extreme Rules 2020: Live updates, results and match ratings - CNET

Live on the WWE Network right now. from CNET https://ift.tt/3eQoSF2 via Mobiles

Hope Mars probe heads for the red planet after historic launch - CNET

The first Arab interplanetary mission is now on its way through space. from CNET https://ift.tt/39beAhn via Mobiles