Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Samsung Galaxy A3 Core With Android Go Edition, 8-Megapixel Main Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A3 Core has been launched in Africa and is priced at NGN 32,500 (roughly Rs. 6,200) in Nigeria. Available in Blue, Red and Black colours, the entry-level smartphone runs on Android Go. It comes with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage.

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Google Assistant’s New ‘Hold for Me’ Feature Debuts on Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G

Google has introduced a new ‘Hold for Me’ feature on Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G phones enabling users to use their time productively, while waiting on call for a customer support representative. Called ‘Hold for Me’, this feature does the waiting for the user and notifies them when a representative finally comes on the call.

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Pixel 4a India Launch Set for October 17, Will Go on Sale via Flipkart

Pixel 4a will be launched in India on October 17 and will go on sale via Flipkart, Google has announced on Twitter. The phone was originally unveiled in early August as a successor to the Pixel 3a that debuted in May last year.

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Redmi 9i to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9i smartphone will go on sale today at 12pm (noon). It will be available for purchase via Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home stores and Xiaomi partner offline retailers.

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Biden was not perfect. But his debate performance easily cleared the low bar set by Trump.



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Trump picks up where he left off in a morning Twitter tirade.



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Facebook will forbid ads that undermine the legitimacy of the coming election.



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

During this week’s presidential debate, President Trump said the far-right organization should “stand back and stand by.” Some saw it as an endorsement of a group known for street brawls.

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

Republicans are putting together what they call an army of Trump supporters to monitor election procedures.

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

For the second time in two weeks, Republicans distanced themselves from the president, expressing unease about his failure to disavow an extremist group linked with acts of violence.

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

The suspects had been held by Syrian forces along with prisoners from other countries whose governments have been reluctant to take back the men.

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Now at the Boarding Gate: Coronavirus Tests

Airlines and airports are offering the tests as a way for travelers whose results are negative to avoid quarantines at their destinations, and to revive travelers’ faith in flying.

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Study Finds ‘Single Largest Driver’ of Coronavirus Misinformation: Trump

Cornell University researchers analyzing 38 million English-language articles about the pandemic found that President Trump was the largest driver of the “infodemic.”

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Supreme Court Speeds Case on Excluding Undocumented Immigrants in Redistricting

A lower court had ruled that the Trump administration’s plan to alter the census count for congressional reapportionment violated federal law.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

A vast study in India of nearly 85,000 coronavirus cases and almost 600,000 of their contacts offers some surprising findings and important insights.

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Biden Easily Cleared the Low Bar Set by Trump in a Chaotic First Debate

The former vice president didn’t deliver a stellar performance, but he largely executed his goal of providing a stable contrast to his rival.

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Trump Claimed Ballot Fraud in Florida. He Was Proved Wrong.

The findings of Florida’s 18-month inquiry into allegations of ballot fraud in 2018 received little attention when they were released this year. But they proved the president wrong.

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Senate Clears Stopgap Spending Bill to Avoid a Shutdown, Sending It to Trump

The measure provides funding for the government until Dec. 11, delaying the threat of a shutdown until after the general election.

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Biden was not perfect. But his debate performance easily cleared the low bar set by Trump.



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Trump picks up where he left off in a morning Twitter tirade.



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Smart plugs sold on Amazon a 'fire risk', Which? warns

People should immediately stop using the Hictkon smart plug with dual USB ports, the watchdog warns.

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How controversial data firm Palantir hit $22bn

The rise of the US tech company has been shadowed by concerns about privacy and surveillance.

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US Election: Whoever becomes the next president, social media is changing

Both Trump and Biden want to take away the US law that protects platforms from being liable for what their users post.

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Realme Narzo 20A to Go on Its First Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price in India, Specifications

Realme Narzo 20A will be going on its first sale today, September 30, starting 12pm (noon) via Flipkart and Realme.com. The phone will be available in two colour options and two storage configurations.

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‘Super Healthy’ College Student Dies of Rare Covid-19 Complications

Chad Dorrill, a 19-year-old at Appalachian State, recovered from flulike symptoms but then developed neurological problems.

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



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

The timing of a deceptive video, which accuses Ilhan Omar of voter fraud, indicates that several conservatives, including Donald Trump Jr., may have known about it in advance.

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



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As he exits the Chamber of Commerce, its top political adviser claims it has drifted too far to the left.



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A far from typical scene outside the debate hall in Cleveland.



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What kind of moderator will Fox’s Chris Wallace be?



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Court Sets Up Showdown Over Outside Health Review of Guantánamo Prisoners

The ruling by a federal appeals panel, in a case about whether a detainee who was tortured should be repatriated to Saudi Arabia, could lead to independent health assessments of prisoners.

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

Figures drawn from President Trump’s tax-return data show how that number was calculated.

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Chris Wallace to Moderate Trump vs Biden Debate

The first Trump vs. Biden debate starts soon. We’ll have a livestream with real-time fact-checking and analysis from New York Times reporters.

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Top Intelligence Official Releases Unverified, Previously Rejected Russia Information

The disclosure appeared to be aimed at helping President Trump benefit politically, and intelligence agencies were said to object to its release.

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

In theory, jurors have broad powers to investigate, subpoena witnesses and bring charges, legal experts said. But in practice, prosecutors control the process and are rarely challenged.

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Judge Scrutinizes Justice Dept. Request to Drop Michael Flynn Case

The judge has signaled skepticism about the legitimacy of Attorney General William Barr’s intervention to help a Trump ally.

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Seattle Passes Minimum Pay Rate for Uber and Lyft Drivers

The city became the second in the nation to create a compensation standard for ride-hailing drivers, after New York.

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Pentagon Is Clinging to Aging Technologies, House Panel Warns

Despite the Pentagon’s talk of embracing quantum computing and artificial intelligence, the politics of killing off old weapons systems is so forbidding that the efforts often falter.

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Mueller Rebuts Insider’s Criticisms of Trump Investigation

In a rare public statement, the former special counsel said one of the top prosecutors in his office had “incomplete information” about decision-making.

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A Democratic super PAC releases an ad hitting Trump on the pandemic to kick off a $57 million October.



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Biden and Trump Will Debate Six Main Issues. Here’s Where They Stand.

The long-anticipated first debate will cover issues like the coronavirus, social unrest and the Supreme Court, offering each candidate the chance to defend his record and attack his opponent’s.

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Trump’s campaign to undercut trust in the election is resonating with his voters.

Many Trump supporters simply do not believe that he can or will lose. And if he does come up short, they generally say he would be justified in questioning whether Democrats manipulated the outcome.

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A big clue to how Biden and Trump will do tonight: their performances in past debates.



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Seven candidates are vying to fill John Lewis’s seat in a special election.



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Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey

The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.

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Gionee S12 Lite With MediaTek Helio A25 SoC, Triple Camera Setup Launching On October 5: Report

Gionee S12 Lite is official and the smartphone will be launched on October 5 in Nigeria, as per a report. The smartphone comes with pretty basic specifications and is an affordable handset for emerging markets.

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Monday, September 28, 2020

OnePlus Nord Series Getting a New Phone Soon

OnePlus Nord series is getting a new phone. OnePlus has started teasing the arrival of this phone on Instagram. The OnePlus Nord was launched two months ago, and during that time, the company had confirmed that more phones in the series will be launched in the future.

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Poco C3 Price in India Allegedly Tipped via Leaked Retail Box Images

Poco C3 price in India has been tipped through leaked images of an allegedly retail box, as shared by a tipster on Telegram. As per the leak, the Poco C3 will be priced at Rs 10,990 for the 4GB + 64GB variant.

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Samsung Galaxy M42, Galaxy M12s Tipped to be Under Development, Could Launch Soon

Samsung Galaxy M42 and Galaxy M12s are currently in the company’s pipeline, according to a report. While the report tipped a few specifications for the Galaxy M42, not many details were revealed for the Galaxy M21s.

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US 2020 election: Social media's nightmare scenario

Potential election chaos will play out on social media, and Big Tech is worried.

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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?

Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app

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'If you steal music, you aren't a real music fan'

The music industry is trying to clampdown on the latest form of music piracy known as stream-ripping.

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What Time is the Debate? Streaming, Moderators, Location and More

The first debate between President Trump and Joseph R. Biden Jr. takes place Tuesday night from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Eastern.

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Williamson County Sheriff Indicted Over 'Live PD' Video of Fatal Traffic Stop

Robert Chody, the sheriff in Williamson County, is accused of tampering with a video of a fatal 2019 traffic stop made by the crew of a police ride-along program.

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Grand Jury Deliberations in Breonna Taylor Case Will Be Released

The Kentucky attorney general’s office said it would release the panel’s recordings after a grand juror contended in a court filing that its discussions were inaccurately characterized.

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House Unveils New Stimulus Package as Pelosi and Mnuchin Resume Talks

The moves appeared to be the most concrete action toward more economic aid since negotiations stalled nearly two months ago, but the sides remain far apart on price and short on time.

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Poco X3 to Go on Its First Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart: Price in India, Specifications

Poco X3 will be going on its first sale today at 12pm (noon) via Flipkart. Key features of the Poco X3 include a large 6,000mAh battery, a quad rear camera setup featuring a 64-megapixel primary sensor, and the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC.

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Redmi 9A to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Specifications

Redmi 9A will be going on sale in India today starting 12pm (noon) via Amazon and Mi.com. The Redmi 9A comes in two RAM + storage configurations and three colour options. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G25 SoC and packs a 5,000mAh battery.

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Coronavirus Deaths Pass One Million Worldwide

Over the past 10 months, the virus has taken more lives than H.I.V., malaria, influenza and cholera. And as it sows destruction in daily life around the globe, it is still growing quickly.

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Behind the White House Effort to Pressure the C.D.C. on School Openings

Documents and interviews show how senior officials sought to play down the risks of sending children back to the classroom, alarming public health experts.

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More judges order the Postal Service to suspend policies slowing the mail, citing risk to the election.

More judges are ordering the Postal Service to suspend its new policies slowing the mail, citing risks to the pandemic-era election.

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After dismissing an investigation into his taxes as ‘fake news,’ Trump lashes out at the suggestion that he is not as wealthy as he claims.



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The Supreme Court Ad Wars Begin

It didn’t take long for the fight over Judge Amy Coney Barrett to reach the airwaves, in races up and down the ballot.

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Trump Deflects Questions About Taxes, but First Debate Has a New Issue

While the president’s Republican allies generally kept their silence, Democrats pounced and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., the party’s presidential candidate, posted a video noting that the president paid less in income taxes than everyday Americans.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

Millions of children in the developing world are being forced to leave school and go to work.

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How Barrett and the Court Fight Are Influencing Swing Voters

Americans who are still making up their minds in the presidential contest are weighing a complex set of issues and applying a range of viewpoints to the two candidates. They don’t fit neatly into partisan stereotypes.

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Maryland Man Sentenced After Holding Large Parties During Covid Pandemic

Shawn Marshall Myers was arrested in March, after prosecutors said he threw two parties of 50 or more people at his home in defiance of the state’s ban on gatherings of more than 10 people.

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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’

The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.

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Black Microbiologists Push for Visibility Amid a Pandemic

A week of talks, panels and discussions seeks to counter an impression “that this talent pool just does not exist.”

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For Conservative Christian Women, Amy Coney Barrett’s Success Is Personal

Judge Barrett is a new kind of icon for some, one they have not seen before in American cultural and political life.

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The Reality TV Host vs. the Velvet Shiv: Trump and Biden in Debates

Joe Biden and Donald Trump will bring very different histories and styles to their presidential debate on Tuesday.

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A Theory About Conspiracy Theories

In a new study, psychologists tried to get a handle on the personality types that might be prone to outlandish beliefs.

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How Joe Biden Is Preparing for the Biggest Debate of His Life

The first debate between Joseph R. Biden Jr. and President Trump on Tuesday represents one of the president’s last, best chances to move a race that polls show him losing. There are risks for Mr. Biden, too.

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Seeing Ourselves in Bloom

Cristina Martinez makes paintings for hyphenated American life.

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Uber secures right to continue operating in London

A court renews the ride-hailing giant's London licence despite previous safety concerns.

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Nokia 9.3 PureView, Nokia 7.3 5G, Nokia 6.3 Tipped to Launch in November

Nokia 9.3 PureView, Nokia 7.3 5G, and Nokia 6.3 smartphones are expected to launch in November, a report claims. Nokia licensee HMD Global is reportedly planning a major launch event in November where it is expected to unveil the aforementioned phones.

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Workers Face Looming Cutoffs in Health Insurance

Coverage is a major expense for employers, especially those in small businesses, as they deal with the pandemic’s economic fallout. Many may face end-of-year renewal deadlines that are harder and harder to afford.

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Samsung Galaxy F41 to Feature 64-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera Setup

Samsung Galaxy F41 will feature a 64-megapixel primary sensor as part of a triple rear camera setup, Flipkart has confirmed. The Galaxy F41 will be the first phone in Samsung’s newly announced F series of smartphones. It is set to launch in India on October 8 and now, the dedicated Fipkart page has revealed that the phone will feature a 64-megapixel sensor with Sing...

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Sunday, September 27, 2020

Realme’s New Q-Series Phone Launching on October 13: Report

Realme is expected to launch a new smartphone in the Realme Q series on October 13, as per a media report. Citing a Chinese tipster, the report claims that the recently-tipped smartphone in the Realme Q series will be a 5G handset and will feature OLED display, under display fingerprint sensor and 65W fast charging support.

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Redmi 9A 6GB RAM Variant Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9A is getting a new 6GB + 128GB storage variant. This new model will be released in the Chinese market and there is no clarity on whether it will arrive in India, and when. Redmi 9A is already available in three storage variants – 4GB + 64GB, 2GB + 32GB, and 4GB + 128GB.

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Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro Complete Specifications, Renders Leaked Ahead of Launch

Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones are set to launch on September 30, and complete specifications as well as renders of the two phones have leaked. The specifications and renders come courtesy of a known tipster on Twitter, leaving very little to the imagination.

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Realme Narzo 20A First Impressions

The Realme Narzo 20A starts at Rs. 8,499 in India and packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC along with a 5000mAh battery and triple camera setup. Is it all too good to be true?

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China Must Prepare for 'Long Tech March' Following US Restrictions on SMIC: State Media

China must engage in a new "long march" in the technology sector now that the US has imposed export restrictions on Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), the country's largest chip manufacturer, Chinese state-backed tabloid the Global Times wrote.

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Robots in a flat - testing tech for independent living

A laboratory made to look like a home is fitted with sensors and internet of things devices.

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Huawei: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday.

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Realme Narzo 20 to Go on Sale for First Time in Today via Flipkart, Realme.com at 12 Noon: Price in India, Specifications

Realme Narzo 20 is set to go on sale in India today for the first time. The new Realme phone was launched alongside the Realme Narzo 20A and Narzo 20 Pro last week.

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Brad Parscale, Ex-Campaign Manager for Trump, Is Hospitalized in Florida

The Fort Lauderdale police said that Mr. Parscale’s wife called the authorities to their home because he was armed and threatening to hurt himself.

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Brain-Eating Amoeba Found in a Texas City’s Water Supply

A 6-year-old boy died in Lake Jackson, Texas, after being infected by an organism that enters the nose and travels to the brain.

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TikTok: US judge halts app store ban

District Judge Carl Nichols has issued a temporary injunction preventing a ban on TikTok downloads.

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Man Spent Donations to Black Lives Matter on Himself, Prosecutors Say

“There is no cause, no tragedy, and no event that fraudsters won’t seek to exploit,” prosecutors said in accusing a man of diverting funds from a group he ran that took in more than $450,000.

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Joe Montana and Wife Confront Intruder Who Tried to Kidnap Their Grandchild

A woman entered the Malibu, Calif., home of the former N.F.L. star on Saturday afternoon and took the child from a playpen, officials said.

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Obamacare Returns as Galvanizing Issue After Ginsburg Death, Barrett Nomination

The health law had slipped in voter priorities, but the Supreme Court vacancy and November arguments in a case challenging its constitutionality, have given the Affordable Care Act new urgency.

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In Lockdown, an 86-Year-Old Blogger Finds an Audience and a New Purpose

Writing every day for weeks on end, she appealed to readers across the world. ‘That’ll be my role,’ she said. ‘To cheer people up.’

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2020 Presidential Debate Calendar: What You Need to Know

We’ve entered debate season, and here’s the who, what, when and where for the three matchups between President Trump and Joe Biden and the single vice-presidential debate.

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How to Keep the Coronavirus at Bay Indoors

Tips for dodging the virus as Americans retreat from colder weather: Open the windows, buy an air filter — and forget the UV lights.

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Cream of Wheat to Drop Black Chef From Packaging, Company Says

The hot cereal joins Aunt Jemima, Eskimo Pie and other products that have shifted brand names and images amid calls for racial justice.

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At a Pennsylvania rally, Trump said he’d have an edge if the 2020 race were decided by Congress.



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2020 Presidential Debate Calendar: What You Need to Know

We’ve entered debate season, and here’s the who, what, when and where for the three matchups between President Trump and Joe Biden and the single vice-presidential debate.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: World Approaches One Million Deaths

The number of lives lost daily has been rising through most of August and September, and new hot spots keep emerging. The U.S., Brazil, India and Mexico account for more than half of the total.

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E.P.A. to Promote Lead Testing Rule As Trump Tries to Burnish His Record

The E.P.A. will tout a new rule on testing lead in drinking water as President Trump's latest environmental achievement, but water experts see only modest improvements at best.

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Voters Believe Winner of Election Should Fill Court Vacancy, Poll Shows

A Times/Siena College poll showed that 56 percent said the next president should nominate a Supreme Court justice. And Joe Biden retained a clear lead over President Trump, 49 to 41 percent.

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With Nominee Set, Senate Republicans Plot Swift Supreme Court Confirmation

Republicans planned to hold four days of nationally televised public hearings the week of Oct. 12, aiming for a vote on the Senate floor by late October, just days before the election.

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By Lowering the Debate Bar for Biden, Has Trump Set a Trap for Himself?

President Trump has worked overtime to persuade followers that Joe Biden is addled and incoherent. That could backfire if Mr. Biden doesn’t fit the caricature.

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Sara Gideon Is Running Strong Against Susan Collins in Maine

Her opponent, Sara Gideon, is running on her record in the state — but does it matter in a year when all politics is national?

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Saturday, September 26, 2020

How to Keep the Peace in a School Pod

‘It’s important to approach this with the idea that there’s no ideal situation. If there were, we’d all be doing it.’

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What to Know About Your Used Car

Sales of previously owned vehicles are booming, but many new owners may not realize what they’re in for in terms of upkeep.

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In Critical Swing State, Trump Again Stokes Doubt on Election Process

The president has spent months falsely insisting — against evidence offered by his own government officials — that mail-in ballots are subject to widespread fraud.

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How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Became a Pop Culture Icon

She found A-list fame late in life, appearing in movies, children’s books and ‘S.N.L.’ impressions.

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The Judiciary Committee will hold hearings starting Oct. 12. Here is what’s next.

Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the Republican majority leader, has already vowed that the Senate will vote on President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee by the end of the year, though he has not made clear whether that will happen before Election Day, Nov. 3.

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How to Get Focused

The average person’s mind wanders nearly half the time. Here’s how to pull it back to attention.

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How to Know the Risks of Visiting Museums and Movie Theaters

Cultural attractions are reopening across the country. If you decide to see a film or take in an exhibit, know the risks and take precautions.

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Texas: Does Biden actually have a shot at winning? The answer is a tossup.



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Full Transcript: Read Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Remarks

President Trump announced on Saturday that he would nominate Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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Minneapolis officials said they would defund the police. Some now regret that pledge.



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Michigan: Enthusiasm runs high as early voting begins.



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Molly Russell social media material 'too difficult to look at'

The 14-year-old killed herself in 2017 after viewing graphic images on social media.

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iPhone 12 mini Could Be a Part of 2020 iPhone Family, Rumours Suggest

While Apple is busy preparing for the 2020 iPhone family, the rumour mill has now suggested that the smallest in the new series would be called none other than the iPhone 12 mini. This could be the fourth model in the iPhone 12 range that is likely to debut as soon as next month.

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Dr. Rebecca Shadowen, Expert in Infectious Diseases, Dies at 62

Dr. Shadowen, ill with the coronavirus, continued to attend working group meetings. She eventually died of Covid-19.

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Pennsylvania: In a county Trump flipped, Democrats seek voters willing to flip back.



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Covid-19 Live Updates: Latest News and Analysis

The pandemic has been a significant, and tough, setback for working women. The governor of Bali, who reopened the Indonesian island to domestic tourism, has tested positive for the virus.

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Church That Hosted Emmett Till’s Funeral Is Designated ‘Endangered’

Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ in Chicago, where thousands paid their respects to the murdered teenager in 1955, was placed on a new list of endangered historic places in the United States.

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The Judicial Wars Started on Biden’s Watch. Can He End Them?

He reveres Senate custom and recognizes the courts’ essential role in shaping a policy agenda. Those dual instincts have perhaps never been in greater conflict.

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How a Pledge to Dismantle the Minneapolis Police Collapsed

When a majority of City Council members promised to “end policing as we know it” after George Floyd’s killing, they became a case study in how idealistic calls for structural change can falter.

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In Isolating Times, Can Robo-Pets Provide Comfort?

As seniors find themselves cut off from loved ones during the pandemic, some are turning to automated animals for company.

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Biden, With Strong Polls, May Have More at Stake in the Debate: This Week in the 2020 Race

President Trump’s Supreme Court pick was leaked 24 hours before his official announcement. The Supreme Court nomination and next week’s first presidential debate both have the chance to alter the 2020 race.

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NHS Covid-19: App users unable to input negative tests

Users in England and Wales who booked a test outside of the app can only register a positive result.

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Tecno Spark 6 With Quad Rear Cameras, MediaTek Helio G70 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Tecno Spark 6 has been launched as the latest smartphone by the Chinese company. The new smartphone comes with a MediaTek Helio G70 SoC and features quad rear cameras.

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Friday, September 25, 2020

Trump Again Says He Would Welcome a ‘Smooth’ Transition. But He Has Conditions.

The president warned his supporters of Democratic schemes to “cheat” their way to victory in November and said, “We’re not going to stand for it.”

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Here Are The Ways to Vote in the 2020 Presidential Election

This year’s election will be a little different from past ones, given the pandemic, but with planning and a few precautions, voting shouldn’t be any more difficult.

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Five Reasons Why Samsung Galaxy A71, Galaxy A51 Are Truly Awesome

With a fresh update, Samsung is also bringing flagship features from its popular Galaxy S20 series to some of the Galaxy A series phones.

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Coronavirus Survey Halted After Workers Faced Racial Slurs, Officials Say

Workers were followed, videotaped and threatened in confrontations across Minnesota, the state Department of Health said.

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Justice Dept. Documents Highlight Criticisms of Mueller Inquiry

The attorney general provided information on two matters to President Trump’s allies that was meant to damage the F.B.I.’s Russia investigation and the special counsel’s office.

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Here’s What 4 of Our Reporters Are Watching as Voting Begins to Unfold

Mail-in ballots, legal challenges, voter education: Our journalists discussed their thinking about what is shaping up to be a fiercely contested, multiday election.

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Portland Prepares for Violent Showdowns, Proud Boys and Tear Gas

The nation’s divisive political scene has increasingly spilled from social media into public rallies. Portland is bracing for possible violent clashes between far-right and left-wing activists.

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Justice Dept. Aids Trump’s False Narrative on Voting

In a series of unusual moves, the Justice Department has helped stoke skepticism about mail-in voting.

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Barr’s Approach Closes Gap Between Justice Dept. and White House

The attorney general has brought the department closer to the White House than it has been in a half-century, historians said.

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Appeals Court Permits House to Sue Over Trump’s Border Wall Spending

A panel ruled that the House had standing to pursue a constitutional lawsuit over the president’s move to spend more money on a wall than Congress had approved.

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As Trump Considers Amy Coney Barrett, He Faces a Tightrope

His pick is likely to galvanize Democrats while bringing him few new voters, and could hurt some Republican Senate incumbents. But the president needs to steer the debate away from the virus.

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For People With Disabilities, Voting Is Always Hard. This Year, It Can Be Almost Impossible.

An estimated 38 million eligible voters have disabilities. It has always been hard for them to vote, and this year has brought even more obstacles.

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Federal Judge Bars Trump Administration From Ending Census Early

The ruling says the census, which was delayed for months because of the coronavirus, needs more time to get an accurate count.

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Realme’s First Phone to Run Realme UI 2.0 Out of the Box Launching Next Month

Realme will be launching a new smartphone next month that will come with the recently-unveiled Realme UI 2.0, revealed the company’s vice president, Xu Qi Chase, on Chinese social networking platform Weibo.

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Nokia 7.3 Leaked Renders Tip Quad Rear Cameras, Fingerprint Sensor

Nokia 7.3 high-resolution renders have been leaked and they show a quad rear camera setup as well as a hole-punch display. It may be a 5G smartphone and is expected to feature a 48-megapixel primary camera.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 First Impressions: Have the Creases of This Fold Been Ironed Out?

Having refined the design of the first Galaxy Fold, Samsung has given the Galaxy Z Fold 2 a bigger secondary display, stronger hinge, and even better specs.

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Google, US Government Prepare for Battle Over Market Power

The US Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit against Alphabet's Google as soon as next week, kicking off a long legal slog over whether the online search and advertising company uses its outsized market power unfairly.

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Teaching offshore robots to speak our language

New technology has been unveiled which allows humans to ask robots questions and understand their actions.

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Giant 25 tonne Gundam robot shows off its moves and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter highlights the best of the week's technology news.

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How worried should we be about deadly cyber-attacks?

Experts have been warning for years that it's not a matter of if, but when, hackers will kill somebody.

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

How the Times Made a 2020 Voter Guide

In creating a special guide for voters, a team of reporters, editors and designers worked under one guiding principle: Make sense of the muddle.

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Realme Narzo 20 Pro to Go on First Sale Today via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price in India, Specifications

Realme Narzo 20 Pro is set to go on sale for the first time in India today, September 25, starting 12pm (noon). The smartphone is offered in two storage configurations as well as two colour options to choose from. It will be up for purchase starting 12pm (noon) via Flipkart, Realme website.

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Los Angeles District Attorney Won’t Prosecute Reporter Arrested While Covering Shooting of Deputies

Josie Huang, a Los Angeles reporter for the public radio station KPCC and the website LAist, offered videos disputing the Sheriff’s Department’s charges.

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Redmi 9 Prime, Redmi Note 9 to Go on Sale in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9 Prime and Redmi Note 9 will go on sale today from 12pm (noon) onwards via Amazon and Mi.com. Redmi 9 Prime is available in two configurations, while the Redmi Note 9 comes in three storage variants.

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'One day everyone will use China's digital currency'

China plans a digital version of its currency, which some say could become a big global payment system.

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Trump Administration To Announce Plan to Open Tongass Forest to Logging

The effort to open the Alaskan wilderness area, the nation’s largest national forest, has been in the works for about two years.

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Justice Dept. Discloses Pa. Ballot Inquiry, Prompting Fears of Politicization

A federal prosecutor said he was releasing the information because of its “vital public importance” in the weeks before the presidential election.

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Trump Promises Drug Discount Cards as an Expensive Pre-election Gift

The $200 cards for prescription drugs, intended for 33 million older Americans, are part of a $6.6 billion promise offered to a key constituency.

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Facebook Takes Down Networks Linked to Russian Disinformation

The social network said it was moving proactively to dismantle infrastructure Russia could use against the American presidential election.

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‘Election Stress Disorder,’ the Sequel

Is political anxiety souring your relationship? We talked to a couples therapist who is seeing more and more of that problem.

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Democrats Prepare New Stimulus Plan as Time Wanes for a Compromise

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, under pressure from moderate Democrats to redouble efforts to strike a deal with the White House, laid the groundwork for action on a stimulus bill.

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Since 2015: 48 Black Women Killed by the Police. And Only 1 Charge.

For many, the Grand Jury announcement in Breonna Taylor’s case was more of the same, underscoring the need for systemic change.

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U.S. Prepares to Take Sudan Off List of States That Support Terrorism

Coming before the election, the move would give President Trump another chance to broker diplomacy on Israel’s behalf. But it could be at the cost of compensation for terrorism victims.

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Few Police Officers Who Cause Deaths Are Charged or Convicted

A wide gulf remains between the public perception of police violence and how it is treated in court.

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In Politically Charged Inquiry, Durham Sought Details About Scrutiny of Clinton Foundation

John Durham’s team has sought information about the F.B.I.’s handling of the Clinton Foundation investigation, raising questions about the scope of the prosecutor’s review.

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The Future of Airbnb

Home-sharing’s challenges aren’t only about social distancing and hygiene. Overtourism, racial bias, fee transparency and controlling the party crowd are also in the mix.

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Immigrants Keep Sending Money Home Despite Pandemic Job Losses

Remittances, a lifeline for many families around the world, have rebounded after a decline during the early months of the crisis, defying projections.

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OnePlus 8T May Support 65W Warp Charge Technology

OnePlus 8T could feature 65W WarpCharge. The landing page for the launch event of the phone and a recent trailer suggest that the phone will offer ultra-fast charging speeds. OnePlus 8T will be launched in India on October 14.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Vivo Y12s With MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, 3GB RAM Spotted on Google Play Console: Report

Vivo Y12s has reportedly been spotted on Google Play Console listing showing that the phone is powered by a MEdiaTek Helio P35 SoC. It could be a variant of the Vivo Y12.

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Google Pixel 4a 5G Specifications Leak, Tipped to Have Many Similarities With Pixel 5

Google Pixel 4a 5G specifications have surfaced online just days ahead of a virtual event taking place on September 30 where the new smartphone is likely to debut. The new Google phone, which will be a 5G variant of the earlier launched Pixel 4a, is said to come with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC that is rumoured for the upcoming Pixel 5.

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Samsung Galaxy F41 India Launch Set for October 8; Will Pack a 6,000mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy F41 will launch in India on October 8 via Flipkart. The phone is going to be the first in Samsung’s newly announced ‘F-series’. The dedicated Flipkart pages shows the Galaxy F41 will feature a massive 6,000mAh battery and a Super AMOLED display, and also mentions a couple other details about the phone.

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LG K62, LG K52 With Quad Rear Cameras, 4,000mAh Battery Launched: Specifications

LG K62 and LG K52 have been launched as the two latest K-series phones. Both new LG phones come with a pattern that is touted to resist fingerprints. The LG K62 and LG K52 both also come with a FullVision display and include LG 3D Sound Engine.

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Trump Won’t Commit to ‘Peaceful’ Post-Election Transfer of Power

In response to a question, the president complained about mail-in ballots and said: “There won’t be a transfer, frankly. There will be a continuation.”

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Redmi 9i to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9i smartphone will go on sale today at 12pm (noon). It will be available for purchase via Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home stores and Xiaomi partner offline retailers. The Redmi 9i comes in two variants and three colour options.

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Fired Officer Is Indicted in Breonna Taylor Case; Protesters Wanted Stronger Charges

A former officer was charged with “wanton endangerment” for endangering Ms. Taylor’s neighbors with gunshots when she was killed by police officers in her Louisville apartment.

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Ginsburg Remembered as Champion of Justice as Struggle Continues Over Her Successor

Long lines of mourners waited outside the Supreme Court to pay their respects, but President Trump again made clear he would not honor her dying wish that filling her seat wait until the next president was chosen.

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Chief Executive of Embattled Alaskan Mine Project Resigns

The executive made “offensive” remarks about the state’s political leaders, the company said, in meetings recorded by an environmental group.

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Trump May Reject Tougher F.D.A. Vaccine Standards, Calling Them ‘Political’

In suggesting he might reject tougher guidelines, President Trump once again undermined efforts by government scientists to bolster public confidence in their work.

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Ginsburg Clerks Remember Her as a Mentor Who Treated Them Like Family

With birthday cakes, baby clothes, meticulous edits and high standards, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg forged a personal bond with her clerks that transcended the legal profession.

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Naomi Biden writes a personal tribute to her father, Hunter, after politicized Senate report.



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A Monmouth poll of Georgia shows tight races for president and both Senate seats.



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Trump Nominates Former Nunes Aide to Intelligence Watchdog Post

The president fired the official who previously held the job and had played a key role in telling lawmakers about the whistle-blower complaint that prompted impeachment proceedings.

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Lindsey Graham Says 'We've Got the Votes' to Approve Court Pick

Sure, most Senate Republicans will approve President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. But they seem to have already done so, without a name.

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What Is ‘Wanton Endangerment,’ the Charge in the Breonna Taylor Case?

Here’s what is behind the charge leveled by a Kentucky grand jury against one of the officers involved in the fatal raid on Ms. Taylor’s apartment in March.

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NHS Covid-19 app: England and Wales get smartphone contact tracing for over-16s

Users are being urged to install the app to protect themselves and others against the resurgent virus.

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Huawei Chairman Urges US to Reconsider 'Attack' on Global Supply Chain

Huawei said on Wednesday its supply chain was under attack from the United States and called on Washington to reconsider its trade restrictions which were hurting suppliers globally.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC Announced, Enabling Truly Global 5G and HDR Gaming

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC is the latest entrant in the Snapdragon 7 series of mobile processors. It comes with 5G support for Sub-6 and mmWave, SA and NSA, and global 5G banding. It is an octa-core processor that uses the Qualcomm Kryo 570 CPU based on 8nm architecture.

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Mi 10T Series Set to Launch on September 30 Through Virtual Event: All You Need to Know

Mi 10T series of smartphones will be launched on September 30 through a virtual event, Xiaomi announced through a tweet. The Mi 10T series has been in the news for the past several weeks and now finally, the leaks and rumours will be laid to rest next week.

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Moto E7 Plus First Impressions

Moto E7 Plus is the latest in the budget-friendly E-series and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC. It also features a 48-megapixel primary camera that isn't very common at this price. Here are my fist impressions of the device.

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Theatres look to tech to keep performing

Technology is now trying to fill the void until actors can begin treading the boards again.

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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G With Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC Spotted on Geekbench: Report

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G could be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. The source code of the smartphone on Geekbench, as spotted by a publication, shows a configuration that matches with the recently released Snapdragon 750G SoC.

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Moto E7 Plus With Dual Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto E7 Plus has been launched in India as the latest affordable smartphone by Motorola. The new model comes with dual rear cameras and a waterdrop-style display notch. The Moto E7 Plus also comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC as well as packs a 5,000mAh battery.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

OnePlus 8T to Feature 6.55-Inch 120Hz Display, Company CEO Pete Lau Confirms

OnePlus 8T has been confirmed to come equipped with a 6.55-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate. The company CEO Pete Lau confirmed to a publication that it will be the first time that the company has used a 2.5D flexible panel on the OnePlus 8T.

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Google Pixel 5 Price, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch; May Support Reverse Wireless Charging

Google Pixel 5 is expected to be launched at the tech giant’s hardware event later this month. The price and full specifications of the upcoming 5G phone have reportedly been tipped, hinting at an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, an OLED hole-punch display, and reverse wireless charging.

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Cindy McCain Endorses Biden, Citing Trump’s Disparagement of Troops

The widow of Senator John McCain praised Joe Biden’s “character and integrity” and noted that both he and her family had children who had served in the military.

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Kobe Bryant’s Widow Sues L.A. County Sheriff Over Crash Site Photos

Vanessa Bryant’s lawsuit alleges that at least eight deputies took and shared graphic photographs of the victims.

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Fraternity at University of Georgia Is Suspended After Racist Messages Are Exposed

A Black student, the subject of degrading comments in a fraternity group chat, got a tip about the messages. She posted them on Twitter.

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House Approves Short-Term Bill to Avoid a Shutdown

The measure would stave off a government shutdown, providing funding until Dec. 11.

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Elon Musk Promises to Make a $25,000 Tesla (in 3 Years)

Tesla said it was working on advances that would lower the cost of batteries and increase their capacity to store energy.

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With Nothing Else Working, Trump Races to Make a New Supreme Court Justice the Issue

Even as he presses ahead, some Republicans wonder whether it would be better to hold a confirmation vote before the election or start hearings but leave the final vote until afterward.

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The topics for the first presidential debate include the Supreme Court, the coronavirus and race.



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A Georgia poll shows Trump and Biden running neck-and-neck; both Senate races are tight.



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Musk: $25,000 Tesla ready "in about three years"

Tesla's founder says new ways to make more efficient batteries will drive down the price of electric cars.

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The Russian Trolls Have a Simpler Job Today. Quote Trump.

As part of their attempt to interfere with the 2020 election, Russians are grabbing screenshots of President Trump’s tweets, or quoting his own misleading statements, analysts and officials say.

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With Court Prize in Sight, Republicans Unite Behind Trump Once Again

The swift rally behind President Trump’s push to fill a Supreme Court seat before the election reflects his lock on the Republican Party.

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The Green Party’s Biggest Fan? In Some States, It’s the G.O.P.

Republicans have tried boosting Green Party candidates in previous election cycles to siphon votes from Democrats. They are at it again this year — but it hasn’t always worked.

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Video game loot boxes: another form of gambling?

The government is asking for the public's opinion on the impact of loot boxes.

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Coronavirus: 'Government must publish contact-tracing app data'

A health charity wants to know how well England and Wales' contact-tracing app fared in tests.

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Asus ROG Phone 3 Gets New Bypass Charging Feature, Helps Maintain Battery Health While Gaming

The Asus ROG Phone 3 is among the best Android smartphones for gaming, and a new software update adds a feature that makes it even better. Bypass charging and other new features are now coming to the device through a software update.

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Monday, September 21, 2020

OnePlus 8T Price Tipped, Said to Be EUR 100 More Expensive Than OnePlus 8

OnePlus 8T price details have surfaced on Twitter just hours after the company announced October 14 as its launch date. The OnePlus 8T is said to be EUR 100 (roughly Rs. 8,600) more expensive than the previously launched OnePlus phone.

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Realme Narzo 20 First Impressions

The new Realme Narzo 20 is similar to some existing models but offers its own combination of features and specifications to hit an attractive price point.

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Nokia to Launch New Smartphones Today: How to Watch Live Stream

Nokia licensee HMD Global is set to host a launch event today, September 22. Today’s event will be livestreamed via the company’s YouTube channel. It is being speculated that the Nokia 3.4 and the Nokia 2.4 may be launched today.

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LG K71 With Mediatek Helio P35 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras, Stylus Launched: Specifications

LG K71 has been launched as the latest mid-range smartphone from the South Korean tech giant. It is boasts of a full-HD+ display, triple rear camera setup, and an octa-core processor.

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Amazon criticised over 'Black Lives Don't Matter' caps

A barrister questions whether the retailer has any checks in place after spotting the racist hats.

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Airbus looks to the future with hydrogen planes

The aerospace giant said its hydrogen-fuelled passenger planes could be in service by 2035.

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Broadband: Old TV caused village broadband outages for 18 months

Connectivity was disrupted each morning, causing issues for households trying to get online.

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Justice Dept. Denies House Panel’s Request for Officials to Appear

The department cited what it called Democrats’ “scolding and insulting” of Attorney General William P. Barr at a contentious hearing in July.

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DeVos to Be Investigated for Potential Violation of Ethics Law

A watchdog filed a complaint over the Education Department distributing a Fox News clip of Secretary Betsy DeVos criticizing Joe Biden, potentially in violation of the Hatch Act.

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Poco X3 Launching in India Today at 12pm (Noon) via Virtual Event: Expected Price, Specifications

Poco X3 will be launched in India today, September 22, at 12pm (noon). The phone will be a follow up to the Poco X2 that launched in the country back in February.

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No Criminal Charges for Tucson Officers Over Man’s Death in Their Custody

“There is insufficient evidence to prove a crime of negligent or reckless homicide” was committed, the Pima County Attorney’s Office said in a report released Monday.

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A London Caper With a Car James Bond Would Never Drive

Five guns used in Bond films were stolen in March from a collector’s home. Now the police are appealing to the public for information.

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Redmi 9A to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Specifications

Redmi 9A will go on sale in India today at 12pm (noon) via Amazon and Mi.com. Key features of the Redmi 9A include a large 5,000mAh battery and octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 SoC.

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Arctic Sea Ice Reaches a Low, Just Missing Record

Only 2012 had less sea ice coverage, scientists say, as climate change takes its toll in the region.

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Republican Senators Line Up to Back Trump on Court Fight

Senators Charles Grassley and Cory Gardner gave the president the votes he needs, but for the Senate to vote on his choice before the election will still be a challenge.

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How the Supreme Court Could Affect Voting Rules on Election Day

A number of legal battles over voting rights are already in the pipeline. Any ruling this fall could resonate nationwide.

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Lagoa’s Role in Florida Will Be a Big Factor in Trump’s Supreme Court Pick

Judge Barbara Lagoa lacks some of the usual credentials of a Supreme Court justice, but her roots in the Cuban-American community could make her an attractive choice for President Trump.

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How Ginsburg’s Death Has Reshaped the Money Race for Senate Democrats

From Alaska to Maine to the Carolinas, Democratic strategists working on Senate campaigns described a spontaneous outpouring of donations the likes of which they had never seen. A Republican surge is expected as well.

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Biden Courts Obama-Trump Voters as the President Seeks to Hold Them

The Democratic nominee, in Wisconsin, tried to place himself on the side of American workers, while Mr. Trump used a trip to Ohio to blame his opponent for job losses there.

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R.I.P., R.B.G. What’s Next?

The Supreme Court vacancy has only injected more chaos into the election. There are opportunities and perils for both parties.

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‘You Would Do the Same’: Graham Is Defiant on Supreme Court Reversal

Senator Lindsey Graham said he would refuse to confirm a Republican’s Supreme Court nominee in a presidential election year. Now he is rushing to deliver President Trump’s third justice.

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'Lack of investment' behind snarled-up legal system

Court cases face serious delays in the UK and lawyers say more investment in technology would help.

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In Montana, the Art of Crafting Fly-Fishing Rods

“One thing about Montana,” says Matt Barber, an owner of Tom Morgan Rodsmiths, a custom fly rod shop in Bozeman, “is if there’s a moving body of water, there is probably a trout in it.”

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Donald Trump vs. the Ivy League: An Election-Year Battle

Mr. Trump, himself an Ivy League graduate, has made Princeton, Harvard and other elite colleges targets this year.

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U.S. and European Oil Giants Go Different Ways on Climate Change

While BP and other European companies invest billions in renewable energy, Exxon and Chevron are committed to fossil fuels and betting on moonshots.

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Denial and Defiance: Trump and His Base Downplay the Virus Ahead of the Election

With resistance to face masks and scorn for science, President Trump and a sizable number of his supporters are pushing an alternate reality minimizing a tragedy that has killed almost 200,000 Americans.

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Law Firms Pay Supreme Court Clerks $400,000 Bonuses. What Are They Buying?

Inside information and influence with the clerks’ former bosses may figure in the transactions, a new study suggests.

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Realme Narzo 20, Narzo 20A, Narzo 20 Pro Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme Narzo 20, Narzo 20A, and Narzo 20 Pro have been launched in India as the latest models in the company’s Narzo series. While the Narzo 20 and Narzo 20A come with a waterdrop-style display notch, the Narzo 20 Pro in the series comes with a hole-punch design.

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Realme XT, Realme X2, Realme X Updates Bring September Android Patch, More in India

Realme XT, Realme X2, and Realme X are receiving their September over-the-air (OTA) updates. This brings the September 2020 Android security patch for the phones, along with a few optimisations such as super night-time standby.

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Why Samsung’s Galaxy M31s Is the Ideal Phone for Smartphone Photography Enthusiasts

Samsung Galaxy M31s is the company's first phone with a 64-megapixel Intelli-Cam setup in the M series.

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LG K42 With Helio P22 SoC Dedicated Google Assistant Button Launched: All You Need to Know

LG K42 has been launched in Dominican Republic. The mid-range smartphone features MIL-STD-810G certification, dedicated Google Assistant button, side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a quad rear camera setup.

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iPhone 12 Will Cost More Than iPhone 11; Apple May Not Meet Its 80 Million Units Shipments Target: Report

iPhone 12 will cost more than the iPhone 11, a tipster shared on Chinese micro blogging website Weibo. It was initially believed that the upcoming iPhone 12 may cost between $699 (roughly Rs. 51,200) and $749 (roughly Rs. 54,800) with the latter seeming more likely.

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Sunday, September 20, 2020

The tech putting the beef into Australian cattle farming

Why Australia's huge farms are increasingly relying on technology to monitor their livestock.

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Satellite achieves sharp-eyed view of methane

A Canadian company debuts a powerful new capability to monitor the potent greenhouse gas.

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OnePlus 8T Launch in India Teased, Amazon Hints at October 14 Release Date

OnePlus 8T launch in India has been teased through Amazon and OnePlus.in. The new development comes amid the rumours about the OnePlus 8T being churned out by the rumour mill.

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Oppo Reno 4 SE With MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC, 65W Fast Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 4 SE has been launched in China as the latest entry in the Oppo Reno 4 series. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 720 SoC and has 5G support. The phone comes in three colour options.

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Super Mario at 35: 'The little plumber who defined a genre'

Battling Bowser, protecting Peach, what makes Mario magical as he celebrates 35 years?

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Nebraska Bar Owner Who Was Charged in Killing of Black Man Dies by Suicide

Jacob Gardner, who was indicted in the killing of James Scurlock during a May protest in Omaha, had been expected to turn himself in to the authorities, his lawyer said.

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Redmi 9 to Go on Sale in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com at 12 Noon: Price, Specifications

Redmi 9 sale will begin at 12pm (noon) via Amazon.in and Mi.com sites. The phone is priced at Rs. 8,999 for the 64GB storage option. There is also a 128GB storage variant that carries a price tag of Rs. 9,999.

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Realme Narzo 20, Narzo 20A, Narzo 20 Pro Launching in India Today: How to Watch Live Stream

Realme Narzo 20 series is all set to debut in India today. This range will include three phones – the Realme Narzo 20, Realme Narzo 20 Pro, and Realme Narzo 20A.

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Woman Suspected of Sending Ricin to Trump Is Arrested

Envelopes with ricin were intercepted last week on their way to the White House, a sheriff’s office and a detention facility in Texas.

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Trump and Democrats Brace for Showdown Over Supreme Court Seat

The president’s determination to confirm a replacement for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before the election set lawmakers on a collision course as Congress deals with other major issues.

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TikTok Deal Exposes a Security Gap, and a Missing China Strategy

Technological progress has outpaced the political debate again. What will happen when the next TikTok arrives in the United States?

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Supreme Court Fight Could Scramble Intense Battle for Senate

Republicans see benefits for candidates struggling in conservative states, but Democrats say the vacancy sharpens their health care message and underscores Republican fealty to Trump.

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Biden Has $466 Million in Bank, and a Huge Financial Edge on Trump

The former vice president and the Democrats were $187 million behind President Trump and the Republicans this spring. Now they are entering the final stretch of the campaign with a $141 million advantage.

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Conservatives Push Trump to Fill Ginsburg Court Seat Quickly

Social conservatives and evangelical groups sprang into action after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, encouraging a speedy confirmation and rallying support for embattled Senate Republicans.

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Live Updates and Tracker: Supreme Court and Justice Ginsburg

As tributes to Justice Ginsburg continued, Democrats argued that the fight to replace her was about health care. Republicans, who refused to consider a nominee before the last election, tried to fend off charges of hypocrisy.

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WeChat: Judge blocks US attempts to ban downloads of Chinese app

The ban on the Chinese-owned messaging and payments apps was to come in on Sunday night.

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Cuba’s Economy Was Hurting. The Pandemic Brought a Food Crisis.

The island was able to control the coronavirus, but the dearth of tourists in the pandemic’s wake strangled an economy already damaged by mismanagement and U.S. sanctions.

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Live Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Supreme Court Updates

As tributes to Justice Ginsburg continued, Democrats argued that the fight to replace her was about health care. Republicans, who refused to consider a nominee before the last election, tried to fend off charges of hypocrisy.

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Subway Derailment Injures 3, Officials Say

Three people had minor injuries after a northbound A train jumped the tracks at the 14th Street Station, officials said.

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Covid-19 Live Updates: U.K. Moves to Impose Harsher Fines on Rule Breakers

Serious breaches of coronavirus restrictions could be punished with penalties of more than $10,000 as the British government tries to avoid another national lockdown. Russia’s vaccine rollout is off to a slow start.

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The Supreme Court Vacancy After Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Death: Live Updates

In emotional displays, thousands honored Justice Ginsburg and vowed to protect her legacy. President Trump said the nominee “will be a woman,” and pressed to fill the seat “without delay.”

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Samsung Brings Its Flagship Camera Innovation to Galaxy A Series - GalaxyA71 & A51, to Make Your Social Profile Awesome

Samsung is now bringing its innovative flagship camera experiences to its Galaxy A series phones, the Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71.

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How California Became Ground Zero for Climate Disasters

The engineering and land management that enabled the state’s tremendous growth have left it more vulnerable to climate shocks — and those shocks are getting worse.

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How an Oregon Wildfire Became One of the Most Destructive

The Almeda fire left a path of destruction as it tore through the Rogue Valley in southern Oregon. About 24 hours after it started, an estimated 2,350 homes had been left in ashes. We used satellite images, videos and social media posts to track what happened.

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Voting Alone

The national bard of community long warned about what isolation would do to us. Now our democracy is in the midst of an experiment no one asked for.

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How One District Got Its Students Back Into Classrooms

Cajon Valley in California is doing something that many lower-income districts have postponed: offering in-person instruction.

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Saturday, September 19, 2020

Outside the Supreme Court, Mourners Honor Ginsburg’s Legacy

People of all ages flocked on Saturday to the building in Washington, leaving flowers, posters and messages scrawled in chalk.

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Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Narzo 20A, Narzo 20 Launching on September 21: What Do We Know So Far

Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Realme Narzo 20A, and the Realme Narzo 20 will be launching in India on September 21 and will support Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0. That’s pretty all that has been revealed about the series by the company, however, there have been several leaks and rumours surrounding the phones.

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Trump Supporters Disrupt Early Voting in Virginia

A group waving Trump flags and chanting “four more years” created a commotion at a polling location in Fairfax, Va. A county official said some voters and staff members felt intimidated.

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Ginsburg’s death revives calls for court packing.



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Wait or nominate? Many voters support doing what is best for their party, but for some, the court fight looms large.



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A Republican senator argues a vote should not take place until after the election.



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Joe Biden’s Court Vacancy Plan: More Talk of Health Care and the Pandemic

Mr. Biden has spent months assailing President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus. With a bitter Supreme Court confirmation battle looming, he will seek to link the vacancy to the pandemic and the future of health care.

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‘This Is Why We Wanted This Guy’: Conservatives Push Trump to Fill Court Seat Quickly

Social conservatives and evangelical groups sprang into action after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, encouraging a speedy confirmation and rallying support for embattled Senate Republicans.

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TikTok: Trump says Oracle deal for video app 'has my blessing'

The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US.

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Friend challenges Facebook over Ronnie McNutt suicide video

Videos of army veteran Ronnie McNutt's online suicide are still accessible on the internet.

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Friday, September 18, 2020

Trump and Pence push the Chamber of Commerce on Democratic endorsements.



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Biden and Trump campaign in Minnesota, which narrowly went to Clinton in 2016.



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The winner of the Arizona Senate race could be seated in time for a vote on a Supreme Court pick.



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For Mitch McConnell, Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Death Prompts Stark Turnabout

The majority leader pledged that President Trump’s nominee to replace Justice Ginsburg would receive a Senate vote, despite his 2016 move to block President Obama’s nominee in the waning months of his term.

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Here Are Many of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Judicial Victories

She was part of the Supreme Court’s 4-member liberal wing throughout her 27-year tenure and led it in her last decade.

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Nearing a deal on a stopgap spending package, Democrats hit a snag over Trump’s demand for farm aid.



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Mississippi Supreme Court says Covid-19 risk doesn’t qualify voters for absentee voting.



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Who Will Replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg? McConnell Vows Vote

Democrats warn Republicans to follow the precedent they set in 2016, when they refused to consider President Barack Obama’s choice for the court on the grounds that it was an election year.

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Trump’s Supreme Court Nominees List Gets New Scrutiny

The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg focuses attention to a list of potential court nominees that President Trump updated last week.

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Justice Ginsburg's Judicial Legacy of Striking Dissents

She was part of the Supreme Court’s 4-member liberal wing throughout her 27-year tenure and led it in her last decade.

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Four Louisiana Officers Charged in Death of Black Man With Mental Illness

Prosecutors said a coroner had determined that Tommie McGlothen’s death in Shreveport in April was preventable because the officers should have known he needed medical treatment.

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As lawmakers react to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, mourners gather outside the Supreme Court.



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Congress subpoenas a Bannon ally who oversees a U.S. media agency over concerns of politicization.



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Former Trump health officials sent emails undermining C.D.C. scientists.



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Realme 7, Realme C11 to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Specifications

Realme 7 and Realme C11 will go on sale today at 2pm and 12pm (noon), respectively. Both the phones will be available for purchase via Flipkart and Realme.com.

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‘A Titan of Justice’: Leaders React to Ginsburg’s Death

“Our nation has lost a jurist of historic stature,” Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said.

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In the Most Litigated Election Ever, Early Democratic Wins but Few Clear Signals

Democrats won some important legal battles in the critical states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. But the legal wars over the 2020 election are just getting going.

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Trump Declares He Is Now ‘the Best Thing That Ever Happened’ to Puerto Rico

In announcing long-awaited aid for the storm-ravaged island, President Trump seemed to have his eye partly on the Puerto Ricans who now make up an increasingly critical voting bloc in Florida.

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The Postal Service will destroy some pre-election postcards that Colorado officials said were misleading to voters.



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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court’s Feminist Icon, Is Dead at 87

The second woman appointed to the Supreme Court, Justice Ginsburg’s pointed and powerful dissenting opinions earned her late-life rock stardom.

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Joe Biden, in Minnesota Speech, Says Trump Is Out of Touch With Middle Class

Mr. Biden and President Trump are both campaigning in Minnesota, a state that Mr. Trump lost narrowly in 2016.

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U.S. Sending More Troops to Syria to Counter the Russians

The deployment of armored vehicles, advance radar and more fighter jets comes in response to a Russian convoy ramming an U.S. ground patrol, injuring seven soldiers.

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Trump vows to give billions more in farm aid as he looks for support from rural voters.



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PS5 vs Xbox Series X: How do they compare?

Who will win the console war this Christmas? We take a look at the new Xbox and Playstation.

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

LG Q31 With MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, Dual Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

LG Q31 is priced at KRW 2,09,000 (roughly Rs. 13,200) for the 3GB + 32GB storage model. The phone will go on sale in South Korea from September 25. It comes with dual rear cameras and a 3,000mAh battery.

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Many Hospitals Charge More Than Twice What Medicare Pays for the Same Care

The gap between rates set for private insurers and employers vs. those by the federal government stirs the debate over a government-run health plan.

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A Governor Bestowed Apples on Wildfire Victims. The Maggots Were Unintended.

Gov. Jay Inslee apologized for transporting the pest to maggot-free counties in Washington, which produces about 70 percent of the nation’s apples. After the discovery, the hunt was on.

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Biden and Trump hold dueling prime-time events tonight.



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Biden, Facing Voters in a 2020 Rarity, Attacks Trump From a Battleground State

At a town hall event near Scranton, Pa., the Democratic nominee played up his local roots as he sought to connect with voters after many months off the campaign trail during the pandemic.

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Trump Calls for ‘Patriotic Education’ to Defend American History From the Left

At the National Archives Museum, the president warned against a “radical movement” that has emerged from “decades of left-wing indoctrination in our schools.”

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Samsung Galaxy M51 to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Samsung.com in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M51 will go on sale in India today for the first time. The latest smartphone in the company’s Galaxy M series will be available through its first sale via Amazon, Samsung.com, and select retail stores in the country. The USP of the Samsung Galaxy M51 is its large, 7,000mAh battery.

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Apple Store Online to Launch in India on September 23, Sources Say

Apple Store Online to launch in India on September 23, according to sources familiar with the matter. The store will offer all Apple products, as well as financing options and a trade-in facility. Customers will also be able to customise their Apple products with engravings in seven Indian languages apart from English, and custom gift wrapping, just in time for the Di...

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Virginia Supreme Court rejects Kanye West’s appeal to be placed on the ballot.



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Princeton Admitted Past Racism. Now It Is Under Investigation.

The Trump administration opened a civil rights investigation into the university after its president acknowledged the role of systemic racism at the school and in society.

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Col. Stephen Keane Is Named as Judge for Guantánamo Bay 9/11 Trial

The selection of Col. Stephen Keane eliminates one crucial roadblock to restarting pretrial hearings in the long-running case of the five men accused of helping plot the attack.

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For Trump, It’s Not the United States, It’s Red and Blue States

A statement by the president this week was an insight into how he views the country as composed of parts that either are for him or against him.

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As Courts Back Broad Mail-In Voting, DeJoy Apologizes for Missteps

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy privately apologized to election officials for failing to consult about a postcard that was sent to educate voters on mail-in ballots.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

Two drug companies released comprehensive road maps of how they are evaluating their vaccines.

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Richard Uihlein, a top G.O.P. megadonor, gave another $10 million in August.



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Biden continues a run of strong state polls, as Democrats get good news in the Senate.



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The Biden campaign punches back at Trump over the economy.



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FBI Director Warns of Russian Interference, White Supremacist Violence

The testimony contradicted efforts by President Trump and other officials to downplay the threats.

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Top Justice Dept. Official Embraces Use of Sedition Charges for Protest Violence

The deputy attorney general, Jeffrey A. Rosen, emphasized that the sedition statute covered a variety of crimes and the push to consider it was proper.

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Playing Politics With a Vaccine

Growing numbers of Americans say they wouldn’t take a coronavirus vaccine if it were available today. If you’ve been watching the presidential campaign, that’s not surprising.

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US Pushes Large Arms Sale to Taiwan, Including Jet Missiles

The administration is proposing the packages as President Trump’s strategists try to paint him as being tough on China despite soft actions earlier.

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Carole Baskin of ‘Tiger King’ Will Star in New Show

The unscripted series will follow Ms. Baskin and her husband, Howard Baskin, as “they work to expose” animal abuse, a production company said.

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Does Biden Need a Higher Gear? Some Democrats Think So.

As President Trump’s campaign barrels ahead with crowded rallies and in-person door-knocking, some Democratic officials in battleground states are warning that Joe Biden may not be doing enough to excite voters.

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Fall’s Almost Here. Can We Still Go Apple Picking?

Wandering through corn mazes, picking pumpkins and visits to wineries and haunted houses are still on the calendar, but social distancing and face masks are part of the plan.

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Senate Democrats Present $350 Billion Strategy to Counter China

Democrats rolled out sprawling legislation that proposes substantial new funding over a decade in a bid to reinvest in the nation’s economy and challenge Beijing.

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Trump’s ‘Secret’ Health Plan Is a Promise Voters May Have Heard Before

On Tuesday night, President Trump told a town-hall-style meeting he had a health plan to replace the Affordable Care Act that’s “all ready,” a pitch he has delivered for four years.

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Vivo V20, Vivo V20 SE, Vivo V20 Pro Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch

Vivo V20 series will be launched on September 21 in Thailand, the Chinese company has confirmed. The lineup is expected to include the Vivo V20, Vivo V20 Pro, and Vivo V20 SE smartphones.

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Realme 7i With Snapdragon 662 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery, Quad Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme 7i has been launched in Indonesia as the latest entrant in the Realme 7 series. The Realme 7i has slim bezels and a hole-punch cut out for the selfie camera. It also comes with a quad rear camera setup but in a different layout than the Realme 7.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Price Temporarily Slashed By Rs. 9,000 For a Week: Everything You Need to Know

The new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will be available starting at Rs. 68,999, instead of Rs. 77,999 for a week. Samsung has introduced a Rs. 9,000 flat discount on the new phone. This discount will be introduced on Samsung.com, Samsung retail stores, leading online portals and retail stores as well.

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Samsung Galaxy A52 to Pack 64-Megapixel Quad Rear Camera Setup: Report

Samsung Galaxy A52’s camera specifications have emerged online. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartphone will have a quad rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary sensor, as per an online report.

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Oppo F21 Pro Said to Launch in India Before Diwali, Glass Back Expected

Oppo F21 Pro will launch in India before Diwali, a new report claims. It is expected to arrive in the country towards the end of October or early November and is said to be sleeker than the Oppo F17 Pro.

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A Desperate Bid for Survival as Fire Closed In on an Oregon Mountain Town

After wildfires left them trapped on the shores of a reservoir near Detroit, Ore., dozens of people and nine firefighters mounted a last stand, hoping for a miracle.

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Barr Defends Right to Intrude in Cases as He Sees Fit

The attorney general’s remarks scanned as a rebuke of career Justice Department lawyers who have questioned his level of involvement.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Narzo 20A, Narzo 20 Full Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch Next Week

Realme Narzo 20 series was unveiled at the IFA 2020 event earlier this month. The lineup comprises three handsets – Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Realme Narzo 20A, and Realme Narzo 20. Known tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed all possible specifications of the upcoming phones via Twitter and YouTube. Check them out.

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G Tipped to Be in the Works, Price and Specifications Leak

OnePlus Nord N10 5G is tipped to be priced at around $400. This handset has been reported in the past with the codename Billie. The OnePlus Nord 10 5G is said to launch in the US, unlike the Nord-series debutant OnePlus Nord.

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Cyber threat to disrupt start of university term

The National Cyber Security Centre warns that universities face a rising wave of cyber-attacks.

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Military Police Considered Using Heat Ray on D.C. Protesters, Whistle-Blower Says

A National Guard officer called in to enforce the June crackdown on protesters testified that a top official sought out heat rays and sound cannons hours before a clash.

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Redmi Note 9 to Go on Sale in India Today via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 is set to go on sale again in India today. The Redmi phone, which was launched in July, will be available for purchase through Amazon and Mi.com.

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Realme 7 to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Specifications

Realme 7 will go on sale today from 12pm (noon) onwards via Flipkart and Realme.com. Key features of Realme 7 include a quad rear camera setup, up to 30W fast charging, and octa-core MediaTek Helio G95 SoC.

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Hurricane Sally Slams the Florida Panhandle With Deluge of Rain

The sluggish storm veered east and intensified before making landfall near the Alabama and Florida state line. Residents and officials said they were not anticipating a direct hit.

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Trump Scorns His Own Scientists Over Virus Data

A public scolding of the C.D.C. chief was only the latest but perhaps the starkest instance when the president has rejected not just the policy advice of his public health officials but the facts and information that they provided.

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Officer Who Ordered Police Dog to Bite a Black Man Is Charged With Assault

Officer Nickolas J. Pearce of the Salt Lake City Police Department ordered the dog to bite Jeffrey Ryans, even though Mr. Ryans was doing nothing to resist, prosecutors said.

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Hints of three endgame strategies emerge from Trump’s town hall on ABC.



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Revenge porn 'new normal' after cases surge in lockdown

Cases of revenge porn have risen by a fifth this year, with lockdown to blame, say campaigners.

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

A pharmaceutical company announced a potential treatment for patients with mild or moderate Covid-19.

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Vivo Y51 (2020) With 48-Megapixel Quad Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y51 (2020) has been launched with AMOLED display and a quad rear camera setup in Pakistan. It is priced at PKR 36,999 (roughly Rs. 16,300) for the only 4GB RAM and 128GB storage model.

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Could VR help universities teach students?

With social distancing rules in place, universities are looking at new ways to educate students.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Why Samsung Galaxy M51 - the MeanestMonsterEver Is a Powerful Choice in the Mid-Segment

Samsung's new Galaxy M51 features the biggest smartphone battery yet in a smartphone in India

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iOS 14 Release Set for Today, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, tvOS 14 to Debut As Well

iOS 14 release date is set for September 16, today. CEO Tim Cook revealed the release date of iOS 14 at Apple’s virtual event on Tuesday. Alongside the latest iOS version, Apple is releasing iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14 later today.

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What Unifies the National Desk

What do more than 45 journalists spread out across the country have in common? This mission statement.

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UK Space Agency funds tech for orbital awareness

Grants will promote ideas to detect, characterise and track the millions of objects moving overhead.

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Kim Kardashian West joins Facebook and Instagram boycott

Dozens of celebrities announce they will freeze their accounts to protest against hate speech.

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TikTok: Cambridgeshire police officers warned over 'offensive' videos

Two officers posted clips of themselves "shouting offensive language" and dancing "inappropriately".

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What Happened Inside Ed Buck’s Apartment?

Two men died of meth overdoses at the home of a West Hollywood political donor. Dark conspiracy theories abounded— but the truth is even darker

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White Bar Owner Indicted in Fatal Shooting of Black Man During Protest

The charges against Jake Gardner in the May 30 killing of James Scurlock in Omaha include manslaughter and making terrorist threats.

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In Denying Minimizing Threat of Virus, Trump Again Downplays Pandemic

President Trump presented a view of the pandemic radically at odds with the view of public health officials, insisting again that the virus would disappear on its own.

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World opinion of the U.S. and Trump is in a tailspin as the pandemic persists, a Pew poll finds.



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Redmi 9A Set to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Specifications

Redmi 9A will be going on sale in India today at 12pm (noon) via Amazon and Mi.com. The phone was launched at the beginning of this month as part of the Remi 9 series that includes the Redmi 9, Redmi 9 Prime, and the latest addition, Redmi 9i.

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Realme C11 to Go on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme.com: Price, Specifications

Realme C11 is set to go on sale again in India today. The Realme phone, which was launched in the country in July, comes with a waterdrop-style display notch and packs a 5,000mAh battery. It also offers reverse charging as well as two distinct colour options to choose from.

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Sarah McBride Is Set to Be the Nation’s Highest-Ranking Transgender Official

Ms. McBride, who would be the first openly transgender person to serve in any state’s senate, won a primary for a safely Democratic seat in Delaware.

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Trump targets older voters with an ad focusing on Social Security and Medicare.



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An Ohio judge rules that counties can install multiple drop boxes for absentee ballots.



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Scientific American, backing Biden, makes its first ever presidential endorsement.

Citing President Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, the 175-year-old magazine is for Joseph R.Biden

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New Mexico Mystery: Why Are So Many Birds Dropping Dead?

Scientists say that the wildfires in the West combined with drought and record heat waves could be triggering one of the Southwest’s largest migratory bird die-offs in recent decades.

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Hurricane Sally Is a Slow-Moving Threat. Climate Change Might Be Why.

Forecasters warn of storm surges and devastating floods from Sally, which is unleashing a deluge in Mississippi and Alabama. Scientists say climate change contributed to the storm’s power.

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Taking a Cue From Trump, House Republicans Offer Narrow Agenda

Working to avoid losing more ground in the minority, they unveiled a vision for governing on Tuesday. It was a road map back to February.

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Two Are Accused of Hacking U.S. Websites With Pro-Iran Messages

The cyberattacks were in retaliation for the death of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani of Iran in a U.S. military airstrike in January, according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday.

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Trump Health Official Apologizes for Facebook Outburst

Michael R. Caputo, the head of communications at the Department of Health and Human Services, apologized to the health secretary and his staff and is considering a medical leave.

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Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale Mobile Deals Previewed: Rs. 15,000 Price Cut on LG G8X, More Top Offers

Flipkart will be offering exchange discount on the Realme X50 Pro 5G and the Redmi K20 phones. It is also offering a 10 percent instant discount for all SBI credit card holders even on EMI transactions.

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The Afghan War Ended With Zero M.I.A.s

After two decades of combat, there were no American troops missing in action, reflecting a major shift in military priorities. from NYT ...