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Central Florida couple takes the hassle out of Christmas tree shopping

Free Canes For Veterans which is run by a man that turns old Christmas trees into free custom canes for veterans.So, whether it’s a 5-foot tree or a 15-footer, Tree Drop said it is ready to help you get the holiday started.

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RNC night 3 takeaways: Republicans push American exceptionalism amid national crises

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Republicans proceeded with the third night of their national convention, but many Americans — particularly those in the path of Hurricane Laura — were focused on more immediate concerns.

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Dodgers, Giants game postponed in wake of police shooting of Jacob Blake

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 25: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on August 25, 2020 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES - The Major League Baseball game scheduled for Wednesday night between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants was postponed in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.It was the third MLB game to be postponed Wednesday in the wake of Blake's shooting, which has prompted protests and marches across the nation. The game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds was the first in the majors to be postponed.

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Central Okanagan school district releases back-to-school plans

Students and parents are starting to have a better idea of what a return to class might look like now that the provincial health officer has given the green light to the Central Okanagan School District’s plans. Jules Knox reports.

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RNC Day 3: Pence set to headline third night of convention

wildfires have ravaged huge areas of California, protests are growing in Wisconsin after the shooting of a Black man by police — and the still-raging coronavirus pandemic is killing more than 1,000 Americans a day.RELATED: Kenosha County Board members ask Gov. Evers for 1,500 National Guard members in KenoshaAdding still another controversial element, late Wednesday the NBA postponed three playoff games after the Milwaukee Bucks refused to take the court for their game following the shooting of a 29-year-old Black man, Jacob Blake, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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US says testing not needed for some exposed to coronavirus, sparking outcry

COVID-19 testing, with many states falling short of the volume needed to help contain the virus during major outbreaks.Trump told a rally in June testing is a "double-edged" sword because it leads to more cases being discovered, causing the United States to appear worse off than it would otherwise.

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Former fraudster offers advice amid rise in pandemic scams

pandemic has caused death, serious illness, financial chaos and personal upheaval for people around the world.It’s also presented a great opportunity for cyber-criminals targeting financial fraud victims, including Canadians.“The scam artists are playing on the headlines,” said Frank W. Abagnale, an American security consultant, whose exploits 50 years ago as a conman were featured in the Hollywood film Catch Me If You Can, directed by Steven Spielberg.

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Durham families fear COVID-19 effect on autistic children’s education

autism say they’re concerned about how the coronavirus pandemic will affect their students in the long term.According to Tara Stone, a Whitby, Ont., mother and autism advocate, ongoing uncertainty the spread of the virus, and about whether or not COVID-19 protocols have limited the supports needed by their kids, has many parents opting to keep their kids at home.“People are having to make a decision between income, going back to work and sending their children to school,” Stone said.Stone is choosing not to send her autistic eight-year-old son, Aiden, back to school. Instead, he will be learning from home.

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Obesity, metabolic syndrome tied to risk of COVID infection, severity

Three new studies describe the link between obesity and elevated risk of COVID-19 infection and poor outcomes.

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RNC Day 3: Crises brewing in US as Republicans head into third day of convention

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Dr. Robert R. Redfield Statement on “Preventing and Mitigating SARS-CoV-2 Transmission — Four Overnight Camps, Maine, June–August 2020”

Media Relations (404) 639-3286Today’s MMWR, which highlights the thoughtful and prudent public health practices used during overnight summer camps in Maine, reinforces how powerful everyday preventive actions are in reducing and keeping COVID-19 transmission low.

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DA: Montgomery County woman used volunteer fire company funds for trips, retail purchases

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - A Montgomery County woman who was the acting treasurer of an all-volunteer fire department has been charged with spending more than $40k of the company's funds on trips, auto loans and retail purchases, prosecutors announced Wednesday.Kengra S. Taylor, 46, has been charged with multiple crimes including theft and misappropriation of funds after prosecutors allege that she spent over $43,000 from the West End Fire Company accounts while she was serving as the volunteer treasurer. An investigation began in September when money from the account was reported stolen by the company's chief and president.

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Central Okanagan school district releases student, safety plan for upcoming school year

Central Okanagan Public Schools has released its safety plan for the 2020/21 school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.A 39-page document, the plan delves into what’s expected of staff and students, and relies heavily on the B.C.

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Winnipeg’s free giveaway weekend cancelled for September

free giveaway weekend will not happen.“To help slow the spread of COVID-19, this year’s fall giveaway weekend has been cancelled,” said Kalen Qually, communications officer for the city.A few years ago, the City of Winnipeg started a free weekend giveaway program that allowed residents to place clean, unbroken goods on their boulevards with a “free” sign on it in an effort to keep things out of local landfills.The event is usually held twice a year, but due to the pandemic, the earlier event in May 2020 was cancelled.September’s event will follow suit.The confusion stemmed around the fact the City of Winnipeg had not updated its website to state that the September event would be cancelled.Good evening, thanks for reaching out.

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Pacers fire McMillan following 2nd straight 1st-round sweep

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers fired coach Nate McMillan on Wednesday less than three weeks after announcing he would keep the job for two more years.Team officials made the announcement 48 hours after the Pacers suffered their second straight first-round sweep.McMillan went 183-136 in four seasons with the Pacers, going to the playoffs each season. But Indiana never reached the second round and endured the first three four-game sweeps in the franchise's NBA history.

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Florida reports slight rise in coronavirus cases, 155 new deaths

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida added 3,220 new coronavirus infections to its statewide count Wednesday, marking the 11th straight day the state health department reported fewer than 5,000 new coronavirus cases.The new case count is a steady increase from the numbers the state had been seeing over the last two days. There have now been 608,722 documented cases of coronavirus since the virus was first detected in Florida on March 1.The new cases come as tens of thousands of students in Central Florida have returned to school for in-person learning.

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United Foundation of Central Florida, local pharmacy team up for free food distribution in Pine Hills

ORLANDO, Fla. – Pine Hills community leaders are teaming up once again to extend its free food distribution program on Thursday.Bailey’s Pharmacy and the United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. said they answered phone calls over the past two weeks to continue to the program.“Our goal is to assist as many families as possible in that area,” a news release reads.On Thursday, families in the Pine Hills area can head to 6003 Silver Star Road Suite 1 to pick up free store-bought food and seasonal produce.

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Katie Price calls Carl Woods her 'rock' in cryptic mental health message

Katie Price dubbed boyfriend Carl Woods her "rock" as she sent out a cryptic message about mental health.

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Computer science student gunned down while in prayer circle at friend's graduation

OAKLAND, Calif. - The family of a college student from the East Bay who was shot and killed in Oakland during a graduation celebration is asking for help.Police say they don't have a motive for the killing of Zavier Patton of Hayward.His sister, Krystal King, says she couldn't have asked for a better brother.She says the 19-year-old was studying computer science in college and that he was a role model to his young nephews and others."He was really active, smart, wise," says King.Zavier's family shared with KTVU video of him moving into his dorm at California State University Northridge one year ago as he started his freshman year of college.AdvertisementHe came back home to the East Bay to live with his sister because of the pandemic."Every

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IRS mailing 50,000 checks after error in the rush to send out stimulus payments

The IRS is sending out catch-up economic impact payment checks to roughly 50,000 people.This after an error occurred in the rush to send out stimulus payments earlier this year.The IRS says 50,000 individuals had their part of the economic impact payment diverted to pay their spouse’s past-due child support.The agency identified the error and is set to issue the catch-up payments in early-to-mid-September.Affected individuals don't have to do anything to get the money.The IRS will issue the missing portion of the EIP automatically.

Central Florida rescue teams head to Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Laura barrels toward the United States as a powerful Hurricane, Central Florida search-and-rescue teams are deploying ahead of the storm to aid those in need.The Florida USAR Task Force 4 will be traveling to southwest Louisiana, near Lake Charles, to meet with the Louisiana state fire marshal, who will give out orders.According to officials, about 40 firefighters will be a part of the deployment that is expected to last about 15 days.[LIVE TRACK: Laura now forecast to be a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane]“Task Force 4 specializes in structural collapse, swift water rescue, wide-area search and hazardous materials,” officials said.The team includes firefighters, paramedics, structural engineers, doctors, search-and-rescue K-9s,

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Police cruiser set on fire outside 3rd district station in South Philadelphia

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are searching for a person who they say intentionally lit an unoccupied police cruiser on fire early Wednesday morning outside a South Philadelphia police station.Investigators say the cruiser was set ablaze outside the 3rd district station on 11th Street and Wharton Street shortly before 3:30 a.m. The suspect was captured on surveillance footage fleeing the area on a bike.This vehicle fire comes almost exactly one month after police reported several unoccupied police vehicles had been intentionally set on fire in locations across Philadelphia.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's son charged with stabbing neighbor in San Clemente over trash cans

This photo taken February 4, 2019 shows Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at the Hollywood Reporter's 7th Annual Nominees Night in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP (Photo by JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP via Getty Imag SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. - The 28-year-old son of Hall of Fame basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is facing multiple felony assault charges for allegedly stabbing a San Clemente neighbor multiple times following an argument about trash cans, prosecutors said Tuesday.Adam Abdul-Jabbar Adam Abdul-Jabbar, of San Clemente, is scheduled to be arraigned on September 9.

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Calls for NHS Ayrshire & Arran staff to get fair pay deal following pandemic

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA top union official has called for a fair pay deal after NHS Ayrshire & Arran staff “put everything in” during the pandemic.Kevin McGregor reckons NHS employees have been “fobbed off” over wage requests.The Unison trade union representative has been calling on the Scottish Government to reopen NHS wage talks this year as part of national campaign Pay Up Now.Health secretary Jeane Freeman had a discussion with Unison during the week.Mr McGregor took part in a demonstration at Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock on Tuesday to raise awareness. Demonstrations have taken place around Scotland.He said: “NHS staff feel they have been fobbed off.

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Conservative leadership race: Brad Wall commends Sask.’s Leslyn Lewis supporters

The Conservative Party of Canada has voted in a leader who has branded himself a “true blue” conservative. But as Global’s Ryan Kessler explains, Erin O’Toole wasn’t the only candidate catching Saskatchewan’s attention.

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Melania Trump praises husband, touches on race, COVID-19, addiction and 'Be Best' in RNC Rose Garden speech

WASHINGTON (AP) - Melania Trump closed out the National Republican Convention from the White House and it was the most that many Americans have seen of their first lady since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic that has become a defining challenge of her husband's administration.Mrs.

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Costa Rica will begin allowing American tourists from 6 states to visit

FILE - Shoppers buy at Mercado Central wearing face masks on July 16, 2020 in San Jose, Costa Rica. (Photo by Arnoldo Robert/Getty Images)SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - The Costa Rica Tourism Board has announced that it will begin allowing some U.S.

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Number of active COVID-19 cases on the rise as Hamilton enters Phase 3 of municipal reopening plan

Hamilton Reopens‘, which is separate from the provincial reopening plan and focuses on municipal services and programs, as well as recreational facilities.Speaking to media on Tuesday, Mayor Fred Eisenberger said this phase is the city’s “new reality” while the risk of COVID-19 infection remains in the community.“We know that Phase 3 will be lengthy,” said Eisenberger. “It will continue until a COVID-19 vaccine or treatment is available, or is in widespread use.

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Report suggests ways to avoid satellites ruining telescope images but ‘there is no place to hide’

Daniel CleryAstronomers and the operators of new, thousands-strong constellations of low-orbiting satellites will have to work together to prevent them from having a devastating impact on ground-based observations of planets, stars, and other celestial objects, says a report released today. Even then, there is no escaping some harm from the fleets of commercial orbiters.

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Central Florida school districts report low attendance on first day

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – After what some parents and teachers described as a smooth first day of school, News 6 learned that out of the 43,000 projected enrollment, more than 11,000 students in Marion County didn't show up for traditional or online classes. Marion County Public Schools said that number is not alarming right now.“Never do we have our full projected student enrollment on the first day of school...

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Number of new U.S coronavirus cases falling — nearly 1,000 still dying daily

coronavirus is falling — a development experts say most likely reflects more mask-wearing but also insufficient testing — even as the disease continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.About 43,000 new cases are being reported daily across the country, down 21% from early August, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

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Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh impacted by “COVID parties” close to his home as he recovers from coronavirus

Devo frontman Mark Mothersbaugh has reportedly been impacted by a series of “COVID parties” close to his Los Angeles home, where he is said to be recovering after contracting coronavirus.According to Stereogum, LA mayor Eric Garcetti cut off the power to Hollywood’s Sway House last week after a number of nearby residents complained about disruptive parties being held at the $8.2million rented property.The Hollywood Hills mansion is currently inhabited by the 21-year-old TikTok star Bryce Hall as well as Noah Beck and Blake Gray, who are both 19.It has been reported by The Daily Mail that the Appian Way home and its surrounding area had become a “party warzone”, with recent visitors “defecating and urinating in the street, having sex in

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Coronavirus: Quebec health officials say they believe COVID-19 under control in their province

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé said the province is “doing very well right now” when it comes to containing the spread of COVID-19, but admitted this success was “fragile.”

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RNC: Melania Trump taking Rose Garden turn to pitch her husband

First Lady Melania Trump arrive to participate in a roundtable discussion on the Safe Reopening of Americas Schools in the East Room at the White House on Tuesday, July 07, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Gett WASHINGTON (AP) - When Melania Trump addresses the Republican convention from the White House, it will be the most that many Americans have seen of their first lady since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic that has come to define her husband's administration.Out of the public view for much of the year, Mrs.

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Low community transmission key to reducing schools risk, says consultant

A consultant in infectious diseases has said keeping community transmission of Covid-19 low will be key to reducing the risk within schools.

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New coronavirus cases decline in the US; experts credit masks

NEW YORK – The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.About 43,000 new cases have been reported daily over the past two weeks across the country, down 21% since early August, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

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Central Florida volunteers head to Texas, Louisiana to help during Hurricane Laura

ORLANDO, Fla. – Kathy Burkett and Sammy Conneen are volunteers with the American Red Cross of Central Florida. On Tuesday, the two got on a plane to Texas to help ahead of Hurricane Laura.“I’m in go mode.

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Coronavirus: 16 more deaths sees UK toll rise to 41,449

The coronavirus death toll in the UK now stands at 41,449 after a further 16 fatalities were added to the official tally.

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Weight loss in young adults with obesity may halve mortality risk

World Health Organization (WHO) estimate that the global prevalence of obesity has almost tripled since 1975.

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Brevard Zoo to offer free admission for children in September

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard Zoo isn’t letting go of summer yet. It’s offering free admission for children throughout the month of September.This offer is for children ages 11 or younger when accompanied by a paying adult.

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Volusia County teachers union say negotiations with district reach ‘deadlock’ in reopening school plans

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Volusia County teachers union announced Tuesday it reached a deadlock in negotiations with the school district, issuing an impasse.The Volusia United Educators says it won’t budge on its stance and with days before students are expected to start school, they believe the district’s reopening plans need to do more to protect the health of everyone returning to campus.VUE’s stance is that the district’s plan is unsafe and threatens the lives of over 3,800 educators represented by the union and the overall community.“Teachers want to begin the 2020-2021 academic year more than anyone.

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Ancient redwoods survive wildfire at California’s oldest state park

BOULDER CREEK, Calif. - When a massive wildfire swept through California’s oldest state park last week it was feared many trees in a grove of old-growth redwoods, some of them 2,000 years old and among the tallest living things on Earth, may finally have succumbed.But an Associated Press reporter and photographer hiked the renowned Redwood Trail at Big Basin Redwoods State Park on Monday and confirmed most of the ancient redwoods had withstood the blaze.

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India in talks with Russia on Sputnik-V covid vaccine: Health Ministry

novel coronavirus, Health Ministry today said that India is in conversation with Russia on lines of Sputnik-V covid-19 vaccine, which was earlier launched by Russian President Vladimir Putin."As far as Sputnik-5 vaccine is concerned, India and Russia are in communication.

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Russia says its second covid vaccine has proved efficacy in pre-clinical trials: Report

coronavirus vaccine developed by Russia's Vektor State Research Center of Virology has proved its efficacy during pre-clinical trials, news agency TASS reported, citing a top offical. "The Vektor Center’s unique peptide-based vaccine has demonstrated high efficiency during preclinical tests and is now undergoing clinical trials," the center’s director Rinat Maksyutov said.The clinical trials of Vektor's vaccine are scheduled to be completed in September, the news agency reported, citing the country's regulator.Earlier this month, on August 11, Russia registered the world’s first vaccine against the novel coronavirus, even before final trials.

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Toronto FC unveils soccer app to help spot diamond in the rough

Toronto FC is hoping your phone will help unearth a soccer diamond in the rough.The Major League Soccer team is unveiling TFC Widenet, an app that evaluates young athletes six and up based on their speed and skills. In its present form, the free app will help TFC find kids who are fit and fast – and measure them against their own academy products.“It’s a pathway to become – potentially – a TFC player,” said Humza Teherany, chief technology and digital officer at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

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Utah teachers, students who defy mask mandate could be charged with misdemeanor

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A health insurance policy can make your retirement life stress-free

health insurance policy, compared to a regular one, as the former has more benefits. Read on to know why.Benefits of senior citizen-specific policiesOne of the main advantages of a senior citizen specific health insurance policy is the shorter waiting period of one to two years for pre-existing illnesses, compared to four years under regular plans.Since the chances of contracting serious ailments increase as you age, treatment for the same could prove to be expensive.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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