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First Confirmed Coronavirus Re-Infection Case in Nevada

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First Confirmed Coronavirus Re-Infection Case in Nevada

A 25-year-old Nevada man first showed symptoms of the coronavirus in April. He complained of a sore throat and headache, testing positive for the coronavirus. A few weeks later his symptoms resolved and he had two negative tests for the virus in May. In early June his symptoms returned, this time including fever and dizziness. He was hospitalized on June 5th and tested positive for the coronavirus. He was confirmed to have antibodies, and researchers state that he was not immunosuppressed, nor was he taking any immunosuppressive medications. This is the first confirmed case of reinfection in the United States.

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Police blotters are showing that people are not wearing masks

Nevada’s COVID-19 numbers are rising

Three news deaths reported in Nevada county

Global COVID-19 cases reach 24 million

Two More Cases of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts

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Two More Cases of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts

The second and third cases of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts have been discovered. The two men, one in his 50’s and the other in his 80’s, live in Middlesex county. West Nile Virus is usually spread through mosquito bites, with the infected showing few to no symptoms, and this appears to be the case here as well. Mosquitoes in Middlesex, Essex, and Norfolk counties have tested positive for the virus. Last year five cases were identified, but in general health authorities say that the risk of becoming infected with the virus is low.

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Two women infected with West Nile Virus in Merced county

Southlake, Texas reports positive West Nile Virus tests on mosquito traps

West Nile Virus in Seville caused 2 deaths and 42 hospitalizations this year

Cities are finally spraying for mosquitoes

Lezmond Mitchell Executed in Fourth Federal Execution This Year

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Lezmond Mitchell Executed in Fourth Federal Execution This Year

In 2003 Lezmond Mitchell confessed to the brutal murders of 63-year-old Alyce Slim and her 9-year-old granddaughter Tiffany Lee. Mitchell and his accomplice stabbed Slim 33 times, later slitting the throat of Lee. Mitchell confessed to the murders and dismemberment of the bodies. Kerri Kupec, spokeswoman for the Justice Department said, “Nearly 19 years after Lezmond Mitchell brutally ended the lives of two people, destroying the lives of many others, justice finally has been served.” When asked if he had any final last words Mitchell stated, “No, I’m good.” He was executed by pentobarbital injection.

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Mitchell is the first Native American execution since 1994

Mitchell’s clemency appeal was never approved

Friday execution of murderer and rapist halted by judge

Brazilian congresswoman accused of ordering the murder of husband

 

Britney Spears’ Sister is Named Trustee of Her Fortune

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Britney Spears’ Sister is Named Trustee of Her Fortune

Everyone knows that Britney Spears had a very public breakdown back in 2007. She has recovered her career since then, starring in a Las Vegas residency and performing multiple world tours. Recently she asked that her father be removed as the sole conservator of her finances as he was attempting to create blocked accounts that she did not have access to. Her sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, has been appointed conservator in his place. Jamie Lynn, also a child actress who starred in Zoey 101 on Nickelodeon, appears to be on good terms with her sister, and it appears that Britney is pleased with this decision as well.

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The #FreeBritney movement was present at the court hearing

The conservatorship will be extended until February 2021

Britney is “being treated like a child,” says Paris Hilton

Charter school parodies “Baby One More Time,” in a coronavirus safety video

American Airlines to Furlough Almost 20,000 Employees

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American Airlines to Furlough Almost 20,000 Employees

American Airlines announced on Tuesday they will be placing 19,000 employees on furlough starting in October. The CARES Act federal funding is about to run out, putting pressure on airlines that are facing decreasing numbers of passengers. “Today is the hardest message we have had to share so far,” said American CEO Doug Parker and President Robert Isom in a letter to the employees. Most of the staff being furloughed are flight attendants. “While the furlough is temporary, there is no way to predict how long it will last,” Jill Surdek, senior vice president of flight service at American Airlines, stated in the notification letter.

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This cut affects 30% of the American Airlines workforce

Over 23,000 American Airlines employees have accepted buyouts or retirement plans, but it wasn’t enough

How will this affect the stock market

Airlines are pushing for an extension of the federal grant

An Asteroid Will Swing by Earth the Day Before the Elections

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An Asteroid Will Swing by Earth the Day Before the Elections

There is an asteroid headed towards Earth, but it will not cause any damage. The asteroid, named 2018VP1, was discovered in 2018. It has a projected 41% chance of entering Earth’s atmosphere on November 2nd, where it would then burn down into nothing. NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office posted the following tweet: “Asteroid 2018VP1 is very small, approx. 6.5 feet, and poses no threat to Earth! It currently has a 0.41 [percent] chance of entering our planet’s atmosphere, but if it did, it would disintegrate due to its extremely small size.” So no matter what you are worried about in 2020, this asteroid is not one of them.

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“I’ll see your double hurricane and raise you an asteroid”

The asteroid is the size of a refrigerator

NASA researcher charged with wire fraud, ties to China

New NASA telescope could discover “rogue” planets

13 Dead in Peru Disco Stampede

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13 Dead in Peru Disco Stampede

120 party-goers gathered at a disco in Lima on Saturday night, violating the cities COVID prevention measures. The police raided the facility for the violation. Patrons tried to flee through the 2nd floor club’s only door, causing a bottleneck that resulted in 13 people dying from the stampede. 23 people were arrested, with 15 of them testing positive for the coronavirus. All of them will be quarantined. “It was a breeding ground for the transmission of this disease, there was a viral load because it was a closed environment,” said Claudio Ramirez, Health Ministry official.

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The police raid did not involve any weapons

What has happened to the Peruvian economy?

New travel restrictions for Peru

Latest Peruvian/US travel advisory

Wedding in Maine linked to 41 COVID Positive Tests, 1 Death

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Wedding in Maine linked to 41 COVID Positive Tests, 1 Death

A 65 person wedding in Maine has been linked to 41 positive coronavirus tests, and now one death. The indoor event, hosted at the Big Moose Inn in Millinocket on August 7th, caused secondary and tertiary contamination, with a whopping 366 tests being done. The infected range in age from 4 years to 98 years old. A reported 83% of the attendees have experienced coronavirus symptoms. The Maine Department of Health is investigating the venue, questioning the compliance of social distancing procedures.

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A New York couple fights legal battle to allow 175 wedding guests

How to get a refund for your wedding

“Micro weddings” boost hotel business

Federal judge blocks wedding of 175 people

Thieves Break into Ninja Museum, Steal 1 Million Yen

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Thieves Break into Ninja Museum, Steal 1 Million Yen

The Iga-ryu Ninja Museum in Japan was broken into this week, with the thieves taking the admission money, 1 million yen. Converted to US dollars this is $9,470. The police were alerted by an alarm and arrived to find the safe gone, and with it the admissions of over 1000 visitors. The cameras show a car driving up and a man repositioning the camera to only film the ground. The police speculate that they simply broke the lock and carried the safe out. It was a three-minute job,” said a museum official, “It was planned, they must have scoped us out and singled us out.”

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Thieves weren’t subtle, forcing their way into the museum with a crowbar

Tokyo testing transparent bathrooms

Minimum wage in Japan is rising

Yes there are anti-mask protesters in Japan too

Flint Water Crisis Settlement to Pay Out $600M

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Flint Water Crisis Settlement to Pay Out $600M

Back in 2014 the water for Flint Michigan was switched from a Lake Huron source, treated in Detroit, to one front the Flint River and treated at the Flint water plant. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has confirmed that the Flint Water Treatment Plant had failed corrosion control in the water system, letting lead build up in the water system. The $600M settlement will be divvied up, with over 60% going to victims who were 6 and under at the time.

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7 year old who was handcuffed by police will get $40,000 settlement

Listen to a full report on Flint Michigan here

“Settlement many not fully provide for resident’s needs”

Flint Michigan to destroy guns seized by police

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