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Australian Man Punches Great White Shark to Save Wife

Public Safety

Jason Collins

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August 17, 2020

Australian Man Punches Great White Shark to Save Wife

A woman surfing off of Shelly Beach in Port Macquarie, Australia was attacked by a 10-ft great white shark on Saturday morning. The shark managed to inflict “several lacerations” to Chantelle Doyle’s leg before her husband, also surfing nearby, jumped off of his board and repeatedly punched the shark when it wouldn’t release Chantelle’s leg. He then assisted her to shore where she was treated by paramedics and taken to a nearby hospital. She is in stable condition. “This fella paddled over and jumped off his board onto the shark and hit it to get it to release her and then assisted her back into the beach,” said Steven Pearce, chief executive officer of Surf Life Saving NSW. “Pretty full-on, really heroic.”

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Watch the interview with the husband here

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Konsume Report 2020: Digital News, Media Ratings and Insights on News Consumption

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August 17, 2020

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Konsume has compiled a report on the state of digital journalism in 2020, so far. We aim to provide insight into the 24-hour news cycle and showcase the most influential news publishers and the context of American news consumption.

To provide these insights, we have analyzed nearly 10 million news articles across 1,400+ major news publishers, written by tens of thousands of journalists worldwide, and all focused on a 90-day time span.

Also provided in this report are insights into the business of news publishing, how audiences engage with news, and why news publishers cater to an audience.

A View of the 24-Hour News Cycle

most news coverage is consumed from Tuesday to Thursday, with Wednesday being the peak.

Konsume Ranking of the Most Influential News Publishers

When it comes to the news’s biggest influencers, two things appear to have the most impact on news consumers. The first is the volume/frequency/consistency in which a news outlet is publishing fresh, unique content – simply put, how often are they breaking news stories. The other is how well they can effectively reach and engage with news consumers on the internet via social media.

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Protesters Gather Outside of Postmaster General’s Home

Jason Collins

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August 16, 2020

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Protesters Gather Outside of Postmaster General’s Home

The USPS has recently sent out letters claiming that not all mail-in ballots will be counted in time for the 2020 presidential elections. A group of people gathered outside of the home of Louis DeJoy, the postmaster general, with air horns, pots and pans, and other objects in a “noise protest.” The protest was organized by Shut Down DC who stated, “DeJoy has fired or reassigned much of the existing USPS leadership and ordered the removal of mail sorting machines that are fundamental to the functioning of the postal service. Meanwhile, mail delivery is slowing down under other decisions made by DeJoy, such as eliminating overtime for postal workers.” They are claiming that these actions were done in order to aid President Trump in his bid for re-election.

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Inspection of recent postal service policy changes underway

Man Charged in the Killing of 5-year old Boy, Cannon Hinnant

Jason Collins

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August 16, 2020

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Man Charged in the Killing of 5-year old Boy, Cannon Hinnant

Cannon Hinnant, a five year old from Wilson, North Carolina, was shot while playing outside with his sisters. His father, Austin Hinnant, said that he was inside the living room when he heard a gunshot from the front yard. He ran outside to find Cannon suffering from a gunshot wound to the head and his neighbor, Darius Sessoms, pacing back and forth in the yard holding a gun. “I was looking at him as I was picking up Cannon, and I was so full of rage, but I could not leave my son’s side,” said Austin, “I just wanted to be with my son.” Cannon was transported to the hospital where he died from his wound.

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Sessoms has denied a court appointed attorney

Sessoms was “pacing and frantic,” stated Austin Hinnant

Darius Sessoms is facing first-degree murder charges

No motive has been established for the murder

Over 800 Quarantined in Georgia School District

Health

Jason Collins

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August 12, 2020

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Over 800 Quarantined in Georgia School District

Cherokee County school district in Georgia is recommending, but not requiring, the use of face masks in their schools. After the first week of classes, 826 students and 40 teachers across the district have come into confirmed contact with the coronavirus and must be quarantined for 14 days. The schools have set up learning for the students now stuck at home. The Center for Disease Control does recommend opening of schools, but states that teachers and students alike should remain 6 feet apart and wear masks at all times. In a school where mask wearing isn’t mandated, this recommendation was obviously not being followed.

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Gas Explosion in Baltimore Kills 1, More Injured

Tragedy

Jason Collins

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August 11, 2020

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Gas Explosion in Baltimore Kills 1, More Injured

Three row houses in Baltimore are nothing but rubble and a fourth was ripped open. Others along the street had their windows and doors blown out, but so far the death count isn’t high. One woman was found dead on the scene, and six others have been rescued so far. Dozens of fire fighters are working to uncover other survivors. The official cause of the explosion is, as of yet, currently not official, but the preliminary reports suggest a natural gas explosion. The Baltimore Sun did a report last year that stated that two dozen gas leaks a day were being discovered in the area.

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Survey Shows Only 30% of UK Citizens Would Definitely Vaccinate

Jason Collins

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August 10, 2020

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Survey Shows Only 30% of UK Citizens Would Definitely Vaccinate

King’s College London performed a survey that showed a surprisingly low percentage of the UK population would definitely get a coronavirus vaccine if offered. Only 30% of the 2,237 people questioned said they will be getting the vaccine when it comes out, with 45% saying they were fairly or very likely to get it. 16% responded negatively and 11% said they weren’t sure. Breaking down the numbers more, it appeared that people aged 55 to 75 were twice as likely to say yes to getting the vaccine as those in the 16 to 35 age group. They also discovered a correlation between those who are anti-mask, those who think wearing masks is bad for your health, and nay-sayers to the vaccine.

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New information on the 7-year old that died in Georgia

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Cady Groves Cause of Death Revealed

Jason Collins

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August 9, 2020

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Country singer Cady Groves unexpectedly died in May, and the medical examiner has just revealed the cause of death. The cause? “Chronic ethanol abuse.” Ethanol is the alcohol contained in wine, liquor and beer. Cady groves joins two other siblings who have died in the last twelve years, leaving behind her two parents and seven other siblings. Cady originally started her career by touring alongside Third Eye Blind, and Good Charlotte, but changed her focus to country music soon after.

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Lebanon President Says Beirut Explosion Most Likely Due to Negligence

Jason Collins

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August 8, 2020

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Lebanon President Says Beirut Explosion Most Likely Due to Negligence

Michel Aoun, the Lebanese President, said in a statement today that the explosion in Beirut was either negligence or “external intervention” in the form of a bomb. The port has stored 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate since 2013 and this may have been the source of the enormous blast. Aiun said that he had been informed of this enormous stockpile of ammonium nitrate on July 20th and had ordered military and security officials to “do what is necessary,” but it was not clarified what that entailed. The explosion has reportedly displaced 12% of the Beirut population.

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Couple that lived next to port captured the explosion on camera

Apple donates money to help in Lebanon disaster

Georgia Teens Punished for Posting Pictures of Maskless Peers

Jason Collins

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August 7, 2020

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Georgia Teens Punished for Posting Pictures of Maskless Peers

Georgia schools have begun to reopen. North Paulding High School started this week and while there were some precautions in place, pictures from students tell a crowded story. Two students have been suspended from North Paulding High School after showing packed hallways, with the minority sporting face coverings. Brian Otott, the superintendent of the school faced backlash after the photos vent viral, but he says that the photos are taken out of context as mask usage in the school is a “personal choice.” The two students were suspended for “violating the student handbook.” The handbook states that students may not record or take photographs during school without the permission of faculty.

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7-year old in Georgia dies of COVID-19 complications

Paulding Education Association now allows collective bargaining agreements