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Space tourism could finally become a reality next year. These space companies are either already selling seats to private customers, or soon will be.

1. Why storms Marco and Laura spell double trouble in hurricane season  The Guardian
2. Hurricane Laura ‘will cause unsurvivable storm surge’  BBC News
3. Chemical Fire Fouls Air Near Laura’s Landfall: Hurricane Update  Yahoo Finance UK
4. Hurricane Laura could cause 'unsurvivable' storm surge in US  Sky News
5. Hurricane Laura could trigger huge spike in coronavirus cases as scientists issue warning  Daily Express
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We have arrived at “that” point in the NBA season.

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The Affordable Care Act faced its first big test as a safety net during Covid-19. New research finds it’s working well.

“It turns out that Animal Crossing [New Horizons] is very, very blind-friendly,” says Ross Minor in the first of two videos he uploaded to YouTube this spring. In them, the blind athlete and YouTuber demonstrates how a combination of the game’s sound design, mechanics, and customizability enable him to enjoy the game…

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At the UFC Vegas 8 virtual media day, the top fighters at Saturday’s event will speak to the media on Wednesday afternoon, and you can check out a full video of the interviews above.

1. NBA postpones Wednesday's playoff games as players protest shooting of Jacob Blake  CNBC
2. Milwaukee Bucks boycott NBA playoff game, league postpones two other games  CNN International
3. Magic vs Bucks picks and predictions for August 26  Covers
4. LIVE: Bucks boycott playing Game 5 in wake of Jacob Blake shooting  WTMJ
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo wins NBA Defensive Player of Year in landslide  ESPN
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Valorant has already made waves as a fun and engaging FPS, but there are a few things about it that just make no sense.

The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics also have discussed boycotting games in their playoff series, scheduled to start Thursday.

WANNABE Lib Dem leader Layla Moran has called for 11-year-olds to be given the vote. The lefty loudmouth, who could be crowned party leader today, has said she thinks kids should be able to vote when they “feel ready”. The Oxford West MP admitted her call for votes for young kids is a “crazy idea”. […]

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Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande are set to take the (outdoor) stage at the VMAs this Sunday for the first live performance of their song "Rain on Me," which racked up seven nominations. After rehearsing, Gaga showed fans on Instagram she was in need of an ice bath. Meanwhile, Grande shared photos of her in athletic clothing and a sparkly mask with the rain emoji. The award show will look a little different this year due to the pandemic — MTV says it will feature outdoor performances around New York City with limited to no audience. Читать дальше...

1. Bucks boycotting Game 5 of first-round series  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo wins NBA Defensive Player of Year in landslide  ESPN
3. Magic vs Bucks picks and predictions for August 26  Covers
4. Bucks refusing to take court for playoff game  WKOW
5. Orlando Magic can’t reinvent themselves facing elimination  Orlando Magic Daily
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. has expanded its menu test of beer, wine and mimosas to 80 restaurants from 20, according to Truist Securities, which thinks the addition could be a meaningful sales driver. "We believe the addition of beer, wine and mimosas could help attract millennial consumers and boost its average check," analysts wrote in a note. Alcohol is offered in 53 of 58 Florida locations, six of 37 locations in Kentucky and 21 of 51 restaurants in Tennessee. Soft drinks and lemonade... Читать дальше...

First slate of interviewees includes: Samantha Bee, Ayesha Curry, Chris Evans, Hugh Evans and Priyanka Chopra Jonas of Global Citizen, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Alicia Garza, Ethan Hawke, Padma Lakshmi, and Billy Porter

Safety concerns for Saturday's first of three RSD installments are renewed after Mill City Sound shut down Wednesday.

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Kristi Noem will address the Republican convention tonight. South Dakota’s governor leads one of the freest states, according to this analysis. South Dakota has one of the lowest state‐​local tax burdens in the nation, and Noem has helped to keep it that way.

South Dakota has no individual or corporate income tax. Sales taxes account for 83 percent of state‐​level tax revenues, which creates exceptional budget stability over economic cycles. An analysis by Pew found... Читать дальше...

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The majority of Russians are opposed to implanting microchips into the human body – a popular idea in sci-fi movies, yet rare in reality – a recent survey has discovered.
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The Milwaukee Bucks did not take the floor for the scheduled start of Wednesday’s playoff game against the Orlando Magic amid discussions of a player boycott.

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