Tuesday, July 7, 2020

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We're Going To Run Out Of TV, How California Went From A Coronavirus Success Story To A Worrying New Hot Spot, Hollywood Finally Has A Plan For Reopening — But Should It?
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UPS AND DOWNS, PEAKS AND VALLEYS
TABLES HAVE TURNED
How California Went From A Coronavirus Success Story To A Worrying New Hot Spot
vox.com
When the coronavirus first hit, California took early action. Then it let its guard down.
TRANSMISSION ERROR
We're Going To Run Out Of TV
theringer.com
In the early months of the pandemic, television was in a rare position to maintain a modicum of normalcy. But as the shutdown drags on and as sets remain closed, a drought is upon us.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, NEGOTIATION
Hollywood Finally Has A Plan For Reopening — But Should It?
vice.com
Film industry workers and union reps told VICE that production during the pandemic is going to be risky, expensive and ruled by compromise.
NO MORE MIXED MESSAGES
How The White House Can Build Public Trust And End The Coronavirus Crisis
politico.com
Public health experts say the window to act is closing.
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Patrick Mahomes' New Contract Positions Him To Be The Next Michael Jordan
bleacherreport.com
Mahomes must strap on his helmet and try to lead the Chiefs to another Super Bowl, then another, then another. There are also personal awards to win, statistics to compile, leaderboards to climb, all-time records to chase. There's a Mount Olympus to ascend and a seat among the inner circle of Tom Brady types to earn.
FALL FORECAST
Colleges Plan To Reopen Campuses, But For Just Some Students At A Time
nytimes.com
To provide some semblance of the campus experience during a pandemic, colleges say large chunks of the student body will have to stay away and study remotely for all or part of the year.
A LEAGUE OF ONE
Monopolies Make Their Own Rules
newrepublic.com
Zephyr Teachout's new book lays bare the private legal system that shores up their immense power — and hides it from public view.
EXHAUSTED
The Pandemic Experts Are Not Okay
theatlantic.com
Many American public-health specialists are at risk of burning out as the coronavirus surges back.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
PARTY OVER
Two People Jump Off A Roof At A July 4 Pool Party. One Leap Ends In Total Chaos
digg.com
We're not sure a pool party was the best idea to begin with, given the pandemic, but we're relieved that the woman is reportedly okay.
IN THE NEWS
University Of Kentucky Is Sued Over Mural With Slavery Scene
Global Stocks Slip As Virus Outbreaks Dim Hopes For Rebound
US Government Awards Novavax $1.6 Billion For Coronavirus Vaccine
International Students May Need To Leave US If Their Universities Transition To Online-Only Learning
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HUNTING THE BAD GUYS
Going Undercover With Africa's Premier Anti-Poaching Unit (2017)
melmagazine.com
"You can't be everywhere. We can, you know, at least try to make it harder. Cut off the dealers."
STAY WOKE
Tupac Is Alive (And Probably Living In Cuba): A Conspiracy, Explained (2015)
blackbag.gawker.com
While riding in the passenger seat under the iridescent glow of the Las Vegas Strip with Marion "Suge" Knight at the wheel, Tupac was gunned down and mortally wounded. Or was he?
Opening up the economy isn't a race, keep it slow and steady.