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Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson dominate Wake Forest again, 37-13

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence said he’s worked this offseason on being patient and taking what the defense is giving him instead of looking for the big play.

 

— FOX News

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Steve Martin shares the hilarious way he’s coping with wearing a mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Steve Martin shared the hilarious way he’s coping with having to wear a mask as a celebrity amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Actually, the comedian, actor, and avid banjo player, has come up with a solution to remain recognizable for his celebrity while wearing a mask in public.

“I always wear a mask when I go outside,” tweeted Martin.

“But something about it was leaving me anxious and unsettled. I thought about the problem, addressed it, and here is the solution.”

Martin tweeted a photo of of him wearing the classic medical mask, a pair of shades, and a hastily written sign that says, “Steve Martin” with an arrow pointing down to his face.

So, thanks to his ingenuity, we can be sure the masked grey-haired man we just passed walking down the street was indeed Steve Martin.

 

— FOX News: Tyler McCarthy

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How old is this ancient vision of the stars?

It’s a tale of bronze, iron, looting and archaeological conflict.

The Nebra sky disc has been hailed as the oldest known representation of the cosmos. Now scientists are saying this ancient ornament that was discovered near Nebra, Germany, is a 1000 years younger than originally believed.

Researchers argue that the disc was most likely moved by looters to the Nebra site, and might not be associated with the other artifacts, or Nebra itself.

“We regard the disk as a single find, as a single artifact, because nothing fits to it in the surrounding area,” said Rudiger Krause, a professor of early European history at Goethe University Frankfurt.

 

— NYT: Becky Ferreira

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At U.S.A.I.D., juggling political priorities and pandemic response

Aggressive oversight of the aid agency by political appointees at the White House and the State Department has delayed humanitarian aid when the world needs it most.

— NYT: Lara Jakes and Pranshu Verma

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As fires disrupt schools, ‘the pandemic has actually helped’

After wildfires consumed an entire town, students and teachers who had planned for remote classes found some comfort in staying connected amid the chaos.

— NYT: Dan Levin and Kate Taylor

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Are fever checks a good gatekeeper for Covid?

Fever checks are becoming de rigueur in many workplaces and restaurants, even though federal health officials say they are of limited value.

— NYT: Roni Caryn Rabin

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Tom Brady, Bucs set for showdown against Drew Brees, Saints in Week 1 of NFL season

For the first time in 20 years, Tom Brady will be wearing a different uniform on Sundays.

 

— FOX News: Daniel Canova

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Toots Hibbert, a father of Reggae, is dead

The first to use the word reggae on a record, he sang in a soulful tone and wrote songs with subtle social commentary, helping bring the sounds of Jamaica to the world.

— NYT:  Ben Sisario

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Celtics oust Raptors in Game 7, head to East finals vs. Heat

It took every bit of seven games, but Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are headed to the Eastern Conference finals.

 

— FOX News

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A line of fire south of Portland and a years-long recovery ahead

Firefighters continued to battle blazes along the West Coast that have now charred nearly five million acres. At least 17 people are dead, with dozens still missing.

— NYT: Jack Healy, Jack Nicas and Mike Baker