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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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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

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Nelson, Varlamov help Islanders beat Lightning 5-3 in Game 3

Coach Barry Trotz never questioned his New York Islanders’ resolve.

 

— FOX News

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Ex-cop on wealthy NYC rioters: ‘Taking advantage of Black struggle … protesting their White guilt’

The mugshots of “privileged” rioters arrested in New York City by the NYPD show their protest “has absolutely zero to do with improving Black lives,” a former cop tells “Fox & Friends Weekend.”

 

— FOX News: Caleb Parke

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Covid-19 news: Live updates

Canada reported no deaths linked to Covid-19 in a 24-hour period. But officials in Kansas reported 21 new deaths, a single-day record for the state.

 

— NYT

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Trump accuses Judge of ‘stacking the deck’ against him in tax ruling

The president is appealing an order that allowed his tax returns and other financial records to be released to the Manhattan district attorney.

— NYT: William K. Rashbaum and Benjamin Weiser