Official run-up to the COVID-postponed Summer Games gets underway in the beleaguered Fukushima region, under a shroud of uncertainty. Source
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Obama: No “combat mission” for U.S. troops in Iraq
President Obama reiterates his opposition to deploying U.S. troops in combat roles against ISIS in Iraq. Source
Buddha fights crime in Oakland
When a blocked off street in Oakland became a magnet for drug sales and illegal dumping, one neighbor bought a small Buddha statue and placed it in the median. Now, the site has become a full-fledged miniature temple, drawing dozens of Chinese and Vietnamese neighbors to the site every day. KPIX’s John Ramos reports. Source
Mommy Shaming: Moms under online attack
Whether the cause is jealousy, boredom or anger, the result is a growing number of moms who feel like they’re under attack. KEYE’s Bettie Cross reports. Source
“Friends” cafe brought to life in New York
You and your friends can now get a cup of Joe at the real-life Central Perk. James Michael Tyler, who played “Gunther” on the hit NBC sitcom “Friends,” attended the unveiling of the New York cafe inspired by the classic TV show. Source
Teen has heart attack after being tased by police
A teen who was hit near the heart by the probes of an Independence, Missouri police officer’s stun gun suffered a heart attack and is now in a medically induced coma. Jonathan Carter reports. Source
Rihanna, CBS split over “Thursday Night Football” song
After CBS cut her song from its first “Thursday Night Football” broadcast, Rihanna lashed out at the network on Twitter. Plus, a replica of the cafe from “Friends” opens Wednesday in New York City. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment news. Source
Older breast cancer patients getting less radiation, study finds
A Yale University study found that oncologists are reducing their use of radiation treatment for early-stage breast cancer patients over 70. Also, a common chemical could be hazardous to pregnant women. Jericka Duncan reports on the day’s top health news. Source
Vermont woman celebrates her 105th birthday
Mildred Forrest, described by her friends and family as sassy and sharp-witted, turned 105 years old on September 15th. Forrest has plans to celebrate with “her girls” for a night on the town. WCAX’s Adam Sullivan reports. Source
Rent the Runway: An inside look at the tech startup’s success
The e-commerce site is trying to change the way women dress. It allows women to rent designer dresses at a fraction of their original price. Michelle Miller takes you inside the Rent the Runway warehouse. Source