A Long Island, New York shark conservancy is tracking young great whites to discover their habitats and determine their migration patterns. It’s part of an effort to protect the sharks and make sure they maintain their essential role in the ocean’s ecosystem. Tom Hanson reports. Source
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Children over age 2 should wear masks in school, experts say
Parents, teachers and health experts weigh the risks of sending students back to school as more heartbreaking stories of generations of families struck down by COVID-19 emerge. David Begnaud reports. Source
Trump amplifies racist conspiracy over Kamala Harris’ eligibility to be vice president
President Trump did not denounce a racist, false accusation that Senator Kamala Harris isn’t eligible to run for vice president. The Biden-Harris team is hitting back on a different front, insisting on a national mask mandate. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
President Trump reveals why he doesn’t want to provide more funding to the Postal Service
In an interview, President Trump admitted the U.S. Postal Service needs more money to handle ballots in November, but he doesn’t necessarily want to provide it. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Eye Opener: Biden calls for three-month nationwide mask mandate
Joe Biden is calling for a three-month nationwide mask mandate to fight the coronavirus, drawing further divides between how he and the president think the pandemic should be handled. Also, President Trump is vowing to block funding for the U.S. Postal Service that would aid mail-in voting. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Huge Lake Fire threatens thousands of homes north of Los Angeles
Another large wildfire, the Ranch Fire, could threaten a homeless encampment in an L.A. suburb, neighbors and officials said. Source
Star-studded entertainment lineup set for Democratic convention
John Legend, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Hudson, Common, Billy Porter and The Chicks are among the big names slated to perform. Source
Wisconsin primaries were “good test run” for November, officials say
However, “in November it’ll be about three to four times the scale of what we saw [Tuesday],” said Claire Woodall-Vogg, the executive director of the city of Milwaukee Election Commission. Source
New Zealand extends lockdown of largest city as COVID cluster grows
Source of 30 new infections remains a mystery, but leader Jacinda Arndern says her country can beat back the disease a 2nd time. Source
Democratic strategist says Kamala Harris is “reassuring” to moderates
On “The Takeout” this week, longtime Democratic political consultant Paul Begala said that Kamala Harris is a “reassuring” choice for “Biden Republicans.” Source