Pictures show students packed shoulder-to-shoulder at two school districts that began in-person classes Monday with mask-optional policies. Source
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At least six people killed after Isaias strikes East Coast, causing flooding and power outages
The powerful storm Isaias killed at least six people as it churned its way up the Eastern Seaboard Tuesday. The damage is spread out from the Carolinas to New England, and well over three million people lost power. Mola Lenghi reports from Connecticut. Source
Black-owned businesses twice as likely to fail during pandemic
Fed finds “disturbing relationship” between areas hit by COVID-19 and the economic health of Black-owned businesses. Source
Some “Dreamers” locked out of DACA after Trump move
Tens of thousands of immigrant teens and young adults remain vulnerable to deportation due to President Trump’s decision to reject new DACA applications. Source
Eye Opener: Massive explosion in Beirut devastates city
A massive blast in Beirut, Lebanon shook the city and injured thousands. Also, President Trump says he supports mail-in voting in the state of Florida as the election nears. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Biden announces largest ad buy ever by a presidential candidate
Signaling the states they see as most competitive, the Biden campaign said their ads will 15 states. Source
Lebanon assesses aftermath of massive Beirut explosions
Smoke was still rising from the port, where towering grain silos had been shattered. Source
More than 500 inmates at Arizona prison test positive for COVID-19
The Tucson Whetstone Unit houses 1,066 inmates, of which 517 have tested positive for COVID-19. Source
WNBA players wear shirts opposing Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler
Players have received support from many fans, including Stacey Abrams, who endorsed Warnock in January. Source
Primary results: Kris Kobach loses Kansas Senate primary
While President Trump had not waded into this race, he backed Kobach in the 2018 gubernatorial race. Source