It’s the first time the company is taking legal action against a guest for violating its ban on unauthorized parties. Source
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Wildfire explodes north of L.A., prompting evacuation orders
“Lake Fire” grew to 10,000 acres in two-and-a-half hours. Evacuees had to stay in their vehicles due to coronavirus concerns. Source
Neck gaiters may be worse than not wearing a mask at all, study shows
Researchers from Duke University found that neck gaiter they tested was “worse than nothing.” Source
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New Jersey schools allowed to offer virtual learning; Historic Philadelphia music program teaches young students virtually Source
Green card wealth test can be enforced in most states, court says
The “public charge” rule gives officials more power to deny green cards to applicants found to rely — or be at risk of relying — on government assistance. Source
AMC plans to open about two-thirds of U.S. theaters by September 3
The company hopes to reopen more than 100 U.S. theaters by August 20. Source
How the Biden-Harris ticket will impact the 2020 race
Prominent politicians, celebrities and activists are praising Joe Biden’s historic choice for a running mate. Senator Kamala Harris could become the country’s first female, first Black and first South Asian American vice president, should Biden win the election. The co-founder of Black Voters Matter, LaTosha Brown, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with more on how the Biden-Harris ticket will impact the 2020 race. Source
Trump attacks intelligence officials as “dirty cops”
President Trump is attacking U.S. intelligence officials, questioning their reports that Russia is trying to influence the election as they did in 2016. Robert Draper, a writer-at-large for the New York Times magazine, spoke to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about President Trump and about his new book “To Start A War: How the Bush Administration Took America into Iraq.” Source
Woman with 88 great-grandchildren turns 100
Julia Lee Kelley is the matriarch of a large South Carolina family. She has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren, 49 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild, according to one of her great-granddaughters, Kelley Oakley. With all that family, it’s no surprise so many people showed up for Kelley’s 100th birthday party last week. Source
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris make debut as running mates
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris made their first appearance together since Harris joined the ticket as Biden’s running mate. Speaking at a high school in Delaware, Harris said she was “honored” to be chosen, and said she’s “ready to get to work.” Watch their full remarks. Source