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Biden Announces Running Mate

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden announced Sen. Kamala Harris (CA) as his running mate on Tuesday. The 55-year-old first-term senator ran her own campaign for the White House in opposition to Biden but dropped out late last year. Harris is the first Black (and first Indian) woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket, and if elected would be the first woman to serve as president or vice president.

More: A Rasmussen poll found 59% of U.S. voters believe it’s likely that Biden’s running mate would be president before the end of his potential four-year term.

Elijah McCain’s Parents Sue City Of Aurora

The parents of Elijah McCain, a 23-year-old Black man who died last August in police custody, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against police and medical officers in Aurora, CO. Three officers responded after receiving a 911 call from someone in the area reporting McCain, who was wearing a ski mask and headphones, as “sketchy.” His family said he wore the mask due to a blood condition that caused him to get cold easily.

More: Later Tuesday, Colorado’s attorney general announced a civil rights investigation into the Aurora Police Department, the first under a new police reform law passed after protests stemming from the death of George Floyd.

Mauritius Oil Leak In Danger Of Widening

Government officials from Mauritius (an island nation off the east coast of Madagascar) on Tuesday warned that a nearby grounded Japanese cargo ship was in danger of splitting in two and leaking its remaining oil into the ocean. The ship, which struck a reef off the island’s coast two weeks ago, has already leaked more than 1,000 metric tons of oil into the local ecosystems, while some 1,800 metric tons reportedly remain inside the ship.

Worth Noting: About 3,000 to 4,000 Thai students gathered in pro-democracy demonstrations against the country’s monarchy, despite laws criminalizing insults against the royal family.

Mi Casa Es Su Casa

Per the WSJ, Airbnb plans to file IPO paperwork with the SEC later this month, though there is no guarantee the company will follow through on the decision to go public. Airbnb was valued as high as $31B in March 2017, but the company’s latest round of funding in May saw that number fall to $18B.

Modern Problems, Moderna Solutions

The U.S. government on Tuesday announced a deal with Moderna to purchase 100 million doses of its experimental vaccine for $1.53B, with an option to purchase up to 400 million additional doses. The deal is similar to federal vaccine agreements struck with other drugmakers, including pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson.

‘Mart + ‘Cart=Smart

Walmart and Instacart are partnering to offer same-day delivery in four U.S. markets across CA and OK. The move means customers in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Tulsa areas can now choose Walmart’s grocery options when putting together an Instacart order. With the move, the two companies hope to strengthen their market position against Amazon and Whole Foods.

Worth Noting: The Big Ten and Pac-12 Athletic Conferences officially postponed fall sports on Tuesday, the first two Power 5 conferences to do so.

Also Worth Noting: Tesla announced a five-for-one stock split Tuesday evening. This will go into effect after trading closes on Aug. 31.

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Revivin’ The Drive-In

Since pandemic shutdowns forced movie theaters to close in March, many media companies bypassed traditional release methods and offered their films directly to audiences on streaming services. However, many moviegoers feel that viewing highly anticipated blockbuster movies on the small screen does not have the same splendor as seeing shows at the cinema.

This Friday, 160 Walmart stores across the country will transform their parking lots into free drive-in theaters, allowing audiences to enjoy going to the movies from the safety of their cars. Over the course of two months, the drive-ins will show a total of 320 films, which have been selected by the Tribeca Film Festival.

Getting Students Up To Speed

As concerns about the spread of the virus remain high, many school districts around the country have decided to conduct courses entirely online. Although this move is intended to protect young learners from contracting COVID-19, this method of instruction can make learning difficult for students who do not have reliable internet access.

To ensure an equitable education for all its students, the Philadelphia School District will provide 35,000 learners with two years of free high-speed internet through its program PHLConnectED. The district previously partnered with Comcast’s Internet Essentials initiative to distribute 128,000 devices to disadvantaged households.

A Holli Jolly Summer

When COVID-19 abruptly put an end to her sewing course in March, Holli Morgan of Stony Mountain, GA, was determined not to be downhearted. In a display of resilience and maturity, the optimistic 11-year-old turned her attention to helping others get through the pandemic – and saw an opportunity to practice her sewing skills.

Over the past four months, Holli has sewed face masks for those in need in her community, working with her church’s pastor to distribute more than 580 masks to the local hospital and people experiencing homelessness. The skillful seamstress, whose initial goal was to create 250 masks, now hopes to make 1,200 pieces of personal protective equipment.

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