1. John Lewis Wrote a Breathtaking Essay for Day of His Funeral

  ‘SOUL OF OUR NATION’ 

The work, titled “Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation,” is an impassioned plea to Americans to reroute history.

2. GOP Candidate Visits D.C., Decides to Ignore Quarantine Rule

 ABOVE THE RULES 

Alabama’s Tommy Tuberville has been spotted fundraising and holding meetings in the capital this week.

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3. You’ll Actually Want to Wear This Bike Helmet

 SAFETY FIRST 

Not only does it look really good; it’s also one of the safest helmets you can buy.

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4. Joshua Wong and 11 Activists Banned From Hong Kong Election

 ‘VANISHING AUTONOMY’ 

Hong Kong’s government said it backed the decision by returning officers.

5. Trump’s New Fave Doc Was Sued for Malpractice in 2019

 SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET? 

The mother of one of Immanuel’s patients alleged the doctor ignored her daughter’s complaints of a needle embedded in her arm prior to her death.

6. I’ve Finally Found a Comfortable Everyday Bodysuit

 LET’S SUIT UP 

This bodysuit from Yummie has two rows of snaps for the first body fit and a secret slimming panel.

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7. Domino’s Cans Tone-Deaf ‘Free Pizza for Nice Karens’ Promo

 SOURDOUGH 

The New Zealand branch announced that it was “taking the name Karen back.”

8. Japan Recognizes ‘Black Rain’ Victims as Hiroshima Survivors

 BETTER LATE THAN NEVER 

The landmark ruling comes days before Hiroshima marks the 75th anniversary of the bombing.

9. Turning Point USA Co-Founder Dies of COVID-19

 R.I.P. 

Bill Montgomery founded the conservative student organization in 2012 with Charlie Kirk, who has argued against coronavirus public-health measures.

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10. First Known Canine Coronavirus Case Dies

 ‘LOVE OF OUR LIVES’ 

“You tell people that your dog was positive, and they look at you [as if you have] ten heads,” his owner said.

11. Confederate Flag With ‘Extremist’ Signs Raised at KY School

 NOT COOL 

“This is a cowardice act and we denounce this abhorrent behavior in the strongest of terms,” the superintendent said.

12. Hawaiian Authorities Nab Local Celeb for Cutting Quarantine

 NOT ABOVE THE LAW 

A concerned citizen reported Tiny Tadani was dining out just two days after landing in Honolulu from Las Vegas.

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13. Judge Delays Release of Sealed Ghislaine Maxwell Testimony

 SECRET FILES 

The judge rejected Maxwell’s request that the documents not be released at all.

14. RBG Undergoes ‘Minimally Invasive’ Medical Procedure

 ‘RESTING COMFORTABLY’ 

The justice was hospitalized in mid-July for a possible infection that did not require invasive medical attention.

15. Founding Roots Member Malik B. Dies at 47

 HEAVY HEARTS 

“May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam, his loving brotherhood and his innovation as one of the most gifted MCs of all time,” the band said in a statement.

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