1. O.C. Leaders Vote to Send Kids Back to School Without Masks

  PETRI DISH 

Board rejects local health and education officials’ advice in California hot spot, but did recommend temperature checks, frequent hand washing, and nightly cleaning.

2. SCOTUS Green-Lights First Federal Execution in 17 Years

 LIFE OR DEATH 

The court wrote in an unsigned opinion that “executions may proceed as planned.”

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3. These Silicone Lids Fit Practically Everything in My Kitchen

 AIRTIGHT 

Food52’s airtight silicone lids come in five different colors, and can sub in for any other lid in the kitchen—whether it’s for your saucepan, Tupperware, or even mugs.

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4. Women Can Get Abortion Pills Without Doctor Visit: Judge

 ‘TREMENDOUS VICTORY’ 

The judge said the rule was likely unconstitutional as long as the pandemic continues.

5. Bolsonaro Complains Quarantine Sucks, Gets Pecked by Emu

 NATURE IS HEALING 

The COVID-19-positive leader of Brazil tried to cheer himself up with a photo call.

6. Grant Imahara, ‘Mythbusters’ Star, Dies Suddenly Aged 49

 ‘NO WORDS’ 

The announcement brought an outpouring of tributes from Imahara’s former colleagues.

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7. Calif. Deputy Who Shot Mentally Ill Man Charged With Murder

 FINALLY 

The charges come more than two months after Aaron Russell shot and killed Nicholas Bils as he ran away from California State Park rangers.

8. ‘Empire’ Actor Bryshere Gray Charged With Domestic Violence

 FACING CHARGES 

Gray allegedly beat and strangled his wife, causing her to pass out.

9. Many COVID-19 Tests Now Take 7 or More Days: Quest

 OVERLOADED 

The lab company attributed the wait time to surges in coronavirus cases.

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10. Victim of Alleged Attempted Lynching Was ‘Instigator’: Atty

 TABLES TURNED 

The attorney has called Vauhxx Booker the “agitator” in an incident where several white men allegedly attacked Booker, one shouting “get a noose.”

11. Naya Rivera Saved Her Son Before She Drowned

 'TERRIBLE TRAGEDY' 

The “Glee” actress had been swimming in a California lake with her 4-year-old.

12. 16 More LAPD Cops May Face Charges for Falsifying Records

 WIDE NET 

Three officers were charged last week for allegedly identifying innocent pedestrians and motorists as gang members. Sixteen more could face criminal charges.

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13. Over Half of COVID-19 Patients Have Heart Damage: Study

 NEW WORRIES 

The study of existing heart scans revealed that the virus may cause heart damage.

14. 1,000 CDC Employees Urge Agency to Address Racism

 NO MORE SILENCE 

A June 30 letter cites “ongoing and recurring acts of racism and discrimination” against Black employees.

15. Four Teens Charged in Murder of Rapper Pop Smoke

 CAUGHT 

Two of them are eligible for the death penalty if convicted.

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