1.  Trump Congratulates ‘Patriotic’ Self for Wearing Mask

 ‘YOUR FAVORITE PRESIDENT’ 

“We are United in our effort to defeat the Invisible China Virus, and many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask when you can’t socially distance,” he tweeted.

2.  Trump Threatens to Send in the Feds to NYC, Chicago

  AUTHORITARIAN TACTICS 

The president claimed that several major cities—“all run by liberal Democrats”—are his next targets for sending in federal forces to crack down on protests.

3.  This Pot Makes Cooking Pasta Easier Than It Already Is

 A PENNE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS  

I never thought I’d need a pasta pot that also functioned as a colander. I was dead wrong.

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4.  MO Governor: Kids Will Get COVID at School and ‘Get Over It’

 ‘GET BACK TO SCHOOL’ 

In a radio interview, the governor said kids must be sent back to school and that they will be fine if they contract the virus.

5.  Early Oxford Trial Shows COVID-19 Vaccine Makes Antibodies

 POSITIVE STEP 

Initial findings show promising results in producing a vaccine, but there’s plenty more testing to do.

6.  Portland Moms Are Gassed on Another Night of Violence

 ‘MOMS ARE P*SSED’ 

Top DHS official says its “heavy” force won’t be leaving—and a woman dubbed “Naked Athena” confronted front-line cops with a series of nude ballet and yoga moves.

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7.  Russia’s Elite Have Had Access to Test Vaccine ‘for Months’

 THIS IS YOUR SHOT 

The unproven jab from Moscow’s state-run lab has been given to top executives and political leaders, Bloomberg News reports.

8.  FL Reports Over 10K New COVID Cases for Sixth Straight Day

 OUT OF CONTROL  

As Gov. Ron DeSantis refuses to take strong measures to mitigate the spread.

9.  Nicki Minaj Announces She’s Having a Baby: ‘#Preggers’

 ‘#PREGGERS’ 

Hip-hop star’s two Instagram posts showing her baby bump were slim on the details, including her due date.

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10.  Israeli Model Bar Refaeli Convicted in Tax-Evasion Scheme

 NOT MODEL BEHAVIOR 

Refaeli’s mother is also set to serve a 16-month prison sentence for aiding her daughter and concealing her own income.

11.  Phone Giants Halted Trump Text Program Over Spam Concerns

  BAD SIGN 

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon halted a voter-contact program from the Trump campaign on July 4, raising concerns among Trump allies that the issue may arise again in November.

12.  Chechen Leader Sanctioned by State Dept. for Rights Abuses

 PUBLIC ENEMY 

Kadyrov has allegedly been committing gross human rights abuses for years, and there are concerns that he is using the pandemic to perpetuate those abuses.

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13.  Dangerously Hot on East Coast With Heat Index Hitting 110

 HEAT WAVE 

High humidity is driving baking conditions along the Eastern Seabord.

14.  Delta to Passengers Who Say They Can’t Wear a Mask: Prove It

 CALLING BS 

Plagued by ticketholders claiming a dubious health exemption, the airline has announced a new policy.

15.  Americans Banned From Traveling to the Bahamas

 NO WAY OUT 

Country’s PM closes door to visitors from the U.S. because of surge in cases, but tourists from Canada and Europe are still welcome.

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