1.  Trump ‘Had to Be Shown GOP Vote Threat’ to Act on Case Surge

 ‘OUR PEOPLE’ 

The Washington Post reports the president only began taking the virus seriously when advisers showed him “data and maps” about “our people” in Republican areas.

2.  Trump Won’t Visit Capitol to Pay His Respects to John Lewis

  CLASSY 

“I won’t be going. No,” he said.

3.  I’ve Stocked My Wardrobe With This White Tee From Uniqlo

 BACK TO BASICS 

White T-Shirts can be tricky. Uniqlo nails it with theirs on every level.

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4.  Miami, Phillies Cancel Games After 12 Marlins Test Positive

 WE CAN’T HAVE NICE THINGS 

The Miami team plane is stranded in Philadelphia, MLB scrambles to contain outbreak after opening weekend games of pandemic season.

5.  John Lewis’ Motorcade Stops at Black Lives Matter Plaza

 REST IN POWER 

The civil rights icon’s last public appearance was at the plaza, where he memorably was pictured standing on the mural.

6.  Now’s the Perfect Time to Get the Desk Chair of Your Dreams

 SITTIN’ PRETTY 

The Aeron provides unrivaled lumbar support, ergonomic design, and style as well.

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7.  Guardsman Contradicts Trump Admin’s Lafayette Square Claims

 EXPOSING LIES 

Adam DeMarco said the timeline to remove protesters from the area was quickly moved up when Attorney General William Barr and others arrived in the area before Trump photo op.

8.  AL Lawmaker Slammed for Celebrating KKK Grand Wizard’s Birth

 HATEFUL 

On the same day, a memorial service in Selma was held for civil rights leader and longtime Georgia lawmaker John Lewis.

9.  Defiant NJ Gym Owners Arrested for Refusing to Close

 DEFIANCE 

Atilis Gym reopened in May against state orders, and the owners have been battling the state to remain open.

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10.  National Security Adviser O’Brien Tests Positive for COVID

 DEFENSES BREACHED 

Bloomberg News reports Trump’s righthand man began showing symptoms following a family event.

11.  At Least 100 More Federal Agents Are Being Sent to Portland

  CRACKING DOWN 

The first of 100 U.S. Marshals began arriving in Portland on Thursday, and 50 Customs and Border Protection personnel may join them later.

12.  Google Algorithm Mixes Porn and Metro-North Stations

 ‘INAPPROPRIATE’ 

X-rated messages come up in Google search results for at least 16 MTA stations.

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13.  Designer Who Helped Transform Bowie Into Ziggy Stardust Dies

 MAKING OF THE STARMAN 

Kansai Yamamoto designed countless outrageous outfits for David Bowie, including costumes for the 1973 “Aladdin Sane” tour.

14.  Vietnam Evacuating 80,000 Tourists After Three COVID Cases

 TAKING NO CHANCES 

Vietnam is still closed to foreign tourism, but local travelers have flocked to Danang.

15.  NFL Players Who Get COVID at Parties Will Get Fined: ESPN

 TOTAL BUZZKILL 

Nightclub, bars, and religious ceremonies could be out of bounds for NFL stars.

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