1. Trump Speech Guests: We Weren’t Even Asked if We Had Coughs

  WHAT PANDEMIC? 

A mostly maskless crowd crammed onto the White House South Lawn for the president’s acceptance speech.

2. Japan’s PM, Shinzo Abe, Abruptly Quits Over Health Problems

 CAN’T GO ON 

Abe apologized to the nation Friday, saying his bowel condition has left him unable to govern.

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3. I Wish I Had Ordered More of These Face Masks

 ABOUT FACE 

Comfort, style, breathability: These Caraa face masks tick every box and more.

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4. Kenosha Shooting Victim Died Protecting Me, Says Girlfriend

 ‘A HEROIC THING’ 

Hannah Gittings said her boyfriend was armed only with a skateboard when he tried to disarm a shooter.

5. Famously Apolitical Jim Gaffigan Finally Loses It Over Trump

 NO LAUGHING MATTER 

The wholesome comedian’s outpouring on Twitter lasted for more than an hour as Trump delivered his RNC speech from the White House.

6. Beeswax Wraps: The Plastic Wrap Alternative You Need

 BEES KNEES 

Ditch your cling wrap to (maybe) save the planet.

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7. Target of Raid That Ended in Breonna Taylor’s Death Arrested

 ‘THE WRONG WAY’ 

A day before his arrest, Jamarcus Glover said his former girlfriend was not involved in any illegal drug trafficking.

8. Biden Campaign Snatches ‘Keep America Great’ Domain Name

 YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE 

Trump fans who search the term will now stumble across Biden’s campaign materials.

9. Chicken Plant Ordered to Shut After Outbreak Kills 8 Workers

 ALARMING 

The contagion began on June 29, and the company allegedly failed to improve safety and testing.

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10. Trump Accuses Biden of Surrendering to the Virus

 C'MON, MAN! 

“Joe Biden’s plan is not a solution to the virus but rather, it’s a surrender to the virus,” Trump said.

11. Jacob Blake’s Father Says Son Is Handcuffed to Hospital Bed

 WHY? 

Despite being paralyzed from the waist down after being shot by a police officer on Sunday, Blake is handcuffed to the bed.

12. Kenosha Sheriff Sorry for 2018 Rant on ‘Not Saving’ Suspects

 VILE TIRADE 

David Beth went on a wild rant after the arrest of five people for shoplifting and a subsequent high-speed car chase.

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13. CA Gives $35M Mail Voting Contract to Pro-Biden Firm: Report

 NONPARTISAN? 

SKDKnickerbocker’s CEO once ran Chuck Schumer’s campaign.

14. Trump Bizarrely Jokes About Biden’s ‘Kisses’ in RNC Speech

 OUT OF LEFT FIELD 

“For 47 years, Joe Biden has taken the donations of blue collar workers, gave them hugs and even kisses,” the president said.

15. Police Capt.’s Widow Decries Violent Protests in RNC Speech

 GRIEVING IN PUBLIC 

Ann Dorn said violent protests “destroy Black lives.” However, David Dorn’s daughters say she shouldn’t have spoken at the convention.

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