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- Tributes are pouring from around the world over the sudden death of actor Chadwick Boseman -- who played iconic characters both real and fictional, including the King of Wakanda in the Marvel movie "Black Panther" -- from colon cancer. He was 43.
- Here's a deep dive into the head-scratching politicking from Florida Governor Richard DeSantis and how the Sunshine State spun out of control during COVID.
- Humans have bars, so why can't squirrels?!?
- In Belarus, hardworking journalists covering the unrest are being detained for doing their jobs.
- Bragging rights go to the Democrats who generated much higher ratings for their convention than their Republican counterpart.
- Here's a series finale you didn't expect, courtesy of the NY Times.
- Neiman Marcus is embracing the new normal and we want you to be the judge.
- In China, the pandemic is contributing to a rise in the eye condition known as myopia in children.
- And finally here's an inspirational speech from the Black Panther. Rest in peace.
Published Aug 29, 2020
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