Biden: Democracy cannot survive when one side believes there are only two outcomes to an election, either they win or they were cheated. And that's where the Maga Republicans are today… You can't love your country only when you win. pic.twitter.com/oIbQnB7LFt
— Acyn (@Acyn) September 2, 2022
CNN anchor hits Biden for having Marines behind him at anti-MAGA speech: Military is supposed to be apolitical https://t.co/d8u0csCCgH
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 2, 2022
☢U.N. TEAM ARRIVES AT UKRAINE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT: A U.N. inspection team of experts arrived at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine yesterday on a long-sought mission to protect against a disaster at the plant, which has been in the middle of fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces. The 14-member delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency entered the facility, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, for its first look at the conditions, with their arrival delayed as both Russia and Ukraine accused the other of shelling the area. Russian forces took over the plant soon after the invasion, but it's still being operated by Ukrainian engineers. The head of the team, IAEA director Rafael Grossi, said they were able to tour the entire site and meet with staff, stating they collected important information, and will stay to continue their assessment. He said, "The IAEA is now there at the plant and it’s not moving. It’s going to stay there. We’re going to have a continued presence there at the plant with some of my experts."
➤JUDGE SEEMS INCLINED TO GRANT TRUMP'S REQUEST FOR SPECIAL MASTER: A federal judge appeared inclined during a hearing yesterday to grant former President Donald Trump's request for a special master to be appointed to review the documents taken by FBI agents from his Florida estate early last month as they executed a search warrant looking for classified material. Judge Aileen Cannon didn't rule on the request, saying she'd do so later, but said in response to the Justice Department's arguments against it, "Ultimately, what is the harm." Trump's attorneys argue a review by an independent third party would allow for personal information to be returned to Trump, along with documents that may be protected by claims of attorney-client privilege or executive privilege. But the Justice Department said investigators have already completed a review and identified a "limited set of materials that potentially contain attorney-client privileged information." They also said Trump has no legal standing to demand the return of presidential documents because they don't belong to him since he's no longer president, and said a special master would needlessly delay its investigation, in part because they'd need to get a security clearance and special authorization from intelligence agencies to review the documents.
💉CDC ENDORSES UPDATED COMBINATION COVID VACCINES: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walenksy endorsed updated combination Covid-19 vaccine boosters from Pfzier and Moderna yesterday, shortly after independent advisers to the CDC voted earlier in the day to recommend them. The vote was 13-1 in favor for the vaccines that combine the original vaccine with one that targets the BA.4 and BA.5 omicron subvariants that are now the most widespread across the country. Pfizer's vaccine is for people 12 and older and Moderna's is for adults 18 and over. The Food and Drug Administration approved the updated boosters on Wednesday.
🚨EX-NYPD OFFICER SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN JAN. 6TH CASE, LONGEST SO FAR: Retired New York Police Department officer Thomas Webster was sentenced to 10 years in prison yesterday for assaulting a police officer trying to hold off rioters during the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. The sentence is the longest given so far in a January 6th case. The 56-year-old Webster, who prosecutors said led the charge against police barricades at the Capitol's Lower West Plaza, was convicted by a jury on all six counts against him. They rejected his claim that he was defending himself when he tackled Metropolitan Police Department officer Noah Rathbun and grabbed his gas mask after having swung a metal flag pole at him, saying an officer punched him in the face.
Men who frequently consume sugary sodas or other highly processed foods like hot dogs, cheese puffs and french fries are at significantly higher risk of colorectal cancer, studies show. https://t.co/3ND2cnLaRF
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 1, 2022
🏫STUDY: SHARP DECLINE IN MATH AND READING SCORES DURING PANDEMIC: There was a sharp decline in math and reading scores for U.S. nine-year-olds during the first two years of the pandemic, according to a new federal study from the National Center for Education Statistics. The study compared results from early 2020, shortly before the pandemic, and early 2022. Reading scores had their biggest drop in 30 years, down an average five points, and math scores had their first decline in the history of the testing system behind the study, down seven percentage points. The declines were seen in all parts of the country and in students of most races, however students of color had some of the largest decreases. The results reflect the upheaval in education as a result of the pandemic, with students spending months or even more than a year learning from home, and Covid outbreaks among staff and students continuing the disruption even after they returned to school.
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Passengers taking to the skies for Labor Day weekend will have a new tool to help make sure their trips are smooth — even if there are problems with their flight. https://t.co/Bgt0JL8wTt
— ABC News (@ABC) September 2, 2022
➤U.S. NUN FREED MONTHS AFTER BEING TAKEN HOSTAGE IN BURKINA FASO: An 83-year-old American nun has been freed nearly five months after being taken and held hostage by terrorists in the African nation of Burkina Faso. Media reports said Sister Suellen Tennyson was released to Nigerians on Monday (August 29th) and then turned over to US officials. Nigeria borders Burkina Faso. The exact circumstances of her release are unclear, but US Africa Command spokesman Lieutenant Commander Timothy Pietrack told CNN that US Africa Command personnel, quote, "facilitated the safe turnover" of Tennyson from the terrorists, and that it worked with "African and international partners" to get her released.
All the emotions after the Williams Sisters play what may be their final match together. pic.twitter.com/QnfQo96JGF
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 2, 2022
In other matches yesterday, top-seeded women's player Iga Swiatek won in the second round in straight sets over American Sloane Stephens, but fourth-seeded Paula Badosa was upset, falling to unseeded Petra Martic. On the men's side, Number 2 Rafael Nadal beat unseeded Fabio Fognini and Number 3 Carlos Alcarez also advanced.
🏀CAVALIERS ACQUIRE MITCHELL FROM JAZZ: The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired three-time All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell in a trade with the Utah Jazz, according to media reports yesterday (September 1st). ESPN reported the Cavaliers are trading forward Lauri Markkanen, rookie guard Ochai Agbaji, guard Collin Sexton, three unprotected first-round picks and two pick swaps for Mitchell.
🏈DENVER QB WILSON AGREES TO FIVE-YEAR, $245 MILLION EXTENSION: Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson signed a five-year, $245 million extension Thursday that includes $165 million in guarantees. The contract is the largest in Broncos history and one of the biggest ever in the NFL, and keeps Wilson with Denver through the 2028 season. Wilson had two years and $51 million left on his deal when the Broncos acquired him from the Seattle Seahawks in a trade six months ago. Wilson led Seattle to two Super Bowl appearances and one championship over a decade.
⚾BRAVES' ROOKIE PITCHER STRIKES OUT 16 FOR FRANCHISE RECORD: Atlanta Braves rookie pitcher Spencer Strider struck out 16 batters in a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies last night, setting a franchise record. Strider allowed just two hits in eight innings and didn't walk anyone. In only his 30th career appearance and 17th start, Strider had his fifth game with at least 10 strikeouts, with a previous high of 13 strikeouts against the Philadelphia Phillies in early August. The previous Atlanta record had been 15 strikeouts by Hall of Famer John Smoltz, who did it twice, in 1992 and 2005.EXCLUSIVE: The FBI questioned NFL hall-of-fame quarterback Brett Favre in connection with a $70 million Mississippi welfare scandal. The nation's poorest state used child welfare money to pay Favre for speeches he never made. https://t.co/QZfqvPKuhN
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 1, 2022
A new Atlanta Braves record!
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 2, 2022
16 STRIKEOUTS TONIGHT FOR @SpencerSTRIDer!#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/ti2ol9ur3F
🏈COMMANDERS' ROBINSON TO MISS AT LEAST FOUR GAMES AFTER BEING SHOT: Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. will miss at least the first four games of the season after being shot twice in the leg during an attempted robbery in Washington, D.C., last weekend. The Commanders put the 23-year-old on the non-football injury list yesterday (September 1st), making their October 9th game the first he'll be eligible to play, with head coach Ron Rivera saying the decision was made on the advice of doctors. He added, "After four weeks we’ll go from there."
Gavin Newsom blasted for asking Californians to avoid charging electric vehicles during heat wave https://t.co/iwUCkT0xck
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 2, 2022
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