upi--2020-08-04--Gerrit Cole extends win streak to 19, Yankees beat Phillies

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- Ace pitcher Gerrit Cole pushed his win streak to 19 consecutive games -- in which he has had a decision -- and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 at Yankee Stadium .
The Phillies had n't played since July 26 -- due to a COVID-19 outbreak -- prior to the loss Monday in New York City .
Cole allowed five hits and one run in six innings to pick up his third win of the season in his first career game as a Yankees player at Yankee Stadium .
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LeMahieu led off the bottom of the first inning with a 352-foot solo home run .
Phillies designated hitter Jay Bruce responded with a 418-foot solo shot in the top of the third inning to tie the score at 1-1 .
The Yankees then snatched momentum back in the bottom of the frame .
Brett Gardner hit a leadoff homer for a 2-1 lead .
Aaron Hicks followed with an RBI double to push the Yankees lead to two runs .
Gio Urshela then broke the game open in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yankees third baseman settled in against Phillies reliever Deolis Guerra during that exchange .
Guerra began the inning with two walks to put two runners on base for the Yankees third baseman .
Urshela took a ball on Guerra 's first offering before he smashed a 1-0 changeup over the left center field fence for a 403-foot bomb .
The blast gave the Yankees a 6-1 edge .
Adam Haseley plated Jean Segura with an RBI single in the top of the next inning .
Segura added another RBI single in the eighth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complete a late comeback .
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge saw his home run streak end at five consecutive games in Monday 's win .
He went 2 for 4 with a run scored for the Yankees .
LeMahieu went 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored in the win .
Urshela went 1 for 4 with three RBIs and a run scored .
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Realmuto went 2 for 4 with a run scored for the Phillies .
Arrieta allowed seven hits and three runs in five innings to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cole now has a 2.55 ERA to go with his 3-0 record on the season .
He won his final 16 decisions for the Houston Astros last season before he signed a $ 324 million pact this off-season with the Yankees in free agency .
Cole 's last regular season loss was May 22 , 2019 .
The Yankees host the Phillies again at 4:05 p.m. EDT Wednesday at Yankee Stadium .

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole is now 3-0 this season after he beat the Philadelphia Phillies Monday at Yankee Stadium in New York City. Photo by Corey Sipkin/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Ace pitcher Gerrit Cole pushed his win streak to 19 consecutive games -- in which he has had a decision -- and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 at Yankee Stadium. The Phillies hadn't played since July 26 -- due to a COVID-19 outbreak -- prior to the loss Monday in New York City. Cole allowed five hits and one run in six innings to pick up his third win of the season in his first career game as a Yankees player at Yankee Stadium. Advertisement
The Yankees jumped on Phillies starter Jake Arrieta early as D.J. LeMahieu led off the bottom of the first inning with a 352-foot solo home run.
Phillies designated hitter Jay Bruce responded with a 418-foot solo shot in the top of the third inning to tie the score at 1-1.
The Yankees then snatched momentum back in the bottom of the frame. Brett Gardner hit a leadoff homer for a 2-1 lead. Aaron Hicks followed with an RBI double to push the Yankees lead to two runs.
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Gio Urshela then broke the game open in the bottom of the sixth frame. The Yankees third baseman settled in against Phillies reliever Deolis Guerra during that exchange. Guerra began the inning with two walks to put two runners on base for the Yankees third baseman.
Urshela took a ball on Guerra's first offering before he smashed a 1-0 changeup over the left center field fence for a 403-foot bomb. The blast gave the Yankees a 6-1 edge.
Adam Haseley plated Jean Segura with an RBI single in the top of the next inning. Segura added another RBI single in the eighth inning, but the Phillies could not complete a late comeback.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge saw his home run streak end at five consecutive games in Monday's win. He went 2 for 4 with a run scored for the Yankees. LeMahieu went 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored in the win. Urshela went 1 for 4 with three RBIs and a run scored.
J.T. Realmuto went 2 for 4 with a run scored for the Phillies. Arrieta allowed seven hits and three runs in five innings to take his first loss of the season.
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Cole now has a 2.55 ERA to go with his 3-0 record on the season. He won his final 16 decisions for the Houston Astros last season before he signed a $324 million pact this off-season with the Yankees in free agency. Cole's last regular season loss was May 22, 2019.
The Yankees host the Phillies again at 4:05 p.m. EDT Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.


upi--2020-08-04--U.S. sees fewer than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases for 2nd day

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- For the second day in a row , researchers say new COVID-19 cases in the United States have numbered under 50,000 .
About 45,400 new cases were recorded Monday , according to data from Johns Hopkins University , the first time since late June with two straight days under 50,000 .
There were about 47,500 on Sunday .
U.S. cases averaged about 60,000 per day in July .
The university has recorded 4.718 million U.S. cases since the pandemic began and 155,400 deaths .
Late Monday , President Donald Trump extended funding for National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus response .
The extension authorizes funding through the end of the year , but at a reduced level .
An administration memo says the Federal Emergency Management Agency will fund 75 % of National Guard activities `` associated with preventing , mitigating and responding to the threat to public health and safety posed by the virus . ''
That leaves states to pay 25 % of the costs .
National Guard troops have aided operations such as testing , distributing protective equipment and augmenting staff at nursing homes .
Trump 's authorization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked for the extension , saying a refusal to do so would result in critical disruptions .
In California , the total caseload has climbed to nearly 515,000 and its death toll rose to about 9,400 .
However , after setting a one-day record for deaths over the weekend , just 32 were reported Monday .
Also , Monday was the first time in a month that the state saw fewer than 6,000 new cases .
The most recent seven-day period there saw 54,000 new cases , a 21 percent decline from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modest declines overall -- but we 're not out of the woods , '' Gov .
Gavin Newsom tweeted .
`` WEAR YOUR MASK . ''
In Florida , health officials reported the lowest figures in more than a month on Monday -- 4,700 new cases , the fewest since late June .
The state 's total caseload is nearly 492,000 .
Seventy-three new deaths were reported and 216 patients were hospitalized Monday , health officials said .
Florida also recorded a second consecutive day of positivity rates below 10 % for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are encouraging trends , but obviously there 's more work to do , '' Gov .
Ron DeSantis said .

Illinois National Guard member Hannah Gonder inspects a test swab at a COVID-19 testing site in East St. Louis on May 28. President Donald Trump on Monday authorized extensions for National Guard members to continue assisting in states' pandemic response. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- For the second day in a row, researchers say new COVID-19 cases in the United States have numbered under 50,000. About 45,400 new cases were recorded Monday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, the first time since late June with two straight days under 50,000. There were about 47,500 on Sunday. U.S. cases averaged about 60,000 per day in July. Advertisement
The university has recorded 4.75 million U.S. cases since the pandemic began and 156,200 deaths.
Of the new cases reported Monday, 1,074 were in Mississippi, along with 42 new deaths. The state has had more than 62,000 cases and 1,753 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Over the past seven days, Mississippi has had the second-highest number of cases per 100,000 people at 274, one shy of Florida, according to a New York Times tracker.
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On Tuesday, Gov. Tate Reeves implemented a statewide mask mandate at all public gatherings and businesses.
"I want to see college football. The best way for that to occur is for us all to realize that wearing a mask, as irritating as that can be -- and I promise I hate it more than anyone watching -- is critical," he said during a news conference announcing the order.
Late Monday, President Donald Trump extended funding for National Guard troops to aid states with their coronavirus response. The extension authorizes funding through the end of the year, but at a reduced level.
An administration memo says the Federal Emergency Management Agency will fund 75% of National Guard activities "associated with preventing, mitigating and responding to the threat to public health and safety posed by the virus."
That leaves states to pay 25% of the costs.
National Guard troops have aided operations such as testing, distributing protective equipment and augmenting staff at nursing homes.
Trump's authorization came after a group of 42 governors asked for the extension, saying a refusal to do so would result in critical disruptions.
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In California, the total caseload has climbed to nearly 515,000 and its death toll rose to about 9,400. However, after setting a one-day record for deaths over the weekend, just 32 were reported Monday.
Also, Monday was the first time in a month that the state saw fewer than 6,000 new cases. The most recent seven-day period there saw 54,000 new cases, a 21 percent decline from the week prior.
"We're seeing modest declines overall -- but we're not out of the woods," Gov. Gavin Newsom tweeted. "WEAR YOUR MASK."
In Florida, health officials reported the lowest figures in more than a month on Monday -- 4,700 new cases, the fewest since late June.
The state's total caseload is nearly 492,000. Seventy-three new deaths were reported and 216 patients were hospitalized Monday, health officials said.
Florida also recorded a second consecutive day of positivity rates below 10% for the first time since mid-June.
"These are encouraging trends, but obviously there's more work to do," Gov. Ron DeSantis said.


upi--2020-08-04--Michigan, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Washington holding primaries Tuesday

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- Five states will hold primary elections on Tuesday as some high profile members of Congress seek to fend off challengers from within their parties .
Some of the major races on the docket Tuesday include Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan , William Lacy Clay of Missouri and Republican Rep. Steve Watkins of Kansas , along with key races in Arizona and Washington state .
Tlaib will face off against Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones in the race to represent Michigan 's 13th District .
The two have faced off four times in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a six-person race in 2018 , going on to become a well-recognized member of Congress as part of a group of first-term representatives that came to be known as `` The Squad , '' alongside Reps. Ilhan Omar , D-Minn. ; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , D-N.Y. ; and Ayana Pressley D-Mass .
Whoever emerges victorious Tuesday will face the winner of the Republican primary , which is down to Michigan Republican Party Chair David Dudenhoefer , retired mechanical engineer Al Lemmo and retired nurse Linda Sawyer .
In the 3rd District , five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seat vacated by Rep. Justin Amash after he chose to resign after leaving the Republican party and resigning from Congress .
State Rep. Shane Hernandez , businesswoman Lisa McClain and retired Air Force Brig .
Gen. Doug Slocum will battle for the Republican nomination to fill the seat to be vacated by Rep. Paul Mitchell in the 10th District , while web director Kimberly Bizon will seek to earn the Democratic nomination for the second time as she faces off against Army Nurse Kelly Noland .
The race for Missouri 's 1st District @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lacy Clay seeking his 11th term as he goes up against progressive challenger Cori Bush .
Tuesday 's election will be a rematch of when the two faced off in 2018 , when Bush lost to Clay by just 28,000 votes , the closest challenge to Clay 's seat since he was first elected .
In the 7th District , Republican U.S. Rep. Billy Long will face primary challenges from Eric Harleman , Kevin Vanstory Steve Chentik and Camille Lombardi-Olive , while Democrat Terese Montseny and Libertarian Camille Lombardi-Olive are running unopposed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a four-way battle for the Republican nomination , while five Democrats , one Libertarian and one Green Party candidate also vie for the position .
Voters will also be asked to weigh in on whether the state should expand Medicaid services .
In Kansas , Watkins will seek to retain the Republican nomination in the 2nd District while facing challenges from Kansas State Treasurer Jake LaTurner and businessman Dennis Taylor .
Last month , Watkins was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in an investigation into whether he voted illegally in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has described the charges as `` hyper political '' and `` very suspicious . ''
The Democratic primary for the 2nd District will see Topeka Mayor Michelle De La Isla face off against progressive candidate James Windholz , while Libertarian candidate Robert Garrard will also vie for the position .
Eleven Republican candidates are also running to replace Sen. Pat Roberts , who is not seeking re-election after first taking office in 1996 , with former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach and U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall leading the field .
Democratic Rep. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1st District race against progressive Eva Putzova , a onetime Flagstaff city councilor whose platform pushes for Medicare for All , the Green New Deal and tuition-free college .
Farmer and lawyer Tiffany Shedd , who lost to O'Halleran in 2018 , will battle attorney Nolan Reidhead as Republicans seek to flip the historically Democratic district .
Republican Sen. Martha McSally , who was appointed to fill John McCain 's seat after he died in 2018 , faces a Republican challenge from entrepreneur Daniel McCarthy in the special contest to fill the seat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballot for the Democratic nomination in the Senate .
Gov .
Jay Inslee faces a wide field of challengers but is expected to triumph over fellow Democrats Cairo D'Almeida , Gene Hart , Don Rivers and Omari Tahir Garrett , while the primary Republican challengers include Loren Culp , Tim Eyman and Joshua Freed .
Republican Rep. Jaimy Herrera Beutler is projected to face off in a rematch of the 2018 race against college professor Carolyn Long in the 3rd District after winning their last battle by five points .
A seat left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the 10th District has drawn interest from state Rep. Beth Doglio , former state Rep. Kristine Reeves and Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland .
If elected , Reeves or Strickland would be the first Black lawmakers sent to Congress from Washington state .
Under Washington State 's primary system , the Democratic candidates will share a ballot with the eight Republicans vying for the seat , including Army veteran Nancy Dailey Slotnick and former prosecutor Jackson Maynard .

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Voters, wearing masks and distancing themselves while standing in line, wait Tuesday for the chance to vote in the Missouri primary in Olivette, Mo. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Democratic Rep. William Lacy Clay of Missouri lost his party's nomination to run for an 11th term in office to progressive challenger Cori Bush and Rep. Steve Watkins of Kansas saw the GOP nomination for his seat go to state Treasurer Jake LaTurner as five states held primaries on Tuesday. Michigan Advertisement
Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib was leading Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones in the race to represent Michigan's 13th District with 65.8% of the vote to 34.2% late Tuesday.
The two have competed four times in two years. Tlaib narrowly defeated Jones in a six-person race in 2018, going on to become a well-recognized member of Congress as part of a group of first-term representatives that came to be known as "The Squad," alongside Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.; and Ayana Pressley, D-Mass.
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The winner will face the winner of the Republican primary, which is down to Michigan Republican Party Chairman David Dudenhoefer, retired mechanical engineer Al Lemmo and retired nurse Linda Sawyer.
In the 3rd District, Iraq War veteran Peter Meijer was posed to beat four other Republican candidates seeking to fill the seat vacated by Rep. Justin Amash after he resigned.
With less than a third of precincts left to report, Meijer received nearly 50% of the vote with Rep. Lynn Afendoulis in second with 25%.
Laura Cox, chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party, was quick to congratulate Meijer while taking a jab at Amash, who left the GOP after supporting the impeachment of President Donald Trump earlier this year, accusing him of abandoning his constituents.
"Peter is a conservative veteran who will bring strong, stable and effective representation to West Michigan -- and never turn his back on us," she said in a statement on Facebook.
State Rep. Shane Hernandez, businesswoman Lisa McClain and retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Doug Slocum will battle for the Republican nomination to fill the seat to be vacated by Rep. Paul Mitchell in the 10th District, while web director Kimberly Bizon will seek to earn the Democratic nomination for the second time as she faces off against Army nurse Kelly Noland.
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Missouri
The race for Missouri's 1st District saw progressive challenger Cori Bush unseat longtime incumbent Democratic Rep. William Lacy Clay, who was seeking his 11th term in office.
Tuesday's election was a rematch of 2018, when Bush lost to Clay by just 28,000 votes, the closest challenge to Clay's seat since he was first elected.
On Tuesday, Bush narrowly beat Clay, Missouri's longest-serving Congress member, with 49 percent of votes cast.
In response to her win, Bush wrote on Twitter: "Not me, US."
In the 7th District, Republican U.S. Rep. Billy Long fended off primary challenges from Eric Harleman, Kevin Vanstory, Steve Chentik and Camille Lombardi-Olive, while Democrat Terese Montseny and Libertarian Camille Lombardi-Olive are running unopposed.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson won a four-way battle for the Republican nomination and will face State Auditor Nicole Galloway, who beat four other Democrats for the right to challenge come November.
Voters also voted to expand Medicaid services.
Kansas
In Kansas, Rep. Steve Watkins lost the Republican nomination in the 2nd District to Kansas state Treasurer Jake LaTurner.
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Last month, Watkins was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in an investigation into whether he voted illegally in a municipal election in 2019. He has described the charges as "hyper political" and "very suspicious."
The Democratic primary for the 2nd District saw Topeka Mayor Michelle De La Isla handily beat progressive candidate James Windholz with nearly 75% of the vote.
U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall came out victorious in a field of 11 Republican candidates edging out Kris Kobach in the race to replace Sen. Pat Roberts, who did not seek re-election after first taking office in 1996.
Physician Barbra Bollier handily won the Democratic race, defeating Robert Tillman.
Arizona
Democratic Rep. Tom O'Halleran will face off in the 1st District race against progressive Eva Putzova, a onetime Flagstaff city councilor whose platform pushes for Medicare for All, the Green New Deal and tuition-free college.
Farmer and lawyer Tiffany Shedd, who lost to O'Halleran in 2018, will battle attorney Nolan Reidhead as Republicans seek to flip the historically Democratic district.
Republican Sen. Martha McSally, who was appointed to fill John McCain's seat after he died in 2018, won a Republican challenge from entrepreneur Daniel McCarthy in the special contest to fill the seat.
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Astronaut Mark Kelly easily won the Democratic nomination in the Senate and will face McSally in the general election.
Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee faced a wide field of challengers but advanced over fellow Democrats Cairo D'Almeida, Gene Hart, Don Rivers and Omari Tahir Garrett, and primary Republican challengers including Loren Culp, Tim Eyman and Joshua Freed.
Republican Rep. Jaimy Herrera Beutler is projected to face off in a rematch of the 2018 race against college professor Carolyn Long in the 3rd District after winning their last battle by five points.
A seat left open by Democratic U.S. Rep. Denny Heck in the 10th District has drawn interest from state Rep. Beth Doglio, former state Rep. Kristine Reeves and Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland. If elected, Reeves or Strickland would be the first Black lawmakers sent to Congress from Washington state.
Under Washington's primary system, the Democratic candidates will share a ballot with the eight Republicans vying for the seat, including Army veteran Nancy Dailey Slotnick and former prosecutor Jackson Maynard.
Results reported by The New York Times and The Hill.


upi--2020-08-04--WWE Raw: Shane McMahon returns with Raw Underground

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- Shane McMahon returned to WWE on Raw to introduce a new segment on the show , titled Raw Underground .
Raw Underground , which took place in a dimly lit area backstage , featured MMA-style matches taking place inside a small ring with no ropes that was surrounded by a rowdy crowd .
McMahon gave play-by-play commentary as matches took place one after another .
Bouts would end after an opponent was knocked out and could no longer compete .
The towering Dabba-Kato won a match in Raw Underground along with Erik of The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hurt Business , which consists of MVP , Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin , crashed Raw Underground after they had a bad night on the red brand .
MVP had lost his United States Championship match against Apollo Crews and Shelton Benjamin lost his 24/7 Championship to Akira Tozawa .
MVP , Lashley and Benjamin ran through a number of opponents at Raw Underground and then brawled with members of the audience as Raw went off the air .
Also on Raw , Raw Women 's Champion and Women 's Tag Team Champion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a non-title match .
Baszler had punched Banks backstage while she was giving an interview with her Tag Team Champion partner Bayley who is also the SmackDown Women 's Champion .
Banks and Baszler had a physical bout that started to gain steam until Asuka entered the arena .
The Empress of Tomorrow was looking for revenge for her partner Kairi Sane and attacked Bayley at ringside , which ended the match in a no-contest .
Asuka then challenged Banks to a match at SummerSlam on Aug. 23 .
Banks said Asuka @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can defeat Bayley next week .
WWE Champion Drew McIntyre addressed his SummerSlam opponent Randy Orton who was once again was accompanied to the ring by living legend Ric Flair .
McIntyre said that due to Randy Orton 's father being Hall of Famer Cowboy Bob Orton , that everything he achieved in WWE was handed to him .
The champ also said that Randy Orton has failed as locker room leader and vowed to defeat The Viper .
Other moments from Raw included the reformed Riott Squad consisting of Ruby Riott and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jax being indefinitely suspended for attacking a WWE official ; Angel Garza defeating Raw Tag Team Champion Angelo Dawkins ; Raw Tag Team Champion Montez Ford collapsing in the ring against Andrade due to him being poisoned ; and Dominik Mysterio fighting off Seth Rollins and his disciple Murphy with a kendo stick after Rollins was going to fight announcer Samoa Joe .
Throughout Raw , a number of technical difficulties took place such as flickering lights during matches and microphones going out during talking segments .
It was later revealed that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WWE Performance Center 's generator , leading to the technical difficulties .

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Shane McMahon returned to WWE on Raw to introduce a new segment on the show, titled Raw Underground.
Raw Underground, which took place in a dimly lit area backstage, featured MMA-style matches taking place inside a small ring with no ropes that was surrounded by a rowdy crowd.
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McMahon gave play-by-play commentary as matches took place one after another. Bouts would end after an opponent was knocked out and could no longer compete.
The towering Dabba-Kato won a match in Raw Underground along with Erik of The Viking Raiders and Dolph Ziggler.
The Hurt Business, which consists of MVP, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, crashed Raw Underground after they had a bad night on the red brand. MVP had lost his United States Championship match against Apollo Crews and Shelton Benjamin lost his 24/7 Championship to Akira Tozawa.
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MVP, Lashley and Benjamin ran through a number of opponents at Raw Underground and then brawled with members of the audience as Raw went off the air.
Also on Raw, Raw Women's Champion and Women's Tag Team Champion Sasha Banks faced off against Shayna Baszler in a non-title match. Baszler had punched Banks backstage while she was giving an interview with her Tag Team Champion partner Bayley who is also the SmackDown Women's Champion.
Banks and Baszler had a physical bout that started to gain steam until Asuka entered the arena. The Empress of Tomorrow was looking for revenge for her partner Kairi Sane and attacked Bayley at ringside, which ended the match in a no-contest.
Asuka then challenged Banks to a match at SummerSlam on Aug. 23. Banks said Asuka will get the title match if she can defeat Bayley next week.
WWE Champion Drew McIntyre addressed his SummerSlam opponent Randy Orton who was once again was accompanied to the ring by living legend Ric Flair.
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McIntyre said that due to Randy Orton's father being Hall of Famer Cowboy Bob Orton, that everything he achieved in WWE was handed to him. The champ also said that Randy Orton has failed as locker room leader and vowed to defeat The Viper.
Other moments from Raw included the reformed Riott Squad consisting of Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan defeating The IIconics; Nia Jax being indefinitely suspended for attacking a WWE official; Angel Garza defeating Raw Tag Team Champion Angelo Dawkins; Raw Tag Team Champion Montez Ford collapsing in the ring against Andrade due to him being poisoned; and Dominik Mysterio fighting off Seth Rollins and his disciple Murphy with a kendo stick after Rollins was going to fight announcer Samoa Joe.
Throughout Raw, a number of technical difficulties took place such as flickering lights during matches and microphones going out during talking segments. It was later revealed that a group of five masked assailants destroyed the WWE Performance Center's generator, leading to the technical difficulties.


upi--2020-08-04--3 mariners rescued on Pacific island after writing 'SOS' in sand

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- U.S. and Australian military service members rescued three mariners stranded on a small Pacific island after sighting an SOS sign they had been etched into the sand .
The mariners had departed on Thursday from Puluwat Atoll for Pulap Island of the Federated States of Micronesia but were reported missing later that day when their 23-foot blue and white boat never arrived , U.S. military officials said Monday .
Joint Rescue Sub-Center Guam received notification of the overdue skiff and requested assistance from the Andersen Air Force Base in Guam , the U.S. base @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were then located by the crew of a KC-135 Stratotanker almost three hours into their rescue mission though near the final leg of their search pattern on Saturday .
`` We were toward the end of our search pattern , '' Lt. Col. Jason Palmeira-Yen , the pilot of the KC-135 , said in a statement .
`` We turned to avoid some rain showers and that 's when we looked down and saw an island , so we decided to check it out and that 's when we saw SOS and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beach .
From there , we called in HMAS Canberra because they had two helicopters nearby that could assist and land on the island . ''
The crew of an Australian Army armed reconnaissance helicopter deployed from the HMAS Canberra and landed on the beach to confirm the men 's identities and to deliver them food and water , the Australia Navy said in a statement .
Meanwhile , a U.S. Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules from Hawaii airdropped a radio and a message block informing the stranded mariners that the FSS Independence was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coast Guard said interactions with the mariners , who were uninjured , were limited to prevent possible exposure to COVID-19 .
`` Partnerships , '' said Capt .
Christopher Chase , commander of the Coast Guard Sector Guam .
`` This is what made this search and rescue case successful .
Through coordination with multiple response organizations , we were able to save three members of our community and bring them back home to their families . ''

Three mariners missing since Thursday have been rescued from a tiny island in the Federated States of Micronesia. Photo courtesy of Australia Department of Defense/ Website
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. and Australian military service members rescued three mariners stranded on a small Pacific island after sighting an SOS sign they had etched into the sand. The mariners had departed on Thursday from Puluwat Atoll for Pulap Island of the Federated States of Micronesia but were reported missing later that day when their 23-foot blue and white boat never arrived, U.S. military officials said Monday. Advertisement
Joint Rescue Sub-Center Guam received notification of the overdue skiff and requested assistance from the Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, the U.S. base said on Facebook.
The three mariners were then located by the crew of a KC-135 Stratotanker almost 3 hours into their rescue mission though near the final leg of their search pattern on Saturday.
"We were toward the end of our search pattern," Lt. Col. Jason Palmeira-Yen, the pilot of the KC-135, said in a statement. "We turned to avoid some rain showers and that's when we looked down and saw an island, so we decided to check it out and that's when we saw SOS and a boat right next to it on the beach. From there, we called in HMAS Canberra because they had two helicopters nearby that could assist and land on the island."
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The crew of an Australian Army armed reconnaissance helicopter deployed from the HMAS Canberra and landed on the beach to confirm the men's identities and to deliver them food and water, the Australia Navy said in a statement.
Meanwhile, a U.S. Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules from Hawaii airdropped a radio and a message block informing the stranded mariners that the FSS Independence was en-route to pick them up.
The Coast Guard said interactions with the mariners, who were uninjured, were limited to prevent possible exposure to COVID-19.
"Partnerships," said Capt. Christopher Chase, commander of the Coast Guard Sector Guam. "This is what made this search and rescue case successful. Through coordination with multiple response organizations, we were able to save three members of our community and bring them back home to their families."


upi--2020-08-04--U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: School closures have caused 'generational catastrophe'

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for nations to place the reopening of schools as a top priority in their response to the coronavirus pandemic as their shuttering the world over has caused the largest-ever disruption of education .
In a video message published early Tuesday , the U.N. head said in mid-July school closures in more than 160 countries affected at least 1 billion students with at least 40 million children locked out of their all-important pre-school year of education in an attempt to stymie the spread of COVID-19 .
The world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the pandemic as more than 250 million children were out of school and only a quarter of secondary school children in developing countries were graduating with basic skills , he said , adding that these issues have been further impacted by the coronavirus .
`` Now we face a generational catastrophe that could waste untold human potential , undermine decades of progress and exacerbate entrenched inequalities , '' he said .
Guterres said the world was at `` a defining moment '' concerning education , calling on governments to make school reopenings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was published alongside his video message and a new campaign called `` Save Our Future . ''
`` Once local transmission of COVID-19 is under control , getting students back into schools and learning institutions as safely as possible must be a top priority , '' he said .
Governments must balance the health risks against the risks to children 's education as well as the impact on women 's labor force participation when considering reopening , he said , as the school closure knock-on effects impact not just education but also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equality , among many other concerns .
`` The decisions that governments and partners take now will have lasting impact on hundreds of millions of young people , and on the development prospects of countries for decades to come , '' he said .
Along with placing school reopenings at the top of governments ' agendas , the policy brief calls for education to be prioritized in financing decisions and education budgets to be protected and increased as well as targeting education initiatives to reach those at the greatest risk of being left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he called on governments to embrace the opportunity the crisis has presented to reimagine education , stating the future of education is here .
`` We can take a leap towards forward-looking systems that deliver quality education for all , '' he said , adding , `` We must take bold steps now , to create inclusive , resilient , quality education systems fit for the future . ''
Since the coronavirus first emerged in China late last year , more than 18.2 million people have been infected worldwide resulting in nearly 700,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data collected by researchers at Johns Hopkins University .

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday said more than 1 billion students were affected by the coronavirus pandemic in July. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for nations to place the reopening of schools as a top priority in their response to the coronavirus pandemic as their shuttering the world over has caused the largest-ever disruption of education. In a video message published early Tuesday, the U.N. head said in mid-July school closures in more than 160 countries affected at least 1 billion students with at least 40 million children locked out of their all-important pre-school year of education in an attempt to stymie the spread of COVID-19. Advertisement The world was already confronting an educational crisis prior to the pandemic as more than 250 million children were out of school and only a quarter of secondary school children in developing countries were graduating with basic skills, he said, adding that these issues have been further impacted by the coronavirus. "Now we face a generational catastrophe that could waste untold human potential, undermine decades of progress and exacerbate entrenched inequalities," he said. Advertisement
Guterres said the world was at "a defining moment" concerning education, calling on governments to make school reopenings a priority in a new policy briefing that was published alongside his video message and a new campaign called "Save Our Future."
"Once local transmission of COVID-19 is under control, getting students back into schools and learning institutions as safely as possible must be a top priority," he said.
Governments must balance the health risks against the risks to children's education as well as the impact on women's labor force participation when considering reopening, he said, as the school closure knock-on effects impact not just education but also child nutrition, child marriage and gender equality, among many other concerns.
"The decisions that governments and partners take now will have lasting impact on hundreds of millions of young people, and on the development prospects of countries for decades to come," he said.
Along with placing school reopenings at the top of governments' agendas, the policy brief calls for education to be prioritized in financing decisions and education budgets to be protected and increased as well as targeting education initiatives to reach those at the greatest risk of being left behind.
On a positive note, he called on governments to embrace the opportunity the crisis has presented to reimagine education, stating the future of education is here.
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"We can take a leap towards forward-looking systems that deliver quality education for all," he said, adding, "We must take bold steps now, to create inclusive, resilient, quality education systems fit for the future."
Since the coronavirus first emerged in China late last year, more than 18.2 million people have been infected worldwide resulting in nearly 700,000 deaths by early Tuesday, according to data collected by researchers at Johns Hopkins University.


upi--2020-08-04--Mask use against COVID-19 not causing false sense of security, study says

For most people , wearing a face mask to protect against COVID-19 does n't lead to a false sense of security that leads them to forgo other precautions like hand washing , a new study finds .
Although it 's not clear how protective face masks are , scientists and policymakers are urging people to use them .
The World Health Organization , however , has been concerned that face masks could `` create a false sense of security that can lead to neglecting other essential measures such as hand hygiene practices . ''
But how often does that happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team led by Dr. Theresa Marteau at the Behavior and Health Research Unit at the University of Cambridge , looked at the evidence to see if those concerns might be real .
They looked at `` risk compensation , '' which is when people have a level of risk they are comfortable with and they adjust their behavior to maintain that level of risk .
The review of 22 published studies with more than 2,000 households found that wearing masks does not reduce the frequency of hand-washing .
In fact , two studies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the groups wearing masks , the researchers noted .
Also , in three observational studies , the researchers found that people tended to stay clear of those wearing masks , which suggests that face masks actually increase physical distancing .
But these studies were not peer-reviewed and should not be considered definitive .
`` The concept of risk compensation , rather than risk compensation itself , seems the greater threat to public health through delaying potentially effective interventions that can help prevent the spread of disease , '' Marteau said in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health bodies are coming to the conclusion that wearing a face covering might help reduce the spread of [ COVID-19 ] , and the limited evidence available suggests their use does n't have a negative effect on hand hygiene , '' said researcher Dr. James Rubin , from the department of psychological medicine at King 's College London .
The report was published recently in the journal BMJ Analysis .
For more on COVID-19 and face masks , head to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .

| License Photo A man wears a protective face mask while walking a dog on a sidewalk on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City in May. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
For most people, wearing a face mask to protect against COVID-19 doesn't lead to a false sense of security that leads them to forgo other precautions like hand washing, a new study finds. Although it's not clear how protective face masks are, scientists and policymakers are urging people to use them. Advertisement
The World Health Organization, however, has been concerned that face masks could "create a false sense of security that can lead to neglecting other essential measures such as hand hygiene practices."
But how often does that happen?
To find out, a British team led by Dr. Theresa Marteau at the Behavior and Health Research Unit at the University of Cambridge, looked at the evidence to see if those concerns might be real.
They looked at "risk compensation," which is when people have a level of risk they are comfortable with and they adjust their behavior to maintain that level of risk.
The review of 22 published studies with more than 2,000 households found that wearing masks does not reduce the frequency of hand-washing.
In fact, two studies found the rates of hand-washing were higher in the groups wearing masks, the researchers noted.
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Also, in three observational studies, the researchers found that people tended to stay clear of those wearing masks, which suggests that face masks actually increase physical distancing. But these studies were not peer-reviewed and should not be considered definitive.
"The concept of risk compensation, rather than risk compensation itself, seems the greater threat to public health through delaying potentially effective interventions that can help prevent the spread of disease," Marteau said in a Cambridge news release.
"Many public health bodies are coming to the conclusion that wearing a face covering might help reduce the spread of [COVID-19], and the limited evidence available suggests their use doesn't have a negative effect on hand hygiene," said researcher Dr. James Rubin, from the department of psychological medicine at King's College London.
The report was published recently in the journal BMJ Analysis.
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For more on COVID-19 and face masks, head to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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upi--2020-08-04--On This Day, Aug. 4: Anne Frank captured by Gestapo

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- In 1735 , the standard of truth as a defense against a claim of libel was established in the American colonies when John Peter Zenger , publisher of a New York City newspaper , was acquitted of libel charges .
In 1892 , Andrew and Abby Borden , the elderly parents of Lizzie Borden , were found hacked to death with a hatchet .
Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the murders at trial .
In 1914 , Britain declared war on Germany .
The United States initially declared itself neutral in World War I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tip from a Dutch informer , the Nazi Gestapo captured 15-year-old Jewish diarist Anne Frank and her family in a sealed-off area of an Amsterdam , Netherlands , warehouse .
She died less than a year later in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany .
In 1958 , Billboard magazine introduced its `` Hot 100 '' chart , covering the 100 most popular pop singles in the country .
The first No .
1 was Ricky Nelson 's `` Poor Little Fool . ''
In 1964 , the remains of three slain civil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 garnered national attention , were found buried in an earthen dam near Philadelphia , Miss .
In 2005 , A Mississippi judge sentenced ex-Klansman Edgar Ray Killen to 60 years in prison for killing James Chaney , Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner .
The incident became the basis of the movie , Mississippi Burning .
In 1972 , Arthur Bremer was found guilty of severely injuring Alabama Gov .
George Wallace , who was campaigning for president .
Bremer was sentenced to 63 years in prison .
In 1984 , the African @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Burkina Faso , which means `` the land of upright men . ''
In 2007 , Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit his 755th career home run , tying Hank Aaron 's all-time major league record .
He broke the record three days later and finished the season at 762 home runs .
His achievements were clouded by accusations of using performance-enhancing substances .
In 2014 , James Brady , the White House press secretary who was paralyzed by a gunshot in an assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Alexandria , Va. ; he was 73 .
Brady 's death was ruled a homicide , resulting from the 1981 shootings , which also wounded the president and two other men .
In 2019 , a car explosion in Cairo killed at least 19 people and injured dozens others .

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Missing persons poster released by the FBI asking for information into the disappearance of three civil rights workers: Andrew Goodman, James Earl Chaney and Michael Henry Schwerner, in June 1964. Their bodies were discovered on August 4, 1964. Photo courtesy of FBI
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- In 1735, the standard of truth as a defense against a claim of libel was established in the American colonies when John Peter Zenger, publisher of a New York City newspaper, was acquitted of libel charges. In 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden, the elderly parents of Lizzie Borden, were found hacked to death with a hatchet. Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the murders at trial. Advertisement
In 1914, Britain declared war on Germany. The United States initially declared itself neutral in World War I.
In 1944, acting on a tip from a Dutch informer, the Nazi Gestapo captured 15-year-old Jewish diarist Anne Frank and her family in a sealed-off area of an Amsterdam, Netherlands, warehouse. She died less than a year later in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany.
In 1958, Billboard magazine introduced its "Hot 100" chart, covering the 100 most popular pop singles in the country. The first No. 1 was Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool."
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In 1964, the remains of three slain civil rights workers, whose disappearance on June 21 garnered national attention, were found buried in an earthen dam near Philadelphia, Miss. In 2005, A Mississippi judge sentenced ex-Klansman Edgar Ray Killen to 60 years in prison for killing James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner. The incident became the basis of the movie, Mississippi Burning.
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In 1972, Arthur Bremer was found guilty of severely injuring Alabama Gov. George Wallace, who was campaigning for president. Bremer was sentenced to 63 years in prison.
In 1984, the African Republic of Upper Volta changed its named to Burkina Faso, which means "the land of upright men."
In 2007, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit his 755th career home run, tying Hank Aaron's all-time major league record. He broke the record three days later and finished the season at 762 home runs. His achievements were clouded by accusations of using performance-enhancing substances.
File Photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI
In 2014, James Brady, the White House press secretary who was paralyzed by a gunshot in an assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan and became a leading gun-control advocate, died in Alexandria, Va.; he was 73. Brady's death was ruled a homicide, resulting from the 1981 shootings, which also wounded the president and two other men.
In 2019, a car explosion in Cairo killed at least 19 people and injured dozens others.
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upi--2020-08-04--Famous birthdays for Aug. 4: Meghan Markle, Cole Sprouse

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo .
-- Swedish @ @ @ @ @ with saving 100,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War II , in 1912 -- @ @ @ @ @ in 1961 ( age 59 )

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Meghan Markle, duchess of Sussex, claps her hands before Bianca Andreescu of Canada plays Serena Williams at the U.S. Open on September 7 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City. Markle turns 39 on August 4. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. They include: Advertisement
-- Pope Urban VII in 1521
-- English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1792
-- Fashion designer Louis Vuitton in 1821
-- Queen Elizabeth, mother of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in 1900
-- Legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong in 1901
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-- Swedish architect Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving 100,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War II, in 1912
-- Longtime White House reporter Helen Thomas in 1920
-- Actor Richard Belzer in 1944 (age 76)
-- Author Sapphire, born Ramona Lofton, in 1950 (age 70)
-- Actor Billy Bob Thornton in 1955 (age 65)
-- Football Hall of Fame member John Riggins in 1949 (age 71)
-- Actor/voice actor Lauren Tom in 1961 (age 59)
-- Actor Daniel Dae Kim in 1968 (age 52)
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-- Race car driver Jeff Gordon in 1971 (age 49)
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-- Former U.S. President Barack Obama in 1961 (age 59)
-- Dancer Kym Johnson in 1976 (age 44)
-- Meghan Markle, duchess of Sussex, in 1981 (age 39)
-- Actor Dylan Sprouse in 1992 (age 28)
-- Actor Cole Sprouse in 1992 (age 28)


upi--2020-08-04--Washington Nationals reinstate star OF Juan Soto from COVID-19 injured list

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- The Washington Nationals reinstated star outfielder Juan Soto from the COVID-19 injured list , the team announced Tuesday .
Soto missed the Nationals ' first seven games of the season after testing positive for the coronavirus .
He was moved to the IL on July 23 , only hours before the club 's opener against the New York Yankees .
Nationals manager Dave Martinez did n't put Soto in the team 's starting lineup against the New York Mets for the opener of a two-game series Tuesday night .
Martinez did say Soto was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleared to rejoin the team Saturday , and he took part in workouts and intrasquad scrimmages during the Nationals ' four-day break .
During that time , Martinez estimated that Soto had about 20 at-bats .
By Monday night , Soto was n't feeling ready to return yet .
`` I talked to him last night and he really felt like he probably could use another day or two .
He said his legs felt a little heavy .
His arm was a little sore , '' Martinez told reporters before the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
...
The last four days , he probably got about 20 at-bats .
In that respect , he does n't feel that bad , but I want to make sure we keep him healthy . ''
Soto , 21 , is a major part of the Nationals ' offense .
He recorded 34 home runs and 110 RBIs last season and helped the franchise win its first World Series title .
The Nationals also reinstated reliever Wander Suero from the injured list before Tuesday 's game against the Mets and optioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alternate training site .

Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto is a major part of the Nationals' offense. He recorded 34 home runs and 110 RBIs last season and helped the franchise win its first World Series title. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The Washington Nationals reinstated star outfielder Juan Soto from the COVID-19 injured list, the team announced Tuesday. Soto missed the Nationals' first seven games of the season after testing positive for the coronavirus. He was moved to the IL on July 23, only hours before the club's opener against the New York Yankees. Advertisement
Nationals manager Dave Martinez didn't put Soto in the team's starting lineup against the New York Mets for the opener of a two-game series Tuesday night. Martinez did say Soto was available off the bench.
Soto was cleared to rejoin the team Saturday, and he took part in workouts and intrasquad scrimmages during the Nationals' four-day break. During that time, Martinez estimated that Soto had about 20 at-bats. By Monday night, Soto wasn't feeling ready to return yet.
"I talked to him last night and he really felt like he probably could use another day or two. He said his legs felt a little heavy. His arm was a little sore," Martinez told reporters before the game. "He tried to ramp it up. ... The last four days, he probably got about 20 at-bats. In that respect, he doesn't feel that bad, but I want to make sure we keep him healthy."
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Soto, 21, is a major part of the Nationals' offense. He recorded 34 home runs and 110 RBIs last season and helped the franchise win its first World Series title.
The Nationals also reinstated reliever Wander Suero from the injured list before Tuesday's game against the Mets and optioned outfielder Andrew Stevenson to the team's alternate training site.


upi--2020-08-04--Grooming behavior reveals complex social networks among dairy cows

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- By tracking the grooming behaviors of dairy cows , researchers have gained new insights into the formation and evolution of social networks among cows , according to a study published Tuesday in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science .
Social grooming among animals is called allogrooming .
Among bovine , allogrooming typically involves one cow licking the head and neck of another .
Researchers estimate allogrooming works to strengthen bonds between individual animals , as well as enhance cohesion among the herd .
The nuances of these processes , however , are not well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month , an international team of researchers from Chile and the United States recorded 1,329 allogrooming events involving 38 different cows at an agricultural research station near Valdivia , a city in southern Chile .
`` Our aim was to understand how social networks are formed by cows after they are reunited at the beginning of the milking period , and what factors may influence these changes , '' lead researcher Gustavo E. Monti said in a news release .
`` This is important because cattle form strong bonds , which offer them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the stressors that occur regularly in dairy cows ' lives , '' said Monti , professor at the Institute of Veterinary Preventive Medicine at the Austral University of Chile .
Analysis of the allogrooming patterns revealed the influence of age and social rank on the formation of social networks among cows .
Cows of the same age tended to groom one another more often , and they also tended to groom those they had recently been groomed by , researchers said .
`` Our results indicate that licking behavior is important to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ herd , '' Monti said .
`` That older cows groom more individuals suggests that they take the role of 'peacemakers ' in the herd . ''
Interestingly , the grooming data showed that cows that were active groomers but that failed to show discernible preferences for individual cows became increasingly ignored by the rest of the herd over time , researchers said .
To understand how the relationships between individuals in a group changed over time , the researchers deployed a unique form of social network analysis called stochastic actor-oriented modeling .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ important to their emotional well-being and overall health -- and because healthier dairy cows produce more milk -- researchers suggest farmers should pay close attention to the effects of modern farming practices on social networks .
`` Farmers should be aware that cows frequently grooming each other is a positive sign that means that those cows get along .
On the contrary , if social grooming declines , it may be a sign of impaired welfare , '' Monti said .
`` This new knowledge should be translated into innovative practical strategies that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cattle emotional and social needs into management systems , '' he said .

Researchers found age, familiarity and social hierarchies influenced the formation and evolution of social networks among dairy cows. Photo by Gustavo E. Monti
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- By tracking the grooming behaviors of dairy cows, researchers have gained new insights into the formation and evolution of social networks among cows, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science . Social grooming among animals is called allogrooming. Among bovine, allogrooming typically involves one cow licking the head and neck of another. Advertisement
Researchers estimate allogrooming works to strengthen bonds between individual animals, as well as enhance cohesion among the herd. The nuances of these processes, however, are not well documented in cows.
For nearly a month, an international team of researchers from Chile and the United States recorded 1,329 allogrooming events involving 38 different cows at an agricultural research station near Valdivia, a city in southern Chile.
"Our aim was to understand how social networks are formed by cows after they are reunited at the beginning of the milking period, and what factors may influence these changes," lead researcher Gustavo E. Monti said in a news release.
"This is important because cattle form strong bonds, which offer them social support and help them cope with the stressors that occur regularly in dairy cows' lives," said Monti, professor at the Institute of Veterinary Preventive Medicine at the Austral University of Chile.
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Analysis of the allogrooming patterns revealed the influence of age and social rank on the formation of social networks among cows. Cows of the same age tended to groom one another more often, and they also tended to groom those they had recently been groomed by, researchers said.
"Our results indicate that licking behavior is important to make friends and to maintain harmony in the herd," Monti said. "That older cows groom more individuals suggests that they take the role of 'peacemakers' in the herd."
Interestingly, the grooming data showed that cows that were active groomers but that failed to show discernible preferences for individual cows became increasingly ignored by the rest of the herd over time, researchers said.
To understand how the relationships between individuals in a group changed over time, the researchers deployed a unique form of social network analysis called stochastic actor-oriented modeling.
Because the bonds formed by cows are important to their emotional well-being and overall health -- and because healthier dairy cows produce more milk -- researchers suggest farmers should pay close attention to the effects of modern farming practices on social networks.
"Farmers should be aware that cows frequently grooming each other is a positive sign that means that those cows get along. On the contrary, if social grooming declines, it may be a sign of impaired welfare," Monti said.
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"This new knowledge should be translated into innovative practical strategies that will result in the continued integration of cattle emotional and social needs into management systems," he said.


upi--2020-08-04--Raiders-Vikings trade nixed after DL P.J. Hall fails physical

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- The Las Vegas Raiders ' recent trade with the Minnesota Vikings was scrapped after former second-round pick and defensive tackle P.J .
Hall failed his physical , the teams announced Tuesday .
On Monday , the Vikings sent a conditional 2021 seventh-round draft pick to the Raiders in exchange for Hall .
Following the failed physical , Hall returns to the Raiders , who are expected to release the defensive lineman .
The Raiders selected Hall with the No .
57 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft .
Over the past two seasons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 games ( 18 starts ) and recorded 49 total tackles , 1.5 sacks and two passes defensed .
The Vikings -- in need of an interior defensive lineman -- traded for Hall after Michael Pierce opted out of the 2020 season last week due to coronavirus-related concerns .
The standout defensive tackle has respiratory issues that put him in the high-risk category during the pandemic .
Minnesota 's defensive front took another hit Tuesday when interior lineman Armon Watts was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list .
The Vikings also activated rookie wide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ II from the list .

Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman P.J. Hall (92) has appeared in 30 games and recorded 49 total tackles, 1.5 sacks and two passes defensed over the past two seasons. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The Las Vegas Raiders' recent trade with the Minnesota Vikings was scrapped after former second-round pick and defensive tackle P.J. Hall failed his physical, the teams announced Tuesday. On Monday, the Vikings sent a conditional 2021 seventh-round draft pick to the Raiders in exchange for Hall. Following the failed physical, Hall returns to the Raiders, who are expected to release the defensive lineman. Advertisement
The Raiders selected Hall with the No. 57 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Over the past two seasons, the 25-year-old defender has appeared in 30 games (18 starts) and recorded 49 total tackles, 1.5 sacks and two passes defensed.
The Vikings -- in need of an interior defensive lineman -- traded for Hall after Michael Pierce opted out of the 2020 season last week due to coronavirus-related concerns. The standout defensive tackle has respiratory issues that put him in the high-risk category during the pandemic.
DT P.J. Hall failed his physical and reverts to Las Vegas. S Brian Cole II and WR Justin Jefferson have been activated from Reserve/COVID-19. Advertisement DT Armon Watts has been placed on Reserve/COVID-19.— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 4, 2020
Minnesota's defensive front took another hit Tuesday when interior lineman Armon Watts was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The Vikings also activated rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson and safety Brian Cole II from the list.


upi--2020-08-04--Dozens killed, thousands hurt in Beirut explosions

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- Two explosions rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday afternoon , shattering windows for miles across the city .
Dozens were killed and thousands injured , local officials said .
Lebanese Health Minister Hamad Hassan said the blasts killed at least 73 people and injured more than 3,700 .
The Lebanese Red Cross said those numbers are likely to increase as the dust settles .
Authorities said a warehouse near Beirut 's port was the source of the explosion after a fire started inside the building .
The secondary blast was larger , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city for a radius of miles , blowing out windows in its path .
Lebanon 's state-run National News Agency said the presidential palace sustained damage to windows and doors , though no one there was injured .
The cause of the fire was under investigation , but the Interior Ministry said stores of ammonium nitrate was likely to blame .
Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab said the storage of ammonium nitrate at the warehouse was `` unacceptable . ''
`` I will not rest until we find those responsible for what happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ punishment , '' he said .
Officials initially suspected fireworks also stored in the area .
The Lebanese Red Cross said it dispatched every ambulance from throughout the region to the capital city to assist the injured .
The New York Times reported that at least one hospital was overwhelmed and turning away patients .
The Red Cross also called for blood donations to help those injured in the blast .
The headquarters of former Prime Minister Saad Hariri was also damaged in the explosion .
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut issued an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area to stay indoors if possible and wear masks due to possible toxic gases in the air .
CNN reported that Nazar Najarian , the secretary-general of the Kataeb Party , died , citing local state-run media .
Diab declared Wednesday to be a national day of mourning and President Michel Aoun called for a two-week state of emergency .
U.S. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres offered his condolences to those affected by the explosions .
`` He wishes a speedy recovery to the injured , including several United Nations personnel working in Lebanon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The United Nations remains committed to supporting Lebanon at this difficult time , and is actively assisting in the response to this incident . ''
Ghada Alsharif , a reporter for the Daily Star , shared a video online of the newspaper 's heavily damaged office .
Alsharif called the explosion `` massive . ''
Homes as far as 6 miles away suffered damage from the blast .
The force from the blast even flipped over some vehicles on streets .
The blast registered as a 3.3 magnitude earthquake in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was that it was an earthquake , '' resident Rania Masri told CNN .
`` The apartment shook horizontally and all of a sudden it felt like an explosion and the windows and doors burst open .
The glass just broke .
So many homes were damaged or destroyed . ''

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Firefighters try to extinguish flames after a large explosion rocked the harbor area of Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA-EFE
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Two explosions rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday afternoon, shattering windows for miles across the city. Dozens were killed and thousands injured, local officials said. Lebanese authorities said the blasts killed at least 78 people and injured more than 4,000. The Lebanese Red Cross said those numbers are likely to increase as the dust settles. Advertisement
Authorities said a warehouse near Beirut's port was the source of the explosion after a fire started inside the building.
The secondary blast was larger, creating a shockwave that pushed through the city for a radius of miles, blowing out windows in its path. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said the presidential palace sustained damage to windows and doors, though no one there was injured.
The cause of the fire was under investigation, but the Interior Ministry said stores of ammonium nitrate was likely to blame.
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Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab said the storage of ammonium nitrate at the warehouse was "unacceptable."
"I will not rest until we find those responsible for what happened, hold them accountable and impose maximum punishment," he said.
Officials initially suspected fireworks also stored in the area.
The Lebanese Red Cross said it dispatched every ambulance from throughout the region to the capital city to assist the injured. The New York Times reported that at least one hospital was overwhelmed and turning away patients.
The Red Cross also called for blood donations to help those injured in the blast.
The headquarters of former Prime Minister Saad Hariri was also damaged in the explosion.
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut issued an alert, calling on those in the area to stay indoors if possible and wear masks due to possible toxic gases in the air.
CNN reported that Nazar Najarian, the secretary-general of the Kataeb Party, died, citing local state-run media.
Diab declared Wednesday to be a national day of mourning and President Michel Aoun called for a two-week state of emergency and for an emergency cabinet meeting.
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U.S. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres offered his condolences to those affected by the explosions.
"He wishes a speedy recovery to the injured, including several United Nations personnel working in Lebanon," a statement from his office said.
"The United Nations remains committed to supporting Lebanon at this difficult time, and is actively assisting in the response to this incident."
UNIFIL, the United Nation's interim force in the country, said the blast damaged one of its Maritime Task Force vessels docked in the Beirut Port and injured several naval peacekeepers, some seriously.
The injured were being transferred to the nearest hospitals, the mission said in a statement, adding it was still assessing the explosion's full impact to its situation.
"We are with the people and the government of Lebanon during this difficult time and stand ready to help and provide any assistance and support," said UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Maj. Gen. Del Col.
Ghada Alsharif, a reporter for the Daily Star, shared a video online of the newspaper's heavily damaged office. Alsharif called the explosion "massive." Homes as far as 6 miles away suffered damage from the blast. The force from the blast even flipped over some vehicles on streets.
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The blast registered as a 3.3 magnitude earthquake in the Lebanese capital.
"What I felt was that it was an earthquake," resident Rania Masri told CNN. "The apartment shook horizontally and all of a sudden it felt like an explosion and the windows and doors burst open. The glass just broke. So many homes were damaged or destroyed."
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo offered condolences to all those affected and said the United States was monitoring the situation and was ready to assist Beruit with its recovery.
"Our team in Beirut has reported to me the extensive damage to a city and people that I hold dear, an additional challenge in a time of already deep crisis," he said in a statement, referring to the COVID-19 pandemic. "We understand that the government of Lebanon continues to investigate its cause and look forward to the outcome of those efforts."


upi--2020-08-04--Lions remove QB Matthew Stafford from COVID-19 list after 'false positive'

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- The Detroit Lions removed franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford from the reserve/COVID-19 list and placed him on the active roster after a `` false positive test result . ''
Stafford was placed on the list Saturday , meaning the former Pro Bowl quarterback either tested positive for the virus or was in close contact with someone who had been diagnosed with it .
In a statement released Tuesday , the Lions said Stafford never contracted COVID-19 and instead recorded a false positive after two negative tests last week .
On Friday , Stafford took a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stafford 's next three tests were all negative .
`` To be clear , Matthew does not have COVID-19 and never has had COVID-19 and the test in question was a false positive , '' the Lions ' statement said .
`` Also , all of Matthew 's family have been tested and everyone is negative . ''
Stafford was the first NFL starting signal-caller to land on the reserve/COVID-19 list and -- at the time -- the Lions ' eighth player to go on the list .
Since then , tight end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stafford have been removed , while Kenny Golladay , T.J. Hockenson , Jalen Elliott , Arryn Siposs and Amani Oruwariye remain on it .
Stafford , a Pro Bowl selection in 2014 , is entering his 12th season with the Lions .
He has recorded 41,025 passing yards , 256 touchdowns and 134 interceptions in 149 career games .

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, a Pro Bowl selection in 2014, is entering his 12th season with the Lions. File Photo by Art Foxall/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The Detroit Lions removed franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford from the reserve/COVID-19 list and placed him on the active roster after a "false positive test result." Stafford was placed on the list Saturday, meaning the former Pro Bowl quarterback either tested positive for the virus or was in close contact with someone who had been diagnosed with it. Advertisement
In a statement released Tuesday, the Lions said Stafford never contracted COVID-19 and instead recorded a false positive after two negative tests last week. On Friday, Stafford took a test that came back positive Saturday.
Stafford's next three tests were all negative.
"To be clear, Matthew does not have COVID-19 and never has had COVID-19 and the test in question was a false positive," the Lions' statement said. "Also, all of Matthew's family have been tested and everyone is negative."
Stafford was the first NFL starting signal-caller to land on the reserve/COVID-19 list and -- at the time -- the Lions' eighth player to go on the list. Since then, tight end Isaac Nauta, cornerback Justin Coleman and Stafford have been removed, while Kenny Golladay, T.J. Hockenson, Jalen Elliott, Arryn Siposs and Amani Oruwariye remain on it.
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Stafford, a Pro Bowl selection in 2014, is entering his 12th season with the Lions. He has recorded 41,025 passing yards, 256 touchdowns and 134 interceptions in 149 career games.


upi--2020-08-04--Novavax announces favorable immune responses in vaccine clinical trial

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- Novavax on Tuesday announced that an early-stage clinical trial of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate generated favorable immune response results .
The Phase I trial of the potential vaccine , named NVX-CoV2373 , featured 131 healthy adults aged 18-59 at two sites in Australia .
The company said 106 participants received one of four dose levels of the vaccine candidate , some of which contained an adjuvant -- an ingredient designed to enhance immune response -- and some that did not .
Each participant received two doses via intramuscular injection approximately 21 days apart , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ antibodies in the candidates at a higher rate than observed in people who have recovered from COVID-19 .
Novavax said immune response for those who had the adjuvant was also stronger .
`` All subjects developed anti-spike IgG antibodies after a single dose of vaccine , many of them also developing wild-type virus neutralizing antibody response , and after Dose 2 , 100 % of participants developed wild-type virus neutralizing antibody responses , '' Novavax said .
Additionally , the company said the vaccine was well tolerated by the candidates and no serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pain were the most frequent symptoms after the first dose with less frequent individual symptoms such as headache , fatigue and myalgia .
One participant experienced a mild fever after the second dose , the company said .
Novavax is one of multiple companies developing COVID-19 vaccine candidates throughout the world .
Johnson & Johnson announced `` robust '' immune response in monkeys last week , while Moderna and Pfizer have also begun late-stage trials .

Stanley Erck, president and CEO of Novavax, speaks at the White House. Novavax on Tuesday announced favorable immune responses in clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Novavax on Tuesday announced that an early-stage clinical trial of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate generated favorable immune response results. The Phase I trial of the potential vaccine, named NVX-CoV2373, featured 131 healthy adults aged 18-59 at two sites in Australia. Advertisement
The company said 106 participants received one of four dose levels of the vaccine candidate, some of which contained an adjuvant -- an ingredient designed to enhance immune response -- and some that did not.
The other 25 patients received a placebo.
Each participant received two doses via intramuscular injection approximately 21 days apart, Novavax said.
The vaccine produced neutralizing antibodies in the candidates at a higher rate than observed in people who have recovered from COVID-19. Novavax said immune response for those who had the adjuvant was also stronger.
"All subjects developed anti-spike IgG antibodies after a single dose of vaccine, many of them also developing wild-type virus neutralizing antibody response, and after Dose 2, 100% of participants developed wild-type virus neutralizing antibody responses," Novavax said.
Additionally, the company said the vaccine was well tolerated by the candidates and no serious adverse effects were reported.
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Tenderness and pain were the most frequent symptoms after the first dose with less frequent individual symptoms such as headache, fatigue and myalgia. One participant experienced a mild fever after the second dose, the company said.
Novavax is one of multiple companies developing COVID-19 vaccine candidates throughout the world. Johnson & Johnson announced "robust" immune response in monkeys last week, while Moderna and Pfizer have also begun late-stage trials.


upi--2020-08-04--Rafael Nadal to skip U.S. Open due to coronavirus concerns

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- Defending champion Rafael Nadal will skip this year 's U.S. Open because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Nadal explained his decision on social media Tuesday , saying it was `` a decision I never wanted to take . ''
The 34-year-old from Spain noted he would `` rather not travel '' during the pandemic .
`` After many thoughts I have decided not to play this year 's U.S. Open , '' Nadal wrote on Twitter .
`` The situation is very complicated worldwide , the COVID-19 cases are increasing , it looks like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
`` We know that the reduced tennis calendar is barbaric this year after 4 months stopped with no play , I understand and thank for the efforts they are putting in to make it happen .
... All my respects to the USTA , the U.S. Open organizers and the ATP for trying to put the event together for the players and the fans around the world through TV . ''
Nadal 's decision to sit out will put his bid to tie Roger Federer 's men 's tennis record for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also will be absent from the event because of two knee operations .
Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev in five sets to win last year 's men 's final at Flushing Meadows .
That victory gave Nadal four titles at the U.S. Open and a total of 19 across all Grand Slam tournaments , one away from Federer 's career mark .
Ash Barty -- the current top-ranked women 's player -- previously announced she would miss the U.S. Open , which is set to begin Aug. 31 in New York .
Players can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of play .
The professional tennis tours have been halted since March because of the coronavirus , with play resuming for women Monday in Palermo , Italy .
The first men 's event on the main tour is set for later this month .

Rafael Nadal (pictured) beat Daniil Medvedev in five sets to win last year's men's U.S. Open final at Flushing Meadows. File Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Defending champion Rafael Nadal will skip this year's U.S. Open because of the coronavirus pandemic. Nadal explained his decision on social media Tuesday, saying it was "a decision I never wanted to take." The 34-year-old from Spain noted he would "rather not travel" during the pandemic. Advertisement
"After many thoughts I have decided not to play this year's U.S. Open," Nadal wrote on Twitter. "The situation is very complicated worldwide, the COVID-19 cases are increasing, it looks like we still don't have control of it.
"We know that the reduced tennis calendar is barbaric this year after 4 months stopped with no play, I understand and thank for the efforts they are putting in to make it happen. ... All my respects to the USTA, the U.S. Open organizers and the ATP for trying to put the event together for the players and the fans around the world through TV."
Nadal's decision to sit out will put his bid to tie Roger Federer's men's tennis record for Grand Slam titles on hold. Federer also will be absent from the event because of two knee operations.
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Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev in five sets to win last year's men's final at Flushing Meadows. That victory gave Nadal four titles at the U.S. Open and a total of 19 across all Grand Slam tournaments, one away from Federer's career mark.
This is a decision I never wanted to take but I have decided to follow my heart this time and for the time being I rather not travel. pic.twitter.com/8VA0aSACVy— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) August 4, 2020
Ash Barty -- the current top-ranked women's player -- previously announced she would miss the U.S. Open, which is set to begin Aug. 31 in New York. Players can withdraw from the tournament until the start of play.
The professional tennis tours have been halted since March because of the coronavirus, with play resuming for women Monday in Palermo, Italy. The first men's event on the main tour is set for later this month.


upi--2020-08-04--Tropical Storm Isaias 'racing' across mid-Atlantic; more tornadoes possible

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- Tropical Storm Isaias tore inland across the mid-Atlantic early Tuesday , spreading flooding rain , damaging winds and tornadoes along and ahead of its path .
Forecasters say the storm 's impacts will continue to advance northward throughout the day as it zooms up the Interstate 95 corridor through New England and into Canada .
The epicenter of the tropical storm was about 5 miles north-northwest of Rutland , Vt. , and was traveling north-northeast at 40 mph , the National Hurricane Center said in its 8 p.m. update .
The storm had maximum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHC said the storm was `` racing '' across New England and threatening to spawn more tornadoes along the Northeast Atlantic coast .
`` A couple of tornadoes are possible across southern NewEngland through this evening , '' the advisory said .
Tropical storm warnings were in effect for the coast from Hill , R.I. , to Stonington , Maine , ; and Martha 's Vineyard , Nantucket and Block Island .
Rain is likely to spread northward over New York City and into the Boston area during the day on Tuesday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a state of emergency ahead of the storm .
`` On the forecast track , the center of Isaias will continue to move near or along the coast of the mid-Atlantic states today , and move across the northeastern United States into southern Canada tonight , '' the NHC said in its update .
In terms of wind , the strongest gusts will occur east of the track of Isaias and can reach strong tropical storm force along the immediate coasts of Virginia , Maryland , Delaware , New Jersey , New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Massachusetts , New Hampshire and Maine as the storm accelerates northeastward .
Hurricane-force wind gusts were reported Monday night as the eyewall went ashore in Ocean Isle Beach , N.C. , Monday night , with the highest gust reported over land at 93 mph .
As the hurricane approached , the system spawned a tornado that touched down on Bald Head Island , N.C. All told , Isaias is predicted to cause between $ 2 billion and $ 3 billion in damage and economic loss , according to AccuWeather founder and CEO Joel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may pass rather close to New York City , which would be the second storm of the season to do so following Tropical Storm Fay in early July .
`` The last time there have been two named tropical systems pass so close in the same season was in 1985 when Gloria and Henri passed over Long Island , New York , '' AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham said .
`` In 1960 , Brenda and Donna passed within 40 miles of New York City . ''
One of the main threats for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from torrential rain that can lead to flash , urban and small-stream flooding .
`` An increase in forward speed is expected through Wednesday and the swath of heaviest rain will shift from east of the center to the northern and western part of the storm as it moves over land in the Carolinas and track through coastal areas of the Northeast states , '' AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Rob Miller explained .
Following its impact on the U.S. , Isaias is forecast to spread a swath of rain and gusty winds rapidly through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday .
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has already left its mark in history with several of the earliest-forming tropical storms on record .
Cristobal , Edouard , Fay , Gonzalo , Hanna and Isaias all set early-season formation records for their respective letter .
All of the July-forming storms from Edouard through Isaias broke the records set during the infamous 2005 season .
Hanna became the first hurricane of the 2020 season , and Isaias became the second .
There is a high potential that the 2020 season could become `` hyperactive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nears and tropical storm numbers may end up rivaling the historic 2005 season numbers , which produced 28 storms .
AccuWeather meteorologists are already monitoring a few areas of disturbed weather beyond Isaias .

Isaias was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone as it moved into Canada Tuesday night. Photo courtesy of NOAA
Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Isaias made its way into southeastern Canada after being downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone on Tuesday night. The epicenter of the post-tropical cyclone was about 55 miles north-northwest of Quebec City, Quebec, in Canada, the National Hurricane Center said in its 5 a.m. Wednesday update. Advertisement
The storm was traveling north-northeast at 28 mph but its speed was expected to decrease and its maximum sustained winds of 40 mph with higher gusts was to weaken and drop below tropical storm force through Wednesday morning, the NHC said.
"The post-tropical cyclone is expected to dissipate over southeastern Canada on Thursday," the NHC said.
Forecasters said one to three inches of rain should fall along and near Isaias' track across southern Quebec.
Hurricane-force wind gusts were reported Monday night as the eyewall went ashore in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., with the highest gust reported over land at 93 mph. As the hurricane approached, the system spawned a tornado that touched down on Bald Head Island, N.C.
All told, Isaias is predicted to cause between $2 billion and $3 billion in damages and economic loss, according to AccuWeather founder and CEO Joel N. Myers.
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One of the main threats for the areas from Virginia to Maine was from torrential rain that can lead to flash, urban and small-stream flooding.
Following its impact on the U.S., Isaias is forecast to spread a swath of rain and gusty winds rapidly through a portion of Atlantic Canada Wednesday into Thursday.
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has already left its mark in history with several of the earliest-forming tropical storms on record. Cristobal, Edouard, Fay, Gonzalo, Hanna and Isaias all set early-season formation records for their respective letter. All of the July-forming storms from Edouard through Isaias broke the records set during the infamous 2005 season.
Hanna became the first hurricane of the 2020 season, and Isaias became the second.
There is a high potential that the 2020 season could become "hyperactive" as the peak of hurricane season nears and tropical storm numbers may end up rivaling the historic 2005 season numbers, which produced 28 storms. AccuWeather meteorologists are already monitoring a few areas of disturbed weather beyond Isaias.


upi--2020-08-04--Disney to debut 'Mulan' for $29.99 on Disney+ in September

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- Disney announced Tuesday that the live-action remake of Mulan will premiere on its Disney+ streaming service , foregoing a theatrical release in the United States and other territories where the platform is available .
During an earnings call , Disney CEO Bob Chapek said Disney+ subscribers will be able to rent the film for a $ 29.99 fee in addition to the $ 6.99 monthly subscriber fee on Sept. 4 .
Mulan will play in cinemas in markets where Disney+ is not available .
`` We thought it was important to find alternative ways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ timely manner , '' Chapek said .
Mulan was previously set to debut on Aug. 21 but was taken off release calendars amid the pandemic .
The company has also delayed a number of untitled Star Wars films and the planned Avatar sequels by one year .
Chapek indicated this move would not represent a change in its overall approach to film releases moving forward .
`` We 're looking at Mulan as a one-off as opposed to saying there 's some new business windowing model that we 're looking at , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after Warner Bros. announced last week that Christopher Nolan 's Tenet willl debut in theatres in 70 countries outside the United States including Australia , Canada , France , Germany , Italy , Japan , Korea , Russia , Spain and Britain on Aug. 26 after a series of delays .

Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced Tuesday that it's upcoming film 'Mulan' will debut on Disney+ for an additional $29.99 fee on Sept. 4. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Disney announced Tuesday that the live-action remake of Mulan will premiere on its Disney+ streaming service, foregoing a theatrical release in the United States and other territories where the platform is available. During an earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said Disney+ subscribers will be able to rent the film for a $29.99 fee in addition to the $6.99 monthly subscriber fee on Sept. 4. Mulan will play in cinemas in markets where Disney+ is not available. Advertisement
"We thought it was important to find alternative ways to bring [Mulan] in a timely manner," Chapek said.
Mulan was previously set to debut on Aug. 21 but was taken off release calendars amid the pandemic. The company has also delayed a number of untitled Star Wars films and the planned Avatar sequels by one year.
Chapek indicated this move would not represent a change in its overall approach to film releases moving forward.
"We're looking at Mulan as a one-off as opposed to saying there's some new business windowing model that we're looking at," he said.
The move Tuesday comes after Warner Bros. announced last week that Christopher Nolan's Tenet willl debut in theatres in 70 countries outside the United States including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Russia, Spain and Britain on Aug. 26 after a series of delays.


upi--2020-08-04--Stimulus relief negotiators hope for deal this week

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- Though congressional Democrats and White House negotiators say they 're still far apart on reaching a deal on a new coronavirus relief package , they hope to come to an agreement by the end of the week .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. , and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York met Tuesday with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in another round of talks to hammer out the details .
Schumer told reporters after the meeting that they made progress on negotiations .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , slogging through them , '' he said .
`` They made some concessions , which we appreciated .
We made some concessions , which they appreciated .
We 're still far away on a lot of the important issues , but we 're continuing to go at it . ''
Pelosi said she 's hoping to have a final stimulus deal agreed upon this week .
`` We 're not at the point of being close to a deal , but we did try to agree to set a timeline , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 're going to try to reach an overall agreement , if we can get one , by the end of this week -- so that legislation could then pass next week . ''
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said he 'll support whatever deal Mnuchin and Meadows agree to with Democrats .
`` Wherever this thing settles between the president of the United States and his team , that have to sign it into law , and the Democrat not insignificant minority in the Senate and majority in the House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support event if I have some problems with certain parts of it , '' he said after Tuesday 's Senate Republican lunch .
President Donald Trump later in the afternoon reiterated his threat that he 'd sign an executive order to provide eviction protections and extra unemployment benefits if there was no agreement by the end of the week .
`` We are looking at it , '' he said during a news conference .
`` We 're also look at various other things I am allowed to do under the system .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the legislation is an enhanced federal unemployment benefit that had paid out-of-work Americans an extra $ 600 each week , which was part of the first relief package , the CARES Act , in March .
The federal benefit ran out last week but officially expired Friday .
Senate Republicans introduced their $ 1 trillion coronavirus relief package last week , including direct stimulus payments and a cut to unemployment benefits .
It also includes a extension of the Paycheck Protection Program and funding to reopen schools .
One of the most contentious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from $ 600 to $ 200 , while states would adopt a system to provide about 70 % of wage replacement for workers who have been laid off .
Democrats have opposed the package , instead backing a $ 3 trillion proposal passed by the House in May .

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer speak to the press in Statuary Hall following a meeting with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Sarah Silbiger/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Though congressional Democrats and White House negotiators say they're still far apart on reaching a deal on a new coronavirus relief package, they hope to come to an agreement by the end of the week. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York met Tuesday with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in another round of talks to hammer out the details. Advertisement
Schumer told reporters after the meeting that they made progress on negotiations.
"We really went down issue by issue, slogging through them," he said. "They made some concessions, which we appreciated. We made some concessions, which they appreciated. We're still far away on a lot of the important issues, but we're continuing to go at it."
Pelosi said she's hoping to have a final stimulus deal agreed upon this week.
Mnuchin agreed.
"We're not at the point of being close to a deal, but we did try to agree to set a timeline," he said after the meeting. "We're going to try to reach an overall agreement, if we can get one, by the end of this week -- so that legislation could then pass next week."
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Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said he'll support whatever deal Mnuchin and Meadows agree to with Democrats.
"Wherever this thing settles between the president of the United States and his team, that have to sign it into law, and the Democrat not insignificant minority in the Senate and majority in the House, is something I'm prepared to support event if I have some problems with certain parts of it," he said after Tuesday's Senate Republican lunch.
President Donald Trump later in the afternoon reiterated his threat that he'd sign an executive order to provide eviction protections and extra unemployment benefits if there was no agreement by the end of the week.
"We are looking at it," he said during a news conference. "We're also look at various other things I am allowed to do under the system."
One of the main focuses of the legislation is an enhanced federal unemployment benefit that had paid out-of-work Americans an extra $600 each week, which was part of the first relief package, the CARES Act, in March.
The federal benefit ran out last week but officially expired Friday.
Senate Republicans introduced their $1 trillion coronavirus relief package last week, including direct stimulus payments and a cut to unemployment benefits. It also includes a extension of the Paycheck Protection Program and funding to reopen schools.
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One of the most contentious provisions would reduce weekly federal unemployment payments from $600 to $200, while states would adopt a system to provide about 70% of wage replacement for workers who have been laid off.
Democrats have opposed the package, instead backing a $3 trillion proposal passed by the House in May.


upi--2020-08-04--Military searchers sunken amphibious assault ship, remains of service members

Aug. 4 ( UPI ) -- The Navy and Marine Corps have found the amphibious assault vehicle that sank off the coast of California last week -- as well as the remains of those killed in the incident .
The services used a remotely operated search and rescue system to find the vehicle , which sank July 30 during a training exercise , killing eight Marines and a Sailor .
According to the Marines , the Navy , Marine Corps and Coast Guard ships and aircraft had been working together to find the vessel .
On Monday officials using a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undersea search and rescue , found the location of the AAV and identified human remains on board .
There were 16 service members -- 15 Marines and one Sailor -- aboard when the vessel sank .
One Marine rifleman was pronounced dead at the scene , and seven others have been presumed dead since the incident .
Of those who survived , two were sent to the hospital with injuries .
On Tuesday the Marine Corps confirmed that the remote rescue vehicle had found human remains on the vessel , and that `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sailor will occur as soon as possible after the conclusion of recovery operations . ''
According to the Marines , the AAV sank to a depth of 385 feet during a shore-to-ship maneuver about 1,500 meters off the coast of San Clemente Island .

Undersea Rescue Command deploys the Sibitzky Remotely Operated Vehicle from the deck of the Military Sealift Command-chartered merchant vessel HOS Dominator. Undersea Rescue Command is aiding in recovery of the missing seven Marines and one Sailor from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Photo by Curtis Khol/U.S. Navy
Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The Navy and Marine Corps have found the amphibious assault vehicle that sank off the coast of California last week -- as well as the remains of those killed in the incident. The services used a remotely operated search and rescue system to find the vehicle, which sank July 30 during a training exercise, killing eight Marines and a Sailor. Advertisement
According to the Marines, the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard ships and aircraft had been working together to find the vessel.
On Monday officials using a Sibitzky Remotely Operated Vehicle, used for undersea search and rescue, found the location of the AAV and identified human remains on board.
There were 16 service members -- 15 Marines and one Sailor -- aboard when the vessel sank.
One Marine rifleman was pronounced dead at the scene, and seven others have been presumed dead since the incident.
Of those who survived, two were sent to the hospital with injuries.
On Tuesday the Marine Corps confirmed that the remote rescue vehicle had found human remains on the vessel, and that "a dignified transfer of our Marines and Sailor will occur as soon as possible after the conclusion of recovery operations."
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According to the Marines, the AAV sank to a depth of 385 feet during a shore-to-ship maneuver about 1,500 meters off the coast of San Clemente Island.